Hosted by Ronan Sayburn MS & Gareth Ferreira Join our South African ex-Assistant Head Sommelier (current Head Sommelier at CORE by Clare Smyth), Gareth Ferreira, who will be taking us through the history of South Africa, the regions, climate and soils, as well as some of the countries most exciting wine and winemakers. In part 3 Gareth explores the production of Cabernet Sauvignon/Bordeaux blends with Ronan Sayburn MS. BLANKbottl, But Why?, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ceres Plateau 2018 Restless River, Main Road & Dignity, Cabernet Sauvignon, Hemel-en-Aarde 2017 Le Riche Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2015 Paul Sauer, Kanonkop, Stellenbosch 2016 De Toren, Fusion V, Stellenbosch 2016 Miles Mossop, Max, Stellenbosch 2017

Hosted by Jasper Morris MW, Frédéric Weber & Mathilde Pepay-Cazenave This episodes’ ‘Live From the Vines’ destination is Bouchard Père & Fils, founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, it is one of the oldest wine estates in Burgundy, perpetuating tradition for nearly 3 centuries and 9 generations. Over time, by acquiring various terroirs with great care and patience, Bouchard Père & Fils has built up a vast Domaine in Côte-d’Or. Today the estate boasts 130 hectares of vines, of which 12 are classed Grand Cru, and 74 classed as Premier Cru. In this episode we enjoy a horizontal tasting of six wines from their 2018 vintage, as Jasper Morris MW takes us to Burgundy to meet Vineyards & Wines director and Cellar Master Frédéric Weber, and external relations manager Mathilde Pepay-Cazenave, to discover more about this an example of unique Burgundy heritage. Bouchard Père et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru Blanc, Beaune du Château 2018 Bouchard Père et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru, Clos Saint-Landry Monopole 2018 Bouchard Père et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru Rouge, Beaune du Château 2018 Bouchard Père et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru, Les Teurons 2018 Bouchard Père et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru, Clos de la Mousse Monopole 2018 Bouchard Père et Fils, Beaune Premier Cru, Les Grèves, Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 2018

Hosted by Ronan Sayburn MS & Stefan Neumann MS Master Sommeliers Ronan Sayburn and Stefan Neumann resume their exploration and excavation of Austria and its panoply of wines, and they’ve finally hit the reds. While Austria’s torchbearers may be its whites and sweets, red wines reach world-class standard in the country’s warmer climates, with Burgenland – tagged as the land of sunshine - being the foremost spot on the map. Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt rule the roost, and our experts dedicate this instalment to the two varieties, examining the tale of the tape, the styles, where they rank on the global stage plus how, why, and when to revel in them. Weingut Prieler, Ried Goldberg, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland 2012 Weingut Moric, Reserve, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland 2016 Uwe Schiefer, Blaufränkisch, Eisenberg, Burgenland 2014 Schloss Gobelsburg, Zweigelt Reserve, Kamptal 2010 Salzl Seewinkelhof, Zweigelt, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland 2018 Artisan Wines, Zweigelt Reserve, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland 2013

Hosted by Ian Kellett & Demetri Walters MW Hambledon Vineyard has a long and fascinating history. Not only does the village have the reputation as the cradle of cricket, long before Lord’s it seems, but it is also the location of the first English commercial vineyard, courtesy of the Francophile Sir Guy Salisbury Jones. Demetri Walters MW and owner Ian Kellett team up for an expert look at a vineyard producing some of the best located Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes in the country. Hambledon Vineyard, Classic Cuvée, Hampshire, England NV Hambledon Vineyard, Classic Cuvée Rosé, Hampshire, England NV Hambledon Vineyard, Première Cuvée, Hampshire, England NV Hambledon Vineyard, Première Cuvée Rosé, Hampshire, England NV  

Hosted by Jane Anson & Nicolas Audebert Saint-Émilion and Margaux are some of the biggest appellations in Bordeaux, producing many of its most iconic wines with so many different styles, from thrillingly taut to voluptuous powerhouses. Join Bordeaux expert Jane Anson and Nicolas Audebert as they look at why this is true, and what to expect from wines produced on the two distinct soil types of gravel and limestone. Château Rauzan-Ségla, Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, Margaux, Bordeaux 2016 Château Canon, Premier Grand Cru Classé "B", Saint-Émilion 2016 Château Rauzan-Ségla, Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, Margaux, Bordeaux 2010 Château Canon, Premier Grand Cru Classé "B", Saint-Émilion 2010 Château Rauzan-Ségla, Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, Margaux, Bordeaux 2005 Château Canon, Premier Grand Cru Classé "B", Saint-Émilion 2005

Hosted by Mac Forbes & Ronan Sayburn MS Mac first donned overalls in the South-West of France at the age of eighteen, and it was that summer that was the catalyst for a now 20 year-long career which has seen Mac work with some of the most respected names in the business, both in Australia and overseas. 15 years ago, Mac was determined to explore the Yarra Valley in new and innovative ways, and understand the sites, the soils, the sub regions, and seasons that make the Yarra Valley unique. Join Ronan Sayburn MS and Mac as they take us on a journey of farming and wine making philosophies. Mac Forbes, RS17, Riesling, Yarra Valley 2018 Mac Forbes, EB 47 Concrete Kingdom, Riesling, Strathbogie Ranges 2019 Mac Forbes, Woori Yallock, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley 2017 Mac Forbes, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley 2020 Mac Forbes, Woori Yallock, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley 2019 Mac Forbes, Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley 2017

Hosted by Ronan Sayburn MS & Gareth Ferreira Ronan Sayburn MS and Gareth Ferreira walks us through the history, regions, climate, and soils of South Africa, as we explore the production of Syrah. We will touch on how South Africa is swiftly becoming on par with some of the best examples of Syrah from around the world. Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah, Franschhoek 2017 Porseleinberg, Syrah, Swartland 2017 Mullineux Family Wines, Granite, Syrah, Swartland 2017 Reyneke Reserve, Syrah, Stellenbosch 2018 Gabriëlskloof, Syrah on Sandstone, The Landscape Series, Bot River, 2017 Lismore Estate Reserve, Syrah, Greyton 2018

Hosted by Ronan Sayburn MS & Bruce Tyrrell Semillon, Hunter Valley 2019 Semillon, Hunter Valley 2017 Semillon, Hunter Valley 2015 Semillon, Hunter Valley 2014 Semillon, Hunter Valley 2013 Semillon, Hunter Valley 2009