From Rugby to Wine - A transition from England prop to wine connoisseur with Andrew Sheridan Wine of the Times Podcast Series

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He might be known for his unmistakeable frame and a career that saw him win 40 caps, the Premiership, Heineken Cup, tour with the Lions twice and reach a World Cup final but you’ll now find him living happily in the South of France with his family, having completed the WSET Level 3 Diploma and working on his ever growing love of wine.

From bench-pressing 35st 6lbs to chatting grape varieties, regions and soil types is all taken very much in Andrew’s stride who’s gentle manner comes across as he chats to Joe about his recent trip to the Côtes du Rhône taking in some of the named villages.

Together Andrew and Joe taste some great wines from the named villages of the Côtes du Rhône and chat about what makes the villages wines so special.

He might be known for his unmistakeable frame and a career that saw him win 40 caps, the Premiership, Heineken Cup, tour with the Lions twice and reach a World Cup final but you’ll now find him living happily in the South of France with his family, having completed the WSET Level 3 Diploma and working on his ever growing love of wine.

From bench-pressing 35st 6lbs to chatting grape varieties, regions and soil types is all taken very much in Andrew’s stride who’s gentle manner comes across as he chats to Joe about his recent trip to the Côtes du Rhône taking in some of the named villages.

Together Andrew and Joe taste some great wines from the named villages of the Côtes du Rhône and chat about what makes the villages wines so special.