Spanish Wine Experience
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsA fun, yet educational, alcoholic journey through the Spanish world of wine.
Join us as we drink our way through what this country, and this city, have to offer!
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Episodes
SWE Ep. 45 - Conca de Barberà
July 13, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week Roque and Luke head back to that wine making giant Cataluña to DO Conca de Barberà and go for something a little more exotic. A rosé made by Josep Foraster from the indigenous Trepat grape. They also get geeky talking about winemaking techniques and discuss why a wine might have…milk in it?
SWE Ep. 44 - Pago Casa del Blanco
July 06, 2017 16:54 - 37 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week sees Roque and Luke head back to the world of Pagos for a bottle called Pilas Bonas from DO Pago Casa del Blanco. They talk and play with wine gadgets and chat, among other topics, nonsense about wine mysteries. Salud!
SWE Ep. 43 - Txakoli de Getaria
June 27, 2017 10:21 - 35 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week sees Roque and Luke returning the lands of the north, the mountainous Basque Country and the wonderful world of spritzy Txacoli! But this time it's DO Txakoli de Getaria, grown on the doorstep of San Sabastián. A glitzy and fun bottle from Txomín Etxaníz. Expect the usual nonsense and banter from everyone's favourite drunken fools.
SWE Ep. 42 - Arribes
June 22, 2017 21:44 - 39 minutes - 34 MBThis week Roque and Luke head to the depths of the depths, to the border with Portugal and DO Arribes. A spicy and fiery bottle of Abadengo that uses the bizarre Juan Garcia grape as its base. They also talk wine colours and Roque tries to convince Luke with his sangria recipe.
SWE Ep. 41 - Montsant
June 15, 2017 21:27 - 35 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week Roque and Luke get their faces round a smashing bottle of red from DO Montsant. A bottle of Can Blau from the originally named Cellers Can Blau. They bubble in the heat of summer, talk a touch of nonsense and get talking about wine festivals.
SWE Ep. 40 - Calatayud
June 08, 2017 16:21 - 35 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week sees Roque and Luke returning to the heartlands of Aragón for a bottle from DO Calatayud created by Scottish Master of Wine Norrel Robertson at his bodega El Escocés Volante: the Flying Scot. Aaaand there's the classic banter ranging from wine smells to godly abilities. Salud!
SWE Ep. 39 - Tarragona
June 01, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this podcast Roque and Luke take a voyage back to Catalan lands: DO Tarragona. They will try a bottle of Terrer d´Aubert 2013, from Vinyes del Terrer wineries. As well as answering the listeners’ questions they also act like complete pillocks.
SWE Ep. 38 - Abona
May 25, 2017 20:01 - 34 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week sees Roque and Luke flying back to the Canary Islands, and back to old volcanic Tenerife. But, this time, to the south side and a bottle of mysterious wine called Chasnero from DO Abona. They talk volcanic soil and artwork and descend briefly into utter madness. Thanks to Dave Watkins for providing the wine!
SWE Ep. 37 - Utiel-Requena
May 18, 2017 09:38 - 34 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this week's podcast Roque and Luke sample an odd wine from the tough lands of Utiel-Requena. A blend called Catamarán by Latorre Agrovinícola. They also talk barrels and wine stains with the usual dose of nonsense and geekiness.
SWE Ep. 36 - Mallorca
May 11, 2017 11:39 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week Roque and Luke once again decide to guzzle another VT wine from the sun-dappled Balearic island of Mallorca! They tackle a supple and soft bottle of Randemar from Celler Tianna Negre and chat nonsense is the noisy and rambunctious surroundings of the Casa Gonzalez wine bar!
SWE Ep. 35 - Cadiz
May 04, 2017 11:31 - 38 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week Roque and Luke journey to the sultry south of Spain and sample a fascinating wine from VT Cádiz. Yes, VT; today they talk about Vino de la Tierra wine instead of DO, with a bottle of Barbazul from Huerta de Albalá. They also ramble on about winery etiquette and tell their personal story.
SWE Ep. 34 - Ribera del Júcar
April 27, 2017 14:53 - 34 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week Roque and Luke set their sights, and their tastebuds, on another lesser known, hidden away corner of La Mancha: DO Ribera del Júcar, near the historic city of Cuenca. They guzzle down a bottle of La Duna from Vega Moragona. They get serious talking about cooperatives and get stupid talking about anthropomorphic wine!
SWE EP. 33 - Catalunya
April 20, 2017 11:38 - 34 minutes - 29.6 MBLet’s fly back to Cataluña, now to discover the Cataluña DO. This week Roque and Luke share a bottle of Idoia Blanc from Ca N’Estruc bodega. And of course, stupidity, nonsense and mutual insultery.
Special Easter Episode
April 15, 2017 12:04 - 36 minutes - 32.2 MBHappy Easter/Semana Santa everyone! Time for a festive special edition podcast. In honour of the religious period Roque and Luke decide to toast the pious with a couple of bottle of sacred wine. They are also joined by a special guest who comes bearing seasonal gifts! Fingers crossed there's not too much blasphemy!
SWE Ep. 32 - Ribeira Sacra
April 13, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 28.9 MBOn this podcast Roque and Luke take a voyage back to Galician lands: DO Ribeira Sacra. They will try a bottle of Guímaro Tinto 2015, from Guímaro bodegas. Expect the usual nonsense and a special guest.
SWE Ep. 31 - El Terrerazo
April 06, 2017 11:09 - 38 minutes - 33.6 MBOn today's podcast Roque and Luke return to another Vino de Pago with DO El Terrerazo from Bodegas Mustiguillo: Mestizaje. It's also Roque's first foray into the world of the Bobal grape. The two stammering fools also talk about wine awards, sommeliers and their Last Supper wines.
SWE Ep. 30 - Navarra
March 30, 2017 11:22 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week Roque and Luke turn to another one of the most classic and historical regions of Spanish wine: DO Navarra. A land of kings and castles, of deserts and lush green mountains. They sample of bottle of red from Bodegas Pago de Aráiz and talk, as per usual, a lot of twaddle but also try to find something intelligent to throw in the mix.
SWE Ep. 29 - Valle de la Orotava
March 23, 2017 12:31 - 38 minutes - 33.5 MBWho likes the island life? Well, this week Roque and Luke have their first taste of it as they head to Tenerife in the volcanic Canary Islands. They sample a fascinating bottle of 7 Fuentes red from DO Valle de la Orotava made by the guys at Suertes del Marqués. As well as that they dive into tannins and talk about the merits of drunkenness!
SWE Ep. 28 - Méntrida
March 16, 2017 11:00 - 36 minutes - 31.1 MBOn this week's boozy pod, Roque and Luke decide not to stray too far from home and head to DO Méntrida, a Manchegan region close to the capital. They share a delicious bottle of Syrah from Bodegas Arrayán and play the 50% sommelier, 50% silly game.
SWE Ep. 27 - Costers del Segre
March 09, 2017 15:03 - 38 minutes - 33.5 MBOn this week's podcast Roque and Luke enjoy the onset of spring with a cold bottle of Ánima de Raimat from the legendary Raimat bodega in DO Costers del Segre. As well as the classic onslaught of idiocy, they also natter about box wines and turn their drunken minds to the media.
SWE Ep. 26 - Yecla
March 02, 2017 12:40 - 34 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week the SWE boys head back down to Roque's homeland and get their tastebuds excited by a bottle of red from DO Yecla. A big and bold blend called Viña al lado de la Casa from the region's pioneer family and winery: Bodegas Castaño. Expect some half intelligent answers to intelligent questions, boozy walks down memory lane as well as the typical mutual insultery.
SWE Ep. 25 - Cariñena
February 23, 2017 12:23 - 37 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week Roque and Luke head to one of the most venerable old wine making regions of Spain: DO Cariñena. Instead of the usual red wine, the get their mouths round a bottle of white Garnacha Blanca Menguante from the Bodegas y Viñedos Pablo. Also, Luke tries to sound intelligent while Roque makes jokes at him.
SWE Ep. 24 - Manchuela
February 16, 2017 11:52 - 35 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week Roque and Luke are joined by special guest Joy Figueroa, a Madrid based foodie and gastro-guide. They drink a bottle of DO Manchuela that Joy and Luke picked up on a recent visit to the Finca El Molar winery out in the depths of La Mancha. Three's trouble, so expect even more nonsense than usual!
SWE Ep. 23 - Ribera del Guadiana
February 09, 2017 10:03 - 35 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week sees Roque and Luke diving into the heart of Extremadura, the land of sunshine, ham and conquistadors. They down a lovely bottle of Balancines from the Pago los Balancines winery in DO Ribera del Guadiana. And don't fret, there's the classic idiocy and wine chat as per usual.
SWE Ep. 22 - Dominio de Valdepusa
February 02, 2017 20:05 - 33 minutes - 28.6 MBIt's time for Roque and Luke to dive into the world of Vinos de Pago; single estate DO that produce high quality wine. This week a bottle of Caliza by Dominio de Valdepusa from the legendary Marqués de Griñón family. And of course, stupidity and mutual insultery abound.
SWE Ep. 21 - Sierra de Salamanca
January 26, 2017 09:36 - 39 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this week's podcast Roque and Luke head once again into the unknown. They go west to the second youngest DO: Sierra de Salamanca and have an intriguing bottle of La Vieja Zorra from the Vinos la Zorra bodega. They talk about everything from weird grapes to barrels and generally act far more immature than they should.
SWE Ep. 20 - Txakoli de Alava
January 19, 2017 11:01 - 32 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week, despite the throngs of winter in full effect, Roque and Luke have a white wine. But not any old white wine. They head to the Basque Country and try a Txakoli from DO Txakoli de Álava. 'Atlantis' from the Maetierra bodega. They also answer multiple questions from the public whilst attempting, and failing, to not spill wine on the floor.
SWE Ep. 19 - Priorat
January 12, 2017 11:00 - 37 minutes - 31.7 MBOn today’s podcast Roque and Luke head to Catalonia and take a bottle of one of Spain’s most highly-prized wine regions: Priorat. La Garnatxa Fosca, part of the Proyecto de Garnachas por España from Vintae wineries. They talk about stupid things and they talk about geeky things. But most of all, they talk about wine.
SWE Ep. 18 - Ribera del Duero
January 05, 2017 11:00 - 36 minutes - 30.9 MBHappy 2017 from Roque and Luke. To toast this new year we tackle another Spanish classic. A bottle of Ribera del Duero, from Condado de Oriza Crianza. As well as the classic wine chat the two swap presents and chat festive nonsense.
SWE Ep. 17 - Cava
December 29, 2016 11:00 - 38 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week it’s time to toast the upcoming New Year. And there’s only one way to do that: Cava. Spain’s famous sparkling wine pops and fizzes its way from Robert J Mur’ winery. Roque and Luke discuss bubbles and New Year’s resolutions.
SWE Ep. 16 - Cigales
December 22, 2016 13:48 - 34 minutes - 29.6 MBToday, as the winter sun sparkles in a frost sky, Roque and Luke buck the trend and have themselves a bottle of Casa Castilla rosé wine, rosado, from the region DO Cigales and Miguel Martín’s wine company. They pick each other’s brains about wine attitudes and generally act stupid… no change there.
Special Christmas Episode
December 18, 2016 11:00 - 39 minutes - 34.7 MBMeeeeeerry Christmas to one an all! It’s that most festive time of the year again. To celebrate Navidad, Roque and Luke opt for a pair of sweet little numbers. A complex Pedro Ximenez from the Alvear winery in Montilla-Moriles and a luscious Moscatel from Vinos de la Tierra Valles de Sadacia. As well as getting plonkered, intense debates are had about who has the better Christmas!
SWE Ep. 15 - Sierras de Málaga
December 15, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week Roque and Luke journey to south to a lesser known wine region on the south coast. Instead of sangria and beaches, they head to the Sierras de Málaga DO to try a red blend called El Buen Puntito from the Morosanto Bodega. As usual you can expect and enjoy equal parts childish behavior and insightful wine knowledge!
SWE Ep. 14 - Arlanza
December 08, 2016 11:21 - 31 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Roque and Luke take on a bottle of red from the Lerma Bodega and the pretty unknown DO Arlanza. As well as answering the listeners’ questions they also act like complete pillocks.
SWE Ep. 13 - Jumilla
December 01, 2016 10:30 - 36 minutes - 51 MBIn this week’s podcast Luke and Roque get stuck into a dark and fruity Monastrell from Juan Gil in the region of Jumilla; nestled inland in Roque’s home region of Murcia. There’s also laughter and absurdity as per the norm.
SWE Ep. 12 - Valdeorras
November 24, 2016 10:26 - 32 minutes - 47.6 MBToday Roque and Luke get involved in a Godello from the old Roman of Valdeorras ‘the Valley of Gold’. They opened a bottle of Gaba do Xil from Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez. They proceed to gabble nonsense as well as attack some listeners’ questions. A cold crisp toast to the incoming winter.
SWE Ep. 11 - Campo de Borja
November 17, 2016 16:00 - 35 minutes - 50.4 MBOn today’s podcast Luke and Roque try a classic Campo de Borja wine from Borsao Bodega - known in Spain as «the empire of Garnacha». They also bust some wine myths and insult each other a little bit as per usual.
SWE Ep. 10 - Madrid
November 10, 2016 14:44 - 33 minutes - 47.9 MBTo celebrate our 10th podcast Luke and Roque turn to the home region of Madrid. They drink a red from Señorío de Val Azul, Fabio, and after a special report from the field, a white from Jesús Díaz e Hijos. Expect the usual drunken behaviour.
SWE Ep. 09 - Alicante
November 03, 2016 12:16 - 38 minutes - 55.9 MBRoque and Luke enjoy a fine sunny autumn afternoon with a bottle of Puerto Alicante of Vicente Gandía wineries, a white Alicante Chardonnay from the 'bodega'. As well as typical nonsense they get the opinions of some special guests.
Special Halloween Episode
October 31, 2016 15:59 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBHappy Halloween! On this special edition of the Spanish Wine Experience podcast Roque and Luke head out into the vampire and ghoul-filled streets of Malasaña in Madrid hunting local wines of Madrid. Contents include: terrible accents, lots of wine, and mayhem.
SWE Ep. 08 - Valdepeñas
October 27, 2016 15:27 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week we dive into the Manchegan giant Valdepeñas; not Luke's favourite region. We try with Corocovo 24 Barricas, from Megía e Hijos wineries. Will he be converted? Expect the usual banter and wine knowledge.
SWE Ep. 07 - Bierzo
October 20, 2016 10:48 - 30 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week Luke and Roque drink and talk about Bierzo, the classy DO from Castilla León. They will try a bottle of Altos de San Clemente from Soto del Vicario wineries... will they like it? Don't miss it.
SWE Ep. 06 - Cangas
October 13, 2016 12:48 - 34 minutes - 46.5 MBLuke and Roque take a voyage into the unknown this week. They head to the region of Asturias and try a fascinating wine from DO Cangas of the Monasterio de Corias winery. Expect the usual stupidity and banter as they head deep into untested wine waters.
SWE Ep. 05 - Rias Baixas
October 06, 2016 08:57 - 32 minutes - 47.4 MBToday Roque and Luke try the country's most popular and highly rated white. Albariño. Let's open a bottle of Marieta, part of the acclaimed Martin Codax family. And nonsense as usual.
SWE Ep. 04 - Toro
September 30, 2016 12:16 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this podcast Roque and Luke wrestle with the bristling intensity yet sultry elegance of Toro; a land famous for big reds. Also...they make fun of each other as usual.
SWE Ep. 03 - Valencia
September 26, 2016 09:39 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBToday we record our podcast from La Taberna del León de Oro, right in the old city center of Madrid to talk about Valencia wines, Mala Vida, in particular, a blend of three different grapes as interesting as tasting. Don't miss today's episode, because we also talk about alligators.
SWE Ep. 02 - Somontano
September 13, 2016 16:33 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this episode we head northeast with a Pyrenean white wine from the region of Somontano and, of course, the usual expected silly banter.
SWE Ep. 01 - Rioja
September 08, 2016 18:15 - 42 minutes - 59.8 MBToday we drink and talk about Rioja wines. Welcome to the Spanish Wine Experience.