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Saddler's Creek Wines with Sam Rumpit

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview winemaker Sam Rumpit from Saddler’s Creek Wines (@saddlerscreekwines8287). We were fortunate to visit the cellar door …and winery and it is a fantastic space that brings friends, food, and wine together for a great time.

Sam was a fantastic host, taking us through the Saddler’s Creek Wines story, discussing the significance and importance of emerging varieties that may shape the future of Hunter Valley, and taking us through a flight of Saddler’s Creek Wines. We were fortunate to try a 2024 Avillo Piquepoul (Off-dry) (Piquepoul Blanc), 2024 Rose, 2022 Aurelia Shiraz, and 2021 Sagrantino, Single Suitcase, from Saddler’s Creek Wines. Thank you Saddler’s Creek Wines and Sam for sharing your story.

View and buy Saddler’s Creek Wines from https://saddlerscreek.com.

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment on your favourite wine from Saddler’s Creek Wines.

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:20 Introduction
1:21 Most memorable wine
2:35 Wine you still want to try
3:23 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
4:33 Favourite grape variety
5:08 Unique food and wine pairing
5:51 Advice for those on wine journey
7:58 Where did your love for wine start?
10:37 Saddler’s Creek Wines story
12:04 Laureti family owner
14:59 2024 Avillo Piquepoul (Off-dry) (Piquepoul Blanc), Saddler’s Creek Wines, Hunter Valley
19:28 Winemakers Craft label is the playground to experiment
22:01 What else is Saddler’s Creek experimenting with?
23:31 Alternate winemaking techniques – wild fermentation
25:55 2024 Rose, Saddler’s Creek, Central Ranges, NSW
26:49 How winemakers clean up the colour in wine
31:14 Where is Central Ranges?
32:57 Fining process
34:18 How does milk improve wine?
36:16 Sam is an encyclopedia
37:45 Merlot is struggling in Hunter Valley
39:01 2022 Aurelia Shiraz, Saddler’s Creek, Hunter Valley, NSW
43:15 Balance between Brett Woodward and Sam Rumpit
45:57 How has climate change impacted Hunter Valley?
52:40 2021 Sagrantino, Single Suitcase, Saddler’s Creek, Adelaide Hills, SA
59:21 Key Messages
1:03:37 The Wined Up Conclusion

#huntervalley #wine #saddlerscreek #people #friends #shiraz #sagrantino #rose #piquepoul #saddlerscreek #samrumpit #huntervalleywines #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

The content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.

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ATTRIBUTION

2023, House of Isabella, MEET THE BRAND: CAFE LIGHTING & LIVING, House of Isabella, 16 January 2023, https://www.houseofisabella.com.au/blogs/news/meet-the-brand-cafe-lighting-living-1

2024, Saddler’s Creek Wines, Bluegrass Shiraz, Saddler’s Creek Wines, 16 November 2024, https://saddlerscreek.com/wine/bluegrass-shiraz/50620/

2024, Nguyen, T., Premade Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce: Where to Buy in Australia, Pate Me, 30 May 2014, https://pateme.com.au/blogs/news/premade-nuoc-cham-dipping-sauce-where-to-buy-in-australia

2019, Bland, F., Fermenting Fish Takes Guts, Hakai Magazine, 15 January 2019, https://hakaimagazine.com/features/fermenting-fish-takes-guts/

2018, Hurly, A., Steal All Your Grooming Tricks from Ryan Reynolds, GQ, 19 April 2018, https://www.gq.com/story/steal-all-your-grooming-tricks-from-ryan-reynolds

2024, Vaid, K., Deadpool & Wolverwine Box Office Collection: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Superhero Film Smashes All Records, Rs 4000 Crore Globally, India, 28 July 2025, https://www.india.com/entertainment/deadpool-wolverwine-box-office-collection-ryan-reynolds-and-hugh-jackmans-superhero-film-smashes-all-records-rs-4000-crore-globally-7122774/

2024, Hobbs, S., Delicious Thai beef salad recipe, Taste, 14 November 2024, https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/thai-beef-salad-2/a25475db-fd3c-4424-8da0-99b5b5486504

2024, Saddler’s Creek Wines, Winemaker’s Craft Avillo Piquepoul (Off-dry), Saddler’s Creek Wines, 14 November 2024, https://saddlerscreek.com/wine/winemaker-s-craft-avillo-piquepoul-off-dry/52960/[+] Show More

Saddler's Creek Wines with Sam Rumpit

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Masterclass – Assessing Wine with Marc Malouf

In this episode we take a Masterclass from Marc Malouf on assessing …

In this episode we take a Masterclass from Marc Malouf on assessing the qualities of wine. He takes us through a live review on assessing the wine from its …sight, smell, and taste. We try to see how Marc compares 2 x wines as a blind tasting. Both wines are from the same producer, same vintage, same grape variety, however one is almost double the price of the other.

Marc has such a refined palate and was able to pick up such minute smells and flavours and surprisingly could guess which wines we had chosen. Thanks Marc for taking us through your assessment process in this masterclass.

Check out Marc Malouf’s wine reviews at https://www.instagram.com/wineworthwritingabout/

Also browse the great selection of top quality wines Marc Malouf sells at https://iheartwine.com.au

Subscribe to @thewinedup and comment below on any tips you have in assessing wine.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:43 Assessing wine from the sight
2:22 Assessing wine based on smell
2:50 How do you breakdown your tasting notes?
3:55 Wine #1 – Scent
4:14 How long does it take when assessing a wine?
4:59 How can a wine judge analyse wine in a short period of time?
5:42 Wine #2 – Scent
6:18 At what point do you start tasting?
7:06 Wine #1 – Scent
8:46 How do you work out the term you can smell?
8:43 Wine #1 – Tasting – Look for purity, power, intensity, length, fruit
10:27 How can you tell if a wine needs more time to breath?
9:57 Wine #2 – Tasting
10:49 Marc guesses the wine
12:13 What is everyones preference
12:47 Does the nose connect with the palate?
13:57 The reveal Wine #1
14:22 The reveal Wine #2
14:54 Lessons from the tasting
15:42 Its not the power of suggestion
16:51 The Wined Up Conclusion

#wine #winetasting #blindtasting #wineassessment #marcmalouf #wineworthwritingabout #iheartwine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

The content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.

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2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year – Liz Silkman

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where …

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview the 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year Liz Silkman! Liz shares her story and takes us …through a flight of Silkman wines including the 2023 Blackberry Semillon, 2023 Gruner Veltliner, 2023 Reserve Chardonnay, and 2023 Reserve Shiraz Pinot Noir.

Within the one to two hours that we spoke with Liz we really got insight into why she is Winemaker of the Year. She has fantastic leadership qualities. She’s humble, she’s always recognising and praising her team, she’s recognises and appreciates those that have helped train her and her support network, she knows when to say no, and she has a desire to always make the best wine whether its for her own brand, First Creek Wines, or her contract wine customers. Although she has a hard work ethic she also knows how to spread joy and laughter and was hospitable from the moment we met her. Thank you Liz Silkman!

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment on your favourite wine from Silkman Wines.

View and buy Liz’s wines from Silkman Wines (https://www.silkmanwines.com.au).

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:19 Introduction
1:53 Most memorable wine
2:57 Great Australian Chardonnay
3:19 Wine you still want to drink
3:51 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
4:22 Unique food and wine pairing
5:25 Advice for those on wine journey
10:26 What started your wine journey?
13:17 What would you say to a 20 year old Liz Silkman
14:06 What makes winemaker of the year?
19:22 2023 Blackberry Semillon Silkman Wines, Hunter Valley (2025 Halliday Semillon of the Year)
23:05 Liz is one of the greatest winemakers in Australia
24:48 How do you split your time amongst your clients?
26:04 How do you decide when to pick your fruit?
27:25 2023 Gruner Veltliner Silkman Wines Hunter Valley
29:53 What is Silkman Wines style of wine
32:38 What was the vision for Silkman Wines
33:16 Liz’s reaction to winning winemaker of the year
34:32 What drives you?
39:53 2023 Reserve Chardonnay Silkman Wines Hunter Valley
49:09 Good winemaking is low intervention
52:31 2023 Reserve Shiraz Pinot Noir Silkman Wines Hunter Valley
57:59 What’s next for Silkman Wines
1:05:00 Key Messages
1:03:43 The Wined Up Conclusion

#winemaker #wine #australianwinemaker #winemakerofttheyear #halliday #silkmanwines #huntervalleywines #lizsilkman #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast @FirstCreekWines @winecompanion

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ATTRIBUTION

2024, Saintpeterpaddo, saintpeterpaddo, Instagram, 31 October 2024, https://www.instagram.com/saintpeterpaddo/p/CydF_VBvPTu/

2024, Wine House, Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2022, Wine House, 31 October 2024, https://winehouse.com.au/vasse-felix-heytesbury-chardonnay-2022-gift/

2024, Cellar Tracker, 1929 Château Lafite Rothschild, Cellar Tracker, 31 October 2024, https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=195129

2020, Make a GIF, Karate Kid | Training Montage, Make a GIF, 1 January 2024, https://makeagif.com/gif/karate-kid-i-training-montage-yhiczn

2018, Maitland Mercury, McGuigan Wines makes it nine trophies in 10 years for its semillon, Maitland Mercury, 22 November 2018, https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/5770183/nine-trophies-in-ten-years/

2024, Charteris, Wlecome to Charteris Wines, Charteris, 2 November, 2024, https://www.charteriswines.com

2020, Barros, K., Iain Riggs AM – End of an Era, Brokenwood, 2 November 2024, https://www.brokenwood.com.au/blog/Iain-Riggs-AM—End-of-an-Era

2024, Corkscrew Cellars, Lisa McGuigan Spartacus Shiraz, Corkscrew Cellars, 2 November 2024, https://corkscrewcellars.com.au/product/lisa-mcguigan-spartacus-shiraz/

2023, Cardillo, J., Your new-look Tasting Team, Halliday, 17 August 2023, https://www.winecompanion.com.au/articles/news/tasting-team-2025

2017, Sellars, K., Around Hermitage presents documentary about Brian and Fay McGuigan at Hunter Resort, Cessnock Advertiser, 22 August 2017, https://www.cessnockadvertiser.com.au/story/4870286/film-salutes-the-life-of-brian-mcguigan/

2024, Linked In, Liz Riley’s Post, Linked In, 10 October 2024, https://www.linkedin.com/posts/liz-riley-343bb811_a-great-collaborative-project-with-jerome-activity-7103649895420493824-gOJg?trk=public_profile_like_view

2024, DSSN, Christina Tulloch – Chair, DSSN, 2 November 2024, https://dssn.com.au/ctbio/

2024, The Tasting Team, Philip Rich, Halliday, 2 November 2024, https://www.winecompanion.com.au/about-us/tasting-team/philip-rich

2024, Oakridge, Our People, Oakridge, 2 November 2024, Oakrige https://oakridgewines.com.au/our-people/[+] Show More

In Love with Loire

In this episode we explore Vins de Loire or previously known as Loire …

In this episode we explore Vins de Loire or previously known as Loire Valley wines. This is off the back of Jason and Trent attending the Loire masterclass at the …2024 Sydney Good Food & Wine Show 2024. This was quite an eye-opening tasting in that we travelled via the glass across swathes of France from the Atlantic in the west to the centre of France near Paris. We taste everything from Cremant, Muscadet, Cabernet Franc, Chenin, Gamay, to Sauvignon Blanc. What surprised us is the range of styles from this region at such affordable prices. These are wines that would pair very well with summer.

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite Loire wines.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:20 Thought of the Week (Trent) – Why are wine bottles 750ml?
1:14 In Love with Loire – Episode Introduction
2:34 Trent’s visit to Loire
3:05 Fun Facts about Loire
4:39 Regions of Loire
5:15 Loire Wines can be good value
5:38 2020 Domaine des Amoureaux Muscadet Sur Lie, Loire Wines, France
7:51 NV, Veuve Amiot, Cremant de Loire Brut, Loire Wines, France ($17)
10:16 NV, Famille Bougrier, Pure Loire Vouvray Sparkling, Loire Wines, France ($25)
12:41 2019 Thierry Delaunay, Touraine Gamay, Loire Wines, France ($19)
15:02 2019 Marquis de Surblet Chinon, Cabernet Franc, Loire Wines, France ($8)
18:02 2022 La Plancherliere Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Wines, France ($15)
20:21 The Wined Up Conclusion

Available for tasting at a Dan’s near you or check out https://www.danmurphys.com.au/list/loire-wines

#vinsdeloire #loirevalley #chinon #sancerre #cremant #cabfranc #chenin #wine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast #winetalk #winechat #winelearning #wineregion #frenchwine #funfacts #bloomingnotes #loirewines

@maisonlacheteau @veuve_amiot @chateaulaverrerie @danmurphys @famillebougrier @domaine_grenaudiere @joeldelaunaywines @fredericmabileau @gratienmeyer

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How Sexy is Savagnin?

In this episode we find try to answer the question ‘how sexy is …

Japanese Wine 101

In this episode we provide a Japanese Wine 101 overview. We go over …

In this episode we provide a Japanese Wine 101 overview. We go over the history of wine in Japan, discuss the major wine regions of Yamanashi Prefecture and Nagano …Prefecture, provide an overview of the Koshu white grape and Muscat Bailey A red grape, and we try a 2022 Koshu Toriibira Vineyard, Grace Wines, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan ($35) and a 2017 Hosaka Muscat Bailey A, Chateau Mars, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan ($35). Trent also discusses how an Aussie ritual ‘after works drinks’ has died.

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from Japan.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:18 Thought of the Week (Jason) – Japan has the highest number of Sommeliers in the world
0:57 Thought of the Week (Trent) – After work drinks have died
4:33 Japanese Wine 101 Introduction
5:45 History of Wine in Japan
7:37 Yamanashi Prefecture
9:09 – Nagano Prefecture
10:13 2022 Koshu Toriibira Vineyard, Grace Wines, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
10:37 Koshu grape variety
11:22 Grace Wines
12:13 Koshu review
14:50 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating – Koshu
15:58 2017 Hosaka Muscat Bailey A, Chateau Mars, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
16:38 Muscat Bailey A grape variety
18:10 Muscat Bailey A review
19:30 Muscat Bailey A food pairings
20:26 Mars Wine
20:52 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating – Muscat Bailey A
22:00 The Wined Up Conclusion

#Japan #wine #yamanashi #koshu #muscatbaileya #japanesewine #nagano #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

The content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.

You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Amazon Music (The Wined Up).

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ATTRIBUTION

2023, Cantabrio, A., [File:Takano](File:Takano “‌”) Masanari and Tsuchiya Ryuken c.1878.jpg, Wikimedia Commons, 22 June 2023, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Takano_Masanari_and_Tsuchiya_Ryuken_c.1878.jpg

2021, Sports History Weekly, The 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Sports History Weekly, 20 June 2021, https://www.sportshistoryweekly.com/stories/tokyo-summer-olympics-1964-sports,1014

2023, Bloomberg Pursuits, A guide to Japan’s secret wine region, just outside Tokyo, Executive Traveller, 13 March 2023, https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/katsunuma-koshu-japan-white-wine-growing-region

2022, Valbrun, P., Teriyaki Chicken, Let’s Eat Cuisine, 1 October 2022, https://letseatcuisine.com/teriyaki-chicken/

2024, Matsuo, A., How to Make Sukiyaki at Home — Kansai Sukiyaki Recipe, Japanese Taste, 15 October 2024, https://int.japanesetaste.com/blogs/japanese-taste-blog/how-to-make-sukiyaki-at-home-kansai-sukiyaki-recipe?country=AU&redirected_from=us

2024, Savor Japan, A Complete Guide to Yakitori in Japan, Savor Japan, 25 September 2024, https://savorjapan.com/contents/discover-oishii-japan/a-complete-guide-to-yakitori-in-japan/

2024, Iwanohara, About Iwanohara Vineyard, Iwanohara, 15 October 2024, https://www.iwanohara.sgn.ne.jp/en/

2024, Wein Plus, Bailey, Wein Plus, 15 October 2024, https://glossary.wein.plus/bailey

2024, Bunch Grapes, Muscat Hamburg, Bunch Grapes, 15 October 2024, http://www.bunchgrapes.com/muscat_hamburg_grapes.html[+] Show More

Wine Marketing with Trish Barry

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where …

What wine pairs with a Doner Kebab & Halal Snack Pack (HSP)?

In this episode we try to pair wines with a Doner Kebab and a Halal …

Are Etna Wines Worth the Hype?

In this episode we find out if Etna Wines are worth the hype. The …

In this episode we find out if Etna Wines are worth the hype. The Wined Up Podcast try a white wine from Mount Etna (2022 Etna Bianco, Graci, Sicily, …Italy ($58 Prince Wine Store)) and a red wine (2019 Etna Rosso, Eno Trio Calderara Nerello Mascalese, Sicily, Italy). Trent explains the concept of ‘minerality’ and Jason discusses the importance of knowing who makes your wine.

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from Mount Etna.

Check out The Real Review’s (@TheRealReview) website which lists wined brands produced or owned by organisations https://www.therealreview.com/who-makes-my-wine/ .

Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:17 Introduction
0:37 Thought of the Week (Trent) – What is minerality?
3:31 Thought of the Week (Jason) – Should you know who makes your wine?
10:23 Etna Wines Overview
16:03 2022 Etna Bianco, Graci, Sicily, Italy ($58 Prince Wine Store)
19:51 Corkscrew Rating – Etna Bianco
20:39 2019 Etna Rosso, Eno Trio Calderara Nerello Mascalese, Sicily, Italy
25:09 The Wined Up Conclusion

#etna #wine #etnarosso #etnabianco #italy #italianwine #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

The content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.

You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Amazon Music (The Wined Up).

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ATTRIBUTION

2024, Vivino, St.Andrews Imperial Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Vivino, 21 September 2024, https://www.vivino.com/AU/en/st-andrews-south-eastern-imperial-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-south-eastern/w/2491395

2023, Giordano, M., Is Italy Shaped Like a Boot?, Pasta Pretzels Passports, 22 August 2023, https://pastapretzelsandpassports.com/is-italy-shaped-like-a-boot/

2017, Wine Producer Profiles, The red hot wines from Mount Etna, Tenzing WS, 12 January 2017, http://www.tenzingws.com/blog/2017/1/12/the-red-hot-wines-from-mount-etna

2009, Seidanova, L., Etna Wine Route, Wine Tourism, 9 August 2009, https://www.winetourism.com/etna-wine-route/

2024, Whyte, J., Evans, S., LaFrenz, C., Think your wine comes from a boutique winemaker? Think again, Australian Financial Review, 9 March 2024, https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/think-your-wine-comes-from-a-boutique-winemaker-think-again-20240229-p5f8ro

2017, Sprague, J., The $6 Coles cabernet sauvignon that beat them all, Australian Financial Review, 13 July 2017, https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/the-6-coles-cabernet-that-beat-them-all-20170713-gxaaqt[+] Show More

McLeish Estate with Jessica McLeish

In this episode we interview Jessica McLeish from McLeish Estate. …

In this episode we interview Jessica McLeish from McLeish Estate. McLeish Estate is located at 462 DeBeyers Road, Polkolbin NSW 2320 and is part of the Hunter Valley wine …region. It was established in 1985 when her parents Robert and Maryanne planted Semillon & Chardonnay. Jessica is the second generation in the McLeish family and is driving the future of McLeish Estate. Jessica shares her wine journey including vintages in Chateau Carsin in France, certifications in AWAC and WSET Level 3 as well as her experience as as a judge at the International Wine Challenge in London. She also takes us through a flight of McLeish Estate wines where are a 2013 Semillon, 2022 Reserve Chardonnay, 2023 Tri Moir, and 2023 Shiraz.

Visit McLeish Estate in the Hunter Valley and check out their range at https://www.mcleishestatewines.com.au .

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from McLeish Estate.

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:37 Introduction
2:15 Most memorable wine
3:03 Wine you still want to drink
3:38 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
4:07 Favourite grape varietal
5:01 Unique food and wine pairing
6:03 Advice for those on wine journey
7:04 What was it like growing up in a winemaking family?
12:23 Common messages as a wine educator
13:22 Is there a shift for consumers with Hunter Valley wine
15:00 How is Jess evolving McLeish Wine
16:16 2013 Semillon, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
21:06 Experience judging at the London International Wine Challenge
24:07 How has Jess’s experience translated into the wine
25:23 2022 Reserve Chardonnay, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
28:16 Hunter Valley classic Semillon Chardonnay Blend (Chelsea)
29:28 What is McLeish’s sustainability and biodynamic approach
31:49 2023 Tri Moir, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
34:51 Is Merlot on trend in Australia?
36:50 Any other blends being tested by McLeish Estate
37:39 Scottish influence on the identity of McLeish Estate
41:03 2023 Shiraz, McLeish Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
44:14 What Jess looks for in a wine
44:41 What’s the future plan for McLeish Estate
47:09 2025 5 star Halliday Winery
48:32 Messages from Jessica McLeish
49:54 The Wined Up Conclusion

#podcast #wine #winetalk #shiraz #chardonnay #semillon #huntervalley #mcleishestate #jessicamcleish #supportlocal #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

The content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.

You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Amazon Music (The Wined Up).

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ATTRIBUTION

2024, Cellar Tracker, 2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Meursault Les Narvaux, Cellar Tracker, 5 September 2024, https://www.cellartracker.com/m/wines/3020743

2024, Cellar Tracker, 2017 Rieslingfreak Riesling No. 3, Cellar Tracker, 5 September 2024, https://www.cellartracker.com/m/wines/2749858

2024, Cellar Tracker, 1965 Lindeman’s Hunter River Burgundy Bin 3100, Cellar Tracker, 5 September 2024, https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=537363

2024, Sydney Uni Sport, History Made as Jessica Fox wines two golds in Paris, Sydney Uni Sport, 1 August 2024, https://susf.com.au/blog/2024/08/01/history-made-as-jessica-fox-wins-two-golds-in-paris/

2024, Wine for Normal People, Ep 506: The Wines of the Cotes de Bordeaux – The Secret Best Value Wines of the Region, Wine for Normal People, 24 January 2024, https://winefornormalpeople.libsyn.com/ep-506-the-wines-of-the-ctes-de-bordeaux-the-secret-best-value-wines-of-the-region

2024, Carsin, About Us, Carsin, 5 September 2024, https://www.carsin.com/aboutus

2024, Holland K., Dolly Parton Revealed What She Makes For Her Husband Every Valentine’s Day, Southern Living, 13 February 2024, https://www.southernliving.com/dolly-parton-valentines-day-traditions-8580236

2024, Duran, A., Taylor Swift Singapore exclusive deal criticised by Philippines official, NME, 1 March 2024, https://www.nme.com/news/music/taylor-swift-singapore-exclusive-deal-criticised-by-philippines-official-3595498[+] Show More

Exploring Sake – Japans National Beverage

In this episode we explore Sake, Japan’s National Beverage. The Wined …

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