Ep 33 Fortified wines with Tim Jackson MW

This episode I am joined by Tim Jackson MW (my first Master of Wine on the podcast). He talks to us about his experiences whilst taking the exams to be a Master of Wine and we just scratch the surface of Fortified wines.

THE TRANSCRIPT IS AVAILABLE HERE

As always, if you want to skip ahead:

0m58 - Winery of the Week: Seppeltsfield Winery, Barossa Valley

Wine tasted: Para Grand Tawny (min age 10 years)

5m05 - What is a Solera System

7m09 - Chat with Tim Jackson MW:

Discuss his winebook.co.uk

The MW experience and his wine exam disaster

His advice for tasting wine

Vintage ports - specifically whites

Food Pairings for Port and Sherry (Even some unusual pairings for the dessert wine Sauternes)

What is Palo Cortado

How long you can leave fortified wine once opened

Tim was drinking the Almacenista Sherry: Cayetano del Pino Palo Cortado

45m - My Summary of all the fortified wine categories

45m41 - Penfolds Fortified winemaker James Godfrey's savory food recommendations for Ruby Fortified wines and Sherries

46m48 - What are Almacenistas

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