In episode 212 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode is joined by Alex Watson, co-founder of Renais Gin. Watson dives into how his family's relationship with Chablis has influenced the spirit, the importance of terroir and his celebrity sister's role in shaping the brand

Nestled within the Kit's Coty region of Kent sits the Whitewolfe estate, a winery that champions Chardonnay. In the latest episode of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode is joined by Clare Whitehead and Luke Wolfe of Whitewolfe to discover why Chardonnay remains their sole focus and discuss the future for still English wines

In episode 210 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode is joined by columnist and presenter Libby Brodie to discuss the wines of the Lisbon region. From the rolling hills and ocean air to the winemakers championing indigenous grapes, the episode provides a whistle stop tour of everything that makes the area's wines exciting

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'