Bogan's Guide to Wine

Season 1

Humorous wine review show featuring Jason "Sampy" Sampson and a team of co-hosts. Reviews feature the look (of the bottle), the color, the nose, the taste and the verdict.

Where to Watch Bogan's Guide to Wine • Season 1

53 Episodes

Picardy Shiraz 2010
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Picardy Shiraz 2010Episode one of Bogan's Guide to Wine. This week Lurch and Sampy try out the 2010 Picardy Shiraz from Pemberton Western Australia.
Ladbroke Grove Cabernet Merlot Compadres Blend 2003
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Ladbroke Grove Cabernet Merlot Compadres Blend 2003This week Lurch and Sampy try a little-known beauty from Coonawarra.
Exodus Chardonnay 2012
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Exodus Chardonnay 2012This week Lurch and Sampy try South Australian Chardonnay on a stinking hot day.
Split Rock Pinot Noir Rose 2011
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Split Rock Pinot Noir Rose 2011Special guest, Brian from GDTV's first show (Poller Ticks) brings along a Pinot Noir Rose from New Zealand for Lurch and Sampy to try.
Mollydooker The Maitre D' Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Mollydooker The Maitre D' Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Lurch and Sampy hold up the bar at The Provincial wine bar and cafe to try out one of the house reds.
Alkoomi Semillion Sauvingon Blanc 2012
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Alkoomi Semillion Sauvingon Blanc 2012Bogans are back at the prov tasting an Alkoomi SSB you can purchase by the glass.
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2012Bogans still lurking around the prov for free drinks.
Haan Merlot Cabernet Franc 2010
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Haan Merlot Cabernet Franc 2010Sampy cracks one of his faves from the Barossa Valley with Lurch.
Elderton Eden Valley Shiraz 2011
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Elderton Eden Valley Shiraz 2011Sampy and Lurch try a Shiraz from Eden Valley.
Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2011
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Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2011The Bogans are back with more from Mollydooker
Zema Estate Shiraz Cab Sav Merlot 2009
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Zema Estate Shiraz Cab Sav Merlot 2009Lurch brings a surprise from Coonawarra.
De Bortoli 2L Cask Premium Reserve Shiraz
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De Bortoli 2L Cask Premium Reserve ShirazThe Bogans bust out a box.
Richard Hamilton Hut Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Richard Hamilton Hut Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2010The Bogans taste another Woracle find from McClaren Vale.
Bream Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2010
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Bream Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2010It's Tassie time with the Bogans as they try an Apple Isle Sav Blanc.
Mollydooker The Velvet Glove Shiraz 2011
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Mollydooker The Velvet Glove Shiraz 2011Wow, all we can say is wow.
9th Island Pinot Noir 2011
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9th Island Pinot Noir 2011Are Lurch and Sampy Pinophiles?
Chateau Tanunda The Chateau Semillion 2012
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Chateau Tanunda The Chateau Semillion 2012Sampy tries one of his first straight Semillions and it happens to be a flash one.
South Africa Special #1 - Graham Beck Brut Rose
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South Africa Special #1 - Graham Beck Brut RoseSampy in South Africa - Edition 1 Sampy talks bubbles with South African wine representative Nicolette Waterford and tastes the Graham Beck Brut Rose.
David Franz - Benjamin's Promise Shiraz 2007
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David Franz - Benjamin's Promise Shiraz 2007Sampy and Lurch crack a gem from David Franz Wines - the Benjamin's Promise Shiraz. The bar has been set for top quality grape juice at an accessible price.
South Africa Special #2 - Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2011
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South Africa Special #2 - Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2011Sampy in South Africa again with Nicolette Waterford tasting the Graham Beck 2011 Bowed Head Chenin Blanc.
Tim Smith Wines - Eden Valley Riesling 2012
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Tim Smith Wines - Eden Valley Riesling 2012Sampy and Lurch review an Eden Valley Riesling from Tim Smith Wines.
South Africa Special #3 - Stellenbosch Hills - 1707 2012 Reserve
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South Africa Special #3 - Stellenbosch Hills - 1707 2012 ReserveSampy introduces Lurch to South African wine as they taste Stellenbosch Hills 1707 Reserve 2012.
Galafrey - Dry Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
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Galafrey - Dry Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2009It is Western Australia Day long weekend so the boys celebrate with a Mount Barker Cab Sav - count the Doctor Who references
South Africa Special #4 - Cederberg - Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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South Africa Special #4 - Cederberg - Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Sampy has brought home another South African wine to try with Lurch, this time it is a Cab Sav from Cederberg Winery.
How to be a Wine Wanker (Plus Bonus Nudie Run)
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How to be a Wine Wanker (Plus Bonus Nudie Run)Sampy goes solo on this special episode as he goes through step by step the wanky side of wine, plus, in a tribute to Billy Connoly, Sampy does a nudie run through the Pinacles, Cervantes Western Australia
South Africa Special #5 - Haskell - Pillars Syrah 2010
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South Africa Special #5 - Haskell - Pillars Syrah 2010Lurch is crook, so Sampy called in the assistance of Brian Poller to revisit their trip to South Africa's best wine region, Stellenbosch and Haskell Wines.
Peter Lehmann Tribute - Futures Shiraz 2009
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Peter Lehmann Tribute - Futures Shiraz 2009Dedicated to a great Australian and icon of the Aussie wine industry. Peter Lehmann passed away this week at 82 so we damage a bottle of Peter Lehmann Futures Shiraz in his honor.
Cherry Tree Hill - Riesling 2006
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Cherry Tree Hill - Riesling 2006Lurch is feeling a bit off so Brian steps in to review the 2006 Cherry Tree Hill Riesling.
Interview with Andrew Cherry, Chief Winemaker Alkoomi - Shiraz 2010
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Interview with Andrew Cherry, Chief Winemaker Alkoomi - Shiraz 2010Sampy interviews Andrew Cherry, Chief Winemaker at Alkoomi Wines on WA's Frankland River. The boys discuss the recent changing of the guard and taste Alkoomi's entry level 2010 Shiraz which turns out to be great value for your buck.
Perth Good Food and Wine Show
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Perth Good Food and Wine ShowSampy, Mr Blues and The Woracle crash the Perth Good Food and Wine Show. Very special episode as Mr Blues actually speaks.
Dodgy Bros - Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2011
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Dodgy Bros - Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2011Dodgey brothers review Dodgey Brothers.
Vineyard 28 - Arneis 2012
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Vineyard 28 - Arneis 2012Lurch and Sampy have a go at the Italian varietal Arneis from Western Australia's Vineyard 28.
DiGiorgio Family Wines - Coonawarra Fortified Shiraz
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DiGiorgio Family Wines - Coonawarra Fortified ShirazSampy and Lurch crack a fortified Shiraz from Coonawarra's DiGiorgio Family Wines.
Tasting at Carldenn Homestead Wines with Dennis Humfrey
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Tasting at Carldenn Homestead Wines with Dennis HumfreySampy visits Dennis Humfrey in the Perth Hills to try the Carldenn Homestead Wines Cab Merlot.
Howard Vineyard - Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Howard Vineyard - Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Nothing like a Cab Sav, especially when it's this good.
Giesen Estate - The Brothers Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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Giesen Estate - The Brothers Sauvignon Blanc 2011Bro, Sumpy un Lurchy huv a cruck ut a Suv Blunc frum Un Zud, it wuz choice.
Good Catholic Girl - The James Brazill Shiraz 2010
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Good Catholic Girl - The James Brazill Shiraz 2010The boys get their lips around a Good Catholic Girl.
Pepperwood Estate - Premium Shiraz 2010
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Pepperwood Estate - Premium Shiraz 2010G'day from WA, the boys try a Shiraz from the WA Geographe wine region.
Flyfaire - Bottle Oaked Riesling 2003
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Flyfaire - Bottle Oaked Riesling 2003The boys crack an all organic Riesling from NSW.
Bonking Frog - Winter Merlot 2010
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Bonking Frog - Winter Merlot 2010This amphibious WA winery had us at Merlot.
Scarpantoni - Barbera 2010
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Scarpantoni - Barbera 2010Lurch has a crack at his first Barbera.
David Franz - VP Crazy Shiraz Cabernet Liquour 2008
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David Franz - VP Crazy Shiraz Cabernet Liquour 2008Lurch and Sampy get their crazy on with David Franz.
Wedge Episode - Lurch and Mr Blues Jam Session
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Wedge Episode - Lurch and Mr Blues Jam SessionThis is what happens when Sampy leaves the room.
Sensi Vini - Moscato d'Asti
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Sensi Vini - Moscato d'AstiThe boys try a Moscato from Tuscany by Sensi Vini.
Peccavi - No Regrets - Cabernet Merlot 2008
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Peccavi - No Regrets - Cabernet Merlot 2008The boys take a crack at a Margaret River Cab Merlot.
Patrick of Coonawarra - Riesling 2012
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Patrick of Coonawarra - Riesling 2012Check out this great Coonawarra Riesling from Patrick of Coonawarra.
Lukes Leap - Kick Ass Shiraz
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Lukes Leap - Kick Ass ShirazFilmed at Lukes Leap Wines in the Hunter Valley.
Piggs Peake - Werewolf Zinfandel Shiraz
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Piggs Peake - Werewolf Zinfandel ShirazSampy tries a special drop blended straight from the barrels at Piggs Peake winery in the Hunter Valley. Piggs Peake? Wear the fox hat?
Wine and Food Pairing Bogan Style - Lukes Leap Winery
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Wine and Food Pairing Bogan Style - Lukes Leap WineryIn this last of the Hunter Valley Trilogy, Sampy along with Luke and Dave at Luke's Leap Winery treat Canadian friends Ron and Bruce to an Aussie style wine and food pairing.
Calabria Family Wines - Vermintino 2013
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Calabria Family Wines - Vermintino 2013Calabria Family Wines make us an offer we can't refuse, capisce?
5oth Episode - Penfolds Bin 389 Shiraz Cabernet 1999
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5oth Episode - Penfolds Bin 389 Shiraz Cabernet 1999Sampy cracks a Penfolds Bin 389 (Baby Grange) from 1999 out of his own private stash for this 50th episode.
Sampy's Wine Tips and Tricks #1 - Ice Block Atlernative
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Sampy's Wine Tips and Tricks #1 - Ice Block AtlernativeSampy shares the first Bogan's Guide to Wine Tip. Careful, there is a bit of fruity language in the out takes.
Pheadrus - Pinot Gris 2012
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Pheadrus - Pinot Gris 2012The boys crack a Pinot Gris from Pheadrus Estate.