What goes on tour.... Wine Trip to the Loire

What goes on tour.... Wine Trip to the Loire

In this episode of the podcast, Osian, Pip and Jack look back on the Dylanwad staff trip to the vineyards of the Loire Valley in March. From underground cellars and family-run wineries to food and memorable tastings, they share their experiences exploring one of France’s most diverse and historic wine regions. Expect relaxed conversation, a few laughs, behind-the-scenes stories from the trip, and a closer look at the wines, people and places that made the Loire such an unforgettable visit. We visited: Domaine Ogereau  Domaine Huet [http://www.domainehuet.com/],  Louis de Grenelle [https://www.louisdegrenelle.fr/en/] Guy Allion [https://www.guyallion.com/] We stayed at: Gite La Seigneurie [https://laseigneurie-gite.fr/en/accueil-english/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553703/fan_mail/new] Dropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles. 🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ [https://dylanwad.co.uk/]  💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

Montgomery Vineyard - Wine from Wales

Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast, where your hosts Dylan and Osian sit down with Woody from Montgomery Vineyard [https://www.montgomeryvineyard.co.uk]for an engaging exploration of winemaking in Wales.  We have been buying from Woody for years now and this vineyard is known for its exceptional elevation, it boasts unique growing conditions that imbue their wines with distinct characteristics. In this lively conversation, Woody shares the intricacies of growing grapes in such a remarkable setting, offering listeners an inside look at the challenges and triumphs of Welsh viticulture. Get ready for a fascinating journey into the world of Welsh winemaking and discover what makes Montgomery Vineyard a standout in the UK wine scene. Tune in and enjoy! Here are links to places mentioned: Montgomery Vineyard [https://www.montgomeryvineyard.co.uk/] Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel [https://penmaenuchaf.co.uk] Fanny Talbot [https://www.thefannytalbotbarmouth.co.uk] Gwen [https://gwenrestaurant.co.uk] Ynyshir [https://www.ynyshir.co.uk] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553703/fan_mail/new] Dropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles. 🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ [https://dylanwad.co.uk/]  💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

What's in a Vessel? Wine in a Can!

How do you like your wine presented? Wine in a bottle, can, box or bag? Does it bother you? After a chat about Wine Paris and Raw we move on to discuss what can be quite a controversial - or should we say emotional? - topic would you believe.  There are many choices out there so what should you choose and why? From ease of use to sustainability in the wine world we taste, tease and weigh up the pros and cons of different packaging for wine. Since recording and before I contacted them, the Talking Rubbish podcast has released an episode on microplastics! See link below! Here are some promised links: Marcel Lucont 'Wine in a Can [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4hRxW_D9F8]' Talking Rubbish Podcast [https://www.talkingrubbishpodcast.com/is-aluminium-the-ultimate-packaging/] Talking Rubbish Microplastics [https://www.talkingrubbishpodcast.com/82-is-there-a-teaspoon-of-microplastics-in-our-brains/] Marks & Spencer Rosé [https://www.marksandspencer.com/food/coteaux-varois-en-provence-cuve-ros/p/fdp60168119] Chateau Foliette [https://domaine-foliette.com/en/shop/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553703/fan_mail/new] Dropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles. 🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ [https://dylanwad.co.uk/]  💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

The Food & Wine Game!

So, Osian had an idea for a little game! We had to choose a set of wines for each other and then think of ideal meals to match! Will we have enough to say? You can't stop us! There's so much fun to be had discussing why you choose a certain wine with a certain food. What you have to remember is not to be too serious about it and also drink what you like. Join us to listen to the sometimes quirky  choices and some of the stories behind the food and wine. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553703/fan_mail/new] Dropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles. 🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ [https://dylanwad.co.uk/]  💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

Le Marche, Italy

Welcome to a lesser known area of Italy which produces some really good wines. We have slotted in a little interview with Marco from Tenuta Santori [https://tenutasantori.it/?lang=en]winery from when he visited us in November 2025. His wines are truly impressive and great care is taken right down to the beautiful labels, have a look at  Marco's Wines [https://dylanwad.co.uk/?s=tenuta+santori]on our website. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553703/fan_mail/new] Dropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles. 🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ [https://dylanwad.co.uk/]  💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!