Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O’Loughlin celebrate the 2025 Wine of the Year—a beautifully crafted Chardonnay from Oakridge. Together, they unravel the layers of this award-winning wine, exploring its unique aroma, complex flavours, and the best advice when it comes to this wines exceptional aging potential. They also reveal ideal drinking windows, perfect food pairings, and the masterful craftsmanship that makes this Chardonnay worthy of a wait list. Wine: https://oakridgewines.com.au/wine/864-funder-diamond-drive-block-chardonnay-2022/ Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours. The Sponsor of Got Somme https://www.grays.com/search/wine Watch this full episode on YouTube with in depth Visuals from the Oakridge Winery and the Wine itself: https://youtu.be/XB8prwUzXfk Podcast and YouTube created, produced and edited by www.sessioninprogress.com.au 🔖 wine, Oak Ridge, Chardonnay, tasting notes, sommelier, wine pairing, wine integration, blind tasting, wine awards, wine review Key takeaways: The Halliday 2025 Wine of the Year is a Chardonnay from Oak Ridge. Master Sommelier Carlos Santos provides a detailed assessment of the wine. The wine has a lovely fresh acidity and long finish. Integration in winemaking is crucial for flavour balance. Oak influence should enhance, not overpower, the wine. This Chardonnay has potential for aging up to 10 years. Food pairings include white meat and seafood, especially lobster. The winemaking process in Australia allows for more freedom compared to Europe. The episode emphasises the importance of personal preference in wine tasting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Halliday 2025 Wine of the Year 01:21 Master Sommelier's Assessment of the Win 05:05 Blind Tasting and Comparison with Other Wines 08:46 Understanding Wine Integration and Oak Influence 10:43 Optimal Drinking Time and Food Pairings This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=items See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.