{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67f8dc19d5ed0d5b9da68a93/6a42bafb6c42755eb6a2d795?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The New Kitchen Reveal and the Worst Wine of the Series (Until Sugar Got Involved)","description":"<p>In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan visits Deb Lee's freshly renovated kitchen for a full house tour, a mystery bottle that nearly gets a record low score, and a catch up before Deb jets off to Crete for a milestone birthday trip with her oldest friend.</p><p><br></p><p>It is a classic Cabernet Queens episode - equal parts wine chat, home envy and easy conversation, with a Nigella-worthy pantry stealing the show.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p><strong>Deb's new kitchen renovation has been a long time coming.</strong></p><p>Started at the end of March, the build took longer than planned but the result includes a walk in pantry, hidden cutlery drawer and full induction hob setup.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The mystery wine split opinion - badly.</strong></p><p>Both Matt and Deb found it surprisingly light and a touch bitter, with Matt going as far as calling it the worst wine on the show besides the alcohol free episode.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Adding sugar genuinely improved the wine.</strong></p><p>Inspired by a TikTok tip, Matt stirred sugar into his glass and found it noticeably better, though Deb stuck with her unsweetened glass throughout.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Old, forgotten bottles rarely age well.</strong></p><p>Stories of wasted wine from family stashes, including a decades old bottle of champagne from the Ritz, reinforced that most everyday wine is best drunk sooner rather than later.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Deb is off to Crete for her 60th birthday trip.</strong></p><p>She is heading away with her oldest friend Jane for four nights, including a Vegas-themed party for Matt's 10th wedding anniversary to look forward to on her return.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Moments</strong></p><p>\"That is the worst one we've ever had on the show, besides the alcohol free.\"</p><p><br></p><p>\"I can't believe you're drinking red wine with a teaspoon of sugar in it.\"</p><p><br></p><p>\"We can't have wine in the house, it's like having chocolate in the cupboard.\"</p><p><br></p><p>\"It's wicked for hide and seek.\" - Matt, on the new pantry</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Cabernet Queens</strong></p><p>Cabernet Queens is the podcast where great wine meets even better stories. Each episode, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee uncork a mystery bottle, share travel tales and take listeners along for the ride.</p><p>Part wine show, part travel podcast, part catch-up between two brilliant friends - grab a glass and drink along.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Get in Touch</strong></p><p>Follow Cabernet Queens and join the conversation:</p><p>Instagram: @cabernetqueens</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, leave a review and share it with your fellow wine and travel enthusiasts.</p>","author_name":"Matt Morgan & Deb Lee"}