Master Sommelier Thought This Australian Wine Was Bordeaux

About this episode

In this episode, Carlos Santos explores a blind tasting challenge where a Master Sommelier mistakes an Australian Merlot for Bordeaux.

What happens when a Master Sommelier mistakes an Australian Merlot for Bordeaux? In this episode of Got Somme, Carlos Santos goes deep into a blind wine tasting challenge packed with blackcurrant, oak spice, massive confidence… and a few dramatic turns along the way. From “this is definitely Bordeaux” to correctly calling the grape, alcohol, and vintage, this blind tasting proves just how deceptive great wine can be. Expect chaos, elite palate breakdowns, wine education, and plenty of laughs as Carlos works through every clue in the glass. If you’ve ever wanted to understand how sommeliers actually taste wine blind, this episode is for you. Bottle: 2023 Summerfield Wines Merlot https://summerfieldwines.com.au/shop/merlot-2016/ Glassware used: RIEDEL Use code: GOTSOMME at check out for 25% off! https://www.riedel.com/en-au/ In This Episode How sommeliers analyse wine blind Breaking down tannins, alcohol, acidity, and oak Why Merlot can taste like Bordeaux The difference between Old World vs New World wine styles Blind tasting pressure and deduction Summerfield Wines surprising a Master Sommelier Blackcurrant, Ribena, spice, oak, and structure explained “Can confirm it’s not…

People in this episode

Host: Carlos Santos

Topics covered

• blind wine tasting
• Master Sommelier
• Merlot tasting
• Bordeaux vs Australian wine
• wine education
• tasting analysis

Keywords

• blind tasting
• Master Sommelier
• Merlot
• Bordeaux
• wine podcast
• tasting analysis
• wine education

Sponsors

RIEDEL

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Summerfield Wines

Products: 2023 Summerfield Wines Merlot

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