Whether it be stunning wine from Côtes de Bordeaux, Duran Duran’s guilty pleasure, a very moreish summer cup or the best wine to pair with duck and hoisin sauce, Helena and special guest, Virgin Radio DJ Eddy Temple-Morris have got a little bit of everything for you in Episode 89 of the Bring a Bottle podcast! Listen in now via the player below!
Our Guest Drinker
This week the podcast baton has passed to Helena and she is joined by non-other than DJ and musical guru Eddy Temple-Morris! Eddy is a musician by trade having been in a band since the 1980s. He’s also been a regular radio presenter for the last 30 years and you can find him on Virgin Radio daily from 10am. To find out more about Eddy and his passions make sure you listen to the podcast today!
What’s in our glass?
This episode is a Côtes de Bordeaux special. Côtes de Bordeaux is a relatively new appellation and has many amazing winemakers within it.
In Episode 89 you'll find us sipping on two different wines produced in this region, the first of which is Château Puynard 2018. It is 100% Merlot. On the nose, it has a leathery, cedary note and to taste it is full of ripe plum and bright red fruits. It would pair perfectly with a beef roast dinner.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: Naked Wines £15.99
Next up we have Château de Couronneau Volte Face 2018. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is a beautiful dark red colour and has savoury, earthy tones to it as well as punchy flavours of black fruits.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 15%
Find here: vintageroots.co.uk £14.75
Buy it or Bin it
You’re not going to want to miss Eddy’s reaction when Helena surprises him with Reverend Hubert’s Summer Cup. This summer cup is packed full of rhubarb, plums, pomegranate and cranberries and is sweet and summery. The question is though, do Helena and Eddy decide to buy it or bin it?! Listen in here to find out!
Size: 500ml
ABV: 20.1%
Find here: £29.99
Instant Sommelier Quick Fire Round
Eddy also has a surprise as he puts Helena to the test in a quickfire round of questions in which she has to come up with the perfect bottle to pair with different dishes. There’s mention of haggis, duck in hoisin sauce and Thai green curry but which drinks will Helena choose, and does Eddy agree?!
Mailbag
Finally, it wouldn’t be a bring a bottle podcast without our mailbag question and this week that question is ‘Why did James Bond like his Martini shaken and not stirred?’. Listen in to hear what Helena has to say about it!