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Hey wine lovers! 🍷 Join us, Jason and Trent, on this episode of The Wined Up Podcast as we dive into the often intimidating world of French wines. We explore why French wines scare us with all their complex terminologies and pronunciations. Luckily, we've got Vintrepid to help us out! They're a unique wine club providing curated packs to help wine enthusiasts like us discover the beauty of French wines.

In this episode, we take a fun French wine quiz, taste three incredible wines from Vintrepid’s Discovery Pack, and discuss the cultural differences between European and Australian wine and food experiences. Let's make French wines easy together!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming the Fear of French Wines

00:54 Thoughts of the Week: French Wine Quiz

06:39 Cultural Differences: European vs. Australian Wine Culture

09:48 Making French Wines Accessible with Vintrepid

12:46 Exploring Global Wines

13:04 The Importance of a Wine's Story

14:03 Introducing Vintrepid

14:53 Vintrepid's Unique Approach

17:01 Tasting the Discovery Pack

24:05 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Welcome back to The Wined Up. In this episode, we’re diving unapologetically unfiltered into one of New Zealand’s most exciting wine regions, Otago, with a blind tasting of Valli Wine’s Pinot Noirs from three very different sub regions. We line up Bendigo, Gibbston, and Waitaki without knowing what’s in the glass, focusing purely on texture, acidity, fruit, and how terroir really shows up in Pinot Noir. The big reveal happens later in the episode, and trust me, the results surprised even us.

Before we get stuck into the reds, we start with a fresh and textured Pinot Gris and talk about how wine trends are shifting, especially in Australia. Heavy Shiraz is taking a back seat as more drinkers lean toward lighter, fresher styles like Pinot Noir, Prosecco, and spritz style wines. We also break down why Gen Z and Millennials are driving this change and what that means for the future of wine.

We also sit down for our Thoughts of the Week, where we unpack five different types of acid in wine and how each one affects balance, freshness, and drinkability. If you’re curious about Otago wines, blind tasting, or how to actually taste Pinot Noir with confidence, this episode is for you. Like, comment, and subscribe for more real wine conversations, and follow us on social media for behind the scenes content and updates. Cheers.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Blind Tasting Setup

00:55 Thoughts of the Week: Wine Trends

07:08 Understanding Wine Acidity

10:16 Exploring Ley Wines

13:53 Exploring Bali Wines

14:11 Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir Tasting

14:50 Meet the Winemakers

15:37 Wine Tasting Notes and Impressions

17:40 Blind Tasting Challenge

19:47 Understanding Otago Wine Regions

26:16 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Hey Wine Lovers! 🍷

Welcome to our wrap-up of 2025! In this special episode, we're reflecting on our incredible wine journey throughout the year. From unforgettable moments in Queenstown, Central Otago, to insightful chats with wine legends, and of course, our first-ever virtual wine awards, we've got so much to share with you!

Here's what we'll be covering in this episode:

00:00 Memorable Wine Moments

00:45 Reflecting on 2025 and Introducing Virtual Awards

01:12 Celebrating with Champagne

04:33 Wine Reflections and Surprises

07:17 Proudest Moments of the Year

12:26 Changes in Wine Consumption Trends

14:38 Best and Worst of the Year

19:37 Top Wine Picks of the Year

21:06 Best Wine Regions of 2025

22:57 Favorite Guests and Episodes

26:01 The Magic Cellar Scenario

29:37 Looking Ahead: Future Wine Trends

31:37 Wine Destinations and Dream Guests

34:20 Reflecting on 2025 and Thank Yous

Join us as we sip on some fantastic wines, share our proudest and most surprising moments, and discuss the ever-evolving trends in the wine industry. We also touch on the impact 2025 had on our personal wine palates and what we're looking forward to in 2026.

Cheers to a fantastic year and an even better one ahead! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at The Wined Up! 🎄🥂

- Jason and Trent

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