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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 Silene Chardonnay 2022

Kershaw Wines Clonal Selection Chardonnay 2020

Peter Falke Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 

Flagstone Winery Writer's Block Pinotage 2021 

Perdeberg Wines Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2022 

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Caroline Kenyon talks to Bex Tonks of St Ewe Free Range Eggs and Rebecca Rayner of Glebe Farm Foods about the pleasure, the challenge and the difference of being a woman farmer in the 21st century

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In partnership with Peter’s Yard petersyard.com - In this episode we look at how to sell cheese well. Cheesemonger Oli Smith of Bristol Cheese talks us through his vision of what makes a good cheesemonger. Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2023, Lily Morris of Morris of Usk, gives us an insight into the enthusiasm and cheese knowledge that won her this award https://academyofcheese.org/young-cheesemonger-of-the-year/. Cheese enthusiast Keith Kendrick, Good Food’s Group Managing Editor, who judges Young Cheesemonger of the Year at the World Cheese Awards tells us what he and fellow judges look for.

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Caroline Kenyon catches up with three stellar foodie entrepreneur Finalists in this year’s Black British Business Awards - Ryan Panchoo of Borough 22 Doughnuts, whose business grew from creating allergen-free doughnuts for his daughter and son, Sama Trinder of Bingham Riverhouse, the UK’s only black hotelier and Mike Williams of Flake Bake whose patties won a listing in Aldi via Channel 4. 

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. For the second of his special editions dedicated to Chablis, David continues his visit to the region’s producers and talks to Robin Kick MW about Petit Chablis, a wine that offers an exciting, affordable entry point to the region’s world famous wines.

Wines featured, all silver medal winners:

La Chablisienne Les Clos 2021, Chablis Grand Cru

M&S Cote De Lechet 2022 Chablis Premier Cru

Tesco Finest 2021 Chablis Premier Cru, La Chablisienne

Maison Castel 2022 Chablis

Grand Calcaire 2022 Petit Chablis 

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. For the first of two special editions dedicated to the wines of Chablis, Rosemary George MW joins David to talk about this special region’s distinctive terroir and he meets producers to find out more about a region that’s a global brand in itself.

Wines featured, all four of them gold medal winners at the ’24 judging:

Charly Nicolle Ante MCMLXXX Les Fourneaux 2022 

J. Moreau & Fils 2021

La Chablisienne Grenouilles 2020

La Chablisienne Les Preuses 2021

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. To celebrate English wine week, one of the country’s rising stars, Zoe Driver, winemaker at the critically acclaimed Black Chalk, joins David to talk about her own winemaking philosophy and the reasons behind English sparkling’s stellar success.

Wines featured:

Wyfold Vineyard Rosé Brut 2018 (Gold)

Roebuck Estates Rosé De Noirs Brut 2018 (Gold)

Gusbourne Boot Hill Vineyard Blanc De Blancs Brut 2018 (Gold)

Fox & Fox Mayfield Eclipse Brut 2019 (Gold)

Black Chalk Classic Brut 2020 (Silver)

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David visits Sicily’s Mount Etna region to explore the ancient civilisation of pre-phylloxera old vines, from indigenous grape varieties, and meet the winemakers toiling on its volcanic slopes to craft distinctive wines.

Drinks featured: 

Amaro Amaranca (silver)

Bisol1542 Cartizze Dry 2022 (gold)

BiancaVigna Rive Di Collalto Extra Dry 2021 (gold)

Silvio Carta Per Te Riserva 2002 (gold)

Fattoria La Vialla Riserva 2013 (gold)

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. A traditional wine nation that still offers a voyage of discovery for the wine lover, with its indigenous grape varieties, family winemakers and great value fine wines. David travels to Vienna to experience VieVinum, the largest showcase of Austrian wines, and speaks to the Austrian Wine CEO, Chris Yorke.

Wines featured, all gold medal winners, judged ‘in situ’ in Austria:

Weingut Alois Zimmermann, Rosshimmel Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2021 

Seegut Lentsch Reserve Sankt Laurent 2020

Weingut Rabl Ried Dechant Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner 2021

Weingut Eder Wachau Leopold Riesling 2018

Weingut Horst & Georg Schmelzer Weißburgunder Eiswein 2012 

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Chief winemaker at Rioja’s Ramón Bilbao, Rodolfo Bastida, is David’s guest as the winery celebrates its centenary and he toasts his 25 year tenure, to talk altitude winemaking, grape varieties, the pursuit of purity and the future for the region.

Wines featured:

Beronia Gran Reserva 2015 (gold)

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva 2015 (silver)

El Coto De Rioja M&S Collection Gran Reserva 2015 (silver)

Asda Extra Special Marques Del Norte Gran Reserva 2016 (silver)

Dominio De La Salle Gran Reserva 2014 (silver)

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