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

To download the transcript CLICK HERE   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 Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected] Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat   If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST