Wine with Andy: Nature vs Nurture
Episode 2 – Ripeness
Getting stuck in to the first actual tasting of the series, we’re trying to spot the difference choices about timing the grape harvest can make in a finished wine.
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Wines for this episode:
– French Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire valley (look out for 12.5% alcohol or higher)
– Chilean Sauvignon Blanc (look out for 12.5% alcohol or lower)
I tasted:
– Taste the Difference Touraine Sauvignon Blanc (Sainsburys, £8)
– South Breakwater Sauvignon Blanc (Co-op, £6)
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Wines for next time:
– Rioja Crianza (oaked)
– Spanish Tempranillo (unoaked)
I’ll be tasting:
– Beronia Rioja Crianza (Waitrose, £12)
– Beefsteak Club Old Vines Tempranillo (Waitrose, £9)
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Video contents:
00:00 – Introduction
02:09 – Tasting: appearance and nose
07:37 – Tasting: palate
09:01 – What’s making the difference?
15:35 – Think… preferences and food matches
17:29 – Wines for next time
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Music:
Let’s Do It, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena
Bright Eyed Blues, Unicorn Heads
Soul Ballad, John Deley and the 41 Players
Modern Situations, Unicorn Heads
Simon’s Song, Dan Lebowitz
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