Bottle Bitches

We’re donning our [Premier Cru](https://fwpbyrae.com/product/premier-cru-supersoft-sweatshirt/) jumpers and discussing one of Angela and Kate’s favourites: Pinot Noir! Not to be confused with [Peeno Noir](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6yttOfIvOw). (Soz, Caro!) **WINESUP** We discuss [this DISGUSTING and very very very old bottle of wine](https://mymodernmet.com/oldest-unopened-bottle-wine-world/). 1,650 years old, in fact. Thank u, next! **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** Rhys & Eggsy...

This week, we're going Rhône! We're diving into this region with much aplomb and catching you up on what we've been doing – and drinking – for the last few months. **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** Voice actor [Rose O’Loughlin](https://www.wisebuddah.com/voices/rose-oloughlin) makes us swoon with a wanky review of Tempranillo. Congratulations on the baby, Rose!! **THE DRINKING** We enjoyed this beautiful Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2014 Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes that you can find at Majestic...

Remember when we [fangirled over Fuggles](https://www.bottlebitches.com/wine-reviews/getting-fugged)? Well, this week we're talking to the Alex Greig, Director/Owner/Beer Guy at [Fuggles Beer Café](http://www.fugglesbeercafe.co.uk/) in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. We sit down and talk to him about opening a pub, the proper way to make spag bol (or bowl), and how he decides what wines/beers/gins he puts on the menu. **WINESUP** As Alex is a beer man, we thought we'd share a beer story. And...

This week, we have our dear friend [Sula Richardson](https://www.instagram.com/sula_hoop/) on to talk about Women in Wine London, which she founded with Regina Lee (another absolute wine babe!) in 2015\. We think Sula's bloody brilliant, so it was great to have her on to talk about wine, women in wine, [Women In Wine London](http://womeninwine.co.uk), WSET, and the lost art of drinking vermouth. **WINESUP** Sula gave us all the details on Covent Garden's newest wine bar, [Lady of the...

This week, we're channeling Diane Lanes and Sandra Ohs and talking about Tuscan wine. Swoooooon! **WINESUP** Kate puts on her journalist hat and gives us a run-down of the [Corkscrew app](https://www.corkscrew.co.uk/). It's not a dating app, but it could help you find a wine to buy when cruising through the aisles at Aldi or struggling to choke down a truly mediocre pizza at Prezzo. **WANKIEST GIN REVIEW OF THE WEEK** Angela re-lives a truly cringe customer experience. *Excuse me, sir, could...

We have Sam and Emma, the fine folks behind [Pipehouse Gin](https://pipehousegin.com/), in the house (erm, cave) in this episode and are talking about our favourite summer spirit, gin. **WINESUP** We're getting sciency and talking about the theory that loud music might be the key ingredient in speeding up the ageing process in spirits. Something to do with molecules and all that... **WANKIEST GIN REVIEW OF THE WEEK** Turns out gin review are pretty straightforward and generally lack wankery....

That's Shakespeare, BBs*! In this quiz-tastic episode, we're talking about a grape that has two names: Zinfandel and Primotivo! **WINESUP** Forget Winesup, we have a quiz this week! Tell us how many celebrity alter-egos you knew in the comments! **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** Our first motion picture will be out in spring 2019\. We'll let you know when you can pre-order tickets. 🤣 **THE DRINKING** Kangarilla Road Promotivo 2015, which you can buy for £13.99 from Majestic. *It's not...

This week, we're sitting down with Adam, the man, Beyoncé lover, and food reviewer behind Good Food Tunbridge Wells. We talk about food, wine, reviewing food, reviewing wine, and eating food and drinking wine. It's fun! **WINESUP/WHAT'S WINE** We debate whether or not we have any interest in drinking the wine-flavoured water. O.Vine. (Spoiler alert: no.) **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** This week's WWRotW is equal parts philosophical and shady. We love it! **SHOUTOUT*** To our Queen,...

We're coming to you from the Dark Horse Digital studio in Tunbridge Wells and Kate's parents' closet in Florida. **WINESUP/WHAT'S WINE** The Helix closure is making waves in the wine world. We debate how to say it and talk about what it is. **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** The brilliant [Jayde Adams](https://jaydeadams.com/) teaches Producer Paul how to read this week's word salad/WWROTW with a seductive Bristol accent. Thank you sooo much, Jayde! You have the voice of an angel and the...

Hop on the wine train 'cause we're heading to California and this week we're scratching the surface on wine from America's Golden State. **WINESUP** The California wildfires last autumn were devastating but the area is now rebuilding and we hope that it will be better than ever. Do your part by [donating to relief organisations](https://www.winecountry.com/wine-country-fires-how-can-you-help-fire-relief-efforts/) that are helping to rebuild the area and by drinking plenty of wine from...

Fact: Dads love cab sav. And it turns out we do too! This week, we fire up the proverbial grill and learn more about the grape that your own father my have called the king of grapes **WINESUP** Someone has decided that there are 8 types of wine drinkers in the world. Which one are you? **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** We encouraged the fine folks who came along to our tap takeover at Fromage and French to write their very own wanky wine reviews in our cutie-pie Bottle Bitches notebook...

In addition to announcing our forthcoming Bottle Bitches album, this week, we're learning about all things Loire. From noble rot to Muscadet, join us on a ramble through one of the the most diverse wine regions in France. **WINESUP** On last week's episode of [The High Low](https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/theduchessofcambridge-sproblematicpost-partummoneyshot-ismilliebobbybrowntooyoungfortime-s100list-), they discussed the perfect number of drinks to have in an evening to get you to...

We're tired of drinking alone, so this week we wrangled Christophe Lechevalier to pour a few back while talking to us. Not only is Christophe the owner of the most *chef's kiss* perfect accent for talking about wine and cheese, he's also the owner of Bermondsey-based wine bar, [Lechevalier](https://lechevalier.co.uk/)! Lucky for us, his stories are just as good as his wines and both were in abundance for this recording. **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** How many emojis do you need to...

The best thing about the cave at The Mount Edgcumbe is that the acoustics are perfect for singing. Singing The Sound of Music, to be precise. It's also great for drinking wine! And this week we're talking about Austrian wine. Prost! **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** Simon had some very expensive wines in Boston and he very much wanted you to know about it. Aren't you impressed? We aren't. **WINESUP** Kate's pretend bestie, Amy Poehler, is directing, producing, and starring in a film...

こんにちは! Hello to our listeners in Japan and everywhere! This week, we're talking about Chardonnay from the cave at the Mount Edgcumbe. **WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK** The Queen briefly joins us, before being overtaken by a Welshman, to read a truly wanky wine review that features a bottle of 1987 Bordeaux that costs £129.95 and veal hearts. Wankery at its finest. **WINESUP** I feel bad even linking to this. I feel bad even thinking about it! But here it is: terrible "wine company"...

It's almost Easter and you know what that means… Bank Holiday Boozing! This episode, we're specifically talking about Lambrusco– where it comes from, what it is, and whether you can (and should) bring it along to your spring and summertime BBQs. **WINESUP:** Jon Bon Jovi and his 23 year-old son, Jesse, have released a rosé called [Diving Into Hamptons Water](https://jezebel.com/its-your-life-its-now-or-never-to-pour-yourself-a-gl-1823404062). Dive into your own bottle and enjoy it whilst...

Rosé season is year-round BBs and we're diving into what it is, how it's made (and not made), and where it comes from. Angela also surprised Caro and Kate with their very first blind tasting. Don't worry, it wasn't embarrassing that it happened on a podcast for everyone to hear. Nope, not even a little bit! **WINESUP:** A bottle of [Hitler wine](https://www.metro.news/bottle-of-wine-made-for-hitler-going-under-the-hammer/963699/) was purchased by an anonymous buyer for £3,995 at auction....

This week, we're talking all about wine blends. What exactly is a blend? Well, it's kinda like science but with wine. You put a little of this and a little bit of that into a bottle, and if it all works out it's totally delicious. (If you actually want to know what a wine blend is, listen up and get learning!) 👩‍🔬🍷 We also just finished sharing our Blends Review Round! If you'd like to mix up your wine game, give a blend a go – and don't forget to let us know if you find something...

Welcome to Season 2 of Bottle Bitches! We know, we know... you didn't realise Season 1 was done. You didn't even know that we had seasons! Well, surprise! We do. And this is the start of the second one. In this episode, we're unveiling some new segments and answering some of your most pressing wine questions. Put in your earbuds, pour out a glass, and get listening! 🍷🎧 WINESUP: Forget dining in the dark! We want to know if you would dine naked if it meant you could have a more sensory...

POP QUIZ: What's the difference between Syrah and Shiraz? You have 10 minutes to answer in the comments and your time.... starts.... now! ✍️⏱ Okay, time's up. The correct answer is that Syrah and Shiraz are– oh, wait. You gotta listen to the whole episode to find out! Listen up and get ready to be wine-schooled. 🍷 WINESUP: CARO: January is a time for reflection and Caro has found herself taken aback by how much her palate has grown over the past year as a Bottle Bitch. She breaks down her...