In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - Bordeaux, the Hot 50, the wines to search out and how to find real value in the world’s most famous wine region with Richard Bampfield MW. Plus, Anthony Maxwell of Liv-ex tells David about the latest trends in the fine wine market. Winning drinks featured: Tesco Finest Margaux 2015 Chateau Boyd Cantenac (silver) Waitrose No 1, Château Suduiraut, 2013 Sauternes (silver) Crème De Cassis De Dijon, Gabriel Boudier (gold...
Aug 13, 2021•45 min
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David hears about the incredible success of Vins de Provence rosé, exploring the nuanced styles that come from the 3 appellations and their sub-regions and rosé’s amazing food pairing potential. Guests: Brice Eymard, Managing Director of the CIVP Keith Murray, Château Routas, Routas 2020, Coteaux Varois en Provence Emeline Codeluppi, Château Saint Maur, Clos de Capelune, Côtes de Provence Eric Kurver, Maison Saint-A...
Aug 06, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks to Deano Moncrieffe, creator of the cocktail of the year, about the magic of Mezcal and the importance of diversity in the drinks trade, plus Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society reflects on a buyer’s life. 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...
Jul 30, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks wine pairing with The Guardian’s critic, Fiona Beckett and finds out about Sollasa, a brand new drink to match Indian cuisine, was designed. 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...
Jul 23, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 17
A Rum Show Special: Dawn Davies MW and Mitch Wilson of Black Tot Rum discuss how rum is made, its history and look ahead to the Rum Show. 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
Jul 16, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David talks to Stephen and Jeany Cronk, who gave up the rat race to start a winery in Provence and spirits buyer Dave Roberts. 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
Jul 09, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David talks to Christine Parkinson about the revolution in low and no alcohol drinks, Freddy Bulmer from the Wine Society on dealing with a shortage of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and buying beer, with Alex Davies of Virgin Wines. 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 megapho...
Jul 02, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David talks to the legendary Oz Clarke OBE about a lifetime in wine and his passion for English and Welsh wine and William Lowe MW, Master Distiller at Cambridge Distillery on what makes the perfect gin. 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...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David presents a highlights selection, including Jancis Robinson OBE MW, David Gleave MW, Sarah Abbott MW, Dawn Davies MW, Mick O’Connell MW, Kelly Stevenson and Freddy Bulmer. 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...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David heads to Eastern Europe with Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society, talks Portugal with Dirceu Vianna Junior MW and looks at how own-brand wine is chosen with Rebecca Palmer of Corney & Barrow. 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...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David celebrates Champagne with Essi Avellan MW, enthuses about Sherry with Martin Skelton of Gonzalez Byass and finds out why Cider is Wine! 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
Jun 04, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – Sarah Abbott MW talks to David about a project to protect endangered old vines and Joel Harrison has the lowdown on single malt versus blended whisky, plus medal winners from the 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 28, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David talks to Victoria Burt MW about what makes the perfect glass, Rebecca Gibb MW has the story of New Zealand wine and Cognac connoisseur David Brown on hunting down the finest examples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
David talks to Yangarra’s winemaker Peter Fraser about being biodynamic, plus Alistair Cooper MW in Chile and the Double Dutch duo, Raissa and Joyce on making the perfect mixer. 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
May 14, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David talks to Jancis Robinson OBE MW about a life in wine, plus David Gleave MW extols the virtues of Nebbiolo. 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
May 07, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – David talks to Jacob Leadley of IWSC gold medal winner Black Chalk, Mick O’Connell MW on his love of Chardonnay and Dawn Davies MW has the lowdown on Tequila and Mezcal. 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...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – Talking ‘natural wine’ with Freddy Bulmer, hearing why Burgundy would be Giles Burke-Gaffney’s Desert Island Drink and Isa Bal MS on the wines of Turkey. 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...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 4
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – Setting up an urban winery, the wonders of noble Riesling and the king of potatoes in a new vodka. 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
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – What makes a true Master Distiller, is Pinot Noir the perfect desert island grape and getting to know the wonderful wines of Georgia, plus IWSC medal winning recommendations. 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...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – How to buy for the sky, how airlines choose our drinks, what makes a wine sustainable and what makes grüner veltliner a groovy grape, plus IWSC medal winning wines and spirits. 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...
Apr 01, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
David talks festive drinks with Freddie Bulmer, The Wine Society, 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
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
