In episode 177 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode is joined by writer and broadcaster Tom Surgey to talk about his new book that aims to demystify the world of wine

In Episode 176 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode is joined by Sarah Abbott MW and Isa Bal MS to discuss the grapes and styles that define the current Turkish wine scene, following this year's IWSC judging in Istanbul that saw 20 wines win gold medals

For episode 175 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode sits down with winemaker Faouzi Issa from Lebanon’s Domaine des Tourelles to talk about winemaking in challenging circumstances and his passion for modern wines made from the country's indigenous grapes

In episode 174 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode is joined by Tom Wallace, winemaker at Devil's Corner, to discuss Tasmania's challenging yet unique terroir and the rise of the country's still wines following the success of its sparklers

Episode 173 of The Drinking Hour marks the 50th anniversary of J. Lohr with a conversation between David Kermode and Steve Lohr. They talk terroir, look beyond Cabernet Sauvignon to other varieties and discuss why Paso Robles is California's best kept secret

In episode 172 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode talks to House of Hazelwood director, Jonathan Gibson, and blender, Eilidh Muir, about the brand's new range for 2024, which consists of eight whiskies derived from a unique collection of casks stored for decades

In episode 171 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode is joined by Tim Shand, chief winemaker at Voyager Estate in Australia's Margaret River, to discuss the challenges and rewards of sustainable winemaking

David Kermode talks to Séverine Frerson, the first woman to hold the role of cellar master in Perrier-Jouët's 200-year history, to discuss the history of the house and hear how her sense of touch is as important to her winemaking as her sense of smell

David Kermode looks back on some of his enlightening conversations with guests throughout series 14 - with topics spanning everything from the Berlin Tasting to a guide to the wine regions of Austria

For the second of two special editions dedicated to Chablis, David Kermode speaks to more of region’s producers and talks to Robin Kick MW about Petit Chablis, a wine that offers an exciting, affordable entry point to the world of fine Chardonnay