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Is This Portugal’s Most Exciting New Winery? | ODE Wines

What happens when Australian investors, a respected Portuguese winemaker, and a forgotten vineyard come together just 45 minutes from Lisbon?

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we head to …Portugal’s emerging Tejo wine region to discover ODE Wines. A winery that’s quickly gaining attention after being named one of Portugal’s best new wine projects.

But this story goes beyond what’s in the bottle.

We explore how ODE transformed semi-abandoned vineyards into a destination built around wine, food, farming, nature and hospitality. Along the way, Trent tastes through three very different wines that reveal a fascinating side of Portugal many wine lovers may have overlooked.

From a rich and textured Arinto that completely changes expectations of Portuguese white wine, to a beautifully expressive Touriga Nacional that captures the spirit of Portugal, and finally a happy-accident blend called Quarteto that might just be the perfect steak wine, this episode is all about curiosity, discovery and finding exciting wines from unexpected places.

We also dive into:
• Why the Tejo region is becoming one of Portugal’s most talked-about wine areas
• The Australian connection behind ODE Wines
• Minimal intervention winemaking and what it actually means
• Portuguese grape varieties worth seeking out
• Food pairings for Arinto, Touriga Nacional and Quarteto
• Why Portugal continues to be one of the most exciting wine countries in the world

If you love Portuguese wine, wine travel, hidden wine regions, or simply discovering great stories through a glass of wine, this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the most exciting wine journeys start with a little curiosity.

Chapters
00:00 – Is ODE Portugal’s Most Exciting Winery Right Now?
00:20 – How a Portuguese Chicken Pairing Sparked This Journey
01:00 – The Story Behind ODE Wines
01:45 – More Than a Winery: Farming, Food & Wine Tourism
02:30 – The Australian Connection to ODE
03:10 – Minimal Intervention, Maximum Attention
03:50 – Why Portugal’s Tejo Region Is Rising Fast
04:40 – First Taste: The Arinto That Changed Expectations
06:20 – Discovering Portugal’s Signature Red: Touriga Nacional
08:45 – A Happy Accident Called Quarteto
10:30 – The Portuguese Steak Wine?
11:05 – Final Verdict: Is ODE One to Watch?

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Get out and visit Portugal and Ode Winery at https://odewinery.com/ and also grab your Ode wines at https://www.globalgrapevine.com.au/product-category/vineyard/ode/

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Is This Portugal’s Most Exciting New Winery? | ODE Wines

What happens when Australian investors, a respected Portuguese …

How does Lee Ho Fook interpret modern Chinese cuisine?

What makes a modern Chinese restaurant truly great? And what wine …

What makes a modern Chinese restaurant truly great? And what wine should you be drinking with it?

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, Trent sits down with Victor Liong, …the chef behind Lee Ho Fook, for a conversation that spans food, wine, family, culture and the realities of building one of Australia’s most respected restaurants.

Victor shares stories from growing up between Brunei, Malaysia and Sydney, visiting his grandfather’s kopitiam, walking away from a business degree to pursue cooking, and the journey that led to Lee Ho Fook becoming a fixture of Australian dining.

They also dive into opening Lee Ho Fook Sydney, balancing fatherhood with business ownership, handling criticism, overcoming imposter syndrome and why great restaurants focus on refining ideas rather than constantly chasing trends.

For wine lovers, Victor discusses the wines that shaped his palate, why Lee Ho Fook champions Australian producers, and his favourite Chinese food pairings.

It’s a conversation about hospitality, identity, creativity and the philosophy of serving guests above all else.

If you love wine, food, restaurants, hospitality, entrepreneurship or Australian gastronomy, you’ll enjoy this one.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 Icebreakers
00:09:50 Victor’s Background Story
00:18:47 Culinary Influences
00:21:10 Li Ho Fook Story & Philosophy
00:24:43 Defining Modern Chinese Cuisine
00:33:00 Wine Journey
00:46:57 Wine of the Day – Gronju Chardonnay
00:52:06 Wine at Li Ho Fook
00:57:13 Wine Pairings with Chinese Food
01:01:28 Rapid Fire Questions
01:08:33 Proudest Moments & Future
01:12:58 Closing

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How One Family Took Us Around the World in 4 Wines

What if you could travel from England to France, Tasmania and Bordeaux …

What if you could travel from England to France, Tasmania and Bordeaux without ever leaving your chair?

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we’re not exploring a single wine …region. Instead, we’re following the story of one family that has spent more than 50 years searching the world for great wine and has delivered over a billion bottles along the way.

The journey starts with a young Tony Laithwaite working a harvest in Saint-Émilion. Surrounded by talented growers making incredible wines that rarely left France, he had a simple idea: load a van, take the wines directly to customers, and share discoveries that most people would never find on their own. Decades later, that idea became one of the world’s largest family-owned wine merchants.

To understand the philosophy behind Laithwaites, we taste our way through four very different wines.

• A sparkling wine from Windsor Great Park that showcases why English sparkling is becoming one of the most exciting categories in the wine world.
• A classic Provence rosé that delivers everything you want from southern France, freshness, minerality and effortless drinkability.
• A beautifully elegant Tasmanian Pinot Noir from Joseph Chromy that highlights why Tasmania continues to punch well above its weight.
• A mysterious Pauillac Bordeaux sourced from a secret First Growth parcel that offers a glimpse into one of wine’s most prestigious regions without the eye-watering price tag.

This episode is ultimately about discovery. The people who spend their lives searching for hidden gems. The stories behind great bottles. And why wine remains one of the few things that can transport you across continents through a single glass.

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Chapters

00:00 How Do You Travel the World Through 4 Wines?
00:47 The Family Behind a Billion Bottles
01:13 The Bordeaux Harvest That Started Everything
02:00 The Untold Story of Barbara Laithwaite
02:30 What Actually Makes a Wine Merchant?
03:06 Four Wines. Four Regions. One Journey.
03:24 England’s Royal Sparkling Wine Surprise
05:01 Why Provence Rosé Never Goes Out of Style
06:13 Tasmania’s Pinot Noir Sweet Spot
07:55 The Secret First Growth Bordeaux
09:35 A Pauillac That Drinks Well Above Its Price
10:04 Why Wine Is the Ultimate Way to Travel
10:34 The Wines We’d Buy Again Tomorrow

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Go check out https://www.laithwaites.com.au/ to find your favourite wine OR check out the wines at the https://goodfoodshow.com.au/sydney-show/

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Australia’s Best Chardonnay? The Blind Tasting Shocked Us

What actually happens when you blind taste some of Australia’s most …

What actually happens when you blind taste some of Australia’s most hyped Chardonnays… against each other?

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, Trent is joined by the always insightful …Marc Malouf for a deep dive into Australian Chardonnay. From cult favourites and benchmark producers to the styles, philosophies, and winemaking fingerprints that shape the country’s most talked-about bottles.

It’s raw, blind, occasionally chaotic, and full of genuine moments where both of us completely rethink what we thought we knew about Chardonnay. One wine gets described as “compelling”, another divides us with intense reductive character, and at one point we genuinely question whether Australian Chardonnay might now rival the world’s top chardonnays.

If you love Chardonnay, or think you hate it, this episode might genuinely surprise you.

Chapters
00:00 The French Wine Twist Nobody Expected
00:14 What Is Australia’s Favourite Chardonnay?
01:55 Mark’s Most Memorable Wine Ever
03:14 Why Riesling Might Beat Chardonnay
04:30 The Biggest Lesson From a Life in Wine
06:23 A Vintage Year of Life, Highs & Lows
08:24 Fresh Sourdough Before Nine Chardonnays
09:14 Why Great Chardonnay Is So Hard to Make
10:09 Does Australian Chardonnay Have an Identity?
21:03 The Blind Tasting Starts Getting Serious
23:33 Reductive Chardonnay Explained
26:26 “How Bloody Good Is Australian Chardonnay?”
29:34 Final Round: The Most Divisive Wine Yet
30:46 The Wine Geek Chardonnay Debate
31:00 Which Chardonnay Actually Won?

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Go check out http://www.iheartwine.com.au to find your favourite wine.

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He Turned His Garage into a Winery (And Learned Fast) With James Follent

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with amateur …

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with amateur winemaker James Follent to unpack what really happens when curiosity turns into a full-blown garage winery obsession.

What …started with buying wine for Qantas points somehow turned into hand-picking grapes, experimenting with sparkling Chardonnay, making raspberry mead, joining the Sydney Amateur Winemakers Club, and producing nearly 300 bottles of wine at home.

Along the way, James shares the chaos, mistakes, and happy accidents that come with learning winemaking from scratch, including dropping 23 litres of Moscato all over the kitchen floor.

This conversation dives into what home winemaking actually teaches you about wine. From fermentation and faults to sulphites, ageing, oxidation, vineyard challenges, and why cleaning might secretly be the most important skill in winemaking.

If you’ve ever wondered whether making wine would completely change the way you drink it… this episode is for you.

Whether you’re into Australian wine, home fermentation, garage winemaking, cellar culture, wine education, or just love hearing passionate people obsess over their hobby, this episode captures the messy, fascinating side of wine that most people never see.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction – Do You Really Understand Wine?
00:00:37 Meet James Fallon – Amateur Winemaker
00:01:08 Lord James & The Scottish Land Story
00:02:25 Icebreaker Questions
00:02:28 Most Memorable Wine Moment
00:04:24 Who Would You Share a Bottle With?
00:05:21 Food & Wine Pairing + Biggest Lesson
00:06:53 Bottling a Life Moment (2025)
00:08:24 James’ Wine Journey Begins
00:11:23 From Drinking to Making Wine
00:12:11 Sydney Amateur Winemakers Club
00:19:25 Sparkling Chardonnay 2025 Tasting
00:22:00 Chateau Falon – Name & Story
00:24:32 How Winemaking Changed His Perspective
00:25:40 Regenerative & Biodynamic Viticulture
00:28:44 Vermentino Mudgee 2025
00:31:25 Winemaking Mistakes & Lessons
00:33:33 Garage Winemaking Setup
00:35:15 Oak, Blending & Experiments
00:38:28 Raspberry Mead Tasting & Story
00:43:10 Regenerative Farming Deep Dive
00:47:38 Merlot Cabernet Blend
00:50:30 Future Plans – Going Commercial?
00:55:57 Final Thoughts & The Joy of Winemaking
00:57:32 Where to Find James & The Club
00:58:25 Closing & Cheers

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What Does 500 Years of Wine History Taste Like? With Roman Aujoulat from Chateau La Nerthe

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Roman …

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Roman Aujoulat from Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. One of the Rhône Valley’s most historic estates to unpack …what tradition really means when you’re the next generation helping carry it forward.

Roman grew up in the Rhône surrounded by wine at the dinner table, but stepping into a role representing one of the region’s benchmark estates still came with challenge and trepidation. From that first emotional Loire Valley Chardonnay moment that pulled him into wine, to travelling the world pouring Châteauneuf-du-Pape in places like Sydney, this conversation moves between personal story and deep regional insight in the best possible way.

Along the way we explore why Châteauneuf-du-Pape allows up to 18 grape varieties, how blending gives growers freedom in a changing climate, and why Grenache still quietly shapes the identity of the region. Roman also shares the lesser-known history behind Château La Nerthe itself, including Roman amphitheatre stones hidden in the cellar walls and sealed wartime cellars rediscovered decades later.
We taste through Rhône whites, Beaujolais Gamay, Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites and mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds while talking about ageing windows, vintage expression, and what it means to evolve a historic estate without losing its soul.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – “You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy wine”
00:00:18 – Ice Breaker
00:04:00 – What Châteauneuf-du-Pape pairs best with at the table
00:05:42 – First tasting: Rhône white blend from La Nerthe
00:08:02 – Growing up with wine in the Rhône Valley
00:10:00 – Getting the call to represent La Nerthe
00:10:36 – What makes Rhône… Rhône?
00:12:39 – Robert Parker and global fame for Châteauneuf-du-Pape
00:13:00 – Why Châteauneuf-du-Pape allows 13 (or 18) grapes
00:16:27 – Why vintage variation matters more than consistency here
00:17:03 – The Richard family story: wine in Paris 140 years ago
00:20:25 – Second tasting: Beaujolais Gamay surprise
00:23:59 – How Château La Nerthe survived five centuries
00:26:21 – Phylloxera, rootstocks and saving the vineyards
00:29:22 – Hidden Roman stones and sealed WWII cellar stories
00:34:54 – What goes into white Châteauneuf-du-Pape
00:36:18 – How white Rhône wines age (and when to drink them)
00:48:58 – Modern vs old-school La Nerthe winemaking styles
00:49:06 – Mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds and ageing windows
00:57:22 – Final reflections + visiting Château La Nerthe

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Is Self-Care an Ingredient in Making Wine? With Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Dan Eggleton …

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines in the Barossa to talk about something the wine world rarely talks …about. The pressure behind the label, the reality facing boutique producers right now, and why sometimes stepping back is the bravest decision you can make.

Dan shares what led him to pause a vintage after nearly 30 years of making wine, how health and timing collided with a tough season, and what it felt like emotionally to draw that line. There’s honesty here about identity, resilience, and what happens when passion and practicality start pulling in different directions.

Along the way we taste through new-release Mataro from Marananga, talk Barossa sub-regions, vineyard expression, and why some grapes quietly disappear into blends instead of standing on their own. There’s also stories from the early Ben Murray days, the growers who shaped the journey, and a moment involving a 1943 Madeira that reminds you why wine matters in the first place.

But more than anything, this episode opens up a bigger conversation — about mental health in agriculture, in wine, and in industries where people are expected to just keep pushing through.

If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind a vintage decision, this one’s worth settling in for.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Preview
00:00:49 Intro – Is self-care an ingredient in making wine?
00:02:17 The Wined Up Ice Breaker with Dan Eggleton

00:06:19 Ben Murray Wines – New Releases

00:06:48 Why Ben Murray released a straight Mataro
00:09:15 What makes Marananga different in the Barossa
00:15:09 The decision not to make a vintage
00:17:00 When stepping back is harder than making wine
00:20:00 Why boutique winemakers across Australia are reassessing
00:30:20 Ben Murray Barossa and Marananga Shiraz

00:34:11 Mental Health and Mateship Breakfasts

00:47:33 What gives hope for the future of wine culture

00:49:51 Ben Murray Anima Grenache

00:54:48 Ben Murray Reserve Shiraz

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Inside the Story of IHANA with Valtteri Bottas & Corrina Wright

This week on The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Valtteri Bottas — …

This week on The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Valtteri Bottas — Formula 1 driver, wine lover, gin maker, coffee roaster, off-road adventurer… and yes, calendar model.

We chat …about how his partnership with Corrina Wright from Oliver’s Taranga led to the creation of IHANA. A wine that brings together Finnish spirit and McLaren Vale heart.

We delve into the topics of:

· What is the Valtteri Bottas wine journey?

· IHANA wine and what is it all about?

· The overlaps and comparisons of F1 and wine worlds

· Delve into the fascinating subject of mindset of 2 perfectionists at their own craft

· We have fun with Finnish and Australian culture

These interviews is what really fascinates me, the stories, the insights, the revelations, the deep thought and understanding of the people behind the wine.

Chapters

00:00 Preview

00:46 Intro

02:03 Valtteri Bottas Icebreaker questions

06:58 Corrina Wright’s Icebreaker questions

08:57 Where Valtteri’s wine journey began

10:18 Wine culture in Finland today

13:20 The origins of the Ihana collaboration

20:05 Why the wine is called “Ihana”
20:40 Working together as two perfectionists

27:20 The thought process of creating Ihana

29:20 The meaning of the label

33:00 Ihana Edition #3

35:50 The 1 percenters
40:20 Instinct vs Science

41:00 Flow state

45:30 The difference between good and great
48:30 Reflection

54:20 Finnish culture vs Australian culture
58:30 Finnish vs Australian Food

1:00:40 Lighting Round Questions

1:04:51 Final thoughts and messages for listeners

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Why Australia should be curious about Swiss Wines?

Taste the Mountains!!! In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit …

Aldi Blackstone Wine: Hidden Gems or Just Cheap Bottles?

Most of us love wine… but let’s be honest — not all of us can open $80 …

Most of us love wine… but let’s be honest — not all of us can open $80 bottles every week.

So today on The Wined Up Podcast, we ask a question …that’s probably crossed every wine drinker’s mind while walking past the supermarket aisle:
Is Aldi wine actually good value… or is it just cheap wine?
After seeing the hype online (and struggling to even find bottles because they kept selling out), Trent dives into Aldi’s Blackstone Paddock range — a lineup designed to deliver regional Australian styles without the usual price tag.

This isn’t a technical wine review.
It’s a real-world test: what happens when wine passion meets cost-of-living reality?

From a Margaret River Chardonnay to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir and a Barossa Shiraz, the goal is simple — figure out whether these wines genuinely punch above their weight and where they actually fit into everyday life.

Because sometimes the best wine isn’t the most expensive one… it’s the one that makes Tuesday night feel like Friday.

🍷 Key Moments
• The real definition of “value wine” (not just cheap wine)
• Why rising costs are changing how we buy wine
• The Aldi hype — and why bottles were selling out everywhere
• Margaret River Chardonnay first impressions + perfect food match
• The surprise standout: Tasmanian Pinot Noir
• Barossa Shiraz rethinking what supermarket Shiraz can be
• Honest pricing test: what these wines feel like they should cost
• Real-life wine awards: weeknight, dinner party & best value winner
• Blind-pour test — would friends guess the price?

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Aldi wine — value or just cheap?
00:05 The Wined Up intro + why this episode exists
00:45 Cost of living & redefining wine value
01:20 What the Blackstone range actually is
02:30 Margaret River Chardonnay tasting
04:30 Food pairing thinking in real time
05:00 Tasmanian Pinot Noir surprise
06:30 Why this Pinot overdelivers
07:00 Barossa Shiraz tasting
08:10 BBQ wine vs dinner party wine
09:00 Real-life wine awards
09:45 Final verdict: Aldi value test

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A $1000 Wine With a Golden Gaytime?! Merrick Watts Tries Château d’Yquem 😅🍦

What’s the one wine you’d taste if you were on your deathbed? Merrick …

What’s the one wine you’d taste if you were on your deathbed? Merrick Watts got asked that exact question… and it kicked off a proper “we have to do this” …moment on the pod.

In this episode of The Wined Up, Merrick returns (yep — first guest back!) and we crack into Château d’Yquem (half-bottle, because… reality), talk why sweet wines get underrated, and then do the most Aussie pairing experiment imaginable: d’Yquem + a Golden Gaytime. We also get into Merrick’s Roman-inspired hydration drink Posca, why it exists, and why everyone should be drinking it!

We also dive into wine stories and memorable moments including:
● “Deathbed wine” question + why d’Yquem was Merrick’s pick
● First smell, first sip: apricot, orange blossom, honey + that razor acidity
● The real talk: is it worth the hype (and the price)?
● Noble rot explained in normal-person language
● The Golden Gaytime pairing test (and the honest verdict)
● Why some wines are best by themselves at the end of the night
● Posca Hydrate: ancient Roman origins, modern hangover use
● The “I invented it” bar story (and no one believing him)
● Favourite Posca flavours + when Merrick drinks each one
● Rapid-fire Aussie ice cream “this or that” (Bubble O’Bill truth bomb)
● Merrick’s final message: try a wine you’ve dismissed (except… Sauvignon Blanc 😅)

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✅ Chapters
00:00 Deathbed wine question: “one wine before you die”
00:00:17 Merrick intro + the $1000 d’Yquem plan
00:01:13 Why Merrick’s been chasing Château d’Yquem
00:02:56 Fast facts: Sauternes, noble rot, why it’s so famous
00:04:07 First reactions: aroma → taste (apricot + orange blossom)
00:06:44 Enter Posca: “a drink better than this” segway
00:07:11 What Posca is + Roman soldiers, vinegar, salt + water
00:09:32 Hangovers, hydration, and the Hadrian story
00:11:05 How Merrick built Posca (30–40 bad versions → fizzy = unlock)
00:12:37 Real-world use: 1am two cans after a few wines
00:13:08 People mixing Posca with vodka + “I invented it” moment
00:15:02 Best Posca flavours + why acid balance matters
00:16:31 Vinegar benefits, prebiotics + electrolytes
00:18:30 Favourite flavours + post-training routine
00:19:50 Golden Gaytime time 🍦
00:22:00 Does Gaytime + d’Yquem actually work? (verdict)
00:23:32 Ice cream this-or-that rapid fire
00:25:30 Final message + Sauvignon Blanc stray 😂
00:26:55 Where to find Merrick + Idiot’s Guide to Wine Vol. 3 + Posca
Check out Merrick at https://grapesofmirth.com.au/ and also check out the Posca Hypertonic drink at https://poscahydrate.com/
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Merrick Watts on Comedy, Discipline & Wine 🍷 | The untold side of Merrick Watts

Public speaking is humanity’s biggest fear — so why does Merrick Watts …

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