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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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64:49

Episode 188 - Dominique Demarville + ‘pre-loved’ whisky

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/11/15

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to the Champagne village of Aÿ to meet Dominique Demarville, general manager and cellar master at Lallier, to toast the launch of two new cuvées and talk about his long career in the region, plus Billy Abbott’s back with Jason Vaswani from The Whisky Exchange, to talk about ‘pre-loved’ whisky.New Zealand medal winning spirits featured: Pokeno Whisky Co. Totara Cask Single Malt Whisky (gold) Strange

67:24

Episode 187 - South Africa’s winning wines + world...

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/11/08

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s joined by John Hoskins MW, former chief examiner at the Institute of Masters of Wine and Rebecca Palmer, Associate Director at Corney & Barrow to talk about judging South Africa’s wines, in situ, for the IWSC and Billy Abbott of the Whisky Exchange returns for a mini masterclass on the flavours of world whisky.Wines featured, all gold medal winners: Villiera Monro Brut Cap Classique 2017 Capensis Wines

56:59

Episode 186 - Alice Lascelles on The Martini +...

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/11/01

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Author and FT columnist Alice Lascelles is David’s guest to talk about her latest book, The Martini - a paean to the iconic cocktail, tracing its journey from 1880’s New York to the hottest bars of the moment via 60 different recipes. Plus, Billy Abbott of The Whisky Exchange is back to explore the world of Japanese whisky.Medal winning Japanese whiskies featured: The Fujisan Whisky (gold) The Ukiyo Premium Black

57:45

Episode 185 - Michel Drappier

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/10/25

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David welcomes one of the most famous names in Champagne, Michel Drappier, whose family first settled in the region more than 200 years ago, with the conversation including organic farming, carbon neutral practises and low dosage.Wines featured: Drappier Grande Sendrée Brut 2010 (silver) Henriot Blanc De Blancs Brut non vintage (gold) Rare Rosé Brut 2014 (silver) Co-op Les Pionniers Brut NV (silver) Ellner

59:41

Episode 184 - Kristiane Sherry’s whisky report +...

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/10/18

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David is joined by whisky expert, Kristiane Sherry, to talk about her inaugural ‘Scotch whisky report’ for Club Oenologique, tasting around 120 examples, to produce a snapshot of the category. In a double helping for whisky lovers, Billy Abbott of The Whisky Exchange returns, for an Irish whisky mini masterclass.IWSC medal winners featured, all gold medal winners: Irish Distillers Blue Spot 7 YO Cask Strength

48:58

Episode 183 - Whisky with Billy Abbott

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/10/11

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David delves in the world of whisky with renowned expert, author and judge, Billy Abbott, of The Whisky Exchange, to explore the complexity and diversity of a dram, with a focus on fruit forward whiskies in the first of a series of ‘mini masterclasses’.Featuring four IWSC gold medal and trophy winners: Tomatin Distillery Legacy Single Malt Scotch Whisky East Asia Whisky Company 35 YO Manta Ray Genesis

42:58

Episode 182 - Fr’um founder Anthony Peart

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/10/04

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. From his humble beginnings in hospitality to the bar of Tom Kerridge’s double-starred gastropub, The Hand & Flowers, Anthony Peart achieved his dream of launching his own rum. He joins David to talk about how he made it happen.Rums featured (all gold medal winners) Fr’um dark but fr'iendly Pineapple & Smokey Scotch Bonnet Rum Rones del Caribe Roble Viejo 12 YO Ultra Añejo Rum Héritiers Madkaud Renaissance

61:24

Episode 181 - Highlights of Series 15

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/09/27

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David reflects on the highlights of series 15 featuring Perrier-Jouët cellar master Séverine Frerson, Domaine des Tourelles winemaker Faouzi Issa on making wine in Lebanon, organic pioneer Gérard Bertrand and Voyager Estate’s chief winemaker, Tim Shand, Will Hill on Georgian amber wine and Tom Surgey on his new book.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47:38

Episode 180 - Gérard Bertrand

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/09/20

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to Château L’ Hospitalet in Languedoc-Roussillon to meet Gérard Bertrand, a former rugby star whose passion for his home region has earned it a place on the world’s fine wine map. They talk terroir, biodynamics and a winemaking philosophy that has resulted in a broad range of wines from an innovative orange, to the world’s most expensive rosé.Wines featured: Gérard Bertrand Cote Des Roses

49:41

Episode 179 - Margaret River with Alex Hunt MW and...

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/09/13

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Responsible for a mere two percent of Australia’s grape crush, Margaret River really punches above its weight when it comes to premium wines. David finds out more, from Alex Hunt MW, IWSC wine judging committee member and leading sommelier-turned-communicator, Shanteh Wale.Wines featured (all gold medal winners): Fermoy Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Flametree Wines, Flametree Chardonnay 2023 Deep Woods Estate

37:46

Episode 178 - Amber… the original orange

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/09/06

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. They are all the rage on wine lists, but orange wines have a long and illustrious history, dating back to the birthplace of wine, Georgia, where they are known as amber. David talks to expert and IWSC judge, Will Hill, Managing Director of Novel Wines to find out more.Wines featured (all gold medal winners): Kardanakhi 1888 LLC Tsarapi 2020 Bedoba Orange 2021 Mildiani Family Winery, Khikhvi Qvevri Bouquet

49:57

Episode 177 - Tom Surgey

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/08/30

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. A familiar face for his work with ‘The Three Wine Men’, writer and broadcaster Tom Surgey chats to David about his new book ‘How to Drink Wine’, which offers a comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to the world of wine terminology.Drinks featured: Marks & Spencer 5 Times Distilled Vodka (gold) Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur De Cuvée Extra Brut 2016 (silver) Denbies Wine Estate Cubitt Blanc De Noirs Brut 2015

50:16

Episode 176 - Turkey with Sarah Abbott MW and Isa Bal MS

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/08/23

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Famously where East meets West, Turkey offers a treasure trove of indigenous grape varieties which are well worth seeking out. David finds out more from Sarah Abbott MW and Isa Bal MS, who co-chaired the recent IWSC wine judging in Istanbul, where an impressive 20 gold medals were awarded.Wines featured (all gold medal winners): Kayra Vintage Öküzgözü 2021 Kavaklidere Saraplari Prestige Okuzgozu 2021 Vinolus

46:38

Episode 175 - Lebanon with Faouzi Issa

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/08/16

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to the winemaker Faouzi Issa from Lebanon’s Domaine des Tourelles, to talk about making wine against the backdrop of conflict and chaos, his passion for old vines and his style of winemaking, focused on freshness and charm.Wines featured: Domaine Wardy Grenache, Bekaa Valley 2022 (silver) Zilzie Wines Platinum Edition Grenache, Barossa, Australia 2022 (silver) Kilikanoon Duke Reserve Grenache, Clare

42:05

Episode 174 - Tasmania

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/08/09

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Celebrated for sparklers and more recently for still wines too, Tasmania is David’s focus as he explores the terroir of this enchanting Australian island with Tom Wallace, winemaker at Devil’s Corner.Drinks featured, all from Tasmania: Hellyers Road Distillery 21 YO American Oak (Cask 2283.01) Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (gold) Orrsum Spirits XO Vodka (silver, plus gold in the V&T mixer category) Callington

60:15

Episode 173 - Paso Robles

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/08/02

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to Steve Lohr, whose father Jerry was a pioneer in Paso Robles, the California region that’s attracted a legion of fans for the quality and value it offers. They talk terroir and why Cab remains ‘king’, but also the other varieties to have on your radar.Drinks featured, all from California: Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin (gold) Grgich Hills Estate Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay 2021

51:12

Episode 172 - House of Hazelwood

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/07/26

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to House of Hazelwood director, Jonathan Gibson, and blender, Eilidh Muir, about the latest unique collection of aged Scotch whisky amassed by the Gordon family and now offered to discerning collectors.Drinks featured (all gold medal winners): Aerstone Sea Cask 10 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miltonduff, 24 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tomintoul Distillery 25 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glencadam

49:50

Episode 171 - Tim Shand, Voyager Estate

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/07/19

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to the Chief Winemaker Tim Shand, at pioneering Margaret River winery Voyager Estate, established in 1978. Tim talks about his winemaking journey across Australia, what makes the region so special, and the challenges and rewards of going organic. Wines featured: House of Cards Ace High 2023 (gold) Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (gold) Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay 2022 (gold) Voyager

36:54

Episode 170 - Séverine Frerson, Perrier Jouët

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/07/12

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Only the 8th cellar master in Perrier-Jouët's 200-year history, the first woman to occupy the role, Séverine Frerson joins David to celebrate the Maison Belle Époque, the elegance of Chardonnay and the importance of a sensory relationship with nature.Wines featured (all gold medal winners from Champagne): Champagne Palmer & Co Solera Rosé Brut NV Lanson, Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2010 Champagne de

61:16

Episode 169 - Highlights of Series 14

The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM ·

2024/07/05

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David reflects on the latest series, including Eduardo Chadwick, on the anniversary of the Berlin Tasting, Sukhinder Singh reminiscing about a life of whisky collecting, Robin Kick MW on the wines of Bourgogne, the head of Austrian Wine, Chris Yorke, Chris Carpenter on sustainable winemaking and Rodolfo Bastida celebrating a century of Ramon Bilbao. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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