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Wine Blast with Susie and Peter

Susie and Peter, Masters of Wine
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Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Production
Climate Change
Bordeaux
Champagne
Pinot Noir
Orange Wine
Burgundy
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Natural Wine
Wine Fraud
Grenache
Light Strike
Wine Blast PLUS
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Rías Baixas
San Leonardo
Coravin

Wine Blast is a wine podcast with a difference - and Wine Blast PLUS delivers all the fun and more for subscribers. Susie and Peter are married Masters of Wine and experienced broadcasters who bring wine to life with a smile via interviews with amazing people, provocative chat, food, tips, your questions, gentle bickering and a certain amount of over-sharing. (And yes, they're aware they really ne... more

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NB: This is archive material first released in February 2022 and re-published here as a teaser for Wine Blast Season Three, which is available in full to Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. To find out more or sign up to enjoy the full range of member benef... more

We're in early-1600s Britain - wine is primitive, often adulterated, never sparkling. Glassmaking is rudimentary, religion is a hot potato - but business is brisk if you're a swashbuckling type with the ear of the king. The scene is set for a technol... more

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Prof Tim Spector OBE is world famous as a leading expert on the gut microbiome - and he tells us that drinking a range of red wines in moderation can be good for our health. So we like him. A lot.

We interviewed Tim in February 2023 for our Wine and... more

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Let's get straight to it: did the Brits REALLY invent champagne? If so, what about Dom Pérignon and all that 'tasting stars' malarkey?! And how on earth can Kings, Shakespeare, Samuel Pepys, Galileo, the Gunpowder Plotters, the Armada, a mysterious k... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Skelton
Author, viticultural consultant and former sheep farmer
Domaine Evremond
Episode: The Story of The Knight Who Invented Champagne Part 2
Tim Spector
Professor of epidemiology and leading expert on the gut microbiome
Episode: Tim Spector UNCUT TASTER
Charles Spence
Professor of Experimental Psychology and world expert in multisensory perception
Crossmodal Research Laboratory, Oxford University
Episode: ARCHIVE TASTER: The Magical Science of Taste (Season 3 Ep 15)
Dr Ron Georgiou MW
Master of Wine and dentist
Sydney, Australia
Episode: JAW DROP: Wine and Your Mouth
Pauline Lapierre
Owner at Château Haut-Rian
Château Haut-Rian, Cadillac
Episode: ARCHIVE TASTER: Getting to know the Côtes de Bordeaux (Season 3 Ep 13)
Laure de Lambert Compeyrot
Winemaker and co-owner of Chateau Sigalas Rabaud
Chateau Sigalas Rabaud
Episode: ARCHIVE TASTER: Bordeaux's White Bank (Season 3 Ep 4)
Olivier Cazenave
Renegade winemaker, owner of Chateau de Bel
Chateau de Bel
Episode: ARCHIVE TASTER: Bordeaux's White Bank (Season 3 Ep 4)
Jane Anson
Wine writer and critic, Bordeaux expert based in Bordeaux since 2003
Author of Inside Bordeaux
Episode: ARCHIVE TASTER: Bordeaux in 2021 (Season 2 Ep 19)
Yann Todeschini
Third generation at Château Mangot in Saint-Emilion
Château Mangot
Episode: ARCHIVE TASTER: Bordeaux in 2021 (Season 2 Ep 19)

Hosts

Susie Barry
Co-host; Master of Wine; host of the show; renowned wine educator and broadcaster
Peter Richards
Co-host; Master of Wine; host of the show; experienced broadcaster; facilitates conversations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Used to be better

    but has become a pay to play podcast, both for contributors and listeners so isn’t quite as good. Still the best wine podcast in English.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands4 months ago
  • Y’all have changed

    Y’all are sellouts to whomever sponsors your pod now. Y’all have changed. Yeah yeah, I hear what you say about your opinions regardless of sponsorship, but y’all have changed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dan&Shannon
    United States4 months ago
  • The Best!

    This is absolutely the best wine podcast out there if you want to learn a lot about wine and catch some of the contagious joy of Susie and Peter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mwscar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Battle of the Bubbles

    I still believe unconscious bias occurred here. You can’t tell me predominantly British judges can’t tell a homegrown product over others. Despite the blind tasting it’s relatively easy to spot the difference.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rickowa
    Australiaa year ago
  • Funny, informative and engaging

    This wine podcast is fascinating, providing insights with a sense of humour. Each episode is engaging, the latest one on wine glasses and wine forgeries were notable in looking at the topics from all angles while drawing some great conclusions that an everyday wine drinker can take forward. Well done team - great series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lordedwards
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Educational and entertaining; hosts balance knowledge with banter.
Engaging, informative, and fun with credible guests.
Audience finds it accessible for study and enjoyment; guests often high-caliber.
Great resource for wine lovers seeking practical insights and context.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#72
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#20
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#132
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#155
United Kingdom/Arts
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#45
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#54
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The Story of The Knight Who Invented Champagne Part 2
Q: Can we definitively say that the English or the British invented champagne?
Skelton says the British invented the pressure-resistant bottle that enabled sparkling wine, while the French later developed Champagne as a celebrated wine and industry.
The Story of The Knight Who Invented Champagne Part 2
Q: Can you tell us about the legal case that provides evidence for Digby's connection with glass bottles?
Skelton recounts that four glassmakers testified in a 1661 investigation that they had worked for Digby and that he had invented a bottle decades earlier, evidence used to challenge another person's patent claim.
The Story of The Knight Who Invented Champagne Part 1
Q: And around this time, what were bottles like sort of for the events in your story?
Skelton describes bottles as small, heavy, usually green or brown, and often freely blown. Glass bottles were commonly used as urinals, with doctors examining the urine they contained.
The Story of The Knight Who Invented Champagne Part 1
Q: So what was Dom Pérignon about if he wasn't tasting stars and inventing sparkling?
Skelton says Dom Pérignon worked to improve wine quality by assessing grapes, separating varieties, and paying close attention to harvest timing and vineyard practices. He did not invent sparkling Champagne or put it into bottles.
Tim Spector UNCUT TASTER
Q: What would your advice for wine lovers be?
Spector recommends drinking wine primarily for pleasure and trying a broader range of grape varieties, as variety may nourish different gut microbes and support microbial diversity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wine Blast

What is Wine Blast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Wine-focused interview show hosted by a married MW pair who mix education with accessible banter. Across recent episodes, they explore wine regions, production trends, and consumer behavior, often pairing practical tasting guidance with industry insights from winemakers, traders, and educators. The format blends deep-dive conversations, live tastings, and light banter, with occasional guest-driven discussions on topics like climate change, distribution, and hospitality. A standout element is the duo's blend of expertise and humor, making complex topics approachable for both professionals and enthusiasts alike, and they frequently feature high-profile guests and practical wine-buying tips. This combination of accessible education, insider pe... more

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