The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’ talks to entrepreneur Calixte Payan, who has rewritten the rules of the zero alcohol category with his Sober Spirits brand, using original spirit content to create innovative drinks without compromise, while staying focused on sustainability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. To celebrate the Drinking Hour’s 250th episode, David’s special guest is the legendary Sacha Lichine, of Chateau d’Esclans, the father of modern rosé and creator of brands including Whispering Angel and Garrus, as he prepares to hand over the reins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Master of Wine, Dirceu Vianna Junior, joins David to talk about Sauvignon Blanc from the Austrian region of Steiermark, or Styria, which is gaining fans, and winning IWSC gold medals, for to its distinctive and generous gastronomic style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s guest is Julian Langworthy, chief winemaker at Deep Woods Estate, winner of the IWSC Western Australia Producer of the Year, and one the original ‘founding five’ wineries of Margaret River to talk about makes the region unique and special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. In what’s become a popular annual ritual, David is joined by The Buyer’s editor-in-chief, Richard Siddle, as they stare into a crystal ball to look ahead at what lies in store for the drinks world in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David explores the innovation and incredible growth of the no alcohol category with Michael Bright, founder of IWSC trophy winning producer, Edenvale, and Silvia Cedeño, Managing Director of BevZero, a pioneer in dealcoholisation technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Established during the gold rush of the 1880s and now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Brown Brothers is an Australian institution. David is joined by winemaker Katherine, sister Emma and cousin Angela, to reflect on how the winery’s long history influences modern day innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to the Jeremy McKenzie, winemaker at Isabel Estate, in Marlborough, one of the early pioneers of New Zealand’s wine boom. They talk about the region’s smash hit Sauvignon Blanc and why Chardonnay and Pinot Noir do so well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. With one distinctive grape variety, Chenin Blanc, and four very different styles of wine, the Loire region of Vouvray has seen an increase in demand, especially from the UK. David meets two producers to explore what defines Vouvray’s wines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s guest is David Moulton, chief winemaker at Margaret River’s pioneering Cape Mentelle, the third winery to be established in this beautiful corner of Western Australia. They talk about the combination of soils and climate that make the region ideal for Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s guest is the Languedoc legend, Jean-Claude Mas, one of the region’s most famous names, responsible for around 25 million bottles of wine every year, including his Domaines Paul Mas brand and also a multitude of retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David looks back at series 20, with highlights including Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt on the history of Laurent Perrier, cellar master Pierre De Klerk at Graham Beck, Olly Smith on his new book, Rebekah Wineburg at Napa’s Quintessa Estate, Jancis Robinson OBE MW, and Benjamin Abric at the Weyborne Estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Jancis Robinson OBE MW is among David’s guests as he reports from the Old Vine Conference in California, where he also talks to co-founder Sarah Abbott MW, Alder Yarrow from the Old Vine Registry and renowned viticulturist, Rosa Kruger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to the Napa Valley, ahead of the Old Vine Conference, to meet the winemaker at Quintessa, Rebekah Wineburg, to find out why she’s so passionate about biodynamic winemaking and old vines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s guest is Benjamin Abric, the general manager and winemaker at The Weyborne Estate in the Sussex Downs, a relatively new player in the field of English sparkling wine that has already won a trophy at the IWSC for its Oriana 2019 cuvée. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine and the climate crisis In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David is joined by the authors of ‘Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine’, Jane Masters MW and Andrew Neather, to talk about the existential crisis that climate change poses and how the wine industry might adapt to it. Listeners are offered a 10% discount on the book at acadamieduvinlibrary.com with the code TDH10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s guest is the country’s top TV wine expert, star of BBC ‘Saturday Kitchen’, Olly Smith, to talk about his new book ‘Wine - Everything You Need to Know’ and to reflect on two decades of sharing his passion with UK audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Master Blender Michael Henry of Loch Lomond Distillery, winner of the IWSC’s Scotch Producer Trophy, joins David to talk about the innovation that’s come to define Loch Lomond whisky, the impact of different stills, and the art of nosing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt, ambassador for Laurent Perrier’s top cuvée, Grand Siècle, and the granddaughter of Bernard de Nonancourt, who went from French Resistance hero to a celebrated pioneer in the world of Champagne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Now in its 49th year, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book is an annual release that’s eagerly anticipated, updated each year by General Editor, Margaret Rand, who joins David to chat about the latest issue, including a supplement on the price of wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices