Master Sommeliers Wine of the Year | 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥂🍾

In this special New Year's Eve episode, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and co-host Angus O'Loughlin reflect on their favourite wines and moments of 2024, sharing personal stories and emotional connections tied to specific bottles. We discuss the significance of family and friends in wine experiences, highlight the unique qualities of Domaine de Trévallon, and explore the emerging wine scene in Australia, particularly focusing on the Aligoté grape. The episode concludes with a celebration of 2024 and a toast to the future.

🔖 New Year's Eve, wine reflections, family moments,  Aligoté, wine recommendations, best wines 2024, sommelier insights, wine stories, Australian wine

Key Takeaways

- Wine is about the moments and people we share it with.
- Special bottles deserve to be opened with loved ones.
- Domaine de Trévallon challenges wine classification norms.
- Aligoté is an underrated grape with great potential.
- Personal experiences enhance the enjoyment of wine.
- Budget wines can outperform their price point.
- Wine recommendations can lead to discovering hidden gems.
- Family gatherings create lasting wine memories.
- The wine industry is full of emerging talents.
- Celebrating success and looking forward to the future is essential.

Chapters

00:00 New Year's Eve Reflections
02:51 Celebrating Family and Wine Moments
06:06 Exploring Domaine de Trévallon
09:10 Discovering Hidden Gems in Wine
12:00 The Allure of Aligoté
14:56 2024 Wine Picks and Closing Thoughts

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