Episodios

  • Episode 178 - Amber… the original orange

    Episode 178 - Amber… the original orange
    Sep 6 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. They are all the rage on wine lists, but orange wines have a long and illustrious history, dating back to the birthplace of wine, Georgia, where they are known as amber. David talks to expert and IWSC judge, Will Hill, Managing Director of Novel Wines to find out more. Wines featured (all gold medal winners): Kardanakhi 1888 LLC Tsarapi 2020 Bedoba Orange 2021 Mildiani Family Winery, Khikhvi Qvevri Bouquet 2018 Doctor's Bio-cellar Rkatsiteli 2021 Mildiani Family Winery Brut Reserve 2015 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Episode 177 - Tom Surgey

    Episode 177 - Tom Surgey
    Aug 30 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. A familiar face for his work with ‘The Three Wine Men’, writer and broadcaster Tom Surgey chats to David about his new book ‘How to Drink Wine’, which offers a comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to the world of wine terminology. Drinks featured: Marks & Spencer 5 Times Distilled Vodka (gold) Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur De Cuvée Extra Brut 2016 (silver) Denbies Wine Estate Cubitt Blanc De Noirs Brut 2015 (silver) Vagabond Wines Pinot Noir 2022 (silver) Gusbourne Rosé Brut 2019 (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m
  • Episode 176 - Turkey with Sarah Abbott MW and Isa Bal MS

    Episode 176 - Turkey with Sarah Abbott MW and Isa Bal MS
    Aug 23 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Famously where East meets West, Turkey offers a treasure trove of indigenous grape varieties which are well worth seeking out. David finds out more from Sarah Abbott MW and Isa Bal MS, who co-chaired the recent IWSC wine judging in Istanbul, where an impressive 20 gold medals were awarded. Wines featured (all gold medal winners): Kayra Vintage Öküzgözü 2021 Kavaklidere Saraplari Prestige Okuzgozu 2021 Vinolus Kalecik Karasi 2022 Likya Vineyards Boğazkere 2014 Kavaklidere Saraplari Cotes d'Avanos Narince 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m
  • Episode 175 - Lebanon with Faouzi Issa

    Episode 175 - Lebanon with Faouzi Issa
    Aug 16 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to the winemaker Faouzi Issa from Lebanon’s Domaine des Tourelles, to talk about making wine against the backdrop of conflict and chaos, his passion for old vines and his style of winemaking, focused on freshness and charm. Wines featured: Domaine Wardy Grenache, Bekaa Valley 2022 (silver) Zilzie Wines Platinum Edition Grenache, Barossa, Australia 2022 (silver) Kilikanoon Duke Reserve Grenache, Clare Valley, South Australia 2019 (silver) V’asbos Iconic Grenache Edition 1 2018, Turkey (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 m
  • Episode 174 - Tasmania

    Episode 174 - Tasmania
    Aug 9 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Celebrated for sparklers and more recently for still wines too, Tasmania is David’s focus as he explores the terroir of this enchanting Australian island with Tom Wallace, winemaker at Devil’s Corner. Drinks featured, all from Tasmania: Hellyers Road Distillery 21 YO American Oak (Cask 2283.01) Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (gold) Orrsum Spirits XO Vodka (silver, plus gold in the V&T mixer category) Callington Mill Distillery Quagmire Single Malt Whisky (silver) Turner Stillhouse Three Cuts Founder's Release Gin (silver) Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2023 (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
  • Episode 173 - Paso Robles

    Episode 173 - Paso Robles
    Aug 2 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to Steve Lohr, whose father Jerry was a pioneer in Paso Robles, the California region that’s attracted a legion of fans for the quality and value it offers. They talk terroir and why Cab remains ‘king’, but also the other varieties to have on your radar. Drinks featured, all from California: Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin (gold) Grgich Hills Estate Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay 2021 (silver) Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (silver) Sausalito Liquor Company Marin Coastal Gin (silver) Sespe Creek Distillery Silvergrin Vodka (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • Episode 172 - House of Hazelwood

    Episode 172 - House of Hazelwood
    Jul 26 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to House of Hazelwood director, Jonathan Gibson, and blender, Eilidh Muir, about the latest unique collection of aged Scotch whisky amassed by the Gordon family and now offered to discerning collectors. Drinks featured (all gold medal winners): Aerstone Sea Cask 10 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miltonduff, 24 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tomintoul Distillery 25 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glencadam Distillery Reserva Andalucía Oloroso Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky William Grant & Sons, ‘Discarded’, Grape Skin Vodka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 m
  • Episode 171 - Tim Shand, Voyager Estate

    Episode 171 - Tim Shand, Voyager Estate
    Jul 19 2024
    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to the Chief Winemaker Tim Shand, at pioneering Margaret River winery Voyager Estate, established in 1978. Tim talks about his winemaking journey across Australia, what makes the region so special, and the challenges and rewards of going organic. Wines featured: House of Cards Ace High 2023 (gold) Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (gold) Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay 2022 (gold) Voyager Estate MJW Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (silver) Voyager Estate Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m