You had me at Merlot - The Ultimate Wine podcast

Welcome to the introduction episode to the YHMAM podcast. Dave and I chat about humble beginnings, what we know about wine and what will happen on our show in future episodes as well as an insight into episode 1 in this short but sweet episode.Please note this podcast discusses adult themes and alcohol.Please drink responsibly and enjoy the show!To get in touch please email youhadmeatmerlot@hotmail.com

Producer Juliet is our first guest. We talk all things wine and get to know the drinks behind the woman and celebrating our first episode.The wines we drink include:A Million Trees - Cabernet SauvignonThe Great Wave -Cabernet SauvignonWaitrose & TescoOctobre - Shiraz/Shirah 7000 jars of beerSnacks - Kelly Loves <3We indulge in a mystery drink and also take to where in the world to discover wine in new regions.

Freddie joins us on the podcast today taking us all the way to Japan. We discuss all things crisp, star anise, dodgy coloured drinks and Freddie makes an interesting bid to win the hearts of ladies listening.Drinks include:Irresistible Marsanne du Languedoc 2016- Co-opDisznoko Furmint 2017- Lea and SandmanSake selection- Keigetsu London Tosa brewing company-Japanese CentreDanger Snacks included

Its Six Nations time and we are celebrating hard with our own Angry Ref Adam!We chat rugby, awkward incidents in portaloos, how to impress people with wine at University and the ideal Chilean red.Drinks this week include:Chapel Down - Bacchus - SainsburysCellaia- Cilento Bianco Free office wineChateau Brown - Pessac Leognan - TescosMystery Drink - Six Nations TournamentBooze includes:Breacons BotanicsBushmills WhiskeyMalfy GinMermaid TearsPeaky Blinders RumHighland Park Whisky

Producer Katie finally graces us with her presence and unleashes some delicious drinks as well as some questionable surprises. Drinks include:Ned - Sauvignon Blanc - 2019 Waitrose Tongue in Groove - Pinot Noir 2015- Dave's birthday present Lea & Sandeman Chateau Angludet - Margeaux 2009 Provided by grandpa Don Mystery Snack - Santa Maria Latin American Kitchen Green Jalapeños

This week we have our friend Simon Roberts on who has brought us two fantastic wines. We chat about Russian and Georgian wine, why the teacups are the best wine, the plural of animals, teachers pets and Vampires. The wines this week include:Intro wine: Lea and Sandeman Lionel Gosseaume Sauvingnon Blanc 2018Prosecco - Waitrose Maschio Called'oro Prosecco N.V. - Waitrose Marani - Kindzmarauli - 2018 Georgian Wine - Dacha Shop Fulham Le Verdiet Cairanne 2018 - Cru des Cotes Du Rhone - Teachers gift 34 - 2018 Mendoza Malbec - Teachers gift Thorntons Pearls and M&S chocolates appear

This week we have the wonderful Annabel Maxfield on! We chat about Rose, first experiences, gloopy wine textures and basil brush. Wines featuring:Kanaan - Riesling 2015- Fancy Sloane Square shop Minuty - rose 2018 - Majestic Wines Boom Boom! Syrah - Selfridges Snack - Biltong Mystery Drink - Bitter Ernst

This week we have the lovely Louise Atha on the podcast . We record this late night and manage to plough through many wines pre and post recording. We chat about all things basic bitch rose, Lebanese wine, stealing booze from parents, favourite cheeses, climbing to the top of the Vivino charts and a lot of nonsense. Wines this week include:Teahouse - Australian Sauvignon Blanc - 2019 - The Co OpPainted Rock - Canadian Syrah - 2015- Donation from Chris Stedman's Collection Chateau Musar- Lebanese Cabernet Sauvignon - 2001 - Majestic Wines Wimbledon