Aldi’s Sour Cream & Onion potato crisps may have the savory seasoning, however the structural integrity required by a chip is a freshly fried Gaufrette (waffle cut) potato with Steak Tartare. I always have used Mareuil-sur-Aÿ village champagne (Billecart-Salmon or Marc Hebrart) with Tartare, and Gaufrettes. Adore your recipe take with the Aperol Rosita with Mandarin. Re: Rudy has an impressive palette for mimicking authentic mature bottles.

This was a lot of fun, guys. Thank you. I love how you just wash away all the pretense in the wine biz.

Pringles definitely aren’t what they used to be :(. Why couldn’t they just leave quality junk food alone!

No one owes anyone anything 😊

Shout out if you head up to Seattle. Will pour you some of Walla Walla’s best 🍷

Shout out if you head up to Seattle. Will pour you some of Walla Walla’s best 🍷

Oh what?! I’m from Portland and can’t believe you came through! Let me know in advance next time and I’ll have plenty of food and wine recs for you, hope you enjoyed it and were able to get out to the wilamette valley for some wine!

I recall when Petit Verdot from the Riverlands was the next big thing...and then vanished. I think it was the drought that killed hundreds and hundreds, probably thousands of acres of vines. I am a fan of that grape so it was sad for me. Fiano from Australia can be pretty impressive, thinking of Unico Velo.

Enjoying 'Hoegaarden' are you? Although I like to see that as a Belgian (Flemish) guy, I just want to let you that is at the bottom of the ladder of Belgian quality beers! Nevertheless, enjoyed the video. Thank you!

The vlog content is rad! Lekker to see a South African wine stand in the background 🇿🇦

Wait, which one of you plays Warhammer?!

Love these vlogs

How was the High Sands? What a trip and journey so far!

Happy to see Brendo scored his Riverland tee 😆

the last wine is not chardonnay since it's Vin Jaune. Only Vin Jaune is able to be bottled in those 620ml bottles and Jaune can only be made with 100% savagnin grapes.

Have been unsuccesfully trying to find a bottle of Jauma Blewitt Springs Chenin Blanc in Europe for two years now 😂

Seeing Düsseldorf again reminds me of when we used to visit a ton! Hope you guys enjoyed the city, it feels kind of lame to say now when you've already left but if you're ever around again make sure to check out the Carlsplatz markt, some of my favorite and memorable wine/ food memories in Düsseldorf were from getting some good bottles of riesling with some fresh sashimi there. (also café de Bretagne on the same square is really nice for seafood!) great vids, cheers!

A month late to the comments, but i love cremant from alsace and burgandy. Had the pleasure of tasting some while I was cycling around France. Amazing value, especially amongst alsacian wines!

Can we purchase these as a pack directly through different drop? Like a WFTP mixed pack?

So what is his conclusion? Was it better with a little sulfur?

Better look out for that penguin eye lash boy

Thanks Brendan, an excellent interview. As a "senior" wine consumer, since the late '70's, it is interesting how one's own wine choices, and the industry dynamics interplay It would seem from Brian's perspective, become a viticulturist, not a winemaker. A very complex industry and invaluable opportunity to have a long form interview with one of Australia's wine greats. Interesting how Brian suggested that partners should offer more than just money, and wonderful that his choices helped mentor him in global wine marketing and distribution.

The Mornington Peninsula is such a uniquely varied viticultural landscape. So much vineyard diversity and winery individuality!

Holy shit Raj. Legend

Only just viewed this now after a year lol loved it

Brendo for sure. But tickets is taken by Albert Adria 😂

This is epic bro!! Bravo!!

Speaking of Shiraz, I found a mature bottle of Cape d’Estaing Shiraz Kangaroo Island 2011, what fine well balanced wine, top flight! American importers do not receive much Sparkling Shiraz though. There’s a lingering guilt by association to Lambrusco by the Reunite brand, motto “Reunite over ice, So Nice!” Reunite is dreck wine if you recognize quality.

Far out Brendan, what an amazing conversation and so important, this will be a classic in future decades. You navigated well, BC has never been the easiest interviewee, but you have the industry chops to engage and relate to him. Complimente!

Love to see you came China, hope to see you taste and review wines of China, surprised to see you use DJI Pocket3 to record such interesting and joyful days!

I was introduced to Petaluma brand by American importer Robert Chadderdon Selections NYC in 1985. What an eye opening wine experience Brian Croser brought from Australia. I had friends who claimed the bottles were dull compared to other Oz flashy buttery balls Chardonnay. I shared the distinction is the difference. So glad to see his mantra’s Quality is judged in the vineyard!

Really enjoy the relaxed approach and pure enjoyment you guys have on these vids. Just managed to find a bottle of Sailor Seeks Horse 2022 Pinot over here in the UK following this vid and a 2022 Tolpuddle Pinot whilst I was at it. Never had a Tassie Pinot so will be interesting to see how they compare against my favourite Two Paddocks.

Fantastic chat. Enjoy your channel's more casual videos but the serious side is something special.

Question for Brendan: I get why Shiraz from the Riverland and Barossa is still getting heavily oaked - it makes sense for large-scale, mass-produced wines where consistency is key year after year. But why, WHY do so many of the smaller producers in the Adelaide Hills insist on doing this to their Chardonnay?

he is saying, he didnt emulate Bordeaux and Burgundy and yet he says, we beat French to their own game. He and Australia did indeed emulate Bordeaux and other world regions. taking it further, one could argue, definition of “fine wine” is already rooted into emulating old world regions. no way around it. fascinating interview as always.

A lychee aromatic and low key wine is from Mt. Fuji - Japan, called Koshu a autochinous Japanese white grape. It has naturally low alcohol, brisk acidity, a wonderful Sashimi / Sushi wine. 🎓🍾🥂

Frappato and Nero d’Avola are bed mates in the Sicilian Cerasuolo di Vittoria youthful fragrant supple reds; but the wine becomes thrilling at 5 -10 years age with funky fresh saddle leather, sea breeze, and garrigue aromas.

Whats with the jumpy audio