In episode 121 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode is joined by Henry Jeffreys, author of the new book 'Vines in a Cold Climate', to talk English wine and its most significant pioneers

In episode 120 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode presents highlights from Series 10, including Francis Mallmann's maverick approach to matching food and wine, Dr Laura Catena's love for old vines and a conversation with Ian Chang about the new Komoro distillery

James Stimson and Joel Harrison join host David Kermode for episode 119 of The Drinking Hour to discuss the rise of the Spritz. They discuss the origin of the drink, why it has such broad appeal, their favourite recipes and what's next for one of the world's most refreshing cocktails

Host David Kermode is joined by Freddy Bulmer for episode 118 of The Drinking Hour podcast, an Austrian wine special. The conversation covers the country's indigenous grape varieties and terroir, the beauty of both the everyday and fine wines and how the 'anti-freeze' scandal may have benefitted the country's wine industry in the long term

Award-winning master blender Ian Chang joins host David Kermode for Episode 117 of The Drinking Hour podcast to discuss his new project at Komoro in Japan and what he learnt from legendary whisky figure Dr Jim Swan

Argentine chef and Club Oenologique guest editor Francis Mallmann joins host David Kermode to discuss his love of fire, flames and fine wine in Episode 116 of The Drinking Hour

Episode 115 of The Drinking Hour podcast focuses on Georgian wine. David Kermode talks to Sarah Abbott MW, Irakli Cholobargia and Tekuna Gachechiladze about the importance of wine to the country's history and culture, the significance of the qvevri and the grape varieties that are getting people excited

Antonio Capaldo joins host David Kermode for episode 114 of The Drinking Hour to talk about the wines of Feudi di San Gregorio and his journey to becoming the estate's CEO. The conversation includes a discussion of the region's indigenous grape varieties, how climate change is affecting production, Antonio's passion for old vines and the parallels between art and fine wine

In episode 113 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode talks to Dr Laura Catena about her family winery, Catena Zapata. Laura talks about the influence of altitude and old vines on the wines, planting Pinot Noir for the future, tempting workers away from city life and why the empanadas served on the estate are so good

Episode 112 of The Drinking Hour podcast comes from Long Island, where David Kermode meets winemakers from across the region to discuss how terroir and style are giving this diminutive area a growing reputation