The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. From his humble beginnings in hospitality to the bar of Tom Kerridge’s double-starred gastropub, The Hand & Flowers, Anthony Peart achieved his dream of launching his own rum. He joins David to talk about how he made it happen.

Rums featured (all gold medal winners)

Fr’um dark but fr'iendly Pineapple & Smokey Scotch Bonnet Rum

Rones del Caribe Roble Viejo 12 YO Ultra Añejo Rum

Héritiers Madkaud Renaissance Rum 

Four Monkey Cataline

Chapter 7 Whisky Spirit Library 1993 Cuban Rum

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David reflects on the highlights of series 15 featuring Perrier-Jouët cellar master Séverine Frerson, Domaine des Tourelles winemaker Faouzi Issa on making wine in Lebanon, organic pioneer Gérard Bertrand and Voyager Estate’s chief winemaker, Tim Shand, Will Hill on Georgian amber wine and Tom Surgey on his new book.

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to Château L’ Hospitalet in Languedoc-Roussillon to meet Gérard Bertrand, a former rugby star whose passion for his home region has earned it a place on the world’s fine wine map. They talk terroir, biodynamics and a winemaking philosophy that has resulted in a broad range of wines from an innovative orange, to the world’s most expensive rosé.

Wines featured:

Gérard Bertrand Cote Des Roses Grenache-Syrah-Cinsault 2023 (silver)

Gérard Bertrand Héritage Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (silver)

Gérard Bertrand Héritage Adissan 2023 (silver)

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Responsible for a mere two percent of Australia’s grape crush, Margaret River really punches above its weight when it comes to premium wines. David finds out more, from Alex Hunt MW, IWSC wine judging committee member and leading sommelier-turned-communicator, Shanteh Wale.

Wines featured (all gold medal winners):

Fermoy Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Flametree Wines, Flametree Chardonnay 2023

Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2020

Churchview Estate The Bartondale Chardonnay 2023 

Singlefile Wines The Vivienne, Denmark Chardonnay 2021

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. They are all the rage on wine lists, but orange wines have a long and illustrious history, dating back to the birthplace of wine, Georgia, where they are known as amber. David talks to expert and IWSC judge, Will Hill, Managing Director of Novel Wines to find out more.

Wines featured (all gold medal winners):

Kardanakhi 1888 LLC Tsarapi 2020

Bedoba Orange 2021

Mildiani Family Winery, Khikhvi Qvevri Bouquet 2018

Doctor's Bio-cellar Rkatsiteli 2021

Mildiani Family Winery Brut Reserve 2015

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. A familiar face for his work with ‘The Three Wine Men’, writer and broadcaster Tom Surgey chats to David about his new book ‘How to Drink Wine’, which offers a comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to the world of wine terminology.

Drinks featured:

Marks & Spencer 5 Times Distilled Vodka (gold)

Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur De Cuvée Extra Brut 2016 (silver)

Denbies Wine Estate Cubitt Blanc De Noirs Brut 2015 (silver)

Vagabond Wines Pinot Noir 2022 (silver)

Gusbourne Rosé Brut 2019 (silver)

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Famously where East meets West, Turkey offers a treasure trove of indigenous grape varieties which are well worth seeking out. David finds out more from Sarah Abbott MW and Isa Bal MS, who co-chaired the recent IWSC wine judging in Istanbul, where an impressive 20 gold medals were awarded.

Wines featured (all gold medal winners):

Kayra Vintage Öküzgözü 2021

Kavaklidere Saraplari Prestige Okuzgozu 2021

Vinolus Kalecik Karasi 2022

Likya Vineyards Boğazkere 2014

Kavaklidere Saraplari Cotes d'Avanos Narince 2022

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to the winemaker Faouzi Issa from Lebanon’s Domaine des Tourelles, to talk about making wine against the backdrop of conflict and chaos, his passion for old vines and his style of winemaking, focused on freshness and charm.

Wines featured:

Domaine Wardy Grenache, Bekaa Valley 2022 (silver)

Zilzie Wines Platinum Edition Grenache, Barossa, Australia 2022 (silver)

Kilikanoon Duke Reserve Grenache, Clare Valley, South Australia 2019 (silver)

V’asbos Iconic Grenache Edition 1 2018, Turkey (silver)

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Celebrated for sparklers and more recently for still wines too, Tasmania is David’s focus as he explores the terroir of this enchanting Australian island with Tom Wallace, winemaker at Devil’s Corner.

Drinks featured, all from Tasmania:

Hellyers Road Distillery 21 YO American Oak (Cask 2283.01) Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (gold)

Orrsum Spirits XO Vodka (silver, plus gold in the V&T mixer category)

Callington Mill Distillery Quagmire Single Malt Whisky (silver)

Turner Stillhouse Three Cuts Founder's Release Gin (silver)

Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2023 (silver)

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to Steve Lohr, whose father Jerry was a pioneer in Paso Robles, the California region that’s attracted a legion of fans for the quality and value it offers. They talk terroir and why Cab remains ‘king’, but also the other varieties to have on your radar.

Drinks featured, all from California:

Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin (gold)

Grgich Hills Estate Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay 2021 (silver)

Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (silver)

Sausalito Liquor Company Marin Coastal Gin (silver)

Sespe Creek Distillery Silvergrin Vodka (silver)

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