Matthew's World of Wine and Drink

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Port - the Douro Sep 09, 2017

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The Douro is famous for its historic steep terraced slopes but modernisation over the last forty years have seen changes in how and where the grapes have been planted. Learn more about this hot, inhospitable, yet beautiful and world-class wine region.

Introduction to Port Sep 06, 2017

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An introduction to port, the great wine of Portugal: its history and how its styles have changed and developed over the centuries.

Sweet Sherry Sep 05, 2017

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The final episode focusing on sherry - in this instance, the many different styles of sweet sherry and the methods of making them.

Sherry Production Aug 28, 2017

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Although the vineyard plays an important role in sherry, the varied styles are a result of what happens in the winery. Learn how production methods - from fortification to ageing - affect the styles of fino, manzanilla, amontillado, oloroso, and palo cortado.

Sherry: Viticulture, Trade, and the Solera System Aug 17, 2017

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The different styles of sherry owe a lot to how they are made in the winery, but a lot happens in the vineyard too.

Sherry Overview Aug 16, 2017

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Continuing the series on fortified wine, this episode gives an overview of sherry: its history, the way in which the industry has developed over the centuries, and recent trends that have seen producers try to revive the popularity of sherry.

Fortified Wine Overview Aug 15, 2017

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Explore the world of fortified wine, from sherry to Rutherglen Muscat, through Matthew's World of Wine and Drink. The episodes are particularly focused on students preparing for Unit 6 of the WSET Diploma, but anyone enthusiastic about wonderful world of fortified wine. The first episode gives an overview into fortification and the history of fortified wine.

Pinot Noir Aug 14, 2017

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Matthew's World of Wine and Drink is an educational podcast dedicated to teaching you all about the world of wine - different styles, regions, grape varieties, and its history and culture. It's designed for students taking wine courses such as the WSET, as well as the wine enthusiast. This episode focuses on one of the great grape varieties, Pinot Noir, and the different regions around the world it's grown in.

Southern Rhone Aug 07, 2017

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Matthew's World of Wine and Drink is an educational podcast dedicated to teaching you all about the world of wine - different styles, regions, grape varieties, and its history and culture. It's designed for students taking wine courses such as the WSET, as well as the wine enthusiast. This episode focuses on the southern Rhône, the famous and less well-known appellations for reds, white, and rosés.

Northern Rhône Jul 31, 2017

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Matthew's World of Wine and Drink is an educational podcast dedicated to teaching you all about the world of wine - different styles, regions, grape varieties, and its history and culture. It's designed for students taking wine courses such as the WSET, as well as the wine enthusiast. This episode focuses on the northern Rhône, its great red wines made from Syrah and the less well-known white wines of the region.

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