In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan and Deb Lee kick off with a blind red that screams oak and “old world” at first sniff, before meandering (hilariously) through all-inclusive holiday habits, stage-storming karaoke, and a couple of travel scrapes. There’s a spilled glass at Arch 13, a mimosa-at-sunrise tale from Mexico, and Deb’s fresh-from-Turkey debrief complete with parasailing and a music-quiz mic drop.

Key Takeaways

Holiday Highlights (Turkey): Deb’s family trip packed in parasailing, a boat tour with snorkelling and caves, jet-skiing, and horse riding on the beach, with shout-outs to the lovely people and scenery.

On-Stage ‘Dancing Queen’: A chaotic amphitheatre music quiz turns into Deb leading ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” on a big stage after bellowing the team name “Flip Flop.” Pure joy.

All-Inclusive Confessions: From airport-time drinks to buffet mash-ups (spag bol with roast chicken and chips, anyone?), the pair compare notes on when the first glass is acceptable (mimosa with breakfast gets votes).

Travel Tales: Cuba’s Havana detour ended in an overnight bus with dubious loos and shared rations; Vegas’ Bellagio bottomless brunch was… bottomless; Mexico saw Matt in bed by 10am after a mimosa cascade.

Sun & Skin: Deb swears by Tropic sunscreen after returning burn- and peel-free from 35–36°C heat.

Best Moments

“Flip Flop! …ABBA, ‘Dancing Queen’!” (and then Deb takes the stage).

“Drinkability… six. Depends how bad your day’s been.”

“I was knocking on the restaurant door at 6am… very, very drunk by 10.”

“Spaghetti Bolognese and roast chicken… with a few chips.” Buffet chaos, perfected.

About the Hosts

Matt Morgan is a passionate travel specialist committed to turning your dream holidays into reality. Offering expert, impartial advice and 24/7 support, Matt ensures every step of your journey is stress-free. From crafting itineraries across all continents to arranging weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and city breaks, he handles every detail, including visas and check-ins. With strong industry relationships and ATOL protection, Matt delivers personalised, worry-free travel experiences tailored to your needs.

Find out more: https://luxurytravelexperts.co.uk/

Deb Lee is the owner of Aldridge Mortgage & Protection, a family-run business focused on helping clients achieve their property goals. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Deb offers tailored advice on purchasing, refinancing, and borrowing. Based in the West Midlands but serving clients nationwide, she provides flexible support through remote or face-to-face consultations. With a client-first approach and a passion for making the mortgage process simple and stress-free, Deb ensures her clients' property dreams become reality.

Find out more: https://aldridgemp.co.uk/

See the wine they drink and keep up to date with their adventures: https://www.instagram.com/cabernetqueens/

Get in touch with Cabernet Queens with any questions: cabernetqueens@gmail.com

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In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan catch up on hectic work weeks, open a cork-sealed mystery red, and dive into a blindfolded supermarket cheese challenge.

Key Takeaways

Life updates: mortgage enquiries are flowing for Deb; Matt’s arranging tailormade trips (Thailand honeymoon, big Canada itinerary) and heading to Crete, while Deb’s off for an off-grid camper-van weekend near Chester.

Deb’s cheese clean sweep (blindfolded!): Extra-creamy Brie, cottage cheese (firmly rejected), Asda Extra Special Cheddar, and Babybel—4/4 nailed.

Food & nostalgia: feta dreams for Greece, learning to love green olives (not black), memories of French market feasts, plus a nod to Mick “the Cheese.”

School PE horrors and communal showers (!), then comfort-TV chat: Friends, Fawlty Towers, Keeping Up Appearances.

Best Moments

“Cheese shouldn’t squeak at you. Mice squeak at you, but not cheese.”

“As long as it’s not a zero percent… End of podcast.”

“Hold out your…. I’ll put it in your mouth.”

“This bottle contains no more than two servings.”

About the Hosts

Matt Morgan is a passionate travel specialist committed to turning your dream holidays into reality. Offering expert, impartial advice and 24/7 support, Matt ensures every step of your journey is stress-free. From crafting itineraries across all continents to arranging weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and city breaks, he handles every detail, including visas and check-ins. With strong industry relationships and ATOL protection, Matt delivers personalised, worry-free travel experiences tailored to your needs.

Find out more: https://luxurytravelexperts.co.uk/

Deb Lee is the owner of Aldridge Mortgage & Protection, a family-run business focused on helping clients achieve their property goals. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Deb offers tailored advice on purchasing, refinancing, and borrowing. Based in the West Midlands but serving clients nationwide, she provides flexible support through remote or face-to-face consultations. With a client-first approach and a passion for making the mortgage process simple and stress-free, Deb ensures her clients' property dreams become reality.

Find out more: https://aldridgemp.co.uk/

See the wine they drink and keep up to date with their adventures: https://www.instagram.com/cabernetqueens/

Get in touch with Cabernet Queens with any questions: cabernetqueens@gmail.com

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In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan are joined by superfan Matt Black for a second back-to-back recording at Chung Ying in Birmingham, complete with a mystery bottle gifted by listener Nigel.

Key Takeaways

Meet Matt Black, self-proclaimed “number one fan”, who listens on long drives and pitches for longer episodes (maybe an omnibus one day…).

Guessing game chaos: first impressions of a lighter style lead to wildly different calls - Pinot Noir, Chianti and even an “Australian Shiraz”.

Travel tales turn cautionary: Matt B recalls a bag-snatch saga in Ibiza (and a doomed flip-flop chase), while Deb shares a near-miss with scooter thieves in Cambodia.

Spotlight on the arts: kudos to Matt’s wife, Kath, for a standout performance in a local stage production—proper scene-stealing stuff.

Best Moments

“I think this is an Australian Chianti.”

“One’s a podcast and the other is a cod past.”

“There’s no winners in this game, just the one loser.”

“It’s where great wine meets even better stories.”

About Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

About the Hosts

Matt Morgan is a passionate travel specialist committed to turning your dream holidays into reality. Offering expert, impartial advice and 24/7 support, Matt ensures every step of your journey is stress-free. From crafting itineraries across all continents to arranging weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and city breaks, he handles every detail, including visas and check-ins. With strong industry relationships and ATOL protection, Matt delivers personalised, worry-free travel experiences tailored to your needs.

Find out more: https://luxurytravelexperts.co.uk/

Deb Lee is the owner of Aldridge Mortgage & Protection, a family-run business focused on helping clients achieve their property goals. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Deb offers tailored advice on purchasing, refinancing, and borrowing. Based in the West Midlands but serving clients nationwide, she provides flexible support through remote or face-to-face consultations. With a client-first approach and a passion for making the mortgage process simple and stress-free, Deb ensures her clients' property dreams become reality.

Find out more: https://aldridgemp.co.uk/

See the wine they drink and keep up to date with their adventures: https://www.instagram.com/cabernetqueens/

Get in touch with Cabernet Queens with any questions: cabernetqueens@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.