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Join Emily Harman, Jamie Goode, and Doug Wregg as they talk about why wines are becoming more expensive and ask what constitutes value-for-money these days.

The trio examine wine margins in restaurants, question why they are (undoubtedly) increasing and explain some of the reasons why this may be the case. We mention some of our favourite places to drink good value wine and why progressive mark-ups encourage customers to drink more interesting wines. Conversely, fixed gross-profit margins are pushing more and more wines out of the pocket of the average consumer. They observe that emerging regions and lesser-heralded grape varieties...

Jamie, Doug and Emily look at different types of wine “vessels” ranging from stainless tanks to various types of wooden barrels and finally concrete vats and terracotta pots (amphorae, qvevri and so forth). They talk about the art of the cooper and suggest that (used sympathetically) oak barrels can both shape the wine as well as being the conduit to transmit a sense of terroir, whereas clumsy use of wood will obfuscate the true nature of the wine.

The gang taste three examples of wines fermented and aged in different vessels. Firstly, a clay-fermented-and aged 2013 Muscat from the De...

Join Doug Wregg, Emily Harman and Jamie Goode as they discuss wine icons, wine unicorns, and the secondary market.

Join Doug Wregg, Emily Harman and Jamie Goode as they discuss the pros and cons of the appellation system.

Jamie, Doug and Emily attempt to define the slippery concept of terroir and surmise how a specific place (microclimate, aspect, biodiversity and soil) may be transmitted into the final wine and why it might be desirable for wines to convey their origins.

Join Doug, Emily & Jamie as they dig into the topic of wine flaws and faults.

Meet our three podcast amigos: Doug Wregg, Emily Harman and Jamie Goode. Learn about their journey from humble amateur wine sleuths into the professional wine world. This is a getting-to-know you session; expect plenty of gentle banter. Halfway through the trio taste a 2017 Laski Rizling from Zorjan, a biodynamic and natural producer making wine in Stajerska region (Slovenian Styria) and marvel at its unique golden-amber colour, textural depth and almost rustic soulfulness.