Wine Times
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsBroadcast legend Anneka Rice joins Sunday Times Wine Columnist Will Lyons to share their love of wine and travel with a host of special guests. They’ll be pulling the cork and twisting the screw cap on some of their favourite bottles as they embark on a free-flowing series through the many minds, lives and worlds inspired by the wine route. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass and sit back for a grape inspired podcast full of laughter, lively conversation and interesting wine.
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Episodes
Past, Present and Future of Wine
February 06, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBToday’s special guest is… WINE! Will and Anneka round off the series with their focus firmly on the star of the series. Will introduces three wines, one from the past, one from the present, and perhaps a taste of the future? Plus, Anneka looks back on the best bottles from the series and together they choose which guest they’d most like to travel with. Wine 1: 2019 Le Pavillon de Targé, Saumur-Champigny Wine 2: 2020 Polkura Syrah, Colchagua Valley, Chile Wine 3: 2021 Gentle Riot Orange...
Hugh Dennis
January 30, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBWill and Anneka are joined by Hugh Dennis, star of Outnumbered and Mock the Week, as they sip their way around South Africa. Hugh impresses Will, as he turns out to be quite the curious student of wine. And Anneka, an unashamed fan of Outnumbered, wants to know what the timeless BBC sitcom was like to work on. Wine 1: 2022 Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa Wine 2: 2018 Pinot Noir Appellation Series, Boschendal, Elgin, South Africa Wine 3: 2019 Pinotage, ...
Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE
January 23, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBDiscussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is Paralympian and Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, Tanni Grey-Thompson. As well as three great wines to taste from New Zealand, Tanni reveals that she has a lifetime supply of wine, Will shares how Sauvignon Blanc came to be and Anneka falls in love with a New Zealand red. Wine 1: 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter’s Home Block, Marlborough, New Zealand Wine 2: 2021 Chardonnay, Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Win...
Michel Roux Jr.
January 16, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 83.8 MBAnneka and Will are joined by Michel Roux Jr. for three jaw dropping French wines. Michel is the chef patron of Le Gavroche, the first restaurant in the UK to receive one, two and then three Michelin stars. As he closes the doors to his historic restaurant for the final time, Michel explains his future plans. And Anneka is seriously impressed with Will’s wine selections. Wine 1: 2018 Pinot Noir, Domaine Bott-Geyl, Galets Oligocène, Alsace, France Wine 2: 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet, Maison...
Jenny Eclair
January 09, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBJenny Eclair, the trailblazing comedian, joins Anneka and Will for a tour of Greek wines (with a brief detour to Hungary). Will gives a surprising lesson in how the Ancient Greeks enjoyed wine, Anneka amusingly bemoans restaurant wine menu formats and Jenny rethinks her usual aversion to all things sweet as she sips a mouth watering dessert wine. Wine 1: 2019 14/27 Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Greece Wine 2: 2019 Invicta Xinomavro, Amyndeon, Greece Wine 3: 2017 Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttony...
Alex James
January 02, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBDiscussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is the Blur bassist, farmer and award-winning artisan cheesemaker, Alex James. As well as three great wines to taste Alex reveals his wackiest rider requirements, Will questions whether you should have sparkling wine over ice and Anneka discovers her new favourite pairing with cheese… frazzles. Wine 1: Britpop Brut by Alex James NV Wine 2: Santa Inés Single Parcel Chardonnay 2022 Wine 3: Maison Dominique Piron Fleurie 2020 All the wines in th...
Alan Johnson
December 26, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBPostman turned politician Alan Johnson clinks glasses with Will at Cheltenham’s Literature Festival. They muse over the influence of The Beatles, the joys of writing thriller novels and Alan reflects on Prime Ministers of the past drinking habits. Wine 1: 2021 Sauvignon Gris, Chateau Le Coin Wine 2: 2018 L'Epiphanie de Sauternes, Bordeaux, France All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk Series producer: Anya Pearce Producer: Calum McCrae Hosted on Ac...
Clarke Peters
December 19, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBAnneka and Will listen admiringly to the smooth voice of actor and musician, Clarke Peters, as they sip luscious wines from Portugal. Clarke recounts tales of trial and error from his vegetable garden in the Algarve. While Anneka reminisces about her many visits to Clarke’s dressing room in the 1980s. Wine 1: 2022 Arquipélago, Açores, Portugal 12.5% Wine 2: 2021 Vilarissa Grande Reserva, Douro, Portugal Wine 3: Baronesa de Vilar Rosé Port (50cl) NV All the wines in the series are availa...
Wines worth talking about (feat. Giles Coren, Martin Samuel & Tony Turnbull)
December 14, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MBWill and Anneka are celebrating 50 years of the Sunday Times Wine Club. And what a way to do it! At a live event held at Times HQ in London, readers and guests sipped a selection of wines chosen by 12 very discerning columnists. In this bonus episode, we hear about some of those selections, straight from the columnists’ mouths. Anneka and Will were joined, amid the hustle and bustle, by Giles Coren, Martin Samuel and Tony Turnbull. You can find out more about the Columnists’ Case by visiti...
Paul Feig
December 12, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBAnneka and Will sip their way through wines from America with filmmaking royalty, Paul Feig. The director of Bridesmaids talks of how, as a kid, he always longed for adulthood. Nothing represented that more than sipping on cocktails and wine. And everyone was pleased with Will’s US selections. Wine 1: 2019 Au Bon Climat, La Bauge Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley Wine 2: 2020 Lyeth Red Sonoma Meritage, Sonoma County Wine 3: 2021 Ridge Geyserville, Alexander Valley All the wines in the ser...
Philippa Perry
December 05, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBJoining Anneka and Will for a glass of wine (or three) is the psychotherapist and bestselling author, Philippa Perry. Will guides a tour of English wines that wow, as Philippa unpacks the trends she has spotted from her years as an agony aunt. And Anneka reflects on the origins of the Sunday Times Wine Club. Wine 1: 2021 Redbrook Estate Bacchus (Paper Bottle) Wine 2: Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Half Bottle NV Wine 3: 2018 Harrow & Hope Blanc de Blancs, Buckinghamshire, England All the win...
Angus Deayton
November 28, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBDiscussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is comedian and panel show royalty, Angus Deayton. Will introduces three wines from Italy as Angus and Anneka recount tales from trips together to Umbria. And one of the bottles really hit the spot for Angus. Wine 1: 2022 Ischia Biancolella, Ischia, Italy Wine 2: 2017 Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri, Tuscany, Italy Wine 3: Il Fagiano, Vino Rosso, Italy All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk Seri...
Clare Balding CBE
November 21, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBDiscussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is broadcaster and writer, Clare Balding CBE. As well as three great wines to taste from Argentina, Clare gasps over a £100 bottle of wine, Will shares one of his greatest blind wine tasting moments and Anneka reflects on when she caught Clare walking backwards along the Thames. Wine 1: 2022 Torrontés, Alma Andina, Mendoza Wine 2: 2021 Chardonnay, Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Las Piedras, Mendoza, Argentina Wine 3: 2019 Cheval des Andes All...
Kathy Lette
November 14, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBDiscussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is bestselling Australian-British author, Kathy Lette. As well as three great wines to taste from Australia, Kathy reveals her lifeguard litmus test, Will explains why Margaret River is his favourite wine region down under and Anneka swoons over a message from Kylie Minogue. Wine 1: 2021 Yarrunga Field Special Reserve White, New South Wales, Australia Wine 2: 2020 Vasse Felix Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia Wine 3: 2018 Yarra Yering Dry ...
Anneka Rice
November 07, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBPouring the wine this series with Will Lyons is broadcast legend Anneka Rice. As well as three great wines to taste from Croatia, Anneka falls back in love with white wine - although a juicy merlot still remains as her firm favourite! - and Will shares why the ABC club, Anything But Chardonnay, is long outdated. Wine 1: Kutjevo Rosé Wine 2: Maximo Oro Wine 3: Graševina De Gotho All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk Series producer: Anya Pearce Prod...
Series 4 of Wine Times is coming soon…
October 31, 2023 15:26 - 1 minute - 2.07 MBWine Times is back with more bottles, bigger slurps and a fabulous new host… broadcast legend, Anneka Rice! That’s right, in this brand new series The Sunday Times wine columnist Will Lyons is joined by Anneka as they pull the cork, twist the screw cap and embark on a journey inspired by the wine route across the globe with a whole host of special guests. Wine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club. All the wines in the series are available www.sundaytim...
Oz Clarke
October 24, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBDiscussing and decanting with Will Lyons on this special bonus edition of the podcast is the formidable wine expert, Oz Clarke. As well enjoying the festivities at the Vintage Wine Festival, Oz reflects on the colourful tasting notes he used to share on 80’s hit entertainment show Food and Drink and casts his mind back to the start of his acting career featuring on the first Superman film. All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk Series Producer: A...
Jamie Morton
January 17, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is co-host of the podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno and director of the upcoming comedy musical Lovestuck, Jamie Morton. As well as three great wines to taste, Jamie shares how his dad's love for chardonnay warped his formative years of drinking wine, Will busts myths about organic wines and Suzi explains why she won’t be dabbling in dry January. 2020 Oriol Rossell Organic Cava, Spain 2021 Chenin Blanc Ken Forrester Stagmanskop, Piekenierskloof,...
Angela Hartnett
January 10, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett. As well as three great wines to taste, Angela supports Will for his love of pairing champagne with parmesan, Will questions whether tasting menus are still fashionable and Suzi worries that robots will soon take over the production of wine. Bollinger Rosé, Aÿ, Champagne 2020 Clos de la Vierge, Jurançon, France 2019 Chianti Classico, Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Tignananello, Tuscany, Italy All th...
Sophie Duker
January 03, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is comedian Sophie Duker. As well as three great wines to taste, Sophie reflects on the best champagne she’s ever tasted, Will worries that Sophie could give him a run for his money and Suzi questions whether you can produce a salty grape. 2019 Marquês de Marialva, Bairrada, Portugal Ice Cattin, Crémant d’Alsace, France Barbadillo La Cilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry (37.5cl) NV Spain All the wines in the series are available at www.sund...
Nick Grimshaw
December 27, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is broadcaster and author, Nick Grimshaw. As well as three great wines to taste, Nick shares how he feels about Betwixmas, Will approves bucks fizz and Suzi completes Wine Times. 2018 Albariño, Pedra do Cribo, Rias Baixas, Spain 2021 La Voûte, Vin de France, France 2018 Amancaya Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk Producer: Anya Pearce Serie...
Jane Garvey and Fi Glover
December 20, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will on a live special of Wine Times are broadcasters, Jane Garvey and Fi Glover. As well as four great wines to taste, Fi explains why she refuses to feel stressed about Christmas this year, Jane discusses her love for Cava, Will shares why Brits are big wine drinkers and Suzi delights in the idea of hosting her first Christmas lunch. Villa Broglia Gavi di Gavi 2021 Purple Owl Pinot Noir 2021 Saracosa Governo Rosso IGT 2021 L’Epiphanie de Sauter...
Jeremy Clarkson
December 16, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBDiscussing and decanting with Will Lyons on this special bonus edition of the podcast is the fast driving, celebrity farming, beer making quizmaster extraordinaire, Jeremy Clarkson. As well as tasting an English sparkling wine and Jeremy’s new beer, Hawkstone, Will gets reprimanded by Jeremy for sipping and spitting his drinks and Jeremy shares his thoughts on planting a vineyard at his farm Diddly Squat. Harrow & Hope Brut Rosé No 2 NV Hawkstone Larger NV All the wines in t...
Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, AKA Flo & Joan
December 13, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will are the musical comedy geniuses, Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, or you may know them better on stage as Flo and Joan! As well as three great wines to taste, Rosie ponders over a fizzy Bolognese, Nicola gets inspired for a career change over spilt tea, Will shares what a flying winemaker is and Suzi finds a new drag name. 2021 L'Occhiolino Sparkling Red 2020 RedHeads Dan'Jango, Barossa, Australia Andresen 10-year-old White Port, Portugal Al...
Adam Kay
December 06, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is former doctor, comedian and author, Adam Kay. As well as three great wines to taste, Adam shares how he first got into wine, Will reminisces on when a student took biodynamic wine practises a bit too seriously and Suzi puts her hat in the ring for becoming the next great taste maker. Domaine MIA, Les Plantenays, Rully, France 2018 La Fé, Madiran, France 2018 L’Épiphanie de Pauillac, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France All the wines in the series...
Mel Schilling
November 29, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is psychologist, author and romance coach on the dating show ‘Married At First Sight', Mel Schilling. As well as three great wines to taste, Mel practises her spitting technique, Will shares why English sparkling wine is the new NEW world in wine and Suzi gives her Australian accent a red hot go! 2016 Roebuck Estates Rosé de Noirs, England 2020 Sauvignon Gris, Château Le Coin, Bordeaux, France 2021 Malbec Cabernet Franc HJ Fabre Resrvado, Ar...
Ainsley Harriott
November 22, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is celebrity chef and TV presenter Ainsley Harriott. As well as three great wines to taste, Ainsley falls in love with Pinot Noir all over again, Will reveals the average price Brits pay for a bottle of wine and Suzi enjoys sipping on the punchy reds. 2021 The Forager, Western Cape, South Africa 2018 Estate Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes by Tractor, Mornington Peninsula, Australia 2020 République Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California Al...
Candice Brown
November 15, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is celebrity chef and baker Candice Brown. As well as three great wines to taste Candice shares how she upsells dessert wine in her pub like Del Boy, Will reveals how you can call a sommelier's bluff and Suzi falls in love with one of the most expensive rosé wines. Didier Chopin Brut Champagne 2020 Clos du Temple, Languedoc Cabrières, Gérard Bertrand, France 2019 RedHeads Coco Rôtie, McLaren Vale, Australia All the wines in the series ...
Lorraine Kelly and Rosie Smith
November 08, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and her daughter, journalist and podcaster Rosie Smith. As well as three great wines to taste Lorraine reminisces on drinking 20p boxed wine, Rosie is inspired to drink champagne from a wine glass, Will shares why you shouldn't quit drinking rosé in the colder months and Suzi pairs her wine with vinyl. Champagne Billecart-Salmon Rosé Champagne NV 2021 Bacchus, Redbrook Estate, Bacchus, East Anglia England 2019 L...
Series 3 of Wine Times is coming soon…
November 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBSuzi Ruffell and Will Lyons are back tasting wine and having an even better time with a handful of some of your favourite celebrities, from broadcasting legends, to like minded food and wine fanatics. Whether you’re somewhat of a sommelier, or you’re still struggling to understand what makes wine so grape… in this podcast you are sure to find something that suits your taste! Wine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club. All the wines in the series are availab...
Jamie Laing
July 12, 2022 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is the founder of Candy Kittens and reality TV star Jamie Laing. As well as three great wines to taste Jamie is inspired by a new wedding gift idea for his fiancé, Will falls in love with rosé all over again and Suzi learns why James Bond likes his martini shaken not stirred. Harrow and Hope Brut Reserve No 6 2020 Domaine de Pontfract, Côtes de Provence, France 2020 Beaujolais-Villages, Maison Dominique Piron, France 13.5% All the wines ...
Clodagh McKenna
July 05, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBDaydreaming about vineyards with Suzi and Will is ITV's This Morning resident chef Clodagh McKenna. As well as three great wines to taste Clodagh talks about how she plans to be fully sustainable by 2024, Will relishes over Clodagh's ideas for food and wine pairings and Suzi enjoys the Hungarian wine fit for royalty! Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut NV 2021 Vignobles Canet Picpoul de Pinet, France 2018 Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Aszú Barrel Selection 2018 All the wines in th...
Matt Cain
June 28, 2022 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBSipping the day away with Suzi and Will is the author and broadcaster Matt Cain. As well as three great wines to taste Matt talks about his love for South African wine, Will opens up about his male role models in wine and Suzi asks her best question yet as the Wine Times apprentice. NV Hunter’s Miru Miru Brut, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020 Vondeling Babiana, Paardeburg, South Africa 2018 Domaine de Nizas, Languedoc France All the wines in the series are available at www.sundayt...
Ade Oladipo and Rory Jennings
June 21, 2022 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBPairing wine and a good time together with Suzi and Will are the talkSPORT presenters and hosts of The Men's Room podcast Ade Oladipo and Rory Jennings. As well as three great wines to taste Ade and Rory talk about the importance of men opening up about their mental health, Will shares why his postman thinks he is an alcoholic, and Suzi rolls her eyes at the constant football analogies that are kicked about. Albert Bichot Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve, France 2020 Soave Classico, Pier...
Ben Shephard
June 13, 2022 23:01 - 38 minutes - 87.5 MBSipping away with Suzi and Will is the Good Morning Britain and host of Tipping Point Ben Shephard - who loves bubbles. As well as three great wines to taste Ben talks about his familial heritage in fine wine, Will extols the virtues of a quality Riesling, and Suzi recounts the unfortunate events that overshadowed the first time she met Ben. 2017 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling Sekt, Germany 2020 Famille Descombe Viognier, France 2018 La Chiamata Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy All the wines ...
Matt Chorley
June 07, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDabbling in wines from across the globe with Suzi and Will is the journalist and broadcaster Matt Chorley - who has an astute love for sauvignon blanc. As well as tasting three great wines Matt discusses why he believes people should pay less attention to politics, Will talks about his love for savoury wine and Suzi reflects on some of the greatest highlights from the 80's. 2020 Sauvignon Gris, Château Le Coin, Bordeaux, France 2020 Albastrele Blanc de Cabernet, Moldova 2016 Johnny Q Shir...
Tom Allen
May 30, 2022 23:01 - 53 minutes - 122 MBSloshing along with Suzi and Will is the comedian, writer and broadcaster Tom Allen - who has his own wine wardrobe. As well as three great wines to taste Tom talks about his life of wine and performing for royalty, Will discusses the power that the film Sideways had on the wine industry, and Suzi reveals why the Queen is the doyenne of physical comedy. 2019 Sparkling Rosé, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire 2018 Maximo Oro, Croatia 2020 Purple Owl Pinot Noir, California All the wines in the ...
Angellica Bell
May 24, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBSharing their admiration for wine this week is TV presenter Angellica Bell - who has a new found love for champagne! As well as tasting three incredible wines Angellica discusses money saving tips that she has learnt from co-hosting The Martin Lewis Money Show, Will reflects on the oldest wine he has ever tasted and Suzi reveals her slip up at work when she dusted their oldest bottles of wine- oops! NV Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Xanadu DJL Margaret River Chardonnay, Austra...
Shaun Keaveny
May 16, 2022 23:01 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MBClinking away with Suzi and Will is the broadcaster Shaun Keaveny - who has a long-time love affair with Tocai. As well as three great wines to taste Shaun talks about his new podcast 'Your Place or Mine', Will uncovers the mystery behind ice wine, and Suzi reveals that when it comes to a wine bottle's label - "if it has a sausage dog on it - I'm having it!" 2021 Orange Natural Wine, Romania 2020 L'Épiphanie de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France 2015 Pillitteri Estates Reserve Vidal Icewine, Nia...
Grace Dent
May 09, 2022 23:01 - 33 minutes - 76.1 MBSlurping away with Suzi and Will is the broadcaster and restaurant critic Grace Dent - who loves a good dessert wine. As well as three great wines to taste Grace talks about her latest show with Ainsley Harriott on Channel 4 "The Best of British by the Sea", Will eulogises about English wine, and Suzi asks the question...Mulled wine - yes or no? 2019 Cava Brut, Oriol Rossell, Spain 2019 Vilarissa Grande Reserva, Douro, Portugal 2018 L'Epiphanie de Sauternes, Bordeaux, France All the wine...
Marcus Wareing
May 02, 2022 23:01 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBDiscussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is the broadcaster and multi-Michelin star chef Marcus Wareing - who loves a Chardonnay. As well as three great wines to taste Marcus talks about his latest show "Tales from a Kitchen Garden", Will talks about what makes a wine 'corked', and Suzi talks about the difference between restaurant critics and comedy critics. 2018 Grower’s Selection Madeleine Angevine, Devon, England 2020 Newton Johnson Southend Chardonnay, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley,...
Suzi Ruffell
April 25, 2022 23:01 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBPouring the wine this series with Will Lyons is the comedian and podcaster Suzi Ruffell - who loves a good wine when she's flying. As well as three great wines to taste Suzi learns why you shouldn't drink champagne from a flute, and Will gets his blindfold out for a secret taste test. 2017 Wyfold Vineyard Rosé, Thames Valley, England 2021 Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2018 Château La Clarière, Bordeaux, France All the wines in the series are available at www.sundayti...
Jamie Cullum
December 21, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBPulling crackers and drinking wine with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the broadcaster and musician Jamie Cullum - who loves a good Burgundy. As well as three great wines to taste Jamie talks about his latest album The Pianoman at Christmas, Will reveals the perfect Christmas tipple and Miquita tries to recall her youthful drinking days with a young Master Cullum. 2019 Roche Lacour Crémant de Limoux, France 2020 Julien Bouchard Bourgogne Chardonnay, France 2020 Governo, Saracosa, Tosca...
BOSH!
December 14, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBTasting the tannins with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons are Henry Firth and Ian Theasby aka BOSH! As well as three great vegan wines to taste; Henry and Ian pair the wines with recipes from their new cookbook 'BOSH! on a Budget', Will describes the history of the famous Beaujolais Run, and Miquita gives us an insight into the Caribbean cuisine of Ital. 2020 Sancerre, Domaine Michel Thomas, Loire Valley, France 2020 Les 3 Madones, Fleurie, Beaujolais, France 2018 Chateau Roquegrave, Franc...
Ian Rankin
December 07, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBRaising a toast with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons at Edinburgh's Prestonfield House is the bestselling author Ian Rankin - who is a fan of all things French. As well as three great wines to taste; Ian talks about Rebus and why he will never stop writing, Will uncovers the secrets of the Sunday Times Wine Club, and Miquita reveals she likes a sparkling rosé (as long as it's not too fizzy). 2017 Wyfold Vineyard Rosé, Oxfordshire, England 2020 Viorica, Château Vartely Dealu, Jora de Mijloc, ...
Emily Dean
November 30, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBQuaffing away with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the author and broadcaster Emily Dean - who is on the lookout for some low-alcohol wines. As well as three great wines to taste; Emily talks about her podcast series 'Walking the Dog' and her canine companion Ray, Will explains the process of removing alcohol from wine, and Miquita asks "are all screwcap wines bad?". 2020 Muscadet, Domaine Gadais La Grande Reserve du Moulin, Loire, France PS Pétillant Rosé NV, France 2019 Seifried Est...
Gregory Porter
November 23, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBRaising a glass with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the multi award-winning musician Gregory Porter; who is an avid wine collector. As well as two great wines to taste; Gregory talks about his new album "Still Rising" and reveals his vinous rider, Will explains the history of Bond and Bolinger, and Miquita learns all about "Two Buck Chuck". Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV 2019 Le Prince de Courthézon Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France All the wines in the series are av...
Giovanna Fletcher
November 16, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBTalking and toasting with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the author podcaster and Queen of the Castle Giovanna Fletcher - who loves and Italian red. As well as three great wines to taste; Giovanna reveals the recipe to a "Tom and Gi Special" and talks about her new book "Walking on Sunshine", Will says that it's ok to like a £4 bottle of wine, and Miquita recalls a scary memory of vineyard vertigo. 2020 Gavi, Broglia Gavi di Gavi, Italy 2020 Los Hermanos Manzanos, Rioja, Spain 2018 Car...
Rob Rinder
November 09, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBSipping away with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the broadcaster, columnist and king of the courtroom Rob Rinder - who loves all wine but has "a gob like asbestos". As well as three great wines to taste; Rob talks about his memories of food and drink in legal traditions, Will reveals the history of champagne, and Miquita exposes a smell she cannot abide. NV Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, Champagne, France 2020 Château Le Coin Sauvignon Gris, Bordeaux, France 2020 Tannat, 100 Anos Rese...
Isa Guha
November 02, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBLetting things breath with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the former cricketer and broadcaster Isa Guha - who dreams of touring through the Barossa Valley. As well as three great wines to taste; Isa talks about the spirit of food and drink on Test Match Special, Will gives a safety lesson on popping corks, and Miquita learns about a hangover life-hack. 2018 NV Brut Reserve Rosé, Harrow & Hope, Buckinghamshire, England 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter’s, Marlborough, New Zealand 2018 MC1R: R...