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Today we are joined by Helena Nicklin, an award-winning drinks writer, a broadcaster, a judge, and author. who you can watch on TV Series, Three Drinkers (Currently showing on Amazon Prime). She is the winner of best contribution to Wine and Spirits Tourism 2022. She was recognised in the top 100 most influential people in drinks 2022. She has her own podcast called “Bring a Bottle”. This episode (Part 1) Helena talks about filming the Three Drinkers, some funny moments, and how she came about with this series. We talk about how she got into the wine industry, which really wasn't a very smooth start, and certainly something to open up your eyes, to how the industry is evolving and changing. But today's theme, which is COGNAC.

If you want to skip ahead:

2.06: Helena’s story into the wine industry

6.59: Starting with a youtube channel

11.33: How she started the TV Series The Three Drinks with Aidy Smith

(He has also been on my podcast (Ep 46) You can listen to him HERE)

15.19: Recording a series on Cognac

16.29: Still wines made in Cognac

17.21: Blending in Cognac

19.21: The Chalk soils and terroir in Cognac – looking at the sub regions

21.05: Understanding the Champagne name that gets used in two of the sub regions

21.50: Location of Cognac and visiting

22.39: Ideal food pairings for Cognac

25.22: Looking at labelling terms and the minimum age requirements for each

27.48: The difference between Cognac and Armagnac

29.29: Describing Cognac’s aromas and flavours

30.45: The different distillation methods of Cognac and Armagnac

32.02: Why does ‘Brandy’ have a bad name

33.21: Having Cognac in a cocktail

35.16: Buying Wine Tshirts for Helens online shop: DrinkyTees

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Until next time, Cheers to you!