A 'Unique' Australian Christmas Tradition | Sparkling Red Wine

In this festive episode of 'Got Somme' hosts Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O'Loughlin explore the unique Australian Christmas traditions, particularly focusing on the 9am wake up with sparkling red Shiraz. They discuss the cultural differences in wine between Australia and Portugal, the versatility of sparkling red wines, and how they pair with various holiday foods. The conversation also touches on the aging potential of these wines and concludes with a warm holiday message you - our community. 🔖 Australian Christmas, Sparkling Red Shiraz, Wine Culture, Wine Pairing, Holiday Traditions Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours. The Sponsor of Got Somme https://www.grays.com/search/wine Watch this episode on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/YuzYbpgXSc8 Podcast and YouTube created, produced and edited by www.sessioninprogress.com.au Key Takeaways Australia has a unique tradition of drinking sparkling red wines during Christmas. Sparkling red Shiraz is a significant part of Australian wine culture. The method of production for sparkling red Shiraz involves more skin contact for colour extraction. Pairing sparkling red Shiraz with rich foods enhances the dining experience. Cultural perspectives on wine consumption vary between Australia and Portugal. Wine can evoke memories and feelings of home during the holidays. Moderation in drinking is emphasized in Australian culture. Aging sparkling red wines can develop complex flavors over time. The hosts encourage sharing festive wine experiences on social media. The episode concludes with a heartfelt Merry Christmas message. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Australian Christmas Traditions 02:46 - Exploring Sparkling Red Shiraz 06:10 - Cultural Perspectives on Wine Consumption 08:58 - Aging and Flavour Profiles of Sparkling Wines This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=items See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.