Butlers Wine Show

The Rioja Wine Club

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Welcome to the last Butlers Podcast of 2023. We surmise some of the hospitality highlights this year, and have a whine about some of the more troublesome moments!

Henry mentions some of his memorable wines, while Cassie discuss some of the many cocktails she has enjoyed.

Thank you for all your support, and we wish you a happy New Year.

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In this episode, we talk about autumnal food and wine matching. Halloween and Bonfire night also feature, and what to drink on these occasions.

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In this week's episode I asked Henry 15 random questions about wine, he had no idea what these were going to be.

These are all things we get asked regularly and should help when understanding everything from how wine is made to how many bottles you'll need for a party.

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This week we are having a frank and honest discussion about the new duty rates which come into play on the 1st August 2023.

This is biggest single increase in almost 50 years and is making our lives even more difficult right now.  We discuss the impact this has on our business and hospitality as a whole. Not so fun but hopefully an informative listen. 

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On our June podcast we discuss and celebrate English Wine Week. English Wine Week happens every June and focuses on championing the great wines of England and Wales. We highlight some of the challenges the vineyards face and the many successes in the current UK wine market. We also chat about a few english delights, still and sparkling, which are currently on promotion.

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The Pinot Noir grape variety.

This is a wonderful grape that we feel everyone must like in some form. It makes some of the best wines in the world from Burgundy, California, New Zealand and of course Champagne and England.

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Pain In The Butt is one-ff mini series about a personal story that includes 5 episodes. This is based solely on our own experiences and contains a little gore and swearing.

There might be some graphic detail in this episode. Time to talk about the actual operation, we describe the procedure from start to finish, and chat about how it feels emotionally for your partner and family.

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Pain In The Butt is one-ff mini series about a personal story that includes 5 episodes. This is based solely on our own experiences and contains a little gore and swearing.

There might be some graphic detail in this episode. Time to talk about the actual operation, we describe the procedure from start to finish, and chat about how it feels emotionally for your partner and family.

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Pain In The Butt is one-ff mini series about a personal story that includes 5 episodes. This is based solely on our own experiences and contains a little gore and swearing.

In episode two, we discuss what it was like for both of us to be told I have cancer. We also talk in a bit more detail about the treatment options, and how we made a decision on how to proceed with potentially life changing surgery.

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Pain In The Butt is one-ff mini series about a personal story that includes 5 episodes. This is based solely on our own experiences and contains a little gore and swearing.

In the first episode we discuss how I discovered I had prostate cancer, which was by accident, this applies to many men. We also chat about all the checks you go through to make sure the doctors have all the best information which includes biopsies and an MRI scan.

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This week we talk about Valentine Wines.

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And here we have our final Podcast of 2022. Unsurprisingly, we look back at the year, and Cassie predicts the 2023 trends to look out for. It has been a challenging year for lots of us, it certainly has been tough to keep thriving as an independent business. 

However, we have had fun, we've had some great wines, and we even got married! 

Thanks for 2022 and we wish you the best of health in 2023.

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In this episode Christmas wine and drink recommendations.

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In this episode we discuss everything Rioja!

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This month we discuss the transition from Summer to Autumn drinking habits. We highlight the abundance of seasonal foods available now and what to drink alongside them.

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This week we sail along the river Loire and discuss some of the villages you might come across and what wines you’ll find there.

You’ll discover how many great wines can be found in one wine region.

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Learn about the wines we're drinking at our wedding and why.

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Bom Dia! 👋

Throughout June we are promoting wines from Portugal, a country which we love, both for the amazing wine and food production and as a place to visit.

This month we take you on a journey through Portugal from North to South discussing some key wine making regions, the main grape varieties used in each area, and which ones to look out for. We also highlight some producers well worth seeking out.

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In this episode, we chat about sparkling wines.

We discuss the differences in production methods and what justifies the varied price points, plus some examples of the different styles of sparkling wines and what certain words on fizz labels refer to.

The Queen's Jubilee is coming and we have a long bank holiday weekend ahead, so what better excuse to pop the cork on a bottle of local sparkling wine and celebrate!

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This month we are discussing wines that we are regularly asked for as people have heard of the famous names associated with them, but aren't exactly sure what the name refers to or how much they might cost. We suggest some great value but less well known alternatives that give you the best bang for your buck!

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Chateauneuf Du Pape

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Our first episode this year is an update on where we are post lockdown and Brexit, our wine trends and thoughts for drinking, and consumer interests in 2022.

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As the year draws to a close we have recorded a podcast rounding up some of our experiences throughout a difficult but rewarding year, including some of our drinks highlights.

We thank everyone for their support this year and wish you all the best for 2021. 

We will be recording more regular podcasts again to help see you through another lockdown. These Can be found on our website, spotify and itunes. 

Stay safe and our very best wishes to you all.

Henry, Cassie and Team Butler

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In this episode, we discuss the Burgandy region. 

In this episode, we discuss the Burgandy region. 

In this episode, we discuss wine terms and phrases to help you discover more about wine. 

This episode will discuss all the latest wine trends for 2020. Learn about what's growing and what to expect to see more of

Want to know what wines to drink for Christmas that match your food? Listen on for more!

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In this episode, we discuss our own label wine called Blank Bottle that is unique to us and created from the taste not the grape, region or other factors that skew people's buying decisions.

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In this episode, we discuss Valpolicella!!

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In this episode, we discuss Port!!

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In this episode, we discuss Pinot Noir wines!

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In this episode, we discuss Malbec wines!

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In this episode, we discuss Malbec wines!

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In this episode, we discuss Wines From Portugal!

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In this episode, we discuss Mountford Estate who are a small producer in Waipara, New Zealand. They make top-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in small amounts. We met the wine maker this week and he was a great bloke. We think these are great wines, ready to drink now!

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In this episode, we discuss Beaujolais and our next tasting event.

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In this episode we discuss the inception of Battle of the Bottles wine tasting events.

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We are honoured to be joined by Tom Surgey, who is going to share his love and passion for the English wine producer Ridgeview.

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Did you know that Champagne contains Chardonnay?

In this episode we discuss why Chardonnay is a grape variety which divides opinion. We will hopefully convince you to try different styles because we love it!

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This episode we look at the famous Italian wine Lambrusco and why we think this is a delicious and versatile wine. This is a traditional dry Lambrusco, with fresh, pronounced and typical cherry aromas. On the palate the wine is delicate, tangy and well-balanced, with pleasant refreshing acidity, floral notes and forest fruits on the finish.

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Cassie and Henry taste a German Riesling. They talk about the many positives about German wine. Bibo Runge have a more modern approach, which will hopefully attract a younger generation to drinking Rieslings.

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This is a quick 60 second review on the Bott Geyl. Cassie and Henry chat about the merits of wines from the french region ALsace. They focus on one producer who makes a particularly good white wine from the Pinot Gris grape.

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Today we discuss the Vihno Verde or "Ver day" and explain what Vinho Verde wine is. We chat about what influences the style and describe two different producers, using traditional grape varieties.

Soalheiro and Raza.

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🥂 Welcome to Butlers Wine Show from Butlers Wine Cellar in Brighton, UK 🥂

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher came to power, Sid Vicious died, and the AyatolahIn Khomeni was voted ‘Man of the Year’ by Time Magazine.

None of which mattered very much to Henry Butler’s parents Gillian and Geoffrey. 

They were busy opening their small family-run wine shop in Brighton’s Queens Park Road, with the intention of bringing interesting, characterful wines to a British public then largely unfamiliar with much beyond Black Tower and Mateus Rose (historical fact: there were only three good bottles of wine in the whole of the UK in 1979, and all of them belonged to Mick Jagger).

Now in its fourth decade, with a second retail outlet in Brighton’s Kemp Town, mail order and internet operations, and supplying many of Brighton’s best restaurants, pubs and bars, Butler’s can claim the title of Brighton’s Oldest Independent Wine Retailer. 

Still very much a family business under the dynamic and imaginative management of Henry (now a fully grown man with a beard and everything), Butler’s continues to grow and develop, whilst never losing touch with its original vision: to offer the best available examples of carefully selected, realistically priced and exciting wines in a friendly, down-to-earth style.

If you are curious about wine, but have been put off by its (slowly fading but still pervasive) image of snobbish exclusivity, a visit to Butler’s should prove a breath of fresh air (but with notes of greengage, apple and a fresh light acidity).

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