We Travelled 17,000km for This Moment

Got Somme has gone global! After being nominated in two categories at the 2026 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards, Angus flies from Melbourne to London to find out whether Got Somme can take home an international award. Before the winners are announced, we explore London’s incredible wine culture, beginning at Ye Olde Wine Shades, one of the city’s oldest and most historic wine bars. Angus tastes grower Champagne from a traditional pewter tankard and pairs classic British dishes with wines from England, France, South Africa and Spain. From English sparkling wine with fish and chips to Chardonnay with a Scotch egg, Grenache with bangers and mash, and Port with Stilton, this might be the most British wine tasting Got Somme has ever attempted. We also receive special access to 67 Pall Mall for a conversation with founder and CEO Grant Ashton. Grant shares his plans for 67 Pall Mall Melbourne, the challenges of importing international wine into Australia and why Australian wine deserves its place alongside the greatest bottles in the world. Then it is time to get suited, booted and head to the 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards. Did Got Somme win? You will have to watch to find out. Stay until the end for a preview of our next adventure as we jump aboard the Eurostar and travel to Chablis and Champagne, including rare access behind the gates of the legendary Champagne Salon. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome to London 00:23 The 67 Pall Mall Wine Communicator Awards 00:39 Visiting Ye Olde Wine Shades 01:44 English sparkling wine with fish and chips 02:39 Chardonnay and the classic Scotch egg 04:21 Grenache with bangers and mash 05:37 Pairing wine, cheese and Port 07:50 Meeting 67 Pall Mall founder Grant Ashton 08:38 The challenge of bringing international wine to Australia 09:32 Why Australians proudly drink Australian wine 10:07 Plans for 67 Pall Mall Melbourne 12:02 The Wine Communicator Awards begin 12:58 Did Got Somme win? 13:08 Next stop: Chablis and Champagne Salon Subscribe to Got Somme as we make wine easier to understand, meet the people shaping the industry and explore the world’s greatest wine regions. Got Somme is hosted by Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos.