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The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM

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

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 203 - Mike Dawson, Journey’s End

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to Journey’s End estate at the far end of the Stellenbosch region, close to the ocean, to meet winemaker, Mike Dawson, to talk about terroir, sustainability, the rising stature of South African wine and the impact of the Cape Doctor. Wines featured, all gold medal winners: Journey’s End The Pioneer Malbec 2022 De Morgenzon Reserve Syrah 2021 Newstead Blanc de Blancs MCC Brut 2017 Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2022 Cederberg Shiraz 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  2. FEB 21

    Episode 202 - Cerasuolo di Vittoria

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Sicily’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, is David’s focus this week as he chats to Stefano Girelli, of Santa Tresa and Cortese, a passionate advocate for the region who sold his wineries in northern Italy to pursue organic viticulture on the island.   Medal winners featured: Scoccia Siciliano Amaro Al Carrubo E Zagara (gold) The Wine Society’s Sicilian Reserve Red, Nosio, 2020 (Silver) Fattoria La Vialla Passito Moscato 2022 (Silver)  M&S Found Lucido 2023 (Silver) Asda Extra Special Sicilian Reserve 2020 (Silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  3. FEB 14

    Episode 201 - The wines of China with Susie Barrie MW and Antony Moss MW

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. China is now the world’s sixth most important producer of wine and the country’s cuveés are winning new acclaim from international experts. David is joined by two Masters of Wine, Susie Barrie and Antony Moss, to reflect on the inaugural IWSC global judging in China. Wines featured, all gold medal winners: Mihope vineyards, Chateau Mihope Reserve Dry Red Wine 2019 Ningxia Mulando Co, Mulando M365, Red 2021 Yunnan Zangditianxiang Wine Pabala Ecological Icewine NV Xuzhou Hanxiang Liquor Co, Nabaifu Vidal Icewine Reserva 2018 Tiansai Vineyards Skyline of Gobi Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  4. FEB 7

    Episode 200 - The creator of ‘The Chocolate Block’, Marc Kent

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. It is one of South Africa’s most celebrated and successful premium wines, ‘The Chocolate Block’, a red blend led by Syrah, that changes every year according to the vintage, and has evolved with the times. David meets its creator, Marc Kent at Boekenhoutskloof, in Franschhoek, to hear the story of its success. Medal winners featured, all gold medal winners:   Vilafonté Series M 2019 Constantia Glen Two 2022 Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Warwick Estate The Blue Lady 2020 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  5. JAN 31

    Episode 199 - Ribera del Duero

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to Castilla y León to explore Ribera del Duero, meeting the winemakers who have put this Spanish region on the fine wine map, including Master of Wine Almudena Alberca and the creator of Pingus, Peter Sisseck. Medal winners featured: Finca Sobreño Ildefonso 2018, Toro (gold) Bodegas Valdubón Honoris 2021, Ribera del Duero (silver) Jesús Madrazo Seleccion 2019, Ribera del Duero (silver) Tesco Finest Ebeia 2022, Ribera del Duero (silver) Pradorey Real Sitio de Ventosilla Salgüero 2019, Ribera del Duero (silver)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  6. JAN 24

    Episode 198 - Alice Paillard

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s joined by CEO and co-owner of Champagne Bruno Paillard, Alice Paillard, to talk about taking over from her father, who established the house in 1981. Their wide-ranging chat includes extra brut, post-disgorgement ageing, climate change and her role as a female pioneer. Medal winners featured: Charles Heidsieck Blanc Des Millénaires Brut 2014 (gold) Henriot Cuvée Hemera Brut Grand Cru 2013 (gold) Lanson Le Blanc De Blancs Brut NV (gold) Abelé 1757 Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut NV (gold)  Pommery Apanage 1874 Brut NV (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  7. JAN 17

    Episode 197 - Dawn Davies MW on North American Whisky

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Bourbon or rye, blended or single malt, the USA and Canada offer a wealth of whiskies, from heritage styles that predate Prohibition or the latest innovations. Dawn Davies MW of Speciality Drinks chats to David about the inaugural IWSC judging in Kentucky. Gold and gold outstanding winners featured: Toasted Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky Peerless Distilling Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bulleit Rye 10 YO American Straight Rye Whiskey Five Trail Barrel Proof Batch 003 Blended American Whiskey, by Coors Spirits Cabernet Cask Select American Single Malt Whiskey by Virginia Distillery Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  8. JAN 10

    Episode 196 - Bar trends with Emma Hutchison

    In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Continuing his look at what’s in store for 2025, David talks bar trends with Emma Hutchison, Executive Creative Director at Sweet&Chilli - an agency with offices in London, Sydney, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Paris - to hear more about what the world’s best bars might be serving up this year. Drinks featured, all gold medal winners: St. Nicholas Abbey 12 YO Cask Strength Rum Three Ships 13 Yo Cape Ruby Cask Finish Código 1530 Blanco Tequila Calvados Lecompte 25 YO Calvados Pays d’Auge 8 Friends Vanilla Advocaat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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    FoodFM
  • Creator
    FoodFM Radio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    204
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2020

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