Drink More , Try More, Learn More - Two mates tasting, learning, and sharing their experiences with wine from an unapologetically unprofessional perspective.
In this episode we try to pair wines with what is supposedly Australia’s national dish the Pad Thai! We delve into the history and what is a pad thai and how does it bring on the thai-f…
In this episode we dive into Cabernet Franc and explain why it’s considered ‘The Underrated Parent’. We were fortunate to try 2 Cabernet Franc’s, one from Geelong and the other from Lo…
In this episode we explore the region of Northern Rhone and try a Rhone White Wine to find out ‘what makes them special’. Jancis Robinson recommended to try wines from Jean Louis Chave …
40 YEAR OLD Lindeman’s - Still Ok?
In this episode we embark on a fascinating journey through time with two bottles of Linderman's St George Coonawarra wine. We're comparing a vintage 19…
In this episode we try the much-lauded food and wine pairing of a Grape Sweat wine and a Tamago Sando aka Japanese egg sandwich. This simple yet elegant snack consists of a creamy egg s…
Tony Park (Wine Consultant and Educator) takes shares a Masterclass on English Wines. We touch on sparkling wines but focus specifically on English Still Wines. Tony shared some wines…
In this episode we interview Raquel Jones, co-owner and winemaker, at Weathercraft in Beechworth. Raquel shares her story as she takes us through a fantastic flight of Weathercraft win…
In this episode we try to pair wines with a Cambodian Chicken Curry. We try a 2022 Skillogalee Gewurztraminer, Clare Valley, SA and a 2023 Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris on Skins, Morning…
Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview 4th generation winemaker Katherine Brown from the iconic Brown Brothers ( @BrownBrothersWinery ). Brown…
Join us this week as we make our first journey into one of the most iconic wine regions in the world—Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This time, we explore the region via the juicy 2011 Clos du Pap…
Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview Barry Morey, owner and winemaker of Sorrenberg. Barry shares his story and takes us through an amazing…
In this episode The Wined Up taste Chinese Natural Wines to see if they are any good. Trent and Jason try a 2022 Xiao Pu Tangarine Chardonnay, Ningxia, China, Xiao Pu The Gathering NV.6…
In this episode, we explore some wine ideas to celebrate Australia Day!!! Trent delves into the increasing global trend of wine in a can by cracking open Scarborough Wine Co’s Vermentin…
Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview owner and winemaker Keppell Smith from Savaterre. Kep explains his winemaking philosophy, why he chose …
In this weeks episode we try Merlot and try to answer the question ‘where is the love for Merlot'? This week we try a 2020 Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot, Clarendon, McLaren Vale (…
Join us this week as we make our first journey into Burgundy reds. We hear so much about it all the time with the likes of Domaine De La Romanee-Conti (DRC) or Domaine Leroy, but what i…
In this episode we reflect on the past 12 months of 2024. While we reflect we enjoy a beautiful champagne - Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Boll & Cie. We ask ourselves the infamo…
In this episode we celebrate the festive season, and particularly Christmas. Last year, we did pairings with ham and chicken, this year the challenge was to pair with a panettone. Do yo…
In this episode we tackle another question that has been posed for centuries. What wine pairs with a Vietnamese national dish “pho”? Jase chooses a 2023 Riesling, Frankland Estate, Grea…
In this episode we find try to find the perfect wine for Summer 2025. Trent tries a 2024 Fi Fi Fiano, S.C. Pannell, McLaren Vale, SA (sponsored by Carlingford Cellar Door). Jason tries …