Got Somme - Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast
An Australian radio host and novice wine enthusiast learns from his Master Sommelier co-host through tastings, challenges, and interviews.
An educational wine podcast built around the dynamic between an expert and an apprentice. Master Sommelier Carlos Santos systematically teaches radio host Angus O'Loughlin (and the listener) how to taste, analyze, and appreciate wine. Episodes are often structured around tasting a specific bottle, a blind challenge, or an interview with a grower, using the wine in the glass as the primary textbook.
“The show's core is the tangible student-teacher relationship between the two hosts. Unlike panel discussions, the format is a clear educational journey, with a Master Sommelier's knowledge being tested and translated in real-time by a proxy for the audience (O'Loughlin). The recurring 'Blind Wine Series', especially using blacked-out glasses, is a memorable and effective segment.”
Who hosts this show
Got Somme pairs Australian radio host Angus O'Loughlin, a self-described novice wine enthusiast, with Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. Santos, one of only a few hundred Master Sommeliers in the world, guides O'Loughlin and the audience through the complexities of wine, from tasting techniques to specific regions. The show's premise is to make wine knowledge accessible, with the expert teaching the enthusiast, and is produced in Australia.
Credentials & credits
- Carlos Santos: Master Sommelier
- Carlos Santos: Wine Director for Vue Group
- Carlos Santos: Worked at multiple Michelin-star restaurants (e.g., Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsey)
- Carlos Santos: Founder of My Sommeliers Wine Club
- Angus O'Loughlin: Radio Host (former Shazam Top 20, The Hit Network)
- Angus O'Loughlin: Founder of Session in Progress (podcast production)
Other ventures
- Carlos Santos: My Sommeliers Wine Club
- Angus O'Loughlin: Session in Progress
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- anz
When new episodes drop
- 01Angus Tries a Portuguese Pinot Noir… and Becomes Public Enemy #1Jun 27, 2026 · 39s
- 02A Rare Portuguese Pinot Noir Carlos Loved (and Angus Didn’t)Jun 24, 2026 · 15 min
- 03With $50 to spend on one bottle of wine...Jun 21, 2026 · 19s
- 04The Impossible Blind Wine Tasting!Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min
- 05Master Sommelier Blind Tastes White MerlotJun 17, 2026 · 5 min
- 06Australia's Most Underrated Wine Region?Jun 10, 2026 · 27 min
- 07Is This the Hardest White Wine to Identify Blind?May 27, 2026 · 4 min
- 08The Rioja Carlos Calls “Iconic”May 20, 2026 · 17 min
Notable episodes
- 01Master Sommelier Blind Tastes White Merlot
A signature episode of the blind tasting format, featuring a difficult challenge with opaque black glasses and a genuinely surprising reveal of a rare Swiss wine.
- 02Australia's Most Underrated Wine Region?
This episode is a perfect example of the show's mission to champion lesser-known areas, introducing the Geographe region through an interview with a multi-generational grower.
- 03A Rare Portuguese Pinot Noir Carlos Loved (and Angus Didn’t)
Highlights the core dynamic of the show: a playful but genuine disagreement in taste between the Master Sommelier and the enthusiast host, sparking a deeper conversation.
What you'll be asked on this show
Host Angus O'Loughlin drives the interviews in a relaxed, conversational style, often involving co-host Carlos Santos. He frequently uses a personal story as a narrative hook, such as how he discovered a guest's wine by chance. The interview is structured around tasting the guest's wines, using each bottle as a chapter to explore topics like their personal history, the specifics of their region, and their winemaking philosophy.
The show is a mix of co-host conversations, guest interviews, and solo challenges. Most episodes are anchored by the act of opening and tasting a bottle of wine, which serves as the conversation starter. The tone is a playful, casual chat between friends, even when discussing complex topics like terroir or viticulture.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“What's your origin story with wine?”
The host asks this to understand a guest's personal connection to their craft and region.
craft
3- Q.01
“Can you tell us about the [Geographe] region and what makes it different?”
This question establishes the guest's expertise and defines the unique characteristics of their terroir.
- Q.02
“If I were blind tasting your Chardonnay versus a Margaret River one, what would I notice?”
A practical question used during a tasting to get specific, comparative tasting notes from the expert.
- Q.03
“Where are you going with your final guess?”
The final prompt in a blind tasting challenge, designed to lock in the expert's conclusion before the reveal.
advice
2- Q.01
“If I could only buy one of your wines, which one would you recommend?”
A closing question to get a single, actionable recommendation from the producer.
- Q.02
“Can people visit cellar doors in your region?”
Asked near the end to provide practical, service-oriented information for listeners interested in wine tourism.
process
1- Q.01
“Can you tell us what we're going to be drinking today?”
A standard segment-opener used before a tasting to introduce the episode's featured bottle.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Can you explain the controversy about [the short cork]?”
The host often brings up social media debates to address audience questions and explore technical wine topics.
personal
1- Q.01
“Do you enjoy your own farm-to-table products, like pairing your wine and beef?”
A personal question to explore the guest's lifestyle and connection to what they produce.
Signature segments
- · Blind Wine Tasting Series
- · Tasting with Black Riedel Glasses
- · Expert/Novice Host Dynamic
- · Championing Underrated Wine Regions
- · Riedel Discount Code
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books guests who are directly involved in making wine, such as growers and winemakers. They often feature producers from emerging or 'underrated' regions, highlighting passionate, family-owned, and boutique operations that offer great value.
- Ryan from Aylesbury Estateon Australia's Most Underrated Wine Region?
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is sponsored by wine-adjacent brands, including glassware company Riedel (with a listener discount code) and online wine auction site Grays.com. This suggests an audience of engaged consumers who are actively buying wine and accessories.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Got Somme?
- The hosts are Angus O'Loughlin, an Australian radio personality, and Carlos Santos, a certified Master Sommelier.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a conversational podcast where the hosts taste and discuss specific wines. Some episodes feature interviews with winemakers, while others are blind tasting challenges.
- Is this podcast for beginners?
- Yes, it's designed for wine lovers who want to learn more, framed as the expert (Carlos) teaching the novice (Angus).
- Is the podcast still being produced?
- Yes, new episodes are released on a regular basis, as indicated by the recent episode dates.
- Where can I listen to Got Somme?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
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- [01]Got Somme - Official Podcast Pageomny.fm
- [02]Carlos Simoes Santos MS Biotypsy.com
- [03]Fast Five: Got Somme - Halliday Wine Companionwinecompanion.com.au
- [04]Angus O'Loughlin leaves radioradiotoday.com.au
- [05]My Sommeliers Wine Clubmysommeliers.com.au
- [06]Got Somme on Podnewspodnews.net
- [07]Creator of Session in Progress, Angus O'Loughlin - Unemployed & Afraidunemployedandafraid.com.au
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