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The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM

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David Kermode, wine expert, talks through his top drinking picks of the week.

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Episode 148 - Argentina’s wine evolution

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/02/09

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Not so much a revolution… more an evolution, Argentina’s wines are winning new fans as the pursuit of quality over quantity reaps rewards. David is joined by two Masters of Wine, Dirceu Vianna Junior and Beth Pearce to reflect on the first ever ‘in situ’ judging of its wines by the IWSC. Wines featured: Domaine Bousquet Gran Bousquet Organic Malbec 2021 (gold) Chakana Ayni Malbec 2020 (gold) Bodegas Bianchi Gran

53:42

Episode 147 - Cherie Spriggs, Nyetimber

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/02/02

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to Nyetimber’s Canadian-born head winemaker, Cherie Spriggs. She talks candidly about working with husband Brad Greatrix, why the couple were attracted to England, what defines English sparkling wine and how they developed their premium cuvée, the critically acclaimed 1086. Wines featured: Everflyht Brut NV (silver) Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate Cuvée Brut 2019 (silver) Coates & Seely Reserve Brut NV

49:22

Episode 146 - Margaret River

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/01/26

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David is joined by Master of Wine Alistair Cooper and Libby Brodie to talk about Margaret River, a region in Western Australia that punches well above its size, with premium wines that are winning new acclaim - and plenty of top medals. Wines featured (all are gold medal winners): Stella Bella Wines Luminosa Chardonnay 2022 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Torpedo Rocks Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cherubino

56:30

Episode 145 - Stephen Duckett, Hundred Hills

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/01/19

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to Stephen Duckett, whose dream of producing top quality English sparkling wine led him and wife Fiona to a grassy valley in The Chilterns, where they started from scratch to establish Hundred Hills. Wines featured: Raimes English Sparkling Classic Brut 2018 (gold and a trophy) Hattingley Valley Wines Classic Reserve Brut NV (gold) Roebuck Estates Rosé De Noirs Brut 2017 (silver) Gusbourne Reserve Late

59:21

Episode 144 - Highlights of Series 12

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/01/12

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Idris Elba is among the guests as David selects some moments from the 12th series of the Drinking Hour, which also features Dr Jamie Goode talking about wine faults, Amanda Barnes on Uruguay’s wines, Jeany Cronk espousing the virtues of winter rosé and there’s also a special focus on two iconic French regions: Alsace for its Pinot Noir and Bordeaux, for its sweet wines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

49:52

Episode 143 - What’s in store for ’24

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/01/05

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Richard Siddle, editor in chief of The Buyer, returns for his annual chat - one of the most popular episodes of last year - to give David his predictions for what we’ll be drinking in 2024 and what might impact the drinks world in the year ahead. Drinks featured (from low/no category): Opius BV Albedo (gold) Wilderton Bittersweet Aperitivo (gold) Lucano 1894 Amaro Lucano Zero (silver) Brown Brothers Cienna Zero

55:15

Episode 142 - The Wine Society at 150

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/12/29

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David is joined by the head buyer at The Wine Society, Pierre Mansour, as the country’s oldest co-operative turns 150 years old in 2024 to find out more about its history and how it manages to remain so relevant to today’s wine lovers. Wines featured: Beronia Gran Reserva 2015 (gold) Heredad De Urueña Santo Syrah 2016 (gold) Bodegas Fundador ‘Harvey’s’ Palo Cortado Medium Blend 30 year old (gold) Emilio Lustau

37:25

Episode 141 - Cocktail hacks for Christmas

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/12/22

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Joel Harrison, spirits judge, writer and author of 60 Second Cocktails joins David with his selection of festive hacks. Drinks featured: Dangerous Don Mezcal (gold) Via Carota Craft Cocktails Old Fashioned (gold) Salty Stone Distillery, Young Salt Negroni (gold) Bloody Drinks, Bloody Virgin Mary (gold) Tesco Finest Salted Caramel Irish Cream Liqueur (gold) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

42:08

Episode 140 - Winter rosé

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/12/15

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. The perfect party starter and a versatile gastronomic wine, Provence rosé is so much more than a summer wine. David is joined by Jeany Cronk of Domaine Mirabeau to spread some seasonal cheer and turn your winter pink. Featured wines: Villa Moncigale Cicada La Légende 2022 (gold) Mirabeau Pure 2022 (silver) Château La Gordonne Vérité Du Terroir 2022 (silver) Château Beaulieu Cuvée Alexandre 2022 (silver) Love by

51:58

Episode 139 - Today’s Alsace

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/12/08

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. An historic region, with a distinctive identity of its own, Alsace is also evolving all the time. Though 90% of production is white, it’s forging a new reputation for red, exclusively from Pinot Noir. David is joined by two pioneers of biodynamic viticulture, Olivier Humbrecht MW and Véronique Muré. Featured wines: Jean Bailly Riesling 2019 (silver) Cave de Ribeauvillé Riesling 2019 (silver) La Cave du Vieil

52:48

Episode 138 - How to Drink Australian

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/12/01

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s guests are Master Sommeliers Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross, authors of How to Drink Australian, a comprehensive guide to that country’s wines, its vinous history, the latest trends and the innovative producers to watch. Wines featured (all gold medal winners): Leo Buring ‘Leonay’ Mature Release Riesling 2017 (also a trophy winner) Gemtree Wines Ernest Allan Shiraz 2021 Penny's Hill Skeleton Key Shiraz

46:42

Episode 137 - Wine faults with Dr Jamie Goode

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/11/24

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David is joined by scientist and critic, Dr Jamie Goode, author of Flawless, Understanding Faults in Wine, for a whistle-stop tour of everything that might go wrong with a bottle of wine - and how to spot a fault. Drinks featured (*spirits chosen this week, to avoid associating wines with faults) - All gold medal winners: Shibui Whisky Company 10 YO Pure Malt Loch Lomond Whiskies 10 YO Single Malt Scotch

42:48

Episode 136 - Sweet Bordeaux

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/11/17

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David explores the wines of Sauternes and its smaller sub-zone Barsac - some of the oldest and most famous in the world - to discuss its terroir and the magical effects of ‘noble rot’, with guests Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu, co-President of the Sauternes & Barsac appellations and Mathilde Aseretto, owner of Château Quincarnon. Wines featured: M&S - Maison Sichel L'or Du Ciron 2016 (gold) Chateau de Sours Quarry 2021

47:47

Episode 135 - Wines of Uruguay

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/11/10

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Amanda Barnes, author of the South America Wine Guide, chats to David about the wines of Uruguay, its maritime climate, the grape varieties that thrive there, its rich tradition of family wineries and, of course, the country’s distinctive food culture. Drinks featured (includes neighbouring regions, Brazil/Argentina): Vinícola Campestre Zanotto Malbec 2022 (silver) Terrazas de los Andes Grand Cabernet Sauvignon

62:51

Episode 134 - Wines of Turkey

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/11/03

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Master of Wine, Sarah Abbott, and Turkish wine writer and critic, Gozdem Gurbuzatik, join David to talk about Turkey’s evolving wine scene, the challenges producers face, its distinctive indigenous grapes and the wines you must try. IWSC medal winners from Turkey (all gold): Akberg Lethe Ercis Karasi 2021 Kalpak Tarim Chateau Kalpak 2019 Kocabag Bagcilik Ve Sarapcilik Kocabag Leo's 2020 Yedi Bilgeler Sarapcilik

43:47

Episode 133 - Idris Elba

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/10/27

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. World famous for his acting roles, including The Wire, Luther and playing Nelson Mandela, and as a DJ, Idris Elba has turned his hand to wine, with friend David Farber, creating a boutique range, Porte Noire, which has launched a new rosé Champagne. Both men chat to David about what inspired them. Featured drinks: Piper Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV (gold) Bisol1542 Dry 2022 (gold) Akido Mukuzani 2021, Corporation

67:11

Episode 132 - Highlights of series 11

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/10/20

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. This week, highlights of Series 11. Henry Jeffreys, Julia Harding MW, Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, Sandy Hyslop, Sarah Heller MW and Anne Bousquet and Labid Ameri of Domaine Bousquet are among David’s highlights from the most recent series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

62:21

Episode 131 - Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/10/13

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. He opened his first bar, White Lyan in London’s East End, just a decade ago, yet Ryan Chetiyawardana is now the world’s most awarded bartender. To celebrate London Cocktail Week, his celebrated Lyan bars have been recreated together - and he also has a new cocktail book to inspire us to mix at home. Medal winners featured (all spirits, gold outstanding medal winners): Loch Lomond Whiskies 10 YO Single Malt Scotch

52:36

Episode 130 - Julia Harding MW

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/10/06

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to Master of Wine Julia Harding, lead editor of the Oxford Companion to Wine to find out what’s new in the, just-released, fifth edition of the OCW, a much-loved reference tome, totalling more than a million words on wine. Wines featured (all gold medal winners): Casa da Passarella Abanico Reserva 2021 Gemtree Wines Ernest Allan Shiraz 2021 Marathasa Wines, Amarantos Yiannoudi 2021 Silvio Carta Per Te

47:31

Episode 129 - Sober October

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2023/09/29

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. The low and no category is big business, with double digit growth as drinkers choose to abstain, or just have a little less. David chats to Bev Zero’s Irem Eren, who is dedicating the latest stage of her career to the development of no and low. Low and no winners (all gold): Giesen 0% Pinot Gris NV Giesen 0% Merlot NV Edenvale Cabernet Sauvignon NV Dzjing Bergamot Botivo Slow Sipping

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