In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David is joined by Alex Virgili, co-founder, with his brothers of El Bandarra, a vermouth, or vermut as they say in Spain, with its roots in Barcelona’s buzzing bar culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To mark the anniversary of the death of Steven Spurrier, David is joined by Adam Lechmere of Club Oenologique to pay tribute to the legendary and much-loved man behind the famous ‘Judgement of Paris’. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David presents some of his highlights from the most recent series, including some of Australia’s biggest names - Peter Gago of Penfolds, Sarah Pidgeon from Wynns, Larry Cherubino and Katie MacAuley of Robert Oatley - plus, Rollo Gabb of Journey’s End and Rudger Van Wyk of Stark Condé, and also Majestic Wine CEO, John Colley. Learn more about your ad choices...
David talks to the co-winemaker at Wynns Coonawarra, Sarah Pidgeon, one half of one of Australia’s most enduring wine double acts, with Sue Hodder, to talk about the celebrated ‘Terra Rossa’ soils that produce a distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon - plus Freddy Bulmer of The Wine Society is back to talk about his recent buying trip to Austria. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Learn more about y...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Rollo Gabb of Journey’s End talks to David about South Africa and marks the start of ‘Fairtrade Fortnight’ by talking about what fair trade means for wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to Chris Wilson of Gutter & Stars to find out more about the accolades his new urban winery in Cambridge is already winning and what he plans next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to the founder of the Cotswolds Distillery, Dan Szor, to find out more about his plans for England’s biggest whisky producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Celebrating Australia Day, with Larry Cherubino, Director of Winemaking at Robert Oatley and Katie Macauley, Brand Ambassador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David is joined by Green Wine Future founder, Pancho Campo, and programme director, David Furer, to talk about the ambitious and exciting schedule for this global wine sustainability event, plus Freddy Bulmer from the Wine Society returns for his monthly glimpse at life as a wine buyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David is joined by Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker at Penfolds, custodian of The Grange, he has been described as a ‘wine rock star’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David is joined by drinks industry veteran Richard Siddle, Editor in Chief of The Buyer with his predications for 2022, including the impact of the poor harvests of 2021, the shipping crisis, Brexit and the pandemic, plus the latest trends and what they might mean for what goes into our glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David is joined by regular contributors Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society and Joel Harrison, spirits columnist at Club Oenologique for a Drinking Hour festive edition, to review an eventful year - including their highlights from the IWSC 2021 judging - and look ahead to 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to the boss of Majestic Wine, John Colley, about pandemic challenges, the ill-fated pairing with Naked Wines, Christmas trading, new wine ranges and why Majestic staff members are what makes it special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to winemaker Rudger van Wyk at Stark-Condé about Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon and New World Whisky with Charlie Steel at Distill Ventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David presents the best bits of series 3, featuring the Daily Telegraph’s wine editor Victoria Moore, President of the DO Cava Javier Pages, chef José Pizarro, author Amanda Barnes, Greg Sherwood MW, Cocchi MD and President of the Consorzio Vermouth di Torino Roberto Bava and vermouth expert Jon Lister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to Rupert Millar about the new Liv-ex Power 100, tracking the most powerful performers in the fine wine market, to see who’s up and who’s down, and he chats to Rob Mathias, French buyer at Bibendum about the creation of a brand new wine range, Fête de Flaveurs. You can read the full Liv-ex Power 100 report free of charge here https://www.liv-ex....
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to Spanish chef José Pizarro, who’s often described as ‘the Godfather of Spanish cuisine’ at the Copa Jerez 2021 sherry and fine dining competition and he catches up again with The Wine Society buyer, Freddy Bulmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David delves into the exciting world of Asian spirits, with a special focus on Shochu and Baijiu with special guests Antony Moss DipWSET MW, Qualifications Director at the WSET, Hannah Lanfear, spirits educator and founder of The Mixing Class and Shuro Kawano, PR Section Manager at Hamada Syuzou Distillery. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – using the best in the world t...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to Club Oenologique’s Adam Lechmere about the march of the Super-Tuscans including Bolgheri’s awe-inspiring ‘anteprima’ and he talks to writer and presenter Aleesha Hansel about how we should rid the world of unsustainable heavy wine bottles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks to Club Oenologique spirits columnist Joel Harrison about what makes the perfect Martini and hears from Alistair Cooper MW about this year’s trophy winners at the IWSC. As a one off, we mention all of the wine trophy winners - 31 wines in total - see IWSC list. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Lear...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to Victoria Moore, wine editor of the Daily Telegraph about her new book, ‘Fried Eggs and Rioja’ and he’s also joined by Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society for a glimpse into life as a wine buyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David explores the world of Cava, the Med’s distinctive Traditional Method sparkling wine, to hear about its history, how it is made, what makes it special and its gastronomic pairing potential. He is joined by the President of the DO Cava, Javier Pagés and Dirceu Vianna Junior MW, a leading member of the IWSC’s prestigious judging committee. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. A Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG special. David explores Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, to find out more about its character and altitude charm, with Elvira Maria Bortolomiol, President of the Consorzio di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Giulia Pussini, international marketing manager for the consorzio, ...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks to Amanda Barnes about her new book dedicated to the wines of South America and, to mark Sober October, he chats to Mocktails founder Bill Gamelli about creating enticing drinks without alcohol. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David is joined by Greg Sherwood MW to talk about the wonderful wines of South Africa and Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society chats about Austria and also the challenges of the shipping crisis. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - A celebration of Vermouth - an aromatised wine that’s the mixologist’s hero - with Roberto Bava, MD of Cocchi and President of the Consorzio Vermouth di Torino, Luca Marchiaro export manager of Antica Distelleria Quaglia and Jon Lister, of Speciality Brands. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Learn more about yo...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - The final instalment of our second series - and we’re celebrating our best bits. We’ve been fortunate to welcome some big names, with plenty to talk about, so sit back and enjoy the highlights - in the next hour, we’ll hear from Oz Clarke OBE, an early evangelist for English wine, Fiona Beckett, the Guardian’s much respected wine critic who’s a food pairing specialist, Stephen and Jeany Cronk who gave up their Londo...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks to Sacha Lichine, the head of Chateau D’Esclans and creator of Whispering Angel, the world’s most famous rosé and also Roger Jones, for years a Michelin-starred chef and a celebrated wine connoisseur. Drinks featured: Château Tamagne Collection Madeira de Kuban Reserve 1991, Russia (gold) Monteoro 2019, Sella & Mosca, Vermentino Di Gallura DOCG (gold) Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut NV (sil...
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks to Dr Jamie Goode about the latest edition of his book, Wine Science, and finds out which wines give him a thrill, plus Freddy Bulmer’s back for his monthly insight into life as a buyer. Drinks featured: Cuvee Monsignori 2018, Estate Argyros (gold) Limne 2020, Tenuta Roveglia, Lugana (silver) Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2019, Domaine de la Motte, Chablis (silver) Ledaig 10 YO Single Malt Whisky, Tobermory (gol...
Spirits expert Joel Harrison on the wonders of artisanal Armagnac and David talks to Guy Woodward, editor of Club Oenologique about a life in wine writing and what he loves to drink. Drinks featured: Waitrose & Partners No.1 Armagnac VSOP (Gold) Bas Armagnac 1991 Château de Lacquy (Gold) Blend XO Armagnac, Armagnac Janneau (Gold) La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza, Rioja Reserva 2015 (gold) District 7 Chardonnay 2019, Scheid Family Wines, Monterey (silver) Lustau Brandy De Jerez Solera Reserva,...
