Episodes

  • Vessels

    Vessels
    May 7 2025
    Jamie, Doug and Emily look at different types of wine “vessels” ranging from stainless tanks to various types of wooden barrels and finally concrete vats and terracotta pots (amphorae, qvevri and so forth). They talk about the art of the cooper and suggest that (used sympathetically) oak barrels can both shape the wine as well as being the conduit to transmit a sense of terroir, whereas clumsy use of wood will obfuscate the true nature of the wine. The gang taste three examples of wines fermented and aged in different vessels. Firstly, a clay-fermented-and aged 2013 Muscat from the De Martino tinajas project in Itata, southern Chile. Then a biodynamic Arbin Mondeuse from Louis Magnin from the 2003 vintage, all in stainless tanks. To finish, to illustrate the effect of oak-ageing, we sample a Torres Mas La Plana 2018 from Penedes. Wines tasted this episode: Muscat Tinajas, De Martino 2013 Itata, Chile Arbin Mondeuse, Louis Magnin 2003 Savoie, France Mas La Plana, Torres 2018 Penedes, Spain
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    58 mins
  • Of Icons and Unicorns

    Of Icons and Unicorns
    Apr 16 2025
    Join Doug Wregg, Emily Harman and Jamie Goode as they discuss wine icons, wine unicorns, and the secondary market.
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    58 mins
  • How do you like them appellations?

    How do you like them appellations?
    Apr 1 2025
    Join Doug Wregg, Emily Harman and Jamie Goode as they discuss the pros and cons of the appellation system.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Terroir Talks

    Terroir Talks
    Mar 20 2025
    Jamie, Doug and Emily attempt to define the slippery concept of terroir and surmise how a specific place (microclimate, aspect, biodiversity and soil) may be transmitted into the final wine and why it might be desirable for wines to convey their origins.
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    58 mins
  • Your Faults, My Flaws!

    Your Faults, My Flaws!
    Mar 5 2025
    Join Doug, Emily & Jamie as they dig into the topic of wine flaws and faults.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Introductions with Doug, Emily and Jamie

    Introductions with Doug, Emily and Jamie
    Feb 17 2025
    Meet our three podcast amigos: Doug Wregg, Emily Harman and Jamie Goode. Learn about their journey from humble amateur wine sleuths into the professional wine world. This is a getting-to-know you session; expect plenty of gentle banter. Halfway through the trio taste a 2017 Laski Rizling from Zorjan, a biodynamic and natural producer making wine in Stajerska region (Slovenian Styria) and marvel at its unique golden-amber colour, textural depth and almost rustic soulfulness.
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    1 hr
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