Ep. 77 - Philip Stephenson-Oliver - An Idiot's Guide To Wine: Tasting, Growing & Buying

Philip Stephenson-Oliver is wine merchant and online connoisseur who brings over a decade of vinous wisdom to the table. In this episode, he sheds the sanctimonious status of a seasoned sommelier to explain the process behind understanding wine.From the fundamentals of proper wine tasting and the lifecycle of the humble grapevine, to the nuanced relationship between age and aroma, Philip uncorks a wealth of insight. Be it advice on what bottle to bring (or avoid!) to a garden gathering, or guilty of grievous wine-storage sins, he offers friendly, foolproof guidance for us all.Philip proves that wine appreciation needn’t be intimidating; it can be accessible, educational, and above all, enormously enjoyable.Philip's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewineman__/Philip's Wesbite: https://www.wine-ta.co.uk/0:00 - Best Approach To Wine3:35 - How Did Philip Get Into Wine?7:00 - Dangers Of Alcoholism 8:52 - How To Correctly Taste Wine12:12 - English Wines vs. French 18:42 - How To Make Your Own Wine 23:52 - How Does Wine Age?29:50 - Screw Cap vs. Cork 33:30 - Perils Of Branded Champagne 41:05 - What About Prosecco?42:55 - Don’t Store Your Wine In The Kitchen!44:41 - What Wine Is Best For Christmas Dinner?