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A lighter style for Argentina
Alistair Cooper MW introduces some Argentinian reds and whites that demonstrate the emergence of a lighter style of wine, though still with great cellaring potential
Alistair Cooper MW introduces some Argentinian reds and whites that demonstrate the emergence of a lighter style of wine, though still with great cellaring potential
Time spent in Ontario and around its border with the US reminds Nina Caplan of the folly of Prohibition and its negative impact on the discerning drinker. Thankfully, a trip around the state today demonstrates that the best winemakers are firmly focused on quality and all the pleasure that can give to lovers of fine wine
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In episode 132 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode looks back at some of the highlights from Series 11, including an amble through Italy's fine wines with Sarah Heller MW, cocktail time with star bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, dram discussions with master Scotch blender Sandy Hyslop and an animated telling of English wine's story from author Henry Jeffreys
The son and heir of Andrea Franchetti on the art and science in winemaking, preserving his father's iconic Super Tuscan and fond memories of Rome
If the glitz, glamour and growing expense of Napa is losing its appeal, Washington State awaits as the unassuming alternative. Chris Losh investigates the state's wine scene, meeting the personalities and places behind the increasingly impressive wines
They gained notoriety testing celebrity tongues on YouTube talk show ‘Hot Ones' and are now the subject of a new book. The authors of 'Hot Sauces: The Essential Guide to 101 of the World's Best' chart how the condiment took the world by storm and share two recipes to spice up cocktail hour
Ten years after he opened his first cocktail bar in London, multi-award-winning bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, joins David Kermode for episode 131 of The Drinking Hour to discuss the ethos behind the Lyan bars and the drinks served in them, challenging the status quo and how the industry is changing