Ep 158: Beaujolais Nouveau Day with Dan Farrell-Wright, Founder of Wickhams Wine Merchants (Part 1)

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In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, Dan, the owner of Wickhams Wines—our esteemed sponsor for this season. We'll be delving into Beaujolais Nouveau Day, exploring the rich tradition and uncovering the history behind this vibrant wine celebrated every third Thursday of November.

Discover the unique characteristics of Beaujolais Nouveau, its distinct flavor profile, and why it holds a special place in the hearts of wine enthusiasts globally. As we navigate through the essence of this youthful wine, Dan shares his seasoned expertise, providing valuable insights into what makes Beaujolais Nouveau a standout in the world of wines.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

04.06: Dominic - the former president of Vin de Beaujolais. 

06.30: Ordering wines with Wickhams wines

09.20: Wickham Wines 100% confidence Guarantee

12.36: Beaujolais Nouveau wines

15.09: Georges Duboeuf - referred to as the pope of Beaujolais

18.25: Quantity Vs Quality

21.10:  Cécile Dardenelli, a wine maker of Domaine Bel Avenir Beaujolais Villages Nouveau

24.05: Beaujolais Nouveau tasting notes

28.10:  History of Gamay Noir á Jus Blanc

31.05: Geography of Beaujolais

35.03: AOC Beaujolais - mechanization and more efficient vineyard systems

39.41: Aging Beaujolais Nouveau 

41.35: Beaujolais Nouveau food pairings

44.02: Bistros in Lyon

46.28: Traveling to Lyon

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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