Varietals you’ve never heard of

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Meg and Mel dive into the world of unusual grape varieties, exploring wines most people have never heard of and definitely can't pronounce. From a surprisingly good organic Australian Chardonnay to obscure European varietals, they share discoveries that will expand your wine horizons.
• Yolumba Organic Chardonnay from South Australia delivers unexpected quality for $23
• Exploring the difference between organic certification and sustainable practices
• Arinto, a Portuguese grape variety, shows beautiful minerality and citrus notes in Australian terroir
• Falanghina from McLaren Vale offers apricot notes and oily texture reminiscent of "sunshine in a bottle"
• Discussion of Brettanomyces in wine – when is it a fault versus a complexity element?
• Agiorgitiko from Greece's Peloponnese region delivers remarkable leather and plum notes with Nebbiolo-like tannins
• Perfect food pairings for these unusual wines, especially Greek wine with lamb, feta and pomegranate
We'd love to hear your experiences if you try any of these unusual varietals! Message us with your thoughts and let us know if you've discovered any hidden gems of your own.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Unusual Varietals (00:00:00)

2. Yolumba Organic Chardonnay Review (00:03:53)

3. Am I a Wine Wanker? (00:06:51)

4. Arinto: Portuguese Grape in Australia (00:11:59)

5. Falanghina: Italy's Hidden Treasure (00:18:23)

6. Zweigelt: Austrian Red with Brett (00:23:33)

7. Agiorgitiko: Greek Red with Savory Notes (00:28:41)

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