Word for Word #30 It’s wine time!
We have discussed wine words before on our blog (and many times after a long day of work), but this time, we talk all things wine on our podcast, Word for Word.
From the origins of slang and regionalisms to varietals and naming, as well as the many words used to describe the aromatics and taste of wines, there's a little something for everyone.
Plus, the team does some investigative work and puts their noses, palates and vocabulary to the test in a blind tasting.
And it wouldn’t be a Macquarie Dictionary podcast if we didn’t also talk a little bit about Aussie slang, particularly that around wine (or as it's more affectionately known, goon). Pour yourself a glass and let’s get started.
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Words & Definitions
Macquarie Dictionary definitions from this episode:
Additional Links
Read more about the topics and themes discussed:
The Australian Word Map, home to hundreds of Australian regionalisms, some about wine.
A discussion about wine words.
More information on the origin of the slang word, goon.
Etymology of the phrase tie one on.
Etymology of the phrase to stand she-oak.
A deep dive into Aussie beer sizes.
Acknowledgements
Word for Word is produced by Macmillan Audio Australia for Macquarie Dictionary and Pan Macmillan Australia.
Music used in this episode is by Broke For Free, available from the Free Music Archive and used by permission of the artist. Find more music by Broke for Free including The Gold Lining; and If.
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