About this episode
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Angus O'Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos are here to demystify the impact of wine bottle sizes—particularly the demi bottle (375ml) versus the standard bottle (750ml)—on the aging process, wine quality, and flavour profile. They conduct a blind tasting of the 2005 Lake's Folly Cabernet Sauvignon, uncovering how smaller bottles age differently and why larger bottles may enhance longevity. Carlos also shares practical insights for wine tasting, restaurant selections, and solo drinking. Plus, stay tuned for an important announcement about the show’s new release schedule. Sponsors: - RIEDEL Veritas Cabernet: https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/veritas/cabernet-merlot-644900098 - Grays.com Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours: https://www.grays.com/search/wine Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme BIG Thanks to: Paul (who we pulled in from the office) from www.eatplay.com.au Key Takeaways: A demi bottle (375ml) is perfect for solo wine drinkers or sampling multiple wines in one sitting. The aging process is faster in smaller bottl
