The White Wine That Fooled a Master Sommelier
From Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast by SESSION in PROGRESS
February 25, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
Carlos analyzes a mystery white wine through various tasting techniques, revealing the challenges of blind tasting even for a Master Sommelier.
Carlos analyses colour, aroma, acidity, texture and structure to identify a mystery white wine. From Albariño to Garganega to Rhône blends and Viognier, the clues stack up… until the reveal throws everything off.Blind tasting is one of the hardest skills in wine. Even for a Master Sommelier.If you love learning wine in a fun, practical way, this series will sharpen your palate and teach you how sommeliers actually think.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN• How sommeliers approach blind wine tasting• Key clues from colour, acidity and aroma• Albariño vs Viognier vs Rhône blends explained• Why light bubbles and texture matter• The biggest mistakes even pros makeRecorded at SESSION in PROGRESS studios in Melbourne.Wine: 'The Story' Marsanne Rousanne Viognier 2020https://www.instagram.com/storywines/WATCH NEXT• Blind Tasting Red Wine Challengehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4jBm8qOfgg&t=7s• Best Value Wines Under $30https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOIUiUNobKw&t=689sSUBSCRIBENew episodes every week.Subscribe for wine tips, blind tasting challenges and interviews with winemakers.
People in this episode
Host: Carlos
Topics covered
- blind tasting
- wine analysis
- sommeliers
- white wine
- wine education
- tasting techniques
Keywords
- white wine
- blind tasting
- sommeliers
- wine education
- tasting techniques
- Albariño
- Viognier
- Rhône blends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SESSION in PROGRESS, Instagram
Products: 'The Story' Marsanne Rousanne Viognier 2020
Places: Melbourne
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