Savaterre with Keppell Smith

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview owner and winemaker Keppell Smith from Savaterre. Kep explains his winemaking philosophy, why he chose Beechworth, and takes us through a special flight of Savaterre wines including a vertical tasting of his Chardonnay. We tasted a 2019, 2021, and 2021 Savaterre Chardonnay, a 2022 Savaterre Reserve Pinot Noir, and a 2018 Maurizio Sagrantino all from Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC.

View and buy Savaterre Wines from https://www.savaterre.com/index

Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment on your favourite wine from Savaterre.

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:25 Introduction
1:06 Most memorable wine
3:25 When do you realise this is what you want to do?
4:15 Last wine that you had
4:41 Person you’d share a bottle of wine with
5:06 Favourite grape variety
5:36 Unique food and wine pairing
6:07 Advice for those on wine journey
6:54 How did you develop your palate?
7:37 How did you transfer from finance to wine industry?
9:15 Why did you work with Philip Jones?
10:34 Why did you choose this site in Beechworth?
12:43 Did you want to setup overseas?
13:37 Why wasn’t Beechworth popular 20 years ago?
14:26 2019 Chardonnay, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC
14:33 Why did you call it Savaterre?
15:35 What does Burgundian style mean?
16:19 Which plot is the Chardonnay from?
17:11 What does close planting of vines do?
19:18 How do Savaterre wines age?
20:44 2021 Chardonnay, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC
21:19 What are the soils on site and impact on wine?
22:42 Is there much experimentation?
23:28 The French call it elevage
24:24 2022 Chardonnay, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC
24:44 Reduction is great
29:42 How involved are you in the vineyard and winemaking?
30:17 How did you learn winemaking?
30:59 2022 Reserve Pinot Noir, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC
31:49 What would you say to a 28 year old Kep?
32:52 How has the 20 year winemaking journey been?
33:42 Will you be letting go of the reigns?
36:13 2018 Maurizio Sagrantino, Savaterre, Beechworth, VIC
40:22 Is barrel selection important?
47:46 What is your response to climate change?
44:22 What is smarter farming?
45:35 What is the philosophy for Savaterre’s future?
47:50 Key Messages
48:39 The Wined Up Conclusion

#savaterre #beechworth #keppellsmith #chardonnay #pinotnoir #sagrantino #wine #winechat #winetalk #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

The content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.

Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.

Drink More, Try More, Learn More.