The Bottle That Outsmarted a Master Sommelier

In this episode of Got Somme, the boys put wine knowledge to the ultimate test with another instalment of the Blind Wine Tasting Series.Carlos goes in blind with only the glass in front of him, breaking down colour, aroma, structure, tannin, alcohol and region clues in real time. What follows is a fascinating look inside the mind of a Master Sommelier as he narrows down possibilities across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and France before making his final call.From volatile acidity and jammy red fruit notes to debates around Grenache, Xinomavro and Mediterranean climates, this episode is equal parts education, entertainment and pressure.Then comes the reveal.Did Carlos nail it, or did the wine win?If you love blind tasting, wine education, sommelier reactions or simply watching experts under pressure, this one is for you.In This Episode:- How sommeliers analyse wine blind- Why alcohol, acidity and tannin matter- Carlos rules out Italy, Spain and Portugal- The Greek wine curveball- Why Grenache can be deceptive in blind tastings- The final reveal and reactionGlassware used: RIEDEL Use code: GOTSOMME at check out for 25% off!https://www.riedel.com/en-au/Blind wine tasting, Master Sommelier challenge, Grenache blends, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Xinomavro, Mediterranean wines, tasting notes, wine education, sommelier skills, how to taste wine.