Savaterre with Keppell Smith

Send us Fan MailWatch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview owner and winemaker Keppell Smith from Savaterre. Kep explains his winemaking philosophy, why he chose Beechworth, and takes us through a special flight of Savaterre wines including a vertical tasting of his Chardonnay. We tasted a 2019, 2021, and 2021 Savaterre Chardonnay, a 2022 Savaterre Reserve Pinot Noir, and a 2018 Maurizio Sagrantino all from Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC.View and buy Savaterre Wines from https://www.savaterre.com/indexSubscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment on your favourite wine from Savaterre.Chapters:0:00 Preview0:25 Introduction1:06 Most memorable wine3:25 When do you realise this is what you want to do?4:15 Last wine that you had4:41 Person you’d share a bottle of wine with5:06 Favourite grape variety5:36 Unique food and wine pairing6:07 Advice for those on wine journey6:54 How did you develop your palate?7:37 How did you transfer from finance to wine industry?9:15 Why did you work with Philip Jones?10:34 Why did you choose this site in Beechworth?12:43 Did you want to setup overseas?13:37 Why wasn’t Beechworth popular 20 years ago?14:26 2019 Chardonnay, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC14:33 Why did you call it Savaterre?15:35 What does Burgundian style mean?16:19 Which plot is the Chardonnay from?17:11 What does close planting of vines do?19:18 How do Savaterre wines age?20:44 2021 Chardonnay, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC21:19 What are the soils on site and impact on wine?22:42 Is there much experimentation?23:28 The French call it elevage24:24 2022 Chardonnay, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC24:44 Reduction is great29:42 How involved are you in the vineyard and winemaking?30:17 How did you learn winemaking?30:59 2022 Reserve Pinot Noir, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC31:49 What would you say to a 28 year old Kep?32:52 How has the 20 year winemaking journey been?33:42 Will you be letting go of the reigns?36:13 2018 Maurizio Sagrantino, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC40:22 Is barrel selection important?47:46 What is your response to climate change?44:22 What is smarter farming?45:35 What is the philosophy for Savaterre’s future?47:50 Key Messages48:39 The Wined Up Conclusion#savaterre #beechworth #keppellsmith #chardonnay #pinotnoir #sagrantino #wine #winechat #winetalk #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at [email protected].   Drink More, Try More, Learn More.