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Jul 2024
54m 51s

Ep 188: Exploring Bairrada: Wine Region ...

JANINA DOYLE
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Welcome back friends! Today, I'm delighted to host one of the UK's most dynamic and energetic wine presenters, Tom Surgey. You might recognize Tom from his work with the Three Wine Men, his regular appearances on ITV's Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, or even ITV's This Morning.

Tom has just returned from an incredible trip to Portugal, and in this episode, we're diving into all things Bairrada. We'll explore the region's sparkling wines, the unique Baga grape, and the standout wineries that make Bairrada so special.

But that's not all! Tom will give us a sneak peek into his soon-to-be-released wine book (due out 29th August)

You can pre order it now HERE

We'll also discuss the annual vine cycle, focusing on the flowering stage currently happening in the Northern Hemisphere. Plus, Tom will share insights on some famous biodynamic wineries you might not know are practicing biodynamics. Stick around until the end as we reveal the correct way to open your sparkling wines and engage in a lively debate on the art of sabrage.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

 

If you want to skip ahead:

02.51: Tom’s journey into wine

08.17: Working in English Wine

11.01: Tom’s travels to the Bairrada wine region, Portugal

18.38: Maria Gomes/Fernão Pires - “The Portuguese Riesling”

19.55: The Maria Gomes in Bairrada - profile, acidity, freshness

27.11: Discussing the winemaking approaches of Filipa Pato and Luis Pato

29.44: Bairrada and the use of early-picked fruit to grow natural yeast for wild ferments

33.14: Mario at Quinta das Bageiras - tasting Sparkling wines

36.15: The inspiration behind Tom’s upcoming book 

40.12: Hermaphroditic vines that self-pollinate; flowering is affected by wind and rain

43.08: Highlighting biodynamic producers globally, avoiding specific wine recommendations 

47.12: How to open a bottle of sparkling - the traditional method

49.25: Precautions and considerations for opening up sparkling wines

 

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

 

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