The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM

To mark the anniversary of the death of Steven Spurrier, David is joined by Adam Lechmere of Club Oenologique to pay tribute to the legendary and much-loved man behind the famous ‘Judgement of Paris’. 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

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 presents some of his highlights from the most recent series, including some of Australia’s biggest names - Peter Gago of Penfolds, Sarah Pidgeon from Wynns, Larry Cherubino and Katie MacAuley of Robert Oatley - plus, Rollo Gabb of Journey’s End and Rudg...

David talks to the co-winemaker at Wynns Coonawarra, Sarah Pidgeon, one half of one of Australia’s most enduring wine double acts, with Sue Hodder, to talk about the celebrated ‘Terra Rossa’ soils that produce a distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon - plus Freddy Bulmer of The Wine Society is back to talk about his recent buying trip to Austria.  In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Comp...

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. Rollo Gabb of Journey’s End talks to David about South Africa and marks the start of ‘Fairtrade Fortnight’ by talking about what fair trade means for wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Chris Wilson of Gutter & Stars to find out more about the accolades his new urban winery in Cambridge is already winning and what he plans next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 founder of the Cotswolds Distillery, Dan Szor, to find out more about his plans for England’s biggest whisky producer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Australia Day, with Larry Cherubino, Director of Winemaking at Robert Oatley and Katie Macauley, Brand Ambassador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is joined by Green Wine Future founder, Pancho Campo, and programme director, David Furer, to talk about the ambitious and exciting schedule for this global wine sustainability event, plus Freddy Bulmer from the Wine Society returns for his monthly glim...

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 is joined by Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker at Penfolds, custodian of The Grange, he has been described as a ‘wine rock star’.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is joined by drinks industry veteran Richard Siddle, Editor in Chief of The Buyer with his predications for 2022, including the impact of the poor harvests of 2021, the shipping crisis, Brexit and the pandemic, plus the latest trends and what they might...

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 is joined by regular contributors Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society and Joel Harrison, spirits columnist at Club Oenologique for a Drinking Hour festive edition, to review an eventful year - including their highlights from the IWSC 2021 judging - and lo...

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 boss of Majestic Wine, John Colley, about pandemic challenges, the ill-fated pairing with Naked Wines, Christmas trading, new wine ranges and why Majestic staff members are what makes it special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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 winemaker Rudger van Wyk at Stark-Condé about Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon and New World Whisky with Charlie Steel at Distill Ventures  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 presents the best bits of series 3, featuring the Daily Telegraph’s wine editor Victoria Moore, President of the DO Cava Javier Pages, chef José Pizarro, author Amanda Barnes, Greg Sherwood MW, Cocchi MD and President of the Consorzio Vermouth di Torino...

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 Rupert Millar about the new Liv-ex Power 100, tracking the most powerful performers in the fine wine market, to see who’s up and who’s down, and he chats to Rob Mathias, French buyer at Bibendum about the creation of a brand new wine range, Fêt...

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 Spanish chef José Pizarro, who’s often described as ‘the Godfather of Spanish cuisine’ at the Copa Jerez 2021 sherry and fine dining competition and he catches up again with The Wine Society buyer, Freddy Bulmer. Learn more about your ad choice...

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David delves into the exciting world of Asian spirits, with a special focus on Shochu and Baijiu with special guests Antony Moss DipWSET MW, Qualifications Director at the WSET, Hannah Lanfear, spirits educator and founder of The Mixing Class and Shuro Kawano, PR Section Manager at Hamada Syuzou Distillery. In partner...

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 Club Oenologique’s Adam Lechmere about the march of the Super-Tuscans including Bolgheri’s awe-inspiring ‘anteprima’ and he talks to writer and presenter Aleesha Hansel about how we should rid the world of unsustainable heavy wine bottles. Lear...

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks to Club Oenologique spirits columnist Joel Harrison about what makes the perfect Martini and hears from Alistair Cooper MW about this year’s trophy winners at the IWSC. As a one off, we mention all of the wine trophy winners - 31 wines in total - see IWSC list. In partnership with the International Wine an...

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 Victoria Moore, wine editor of the Daily Telegraph about her new book, ‘Fried Eggs and Rioja’ and he’s also joined by Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society for a glimpse into life as a wine buyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David explores the world of Cava, the Med’s distinctive Traditional Method sparkling wine, to hear about its history, how it is made, what makes it special and its gastronomic pairing potential. He is joined by the President of the DO Cava, Javier Pagés and Dirceu Vianna Junior MW, a leading member of the IWSC’s prest...

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. A Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG special. David explores Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, to find out more about its character and altitude charm, with Elvira Maria Bortolomiol, President of the Consorzio di Conegliano Valdo...

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David talks to Amanda Barnes about her new book dedicated to the wines of South America and, to mark Sober October, he chats to Mocktails founder Bill Gamelli about creating enticing drinks without alcohol. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – using the best in the world to...

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - David is joined by Greg Sherwood MW to talk about the wonderful wines of South Africa and Freddy Bulmer of the Wine Society chats about Austria and also the challenges of the shipping crisis. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net – using the best in the world to judge the best...

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - A celebration of Vermouth - an aromatised wine that’s the mixologist’s hero - with Roberto Bava, MD of Cocchi and President of the Consorzio Vermouth di Torino, Luca Marchiaro export manager of Antica Distelleria Quaglia and Jon Lister, of Speciality Brands. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Compet...