Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast

About Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast

Got Somme' is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in their glass. We aim to educate you on types, tannins and taste to producers, appellations and age. We speak to the best winemakers in the world finding out how they make the wine that has captured the attention of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. Carlos will aim to teach radio announcer and novice wine enthusiast Angus O'Loughlin how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have friends over.

Publisher

SESSION in PROGRESS

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jan 2022

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

158 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   100-Year-Old Wine: Poison or Perfect?

   Angus thought he had spent $450 on a bottle of wine from 1927. Then Master Sommelier Carlos Santos revealed that the label did not tell the whole story. In this episode of Got Somme, Angus and Carlos open a rare Seppeltsfield 1927 Para Liqueur Tawny and investigate what the date on the bottle actually means. Is the wine genuinely almost 100 years old, or does it contain only a small portion of wine from 1927? Carlos explains how these historic Australian fortified wines were blended, why the year represented the oldest component in the bottle and how ageing in oak transforms a dark red wine into an intensely concentrated Tawny. They also explore the difference between Tawny and Ruby fortified wines, how long an opened bottle can last, the best temperature for serving fortified wine and what food you should pair with it. Was this historic bottle worth $450? Watch until the end for Angus and Carlos’ verdict. What “1927” actually means on a bottle of Para Liqueur Tawny Whether this wine can genuinely be called nearly 100 years old The history of Seppeltsfield’s iconic bell-shaped Para bottle Why Australian producers no longer use the word “Port” How Tawny fortified wine ages in oak The difference between Tawny and Ruby styles What happens to wine after it is bottled How long fortified wine lasts after opening The ideal serving temperature for Tawny The best food pairings for old fortified wine Whether a $450 bottle of Australian wine is worth the money 00:00 The mystery of the 1927 bottle 00:57 Angus discovers the wine may not be 100 years old 02:03 Opening the Seppeltsfield Para Liqueur Tawny 03:05 Why Australia cannot call it Port anymore 03:47 What the “1927” label actually means 04:00 How different vintages may have been blended 05:25 The history of the bell-shaped bottle 06:35 Can fortified wine become too old? 07:14 How Tawny ages and concentrates in barrels 08:02 The difference between Ruby and Tawny 09:11 How tertiary flavours develop 10:20 Why more people should drink fortified wine 11:00 How long does it last after opening? 12:16 How can fortified wine attract younger drinkers? 12:40 The best food pairings 13:48 Why “room temperature” is terrible wine advice 15:17 The final verdict Angus paid $450 for what he thought was a nearly 100-year-old bottle of wine. Master Sommelier Carlos Santos reveals what “1927” actually means on this rare Seppeltsfield Para Liqueur Tawny and explains how to serve, store and pair one of Australia’s most historic fortified wines. Seppeltsfield 1927 Para Liqueur, Seppeltsfield Para Tawny, 100-year-old wine, Australian fortified wine, vintage Tawny, rare Australian wine, old wine tasting, Master Sommelier, Carlos Santos, Barossa Valley wine, Tawny versus Ruby Port, fortified wine food pairing, how long fortified wine lasts, Got Somme podcast. Learn more about the history of Seppeltsfield Para Tawny (https://seppeltsfield.com.au/para-origins/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Subscribe to Got Somme for more blind tastings, rare bottles and honest wine reviews Follow Got Somme on Instagram, YouTube and your preferred podcast platform

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   We Travelled 17,000km for This Moment

   Got Somme has gone global! After being nominated in two categories at the 2026 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards, Angus flies from Melbourne to London to find out whether Got Somme can take home an international award. Before the winners are announced, we explore London’s incredible wine culture, beginning at Ye Olde Wine Shades, one of the city’s oldest and most historic wine bars. Angus tastes grower Champagne from a traditional pewter tankard and pairs classic British dishes with wines from England, France, South Africa and Spain. From English sparkling wine with fish and chips to Chardonnay with a Scotch egg, Grenache with bangers and mash, and Port with Stilton, this might be the most British wine tasting Got Somme has ever attempted. We also receive special access to 67 Pall Mall for a conversation with founder and CEO Grant Ashton. Grant shares his plans for 67 Pall Mall Melbourne, the challenges of importing international wine into Australia and why Australian wine deserves its place alongside the greatest bottles in the world. Then it is time to get suited, booted and head to the 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards. Did Got Somme win? You will have to watch to find out. Stay until the end for a preview of our next adventure as we jump aboard the Eurostar and travel to Chablis and Champagne, including rare access behind the gates of the legendary Champagne Salon. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome to London 00:23 The 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards 00:39 Visiting Ye Olde Wine Shades 01:44 English sparkling wine with fish and chips 02:39 Chardonnay and the classic Scotch egg 04:21 Grenache with bangers and mash 05:37 Pairing wine, cheese and Port 07:50 Meeting 67 Pall Mall founder Grant Ashton 08:38 The challenge of bringing international wine to Australia 09:32 Why Australians proudly drink Australian wine 10:07 Plans for 67 Pall Mall Melbourne 12:02 The Wine Communicator Awards begin 12:58 Did Got Somme win? 13:08 Next stop: Chablis and Champagne Salon Subscribe to Got Somme as we make wine easier to understand, meet the people shaping the industry and explore the world’s greatest wine regions. Got Somme is hosted by Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos.

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   I Bought 12 Bottles After One Sip of This $28 Wine

   What if your new favourite Australian wine came from a region you have never heard of and cost less than $30? Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos are joined by winemaker Andrew Dawson from Yeah Wine to explore Blackwood Valley, one of Western Australia’s most exciting and overlooked wine regions. Nestled inland from Margaret River, Blackwood Valley is home to family-run vineyards, rolling hills and a distinctive continental climate that produces beautifully expressive Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, without the premium price tag. The conversation begins with a 2023 Whimwood Estate Chardonnay so good Angus ordered 12 bottles. Hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak, this impressive Blackwood Valley wine is crafted using techniques commonly associated with much more expensive Chardonnay. From there, the trio tastes Beulah Wines’ 2023 Shiraz, a bright, medium-bodied expression grown by the Nield family, before discovering Andrew’s Yeah Wine 2023 “Bringing Sexy Back” Merlot, made using fruit grown by Mick Hester in Blackwood Valley. A big thank you to our friends at Blackwood Valley Wines and to Andrew Dawson from Yeah Wine for helping us discover the remarkable people, vineyards and wines behind this special Western Australian region. Wines featured in this episode 2023 Whimwood Estate Chardonnay: View and purchase the Chardonnay 2023 Beulah Wines Shiraz: View Beulah Wines’ range 2023 Yeah Wine “Bringing Sexy Back” Merlot: View and purchase the Merlot Discover Blackwood Valley WinesWebsite: https://blackwoodvalleywine.com.au/Instagram: @blackwoodvalleywine Discover Whimwood Estate WinesWebsite: https://www.whimwoodestatewines.com.au/Instagram: @whimwoodestatewines Discover Andrew Dawson and Yeah WineWebsite: https://www.yeahwine.com.au/Instagram: @yeah_wine Chapters 00:00 The $28 Chardonnay worth talking about 00:42 Meet Yeah Wine’s Andrew Dawson 02:16 Discovering Blackwood Valley 03:17 Blackwood Valley vs Margaret River 04:40 Tasting Whimwood Estate Chardonnay 08:06 Finding exceptional wine without the premium price 08:30 Blackwood Valley’s climate, hills and vineyards 10:41 The families behind Blackwood Valley wine 12:10 Tasting Beulah Wines’ 2023 Shiraz 14:17 Why Western Australian Shiraz tastes different 15:16 The family story behind Beulah Wines 16:37 Blackwood Valley vs Margaret River Cabernet 18:02 Is Blackwood Valley Australia’s answer to southern France? 20:17 Yeah Wine’s “Bringing Sexy Back” Merlot 22:44 Making wine approachable without the pretension 24:30 What is happening to the Australian wine industry? 26:44 Sustainable winegrowing in Blackwood Valley 27:56 Why visit Blackwood Valley? 28:53 The best Blackwood Valley wines to buy for $50 Welcome to Got Somme, the ultimate wine podcast where Master Sommeliers and wine experts share their tips, blind tasting challenges, and insider knowledge from vineyards around the world. Whether you’re a wine beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, we explore everything from wine education and wine tasting techniques to sparkling wines, red vs white, and the best wines under $30.Subscribe for weekly episodes and join us as we taste, learn, and uncover the stories behind your favourite wines. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their wine knowledge, discover new wine regions, or just enjoy a fun, educational chat about wine.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

51 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100

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80

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

85

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