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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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to House of Hazelwood director, Jonathan Gibson, and blender, Eilidh Muir, about the latest unique collection of aged Scotch whisky amassed by the Gordon family and now offered to discerning collectors.

Drinks featured (all gold medal winners):

Aerstone Sea Cask 10 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky 

Miltonduff, 24 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky 

Tomintoul Distillery 25 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glencadam Distillery Reserva Andalucía Oloroso Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

William Grant & Sons, ‘Discarded’, Grape Skin Vodka

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to the Chief Winemaker Tim Shand, at pioneering Margaret River winery Voyager Estate, established in 1978. Tim talks about his winemaking journey across Australia, what makes the region so special, and the challenges and rewards of going organic. 

Wines featured:

House of Cards Ace High 2023 (gold)

Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (gold)

Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay 2022 (gold)

Voyager Estate MJW Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (silver)

Voyager Estate Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (silver)

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Only the 8th cellar master in Perrier-Jouët's 200-year history, the first woman to occupy the role, Séverine Frerson joins David to celebrate the Maison Belle Époque, the elegance of Chardonnay and the importance of a sensory relationship with nature.

Wines featured (all gold medal winners from Champagne):

Champagne Palmer & Co Solera Rosé Brut NV

Lanson, Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2010

Champagne de Saint Gall Orpale Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut 2012

Tesco Finest Rosé Brut NV - made by Union Champagne

Co-op Les Pionniers Brut 2013

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In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David reflects on the latest series, including Eduardo Chadwick, on the anniversary of the Berlin Tasting, Sukhinder Singh reminiscing about a life of whisky collecting, Robin Kick MW on the wines of Bourgogne, the head of Austrian Wine, Chris Yorke, Chris Carpenter on sustainable winemaking and Rodolfo Bastida celebrating a century of Ramon Bilbao. 

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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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