Hedonism Wines has to be one of the most luxurious retail experiences in the UK. Think of it as a wine Disneyland including chandeliers made of wine glasses, multiple large format bottles and some of the greatest wines you can get your hands on!

Hugo and Ben welcome Julien Le Doaré, General Manager of Hedonism Wines, onto the podcast. In the episode we discuss:

• The vision behind Hedonism Wines
• The range of wines available
• Expansion into hospitality via a Michelin star restaurant

We also taste 3 wines from the Hedonism range that you can purchase online:

• Alkemi, Xinomavro Rose, 2022
• "Clos des Epeneaux", Pommard, Comte Armand, 1990
• "Le Desir", Verite, 2013

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We welcome Nick Gibson to The Premier Cru!

Nick is the Founder of The Drapers Arms, a pub based in the heart of Islington. They have a ridiculously good (and good value!) wine list showcasing 300+ bottles many of which have some real bottle age.

Nick set up The Drapers Arms in 2009, following a career in finance, and believes that treating staff well is the cornerstone of a good business, with fantastic food and a great wines the rest should take care of itself. The Drapers Arms also have a strong social impact supporting charities such as The Trussell Trust, Refuge and Action Against Hunger.

On this episode we discuss:

• Moral values of running a business
• Restaurant culture
• The pub, food and wine list
• And how Nick's created one of London's best wine lists

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We welcome Carole Bryon to The Premier Cru!

Carole is the Founder of The Lady of the Grapes, a restaurant and wine bar based in the heart of Covent Garden. On top of serving fantastic food, their wine list exclusively showcases wines produced by female winemakers.

The 2023 Women in Wine survey revealed that 78% of respondents (women working in the trade) agreed that sexism, gender bias and harassment were serious issues in the industry. Initiatives, such as The Lady of the Grapes, represent important efforts to make the wine trade more inclusive.

The best way to support is to get yourselves a reservation and try their amazing array of wines.
On this episode we:

• Introduce you to The Lady of the Grapes
• Discuss inclusivity in the wine trade and Carole's experiences
• Taste 3 wines made by female producers on The Lady of the Grapes wine list

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