In episode 223 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode meets with Klaas Stoffberg, cellar master at Babylonstoren, to learn more about the history of this acclaimed estate and discuss the appeal of its popular rosé

In episode 222 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode explores the wines of Franciacorta with Renato Della Bartolomea of Freccianera Fratelli Berlucchi, a winery that took the IWSC's Wine Producer Trophy for the region in 2025

In episode 221 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode meets with Eric Heerema, owner of Nyetimber, to discuss his journey into wine and his exciting plans for the future

In episode 220 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode is joined by Olivier Badoureaux, director general of Inter Beaujolais, to discuss how Beaujolais' ten crus are key to the region's identity

In episode 219 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode is joined by Dermot Sugrue of Sugrue South Downs to discuss his award-winning wine, The Trouble with Dreams, the rewards of English winemaking and the challenges provided by England's unpredictable climate

In episode 218 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode is joined by Fortnum and Mason's 2024 Drinks Writer of the Year, Tamlyn Currin. The pair discuss a whole host of topics, from the divisive nature of tasting notes, to how viticulture has the opportunity to be a leader in sustainability

In episode 217, David Kermode revisits some of the many conversations with guests from across series 18. From California to Chablis, the latest season traverses the globe to hear from some of the most exciting names from within wine and spirits

For episode 216 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode heads to Chilham in Kent to meet with Patrick McGrath MW, co-founder of Domaine Evremond. The pair discuss how a partnership between Champagne Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield created one of the most talked about English wine estates in recent years

In episode 214 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode sits down with Ian Hongell, chief winemaker at Australia's Torbreck. Hongell discusses what makes Barossa special, his winemaking philosophy and the white Rhône grapes that are catching his attention

In episode 213 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode is joined by Andrew Caillard MW, author of The Australian Ark. Caillard gives the story of his fascination with Australian wine, which inspired his three-volume book documenting the history of winemaking in the country