Wine Blast with Susie and Peter

This episode continues the dramatic story of John Baker's discovery of Stalin's legendary wine cellar in Georgia, featuring rare wines, historical intrigue, and high-stakes adventure.

This episode of Wine Blast is an annual review show where the hosts discuss wine-related news, listener contributions, and reveal their top wines of 2024, starting with a serious look at OIV data on wine production and consumption trends from 1924 to 2024.

This episode of Wine Blast recaps recent wine-related news, covering topics from alcohol in deep space to Pope Francis's wine legacy, while also announcing new subscription options for the podcast.

This episode explores the exciting evolution of Chilean wine, featuring insights from key figures like Edgard Carter, Eduardo Chadwick, and Ana Maria Comsille, highlighting its diversity beyond traditional varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere.

This episode explores the history and challenges of the San Leonardo wine estate in Italy's Trentino region, focusing on its financial struggles and family dynamics while maintaining its unique identity.

This episode challenges common misconceptions about rosé wine, featuring expert interviews and recommendations to encourage a more serious appreciation of it.

This episode explores the issue of red wine headaches, discussing new scientific research to identify potential causes and solutions, with insights from experts.

This episode tells the dramatic true story of Stalin's wine cellar, featuring intrigue, fine wine, guns, and cash, based on John Baker's book.

This episode features the second part of an exclusive interview with renowned wine communicator Jancis Robinson, exploring her personal and professional stories as she approaches 50 years in wine writing.

This episode introduces Wine Blast Plus subscriptions, offering exclusive benefits like early access to episodes and bonus content, including interviews with wine experts.

This episode explores the Appellation Marlborough Wine initiative in New Zealand, discussing its purpose, impact on innovation and quality, and insights from winemaker Ben Glover.

This special Wine Blast episode features a supersized discussion of notable books from 2025, including works on wine, cheese, and theology, with insights from authors like Mark Scarlatta, Svetlana Kuhachuk, and Ben Schott.

The Wine Blast podcast announces the launch of Wine Blast Plus subscriptions to support the show's sustainability and growth, offering early access, archive content, and bonus episodes.

This episode is a tribute to Peter Fraser, a respected Australian winemaker from McLaren Vale who died tragically in 2025, highlighting his contributions to biodynamic winemaking and advocacy for old vine grenache.

This episode explores the Great Southern wine region in Western Australia, featuring interviews with local wine experts and insights into its unique wines and producers.

This episode introduces a mini-series exploring the McLaren Vale wine region in Australia, highlighting its origins, history, and the high-quality, non-pretentious wines produced there.

This episode celebrates the five-year anniversary of Ridge, an iconic California wine producer, featuring insights from key figures like Paul Draper and John Olney, along with wine tastings and historical vintages.

This episode of Wine Blast features comedian Marcel Lucan performing a humorous poem about wine in cans, blending comedy with wine culture.

This episode explores Chinese wine, blending historical context from eighth-century poetry with modern developments and future prospects in the industry.

This episode explores why wine matters through an interview with acclaimed wine writer Karen McNeill, focusing on its positive emotional and social roles in fostering joy and conviviality.

This episode explores Australia's Hunter Valley wine region, featuring interviews with winemakers like Bruce Tyrrell and Xanthi Hatcher, discussing its history, unique wines like Hunter Semillon, and recommending special wines.

This episode features the New Zealand Wines of the Year, highlighting top Kiwi wines and insights from prominent wine producers like Matt Sutherland, Sam Neill, and others.

This episode describes a lively wine tasting event in London's Vinyl Factory featuring Rhône Valley wines from Côte-Rôtie to Cairanne, culminating in a live rock performance by Adult Leisure.

This episode explores Aoyun, a unique Chinese wine from a remote region, featuring interviews with its winemaker and experts to discuss its creation, story, and potential impact on the wine world.

This episode explores the mysterious story behind the world's most expensive bottle of wine, a 1787 Chateau Lafitte engraved with Thomas Jefferson's initials, involving fraud, billionaires, and legal drama.

This episode explores the Margaret River wine region, highlighting its unique beauty, world-class wines, surprising value, and local culture through immersive storytelling and expert insights.

This episode explores Portuguese white wines, featuring insights from producers Tiago Mendes and Daniel Neaport, discussing their potential, affordability compared to Burgundy, and responding to listener questions.

This episode explores whether one wine glass is sufficient for all types of wine, featuring perspectives from experts like Maximilian Riedel and Jancis Robinson.

This episode explores groundbreaking developments and controversies in grapevine research that could transform the future of wine production.

This episode explores the fascinating complexity of wine chemistry, featuring insights from Master of Wine Gus Zhu on how chemical compounds interact in wine tasting beyond what AI can currently analyze.

This episode features extended personal testimonies from winemakers in Palestine, Israel, and Lebanon about their experiences making wine during war and conflict.

This episode concludes the story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, exploring doubts about its authenticity and the investigation into wine dealer Hardy Rodenstock's alleged counterfeiting operation.

This episode of Wine Blast recaps recent wine news, covering topics like light strike, cork taint removal, and unusual stories such as airport vineyards.

This episode introduces Rías Baixas, a wine region in Galicia, Spain, with a unique bagpipe intro from Santiago de Compostela.

This episode of Wine Blast focuses on the Rías Baixas region in northwest Spain, exploring its Albariño wines, Celtic heritage, and seafood culture.

This is a preview of a full interview with Greg Lambrecht, inventor of Coravin, discussing his dual career in spine surgery and wine technology innovation.

This episode covers the Battle of the Bubbles tasting event at the London Wine Fair, where top champagnes competed against global sparkling wines in a blind expert-judged competition.

This episode explores wine fraud through a unique lens, combining insights from The Simpsons with real-world issues of counterfeit alcohol and its global impact.

This episode celebrates Wine Blast reaching one million downloads while introducing their annual Wines of the Year show featuring recaps, listener contributions, and special wine selections.

This episode explores how wine auctions are being transformed in the digital age, featuring insights from iDealwine co-founder Angélique de Longuesun and customer Jordan O'Brien.

This episode explores various wine faults and taints, with the hosts testing their expertise by experiencing and discussing unpleasant wine characteristics like ladybird poo contamination.

This episode explores the controversial relationship between wine consumption and health, arguing that moderate wine drinking can be a joyful part of life despite health debates.

This episode explores how wine producers are combating climate change and what it means for wine drinkers to minimize their environmental footprint.

This episode of Wine Blast features an interview with Essie Avalan, a master of wine and expert on sparkling wines, discussing her new book 'Sparkling Wines of the World' which focuses on traditional method wines from outside Champagne.

This is a preview of a full-length interview with actor and winemaker Sam Neill, discussing his wines, recent life events, and personal interests.

This episode transports listeners to Port Willunga Beach in McLaren Vale, South Australia, describing its dramatic scenery and role as an escape for winemakers during vintage time.

This episode explores the distinctions between Prosecco and Conegliano Valdobbiadene wines, focusing on terroir and featuring insights from producers and experts.

This episode explores Essex as an emerging dynamic wine region in the UK, featuring insights from local winemakers and viticulturists about its potential for producing world-class still wines.

This episode of Wine Blast announces the Chile Wines of the Year 2025 awards, featuring an interview with award-winning Chilean winemaker Francois Massoc and exploring the potential of Itata as a key region in Chilean viticulture.

This episode announces a giveaway celebrating Wine Blast reaching 1 million downloads, featuring prizes like wine glasses, champagne, and a Coravin, and shares listener feedback.

Susie and Peter discuss the meaning and validity of 100-point wine scores, tasting 11 perfect-scoring wines from top regions.

This episode explores the critical issue of water scarcity in wine production due to climate change, featuring interviews with experts from Bordeaux and South Africa.

This episode explores the world of grower champagne, featuring interviews with small producers and discussions on the unique qualities of their wines.

Susie and Peter discuss their top 10 wine staples everyone should have at home, offering recommendations and personal insights.

Susie and Peter, Masters of Wine, discuss their love for Chardonnay and explore the quality and diversity of New Zealand Chardonnay.

Susie and Peter, married Masters of Wine, discuss how to be a better wine lover with humor and practical tips.