Food FM

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to the legendary Hugh Johnson, one the best-loved names in wine writing, to talk about his autobiography The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson.

Drinks featured:

Champagne Piper Heidsieck 2014 Brut in magnum (gold/trophy)

Champagne Jacquart Mosaïque Rosé Brut NV (silver)

Marks & Spencer L'or du Ciron 2018 Sauternes (gold)

Aldi Château Moulinet 2016 Pomerol (silver)

Weingut Karl Schaefer Dürkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Trocken 2015 (gold)

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David reflects on the highlights of the sixth season, including England’s Irish winemaking star Dermot Sugrue, former Savoy head bartender Shannon Tebay, Chateau Galoupet’s sustainability pioneer Jessica Julmy, Petaluma’s new winemaker Teresa Heuzenroeder, Exton Park’s Corinne Sealy, The Wine Society’s Italy buyer, Sarah Knowles MW, and Olivier Ward, gin expert on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world.

The freshest form of Sherry, Manzanilla comes from Sanlucar de Barrameda, where the Atlantic influence gives it a unique character. Fresh from a visit to the Sherry Triangle, David is joined by Fermin Hidalgo, one of the eighth generation at family-run Hidalgo, famous for La Gitana. 

Drinks featured:

La Guita Manzanilla En Rama NV (silver)

Aldi Specially Selected Manzanilla NV (silver)

Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana Vermut (bronze)

González Byass Del Duque VORS Amontillado NV (gold)

Kavalan Distillery Solist Manzanilla Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Celebrating Prosecco Day, David talks to expert Neil Phillips and Villa Sandi’s export director, Flavio Geretto, to find out more about Prosecco, what’s made it such a storming global success story and how best to enjoy it. 

DOC Prosecco featured:

Villa Sandi Rose Brut Millesimato 2021 (silver)

Biasiotto Andrea Brut 2021 (silver)

Morrisons The Best Brut NV Prosecco (silver)

Asda Extra Special Brut Prosecco (silver)

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to The Wine Society’s Italian buyer, Sarah Knowles MW, covering the length and breath of Italy to find out about the history and also the latest innovations in Italian wine and where to look for the best bottles.

Wines featured:

Tenuta del Buonamico Cercatoja 2017 (gold and trophy)

Anna Spinato Brut NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Di Cartizze (gold and trophy)

Fattoria La Vialla, Barriccato Bianco Non Filtrato 2020 (gold)

Cantina Sanpaolo di Claudio Quarta Vignaiolo Riserva 2015 (gold)

Tesco Finest 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella (gold)

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Her winemaking pedigree is distinctively French - her first job was at Château Lynch Bages - and Corinne Sealy has made wine all over the world, yet she has chosen to make England her home. David hears why Exton Park is her calling.  

Drinks featured:

Lyme Bay Winery Pinot Noir 2020 (gold and trophy)

Coates and Seely La Perfide, Blanc De Noirs Brut 2014 (silver)

Château de Pellehaut Ugni Blanc 40 YO Armagnac (gold outstanding)

Laphroaig Distillery10 YO Sherry Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (gold outstanding)

Gralyn Estate Artizan Rare Muscat NV (silver)

Caroline Kenyon talks to condiment king Guy Tullberg of Tracklements and chef Rachel Green about the global shortage of Dijon mustard, the history of mustard and where mustard is going in the 21st century.

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. Is the gin renaissance still flourishing and where should we be looking for the latest innovation? Self-confessed ‘gin nerd’ Olivier Ward, editor of Spirits Beacon, a member of the IWSC spirits judging committee and the gin expert on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, gives David the lowdown.

Gins featured: 

Opihr Aromatic Bitters Gin, Quintessential Brands (gold and trophy)

The Welsh Whisky Company Brecon Chocolate Orange Gin (gold)

Awildian Coromandel Spiced Gin, Coromandel Distilling Company (gold)

Dry As A Nun Gin, Distillers Republic (gold)

Stone Grange Elg Gin Likør (gold)

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. The former Commercial Director of Krug, Jessica Julmy, talks to David about her latest project, overseeing the renewal of Provence Grand Cru Classé estate Chateau Galoupet, purchased by LVMH in 2019, putting sustainability front and centre. 

Drinks featured:

Domaine la Chautarde 2021 Coteaux Varois (silver)

Famille Ravoire Manon 2021 Cotes de Provence (silver)

Mirabeau Etoile 2021 (silver)

Aldi ‘Specially Selected” Cotes de Provence rosé 2020 (silver)

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Extra Brut 2013 Champagne (silver)

Caroline Kenyon talks to campaigning food writer Alex Renton about his new book 13 Foods that Shape our World, a panoramic sweep of everything from oils to spices, cocoa, bread and tomatoes, taking in politics, economics, geography and power on the way