When you’re in a field drinking and you smell barnyard. Is it the horse or the wine?
Why does some wine smell like a barnyard? Is it a flaw or a feature? In this episode, Sharkey breaks down Brettanomyces (“Brett”), the funky yeast behind those earthy, leathery, and barnyard aromas in wine.
Sharkey explains Brett in a simple, friendly way – perfect for beginners AND wine nerds who want to understand whats in their glass a little better.
Plus, MarMar shares stories from growing up in Spain with classic “barnyard Tempranillo.”
Topics we covered:
• What is Brettanomyces?
• Why some wines smell earthy or barnyard-y
• When Brett is a fault vs. when people love it
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**“🍷🐴 Let’s talk BARNYARD!
Have you ever smelled something funky in your wine and wondered if it was the horse, the vineyard… or the bottle?
Drop your answer below:
👉 Have YOU ever had a wine that smelled ‘barnyard-y’?
Was it a yay or a no way?
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