Ep 196: From England to Yarra Valley: Wines & Experiences Worth Traveling For with Olly Smith (Part 2)

EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast

Join us for part two of our chat with the brilliant Olly Smith! You may know him from Saturday Kitchen or the Three Wine Men shows, where he’s won over audiences with his passion for wine and engaging storytelling. In this episode, Olly shares his insights on English wine’s rise to fame, the distinct flavors of Tokaji, and why Australia’s Yarra Valley is a must-visit for wine lovers. Plus, he takes us behind the scenes of working alongside chef José Pizarro on the P&O Food Heroes holidays. Grab a glass and tune in for more wine tales and laughter with Olly!

And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special!

If you want to skip ahead:

03.08: Ollie shares some wine experiences from Tokaj and tasting raw Tokaji in the vineyards

07.58: Hot air ballooning in the Yarra Valley and understanding the region from above

09.53: De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon dessert wine (the benchmark of Australian ‘Botrytis’ dessert winemaking)

10.46: The Mac Forbes wines

11.28: Supporting charities through Celbrity game shows

13.47: Wine Society’s commitment: Sustainability focus

15.28: 150 years of the Wine Society: Celebrating heritage wines

17.15: Importance of sustainability in wine purchasing

20.19: Risks and rewards of growing wine grapes in England

23.05: Describing English Chardonnay vs. Chablis

26.25: Olly’s "Jazz Rolodex" for unexpected wine finds

28.18: Bacchus as England’s answer to Sauvignon Blanc

30.12: Olly’s Bacchus wine recommendations

36.08: Upcoming event - Olly's Christmas tasting with Oz and Tim: The Big Christmas Wine Fest

36.52: Previous episode with Tim Atkin MW (Ep 163 RIOJA and Ep 164 RIBERA DEL DUERO)

39.03: The Glass House concept: Wine bars on P&O cruises and Food Hero Cruise Experiences

41.34: Moscato d'Asti

43.28: Tasting sessions on P&O cruises

45.44: Favorite wine and food pairings with Jose Pizzaro’s dishes

47.48: Debunking wine myths

49.03: Misconceptions about serving temperatures for wines

50.36: Favourite wine gadget

51.12: Desert Island wine: Wines from Peter Hall

52.42: BBC Two appearance this November 2024 on Between the Covers

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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