Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast

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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. 

  1. 5d ago

    Only 24 bottles off this wine exist in the WORLD!

    There were only 24 bottles of this rare Swiss wine left in the world. Then Angus and Carlos opened one.In this episode of Got Somme, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O’Loughlin explore the fascinating world of rare and allocated wines. Does limited production genuinely signal exceptional quality, or is scarcity sometimes little more than a clever sales technique designed to create FOMO? Carlos reveals how wine allocations work inside the world’s best restaurants, including why venues may receive only one or two bottles of legendary wines such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. He also explains how relationships with distributors, purchasing history and global demand determine who gets access to the most sought-after bottles. The pair then taste an experimental Swiss Merlot from Ticino, supplied by Daniel of Invidia Wines. With the winemaker having passed away and production ending, this bottle represents a genuinely finite piece of Swiss winemaking history. https://invidiawines.com/ https://www.instagram.com/invidia_wines/ Episode chapters: 00:00 Only 24 bottles remain 01:04 Carlos reveals his Swiss connection 02:07 How wine allocations create FOMO 03:58 Does scarcity automatically mean value? 05:09 Why restaurants refuse tiny allocations 07:04 Carlos’s smallest-ever wine allocation 09:05 What it takes to access Romanée-Conti 11:15 The true cost of securing DRC 13:27 Are some allocated wines overrated? 14:46 Australia’s undiscovered small-production wines 16:04 Discovering Swiss wine 16:32 Why Ticino is famous for Merlot 17:18 The story behind this incredibly rare bottle 18:07 Tasting the experimental Swiss Merlot 18:46 Carlos’s tasting notes 19:12 Final verdict #GotSomme #SwissWine #RareWine #AllocatedWine #WinePodcast #MasterSommelier #TicinoWine #Merlot #WineTasting #DRC #RomaneeConti #AustralianWine

  2. Aug 12

    He called the Grape, Vintage and Alcohol blind! | Master Sommelier

    Can Master Sommelier Carlos Santos identify an Australian Sauvignon Blanc completely blind? In this episode of the Got Somme Blind Wine Tasting Series, Angus O’Loughlin pours Carlos a youthful and aromatic white wine filled with classic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics. Carlos immediately discovers a pale straw colour, slight spritz and a pungent nose packed with asparagus, gooseberry, green apple, lemon and passionfruit. On the palate, he finds high acidity, warm alcohol, savoury notes and no obvious oak influence. He correctly identifies the grape variety, vintage and almost the exact alcohol percentage, but can he identify where in Australia it was produced? The wine is revealed as the 2025 Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Blackwood Valley, Western Australia. Angus and Carlos compare the wine with the more intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc styles of Marlborough, the mineral and restrained wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, and the Bordeaux-inspired Sauvignon Blanc blends commonly produced in Margaret River. They also explore whether Australian Sauvignon Blanc is entering a new era, moving beyond the aggressively herbaceous styles that dominated the category during the 2000s and finding a more balanced Australian identity. Is Blackwood Valley one of Australia’s most underrated Sauvignon Blanc regions? In This Episode Watch the full blind tasting to see how close Carlos gets. How to identify Sauvignon Blanc in a blind wine tastingClassic Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavoursAustralian versus New Zealand Sauvignon BlancMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc compared with SancerreSauvignon Blanc from Blackwood Valley, Western AustraliaWhy slight bubbles can indicate a youthful white wineIdentifying oak, acidity and alcohol during a blind tastingMargaret River’s connection to Bordeaux-style winesWhether Sauvignon Blanc is making a comeback in AustraliaDeveloping a uniquely Australian Sauvignon Blanc style Episode Chapters 00:00 A seriously pungent wine00:18 Analysing the colour, bubbles and appearance00:37 Asparagus, gooseberry and passionfruit aromas01:04 Tasting the acidity, alcohol and texture01:20 Carlos makes his grape variety call01:53 Guessing the vintage02:02 The wine is revealed02:23 Discovering Blackwood Valley03:06 Marlborough versus Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc04:04 Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc04:14 Finding the middle ground between France and New Zealand04:53 Margaret River and Bordeaux-style Sauvignon Blanc05:29 Is Sauvignon Blanc returning to favour?06:28 What should Australian Sauvignon Blanc taste like? Australian Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc blind tasting, Master Sommelier blind tasting, Carlos Santos Master Sommelier, Got Somme podcast, Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Blackwood Valley wine, Western Australian wine, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre wine, Pouilly-Fumé, Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc, Australian white wine, wine tasting tips, how to blind taste wine Subscribe to Got Somme for more blind wine tastings, honest bottle reviews and conversations exploring the people, regions and stories shaping the world of wine.

  3. Aug 5

    Gary Vee Predicts the Future of Wine

    Before Gary Vaynerchuk became known around the world as GaryVee, he built his first audience talking about wine. In this special episode of Got Somme, Gary returns to his roots for a conversation with Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos about wine, business, collecting and where the global wine market could be heading next. Gary explains why he believes wine buyers currently have more power than producers, with oversupply creating extraordinary opportunities to purchase premium bottles for a fraction of their traditional prices. He reveals the remarkable deals he is seeing from Australia and New Zealand, including Barossa Shiraz, Margaret River Chardonnay and Central Otago Pinot Noir, and explains why this could be one of the greatest wine-buying periods he has experienced in 35 years. Gary predicts that blockchain technology could allow collectors to buy, sell and trade ownership of physical bottles without repeatedly moving them between warehouses. The wine could remain safely stored under temperature-controlled conditions until its owner chooses to redeem it. It is a prediction Gary believes people will return to in ten years. IN THIS EPISODE • Discovering wine while working in his family’s liquor store • Building Wine Library and becoming an early wine creator on YouTube • How Wine Library TV challenged the pretension surrounding wine • Learning to enjoy wine as a consumer instead of an operator • Why Gary believes the current market strongly favours wine buyers • Premium Australian and New Zealand wines being heavily discounted • Using wine dinners to build stronger business relationships • Why a brilliant $15 wine can be more exciting than a famous label • The value and humility of blind wine tasting • How Australian Shiraz and Chardonnay have evolved • Why buttery, oaky Chardonnay may be returning • How NFTs and blockchain could change fine wine ownership • The future of wine collecting and temperature-controlled storage • Building Empathy Wines and selling it earlier than planned GUEST Gary Vaynerchuk, GaryVee Instagram: @garyvee YouTube: GaryVee Wine content: Wine Library TV Gary Vee, GaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Gary Vaynerchuk wine, Gary Vee wine, Gary Vee interview, Gary Vee podcast, Wine Library TV, WineText, Empathy Wines, wine podcast, Australian wine, wine investing, wine collecting, fine wine, wine market, wine bargains, wine business, blockchain wine, NFT wine, future of wine, Master Sommelier, Carlos Santos, Angus O’Loughlin, Got Somme, Barossa Shiraz, Margaret River Chardonnay, Central Otago Pinot Noir #GaryVee #GaryVaynerchuk #WinePodcast #WineBusiness #AustralianWine #WineCollecting #FineWine #WineLibraryTV #GotSomme Gary Vee wine Gary Vaynerchuk wine Gary Vee wine podcast Gary Vaynerchuk podcast Gary Vee interview Gary Vee Wine Library Wine Library TV Gary Vee Australian wine Gary Vee NFTs Gary Vee blockchain Gary Vee wine collecting Gary Vee wine investing Gary Vee Empathy Wines Gary Vee Wine Text future of wine wine market 2026wine buyer’s market best-value wine Australian wine podcast Master Sommelier podcast wine business podcast NFT wine ownership blockchain wine collecting fine wine collecting Australian Shiraz Margaret River Chardonnay Barossa Shiraz Central Otago Pinot Noir

  4. Jul 22

    The BEST Shiraz in the WORLD 🌍

    Is The Standish Wine Company producing the best Shiraz in Australia, and potentially the world? In this episode of Got Somme, Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos taste two extraordinary Australian Shiraz wines: the highly acclaimed Standish Lamella and the exceptionally rare Andelmonde. Andelmonde has returned after a six-year absence and was only available to customers who purchased the entire Standish collection. With tiny production numbers, immediate sell-outs and two 100-point wines in the range, these bottles have become some of the most difficult Australian wines to find. Carlos breaks down the intense floral aromas, violet, lavender, dark fruit, chocolate, spice, graphite, acidity and fine-grained tannins found across both wines. The pair also discuss how long these powerful Barossa and Eden Valley Shiraz wines could age, why Standish wines benefit from being opened well in advance and whether decanting can unlock their full potential. They also compare the experience of serving a cult wine such as Lamella with opening an iconic Australian bottle like Penfolds Grange or Henschke Hill of Grace. Are wine drinkers paying purely for quality, or does history, prestige and recognition transform a bottle into an experience? Plot Twist: Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut from No Utes in the Valet also join the tasting to deliver their completely unfiltered verdicts on both wines. https://open.spotify.com/show/4jXDhJmoW2pHFSW2z5Kygvhttps://www.instagram.com/noutesinthevalet/ Shop the RIEDEL range here:https://www.riedel.com/en-au- Australian listeners can get 25% off at checkout using the code: GOTSOMME In this episode: • Standish Lamella Shiraz tasting and review • The return of the rare Standish Andelmonde Shiraz • What makes a 100-point Australian wine? • Barossa Valley Shiraz compared with Eden Valley Shiraz • How long premium Australian Shiraz can age • When to decant or slow-oxygenate young red wine • Standish compared with Penfolds Grange and Hill of Grace • Whether wine scores and critic ratings really matter • Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut taste Standish blind Subscribe to Got Somme for blind wine tastings, Australian winery stories, premium wine reviews and the search for the best-value wines in Australia.Let us know in the comments: would you choose Standish Lamella, Andelmonde or a bottle of Penfolds Grange? #AustralianWine #Shiraz #BarossaValley #StandishWineCompany #WinePodcast #WineTasting #Lamella #Andelmonde #PenfoldsGrange #GotSomme

  5. Jul 8

    Why Your Wine Might Taste Worse At Home

    In this episode of Got Somme, Angus and Carlos are joined by Mark Baulderstone from RIEDEL Australia and New Zealand for a full glassware masterclass. Same wine. Three different glasses. Completely different results. Mark takes us through the philosophy behind varietal-specific glassware, why the right glass acts as the “translator” between the winemaker and the drinker, and how shape, height, rim diameter and design can change the way a wine smells, tastes and feels. We also explore the new RIEDEL Manufaktur range, a handmade collection that celebrates craft, function and the beauty of imperfection. Shop the RIEDEL Manufaktur range here:https://www.riedel.com/en-au/collections/riedel-manufaktur Australian listeners can get 25% off at checkout using the code: GOTSOMME Follow RIEDEL: @riedel_officialFollow Mark: @riedel_mark.baulderstone In this episode:• Why one wine tastes different in multiple glasses• The difference between universal glassware and varietal-specific glassware• Why Chardonnay deserves its own glass• What makes RIEDEL Manufaktur unique• Handmade glassware, imperfections and craftsmanship• Why wine temperature matters more than most people think• Mark’s favourite RIEDEL glasses• The best wine experience of Mark’s life

  6. Jun 24

    Angus Tries a Portuguese Pinot Noir… and Becomes Public Enemy #1

    Carlos is back from Portugal with a tan, a cellar full of memories and a very rare bottle to share. In this episode of Got Somme, Angus and Carlos unpack Carlos’ recent trip home, from rediscovering beautifully evolved Portuguese wines from 2008 and 2014 to seeing how dramatically Portugal’s restaurant scene and wine culture have developed. They also settle a surprisingly heated Instagram debate about cork length, ageing wine in large-format bottles and why a shorter cork is not always a bad sign. Then comes the main event: a 600-bottle (total) Pinot Noir from Portugal’s Douro Valley. Carlos sees elegance, freshness and a fascinating expression of an international variety in one of Portugal’s most iconic wine regions. Angus? He is less convinced. Is it a brilliant, unexpected Pinot Noir, or simply a wine speaking a language your palate does not yet understand? Sponsor: RIEDEL Use code GOTSOMME or GOTSOMMENZ at checkout for 25% off RIEDEL Performance Pinot Noir glasses. Chapters: 00:00 – Carlos returns from Portugal01:06 – A look inside Carlos’ Portuguese cellar02:20 – Portugal’s evolving restaurant and wine scene04:25 – The Instagram controversy: why was the cork so short?05:20 – Cork length, oxygen and ageing large-format bottles07:46 – Opening a six-litre bottle for a family celebration08:17 – Introducing a rare Douro Valley Pinot Noir09:00 – Why Portuguese wine is built around native varieties10:42 – Douro’s extreme vineyard conditions11:32 – Angus gives the wine an honest review12:36 – When a wine “speaks Portuguese” to your palate13:56 – Only 600 bottles: is this Pinot Noir worth seeking out? Portuguese wine, Portugal Pinot Noir, Douro Valley wine, Douro Pinot Noir, rare wine, Portuguese wine regions, Carlos Santos, Got Somme, wine podcast Australia, Pinot Noir review, natural wine Portugal, Quinta de Toraj, Portuguese restaurants, wine cork length, large format wine bottles, RIEDEL Pinot Noir glass.

  7. Jun 17

    The Impossible Blind Wine Tasting!

    In this episode of the Got Somme Blind Wine Series, Angus throws Carlos Santos, Master Sommelier, one of the hardest blind tastings yet. The twist? The wine is served in a fully blacked-out RIEDEL blind tasting glass, meaning Carlos can’t see the colour, viscosity or clarity. It could be Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Grüner Veltliner or even something completely unexpected. As Carlos works through the aromas, structure, acid, body and flavour profile, the wine starts to point in every direction at once. Fresh citrus, green apple, pear, almond shell, savoury texture and a salty finish all suggest a white wine, but the reveal leaves both Angus and Carlos genuinely stunned. The wine? Bianco di Merlot from Switzerland. Thanks https://invidiawines.com/ Yes, a white wine made from Merlot. This is one of the most surprising blind tastings we’ve done on Got Somme, and a perfect example of how much colour influences the way we assess wine. Episode Highlights - Angus introduces the RIEDEL black blind tasting glass - Carlos explains why colour is so important in blind wine tasting - The wine presents as fresh, citric and savoury - Carlos considers Chablis, Grüner Veltliner, Müller-Thurgau, Aligoté, Chasselas and Sylvaner - The reveal shocks both Angus and Carlos - Carlos explains why Bianco di Merlot would be almost impossible to identify blind Chapters 00:00 – “I didn’t even know this could happen” 00:07 – Blind wine tasting with a twist 00:17 – The RIEDEL blacked-out glass reveal 00:33 – Why colour matters in blind tasting 01:22 – Carlos begins assessing the wine 01:51 – First guesses: Chablis, Grüner Veltliner or Pinot Grigio? 02:32 – Angus admits he was way off 02:49 – Carlos narrows down the options 03:33 – The shocking wine reveal 03:38 – White Merlot from Switzerland 04:05 – How can Merlot become a white wine? 04:27 – Why this is an impossible blind tasting

  8. Jun 10

    Australia's Most Underrated Wine Region?

    Everyone knows Margaret River. But just north of one of Australia's most famous wine regions sits Geographe — home to passionate growers, boutique producers and some of the country's best-value wines. After discovering a Geographe Chardonnay by chance, Angus found himself heading down a rabbit hole of wines from a region he'd barely explored before. A few weeks later, a chance meeting at the Good Food & Wine Show led to this conversation with Ryan from Aylesbury Estate. Joined by Master Sommelier Carlos Santos, the team explores what makes Geographe one of Australia's most exciting emerging wine regions. Stretching between Perth and Margaret River, Geographe combines coastal influence, elevated vineyard sites and a growing reputation for exceptional Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and alternative grape varieties. Ryan shares his family's 150-year farming story, explains why Geographe consistently overdelivers on value and discusses the collaborative spirit driving the region's future. Along the way, the team tastes wines from Aylesbury Estate, Willow Bridge Estate and Vineyard 28 while discussing why Australian wine lovers should be paying much closer attention to what's happening north of Margaret River. If you've never explored Geographe wines before, this episode might just convince you to start. Check out all the wineries (and visit them) here: https://www.geographewine.com.au/visit-our-region/ In this episode: 🍷 Why Geographe is different from Margaret River🍷 The rise of alternative grape varieties in Australia🍷 Why boutique producers are thriving🍷 Cabernet Sauvignon that truly tastes like Cabernet🍷 The incredible value hidden in lesser-known wine regions🍷 Why buying direct from producers matters more than ever🍷 The future of Australian wine Featured Producers & Wines • Aylesbury Estate• Willow Bridge Estate• Vineyard 28• Green Door Wines• Talisman Wines Chapters 00:00 Why Geographe Is Australia's Hidden Wine Gem02:02 Meeting Ryan From Aylesbury Estate03:37 Understanding The Geographe Wine Region06:00 A 150-Year Family Farming Story08:15 Why Boutique Producers Matter10:01 Geographe Chardonnay vs Margaret River Chardonnay12:09 The Wine That Stopped Us In Its Tracks13:49 Australian Nebbiolo Done Right16:05 Alternative Varieties Thriving In Geographe18:16 Terroir, Elevation & Vineyard Sites19:15 The Cabernet That Won Carlos Over22:09 Farming Cattle & Growing Grapes22:53 Why Geographe Offers Incredible Value24:05 Ryan's Favourite Wine From Aylesbury Estate24:39 Planning A Geographe Wine Trip25:58 The First Geographe Wine You Should Buy #GotSomme #AustralianWine #Geographe #MargaretRiver #WinePodcast #WineTasting #CabernetSauvignon #Chardonnay #Nebbiolo #WesternAustraliaWine #WineEducation #CarlosSantos #AylesburyEstate #WineTravel #WineLovers

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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. 

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