Single Vineyard vs Estate Wine - Worth double the price?
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This episode explores the differences between estate wines and single vineyard wines, focusing on pricing and quality.
Why do some wines cost double or triple the price of others, even when they come from the same winery? In this episode of Got Somme , we explore the difference between estate wines and single vineyard wines using two Pinot Noirs from Paringa Estate in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula . Together with Master Sommelier Carlos Santos, we break down the real factors behind wine pricing including terroir, vine age, production size, scarcity and winemaking techniques . We reveal why some bottles command a much higher price and whether the difference is actually worth it in the glass. Sponsor: RIEDEL https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop#sor... (Australians use code: GOTSOMME New Zealand: GOTSOMMENZ at check out for 20% off) Along the way we explore: • What the term estate wine actually means• How single vineyard wines highlight terroir • Why older vines produce more concentrated grapes • The role of oak, ageing and production scale • Why wineries release estate wines earlier• Whether expensive wine truly tastes better We also compare two bottles side-by-side to see if the $150 single vineyard Pinot Noir really delivers a dramatically different experience from the $60 estate wine . If you've…
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