In episode 209 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode sits down with Sunny Hodge, author of The Cynic’s Guide to Wine, to hear about all he has learnt from researching his new book. From critiquing the notion of terroir to challenging the way we talk about wine, Hodge’s new book offers an alternative way to understand our favourite bottles

In episode 206 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode sits down with Yann Munier, G.H. Mumm's new cellar master, to talk about his passion for Pinot Noir and why the iconic house is determined to create the first Champagne that can be tasted in space

In episode 205 of the Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode looks back on some of the guests featured in series 17, including Marc Kent, the creator of The Chocolate Block, Champagne pioneer Alice Paillard of Maison Bruno Paillard, and Peter Sisseck, the man behind Pingus

After participating in the IWSC in-situ judging in Austria, David Kermode is joined by fellow panel members Dirceu Vianna Junior MW and Melania Battiston. They talk through some of the standout wines they encountered, share their advice for producers and explain why Austrian winemaking is all about family

In episode 203 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode talks soil, fynbos and the impact of the Cape Doctor wind with Mike Dawson, winemaker at South Africa's Journey's End - who also explains how and when he employs a 'cowboy' style of winemaking at the Stellenbosch estate

In episode 199 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode travels to Castilla y León to explore the wines, terroir and old vines of Ribera del Duero. Along the way, he meets with some of the regions most influential winemakers, including the man behind a legendary Spanish wine

David Kermode is joined by CEO and co-owner of Champagne Bruno Paillard, Alice Paillard, to talk about succession, Champagne styles, climate change and why some winemaking techniques are like 'open-heart surgery'

David Kermode brings us his favourite moments from series 16 of The Drinking Hour, including two legends of Champagne, Dominique Demarville and Michel Drappier, and an insightful discussion with rum creator, Anthony Peart

From heritage styles that predate Prohibition to innovative new drams, the USA and Canada produce a wealth of whiskies. David Kermode talks to Dawn Davies MW about the inaugural IWSC Judging in Kentucky and what North America offers to the whisky lover today

In episode 194 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode marks Dry January by assessing the latest innovations and trends in low-and-no with Laura Willoughby and Irem Eren