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The Drinking Hour podcast: The story of wine in Marlborough
In episode 154 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode charts the story of wine in Marlborough, a region of New Zealand that rose to global fame for the quality of its Sauvignon Blanc
In episode 154 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode charts the story of wine in Marlborough, a region of New Zealand that rose to global fame for the quality of its Sauvignon Blanc
For episode 153 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode chats with Master of Wine Dirceu Vianna Junior and Sophia Longhi about the most recent IWSC in-situ judging in South Africa
For episode 152 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode marks International Women's Day by revisiting conversations with pioneering women in the world of wine and spirits
For episode 151 of The Drinking Hour, Romain Ott, winemaker at Château Léoube, talks to David Kermode about life at the estate, his approach in the winery, what he looks for in the perfect rosé and being asked to make a 'Super Tuscan' in Provence
For episode 150 of The Drinking Hour, Emanuel Pesqueira, group head of wine for Gordon Ramsay's restaurants, talks to David Kermode about what makes the 'perfect sommelier' and how diners can make the most of their skills and knowledge
For episode 149 of The Drinking Hour, much-loved wine expert Oz Clarke sits down for a conversation with David Kermode about his latest book, 'Oz Clarke's Story of Wine', an exploration of wine and winemaking history via tales dating back to 6,000BC
In episode 148 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode welcomes Dirceu Vianna Junior MW and Beth Pearce MW to discuss the evolving style of Argentinian wine in light of an in-situ IWSC Wine Judging in the country last summer
Nyetimber's head winemaker, Cherie Spriggs, joins David Kermode for episode 147 of The Drinking Hour to talk about life at English wine's most famous brand. She discusses working with husband Brad Greatrix, why they were attracted to England, what defines English wine, Nyetimber's prestige 1086 cuvée and the reasons why the estate won't release a still wine
For episode 146 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode talks to Alistair Cooper MW and Libby Brodie, both recently returned from an in-situ IWSC Wine Judging in Margaret River, about why the region has become so revered in the world of fine wine
Stephen Duckett of Hundred Hills joins David Kermode for episode 145 of The Drinking Hour podcast. The pair discuss the estate's approach to winemaking and the chalk soils it has in common with Champagne, plus Duckett gives his view on the 2023 vintage in England and explains why you'll never find Hundred Hills wines in the supermarket