The Andy and Olly Show

Send a text WOW! What an episode. We find out where Olly is in the world this week, plus most importantly discuss with Chris, the head winemaker at Astley Vineyard everything from aged vines in the UK and the pioneering industry. To Worcester and its ability to grow grape varietals which are truly original and established; from the benefits and drawbacks to organic farming and so much more. Listen...

Send a text Olly returns to the Show after missing the previous episode, albeit during his holidays in Italy....However, the most important thing, is we hear from Ben at Kenton Park on how they established the vineyard and went full pelt at a new family business....and boy has it worked a treat! Also, the all new part of the show that asks YOU the viewer or listener, to send over questions for And...

Send a text This episode sees Andy interview Robb (MBE) at White Castle Vineyard in Wales. A national and international award winning vineyard, the scope of grape varietals and winemaking is truly cutting edge and puts them right at the top of the very best vineyards in the UK.  Robb gives great insight into the wine industry, having started some 14+ years ago and how it has evolved over time. A b...

Send a text That is right!  The Andy and Olly Show is back with a New Series! This time, bigger, better, sponsored and slightly more professional too. Although, excuse Andy for his illness and coughing fits through this podcast. We learn about what the boys have been upto since Series 1 and all about New Hall in Essex.

Send a text In Episode 2 of Series 2, Andy and Olly speak to The Not Yet Named Wine Co. In a slight change to the traditional UK winemaker interviews, we have ventured into unknown territory to hear all about this amazing model. YOU as the consumer, can now have a vote on the majority of decisions concerning the production of the wine in question from the designated vineyard. If you want to know m...

Send a text Listen in to this week's episode as we hear from one of the youngest and most influential head winemakers in the UK - Tommy Grimshaw.  Tommy started winemaking at the age of 17 and is into his 10th year of winemaking - he is in charge of winemaking at Langhams Wine Estate and this episode he really drills into a lot of detailed analysis of how he and his team create some of the mo...

Send a text Listen in to our final episode of Series 1 as we unfortunately miss Olly (fear not folks he is in one piece) but we do get to hear from Tim at Yorkshire Heart. Interestingly to recap the series with a vineyard which is based in between Harrogate and York and how they have adapted their winemaking to the differing climate of the south coast of the UK which predominantly has the largest...

Send a text A superb winemaking chat with Mark, owner of All Angels Vineyard in the UK. Some of the finest sparkling wines that are coming out of the UK are from All Angels, which is based just outside of Newbury - listen in to the history and how the name came about before understanding the evolution of wines.

Send a text 5th episode and counting, this is a short episode with Fairmile Vineyard based in Henly-on-Thames as we get closer to harvest days in the industry. A local couple started out in 2011 believing that the Chiltern foothills would produce a great location for award winning sparkling wine production. With a similar climate to Northern France, vines were planted in 2013 of the major Champagn...

Send a text In our fourth episode saw us return to the South East to speak to Katy at Downsview Vineyard in Crowborough on the Sussex/Kent border. Planted in 2010 with a huge array of different grape varietals being showcased. The South Downs offering a superb backdrop for the vineyard. Further development is scheduled but already they have 2 vineyards and look to grow from strength to strength. T...

Send a text Episode 8 takes us to East of Bath but still within Wiltshire, to talk to Paul at A'Becketts Vineyard. HIs grape varietals are of a particular preference with a combination of 'old style' and new style varietals. First planting on the site back in 2001, they produce still and sparkling wines alongside cider and apple juice. A really good in-depth discussion with Paul ens...

Send a text Well we thought we would squeeze in a little extra bonus episode for you. This is the wine tasting of the Pinot Noir from A'Becketts which, thanks to the postal service in the UK, managed to arrive after our interview with Paul. So we thought it only fair to add a little extra episode with our thoughts and views....take a listen.

Send a text Black screen at the start is normal, no? (for those who can view it on video). Sadly Andy had his camera the wrong way around to begin with but fear not it lasts only seconds before you begin to hear about Busi Jaconsohn and their fantastic location for a vineyard in Eridge. They focus their efforts on making the best sparkling wines that they can being keen Champagne lovers. This is a...

Send a text Across Dartmoor to the north, just outside of Okehampton, you will find Alder Vineyard. Find out what you can find at Alder with head winemaker Tom Hodgetts and 'Roast on a Toast' too. Andy and Olly talk all things Devon in this podcast and discuss the wonders of a Rondo Rose too. A family vineyard with an awful lot to offer the public and highly accessible too - surely that...