About this episode

The episode explores the Geographe wine region and its emerging reputation for quality wines.

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…

People in this episode

Guests: Ryan, Carlos Santos

Topics covered

• Geographe wine region
• Chardonnay
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• boutique wine producers
• value wines
• wine tasting
• Australian wine

Keywords

• Geographe
• wine region
• Chardonnay
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Aylesbury Estate
• boutique producers
• Australian wine
• value wines
• wine tasting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aylesbury Estate, Willow Bridge Estate, Vineyard 28

Places: Geographe, Margaret River, Perth, Australia

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