Cab Sav from Bordeaux or Rioja from Spain? Master Somm MUST choose!
About this episode
In this episode, the hosts conduct a blind tasting to identify a world-class red wine, exploring its complexities and characteristics.
What happens when you hand a sommelier a mystery glass and ask them to identify a world-class red wine — completely blind? In this episode of Got Somme , we put the palate to the ultimate test with a stunning Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 that left us speechless (and one of us with actual goosebumps). We got ours here: https://www.platinumfinewine.com.au/product/bodegas-lan-gran-reserva/ From deep ruby colour to lingering pencil-shaving tannins, this wine delivered layer after layer of complexity — black currant, black plum, truffle, leather, clove, nutmeg, star anise, and what our co-host could only describe as fresh pasta flour . The nose alone was worth the price of admission. Was it Bordeaux? Was it Rioja? Tune in as we break down every clue, make the call, and reveal just how well a 10-year-old wine can hide its age. Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 Region: Rioja, Spain Variety: Tempranillo Aging: Gran Reserva (60 months total — 24 months in oak, 24 months in bottle minimum) Oak: French oak (modern style — not traditional American oak) 00:00 – The blind tasting begins — what's in the glass? 00:05 – Colour analysis: deep ruby, brick rim, high viscosity 00:30 – Aromas: black fruit, truffle…
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