In episode 274 of the The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode speaks with the newly crowned UK Sommelier of the Year, Emma Denney, about the discipline and dedication that goes into pouring wine from such great heights

Hong Kong has secured its status as one of the world’s cocktail hot spots. Joel Hart seeks out the bars showcasing the city’s finest serves and explores how honouring heritage and local flavour are helping to put them on the map

In episode 273 of the The Drinking Hour, Michael D'Souza, master distiller and master blender for Paul John Whisky - the acclaimed whisky maker based on the Goan coast - joins host David Kermode to talk all things Indian whisky

Mexico’s oldest method of producing mezcal is back en vogue. Joel Hart visits a handful of palenques to view their slow-drip distillation processes - and to better understand what’s inspiring these producers to embrace the ancestral way

South Africa's sparkling Cap Classique wines are at an all-time high in terms of diversity and quality. David Kermode explores the story behind the style's explosion and shares some of the best examples, as rated by IWSC experts

In episode 272 of the The Drinking Hour, Jacob Leadley of Hampshire's Black Chalk Winery returns to the podcast to dissect English wine's continued rise and to share news of the release of the 2022 vintage of Inversion and Paragon, Black Chalk's prestige-tier sparklers

Provence rosé, Mexican cuisine, 'wine crime' fiction... all hot topics in our selection of the best new book releases for food and drink lovers fit for summer reading, poolside or otherwise

In episode 271 of the The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode chats 'wine crime' fiction with wine expert, TV personality and author Olly Smith upon the release of his debut novel, Death by Noir

English Wine Week is bringing together London’s urban wineries for a party in amongst the tanks and barrels, an event symbolic of the wider spirit of community, inclusivity and fun that visitors will find at any one of these pioneering sites