EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast

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Director Zoltán Kovács from Royal Tokaji Winery joins us for Part Two of our journey, unraveling the nuances between Late Harvest wines, the five and six Puttonyos varieties, and the extraordinary Essencia—an ultra-rare and intensely sweet wine. Discover why Essencia, with its concentration that takes years to ferment, is hailed as one of the world's most luxurious and unique wines.

Tune in for an insightful exploration of these exquisite wines that promise to make your festivities even more memorable. Cheers to a sweet ending and a sparkling new beginning!

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

And note this is the last episode of the year. I will be back again on Monday 22nd January.

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If you want to skip ahead:

3.11: Why is Tokaji referred to as the Wine of Kings

6.16: What is Noble rot (Botrytis Cinerea)?

11.25: Does Late Harvest use grapes affected by Noble rot?

17.01: The third grape of Tokaji: Sárga Muskotály

19.19: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2018 Majestic £11.99* Mix 6

20.45: Removing 3 and 4 puttonyos and what this means in terms of sugar levels

23.13: Producing Tokaji Aszú

25.30: What is Essencia and how is it made?

29.28: What does Puttonyos mean?

32.36: The difference between the Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos and 6 Puttonyos

33.58: Tasting the Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Majestic £22.99* Mix 6 and the Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Majestic £41.99* Mix 6

37.13: Pairing the sweet wines with savoury dishes

41.15: How long does Tokaji Aszú last once opened

42.26: The ideal temperature

42.58: The correct wine glass

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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Join us in this episode as we journey through the vineyards of Hungary with Zoltán Kovács, the Winery Director of Royal Tokaji. While renowned for their Botrytized sweet wines, today, we're shifting gears to delve into the world of still wines. Zoltán shines a spotlight on Hungary's main white grape, the iconic Furmint, unraveling its unique flavors and the rich tales it tells in every bottle.

But our exploration doesn't stop at Furmint; we'll also uncover the charms of other Hungarian white grapes, including the delightful Hárslevelű. Learn about the Tokaji region's climate, geography, and the stories woven into its terroir. Before we dive into the sweetness of Royal Tokaji's renowned Botrytized wines, let's savor the complexities of Hungary's still wines.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

04.59: Tokaji V Tokaj

06.46: Climate and terroir in Tokaj, Hungary

10.05: Challenges of being a Tokaji Winemaker

16.23: The Furmint grape variety

17.18: Tasting Royal Tokaji 'Dry Tokaji' 2021 £9.99* Mix 6 Majestic

23.45: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Dulovalogatas Vineyard Selection 2017 $25 Redwaggonshope.com

25.31: Acidity - the Furmint signature component

27.58: Terroir of Mézes Mály in Tarcal

29.50: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Mézes Mály 2018 £24.95 Cellar Door Wines

32.52: Food pairings with Furmint Wines

35.36: The Hárslevelű grape variety

37.21: Tasting the Royal Tokaji Hárslevelű 2019 £24.95 Cellar Door Wines

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

Join us for Part 2 of our wine adventure as we delve deeper into the enchanting world of Beaujolais. Guided by Dan, founder of Wickhams Wines and this seasons’ sponsor, who's earned the prestigious Decanter Retailer Award. In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais, experiencing French wine in all its glory. Pour a glass, tune in, and let's uncover the magic of Beaujolais together.

Now's the time to sip along! Use code "EATSLEEP10" for an exclusive 10% off your first order from Wickhams Wines. Cheers to you!

If you want to skip ahead:

01.51: AOC Beaujolais grapes

05.12: The 10 Crus of Beaujolais

06.20: Saint Amour

08.07: Juliénas

09.04: Chénas

13.20: Moulin-à-Vent

16.31: Fleurie

18.55: Chirouble

21.02: Morgon

25.58: Régnié

28.07: Tasting Clos du Vieux Bourg “Croix Penet" Régnié 2021

31.04: Brouilly

32.40: Côte de Brouilly

34.16: Tasting the Domaine de Mont Joly La Pointe 2018

39.48: Jean-Baptiste Bachevillier , the winemaker

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, Dan, the owner of Wickhams Wines—our esteemed sponsor for this season. We'll be delving into Beaujolais Nouveau Day, exploring the rich tradition and uncovering the history behind this vibrant wine celebrated every third Thursday of November.

Discover the unique characteristics of Beaujolais Nouveau, its distinct flavor profile, and why it holds a special place in the hearts of wine enthusiasts globally. As we navigate through the essence of this youthful wine, Dan shares his seasoned expertise, providing valuable insights into what makes Beaujolais Nouveau a standout in the world of wines.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

04.06: Dominic - the former president of Vin de Beaujolais.

06.30: Ordering wines with Wickhams wines

09.20: Wickham Wines 100% confidence Guarantee

12.36: Beaujolais Nouveau wines

15.09: Georges Duboeuf - referred to as the pope of Beaujolais

18.25: Quantity Vs Quality

21.10: Cécile Dardenelli, a wine maker of Domaine Bel Avenir Beaujolais Villages Nouveau

24.05: Beaujolais Nouveau tasting notes

28.10: History of Gamay Noir á Jus Blanc

31.05: Geography of Beaujolais

35.03: AOC Beaujolais - mechanization and more efficient vineyard systems

39.41: Aging Beaujolais Nouveau

41.35: Beaujolais Nouveau food pairings

44.02: Bistros in Lyon

46.28: Traveling to Lyon

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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Today we have Part 2 of our conversation with the wine communicator, Luma Monteiro. After our exciting exploration of Brazilian wines last week, today's focus is on the iconic Valpolicella, Amarone, and Soave wines from northeastern Italy. Dive into the differences between Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, and Amarone della Valpolicella, all crafted from the Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grape varieties. Uncover the history and discovery of Recioto and Amarone, both born from the Appassimento method, and appreciate the elegance of Soave- a white wine made from the Garganega grape.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

01.47: Visiting the Veneto Region in Italy

02.46: The Emerging Talent Wine Communicator award

05.07: Trying all the wines In Verona

06.08: Veneto red wines and the Corvina grape

09.42: Chiaretto: Rosé wine from Bardolino

11.08: The Bardolino wine region

13.14: The Valpolicella wine region

16.12: Amarone Wine

21.32: Valpolicella Ripasso

23.37: Palazzo della Torre from Allegrini

25.01: The Garganega grape and Soave Wines

29.54: Producers of Soave wine

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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Today's episode I am taking you on a journey through the sun-kissed landscapes and burgeoning vineyards of Brazil. My guest, wine communicator Luma Monteiro, is a Brazilian native, so we are in safe hands as she tells us her stories and takes us through the wine regions and styles. Luma was the winner of The IWSC Emerging Talent Wine Communicator of the Year 2023 award and was also featured this year in the Top 100 Most Influential People in Drinks by Drinks Retailing.

In this episode you will learn about the new DOs, an incredible new technique to invert the vines to produce fruit in the winter, It's called Vinhos de Inverno. Luma will suggest the region in which you must visit, and lots of wines for you to try to truly understand the quality of Brazilian wines.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

2.36: Learning about wines in Brazil

4.47: The wine culture in Brazil and how it has changed

6.30: Moscato d’asti style wines

9.30: First top producers of Brazil to possibly try

10.35: Brazilian wine tasting with Tim Atkin MW

15.06: Where are the wine regions of Brazil

19.10: The Dupla Poda wines (Vinhos de Inverno) in the South East of Brazil

25.11: The new DO Altos de Pinot Bandeira

28.46: The grape variety Teroldego

30.14: Other varieties planted

32.09: The sparkling wine styles

33.08: 2-3 day wine itinerary for visiting the Vale dos Vinhedos wine region

37.00: Peterlongo Champagne

38.30: Visting Miolo

(You can listen to Episode 29 with the Brand Ambassador of Miolo HERE)

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

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Today's episode is about the birthplace of Prosecco: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. I recently visited a month ago and I have been dying to tell you all about this most enchanting wine region. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a place of heroic viticulture, and SO much more than just fun and fruity fizz. I will be telling you all about my discoveries there, and a deep dive into why the wine tastes different here.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

1.10: UNESCO World Heritage Site

2.05: Ciglioni – the terraced hills

4.45: The correct name or the appellation and the wine, and how you can shorten it

6.05: Comparing Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG to Prosecco DOV

9.25: The terroir and climate of this region

11.30: The 43 Rive’s and the grand Cru – Cartizze

14.51: The grape Glera

16.21: The Martinotti method (tank/charmat method)

18.25: How wine is made in this region

22.53: Sui Lieviti – the traditional way to make wine here

2.42: Where to stay and where to eat

30.05: Activities, and wineries to visit

34.15: Sustainability and the Bee Project

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

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Today we have our Part two with wined educator Sam Povey, who begins to uncover the jewels of the Languedoc region in the south of France. Sam shares his experiences and recommendations for the best places to visit and wines to try in this diverse and exciting region. With a rich history in wine production, Languedoc has evolved from being known for cheap wine into a region that's investing in quality, embracing modern practices, and producing wines that compete on the world stage. This episode provides a glimpse into the 220,000 hectares of vineyards, Mediterranean landscapes, historic cities like Carcassonne and Nîmes, and the influence of various winds on the region. Sam highlights the diverse grape varieties found in Languedoc, from Syrah and Grenache Noir to Grenache Blanc and Viognier.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

05.08: Down to the Languedoc Region

07.49: Faugères and the geography of Languedoc

09.54: The growing conditions in Languedoc

12.35: Picpoul de Pinet

15.17: Sparkling wine

18.19: Blanquette de Limoux - the traditional method of sparkling wine

22.17: Limoux white oak requirements

24.17: Terrasses du Larzac

25.53: Mas de Daumas Gassac

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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On Today’s episode we have a fascinating conversation with Sam Povey, a celebrated WSET wine educator hailing from London's Bermondsey School. Named one of Harper's 30 under 30, Sam is renowned for his captivating Instagram stories @Sampovey.wine. We dive into the historical intrigue of Burgundy, where a 14th-century duke's ingenious scheme led to the dominance of Pinot Noir. But the real gem of this episode is Sam's personal odyssey, as he trades up from everyday supermarket wines to the world's most exquisite bottles. You'll hear about unique wines like the full-bodied Egri Bikaver from Hungary, New Zealand's top Pinot Noir producers, and Bordeaux's hidden treasures. Prepare to be inspired and educated!

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

03.04: How Sam got into Wine

05.38: Sam teaching for the WSET Wine School

08.11: Recreating a Roman style wine

11.26: Demi Skipper traded her way from a bobby pin to a house

13.04: Blind Tasting with Yellow Tail Shiraz

15.18: The fallible human memory

18.41: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) and their history

24.04: Different vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

25.28: 1 Velo Pour 2, Maison Bertrand Rache, Vin de France

27.25: Egri Bikaver (the story of ‘Bulls Blood’) and Olaszrizling, Hungary

30.35: Benjamin Passot, Juliénas, Beaujolais

33.33: The Arches from Blackbook winery, England

36.11: Pierre Yves Colin Morey Bourgogne

38.10: Pegasus Bay, Primadonna Pinot Noir, Canterbury, New Zealand

42.36: L’if, St Emillion, made by the producer of Le Pin, Pomerol, Bordeaux

44.20: Chateau Montrose, 2nd Growth from Bordeaux

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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Today we have part 2 with Henry Jeffreys, where we dig deeper into his book, ‘Vines in a Cold Climate” We also delve into the story of Peter Hall, the mastermind behind Breaky Bottom winery nestled in the picturesque South Downs of Sussex. Established in 1974, this winery has a rich history rooted in a time when Chardonnay and Pinot Noir weren't in the limelight, and Seyval Blanc was the star grape variety. I will also be opening up a bottle of the 2015 Seyval Blanc Brut which is the Cuvée Jack Pike, and speaking more about it!

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

1.18: Talking and Tasting the Breaky Bottom Seybal Blanc ‘Jack Pike’ Brut 2015 £36 mix 6 Wickhams Wines

06.33: Plumpton college

09.19: The South Downs English Wine Bar at Gatwick South

11.28: Piwi’s - The German Varieties

14.15: Wines GFE: Good for the England

16.32: The problem with German Varieties

18.09: Blackbook wines

20.04: Fun Wine labels (Lost in a Field) and English ‘Cult wines’ (Charlie Herring Riesling)

24.24: Organic Wine growing in England

27.45: Henry’s hardest chapter to write

30.37: The Champagne method vs Prosecco method

34.28: English Vineyard and tourism

36.08: Bob Lindo, the salesman and winemaker

39.04: Vineyards in Essex

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected]

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST