The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFM

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to Norway’s Nikolai Haram Svorte, newly crowned as ASI Best Sommelier of the World after a nerve-jangling grand final in Lisbon to find out how he prepared for the big moment, the highs and lows, and his favourite 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 presents some favourite moments from series 24 including Tinashe Musora’s rise from refugee to sommelier and winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent Award, Luke O’Cuinneagain on evolving Vergelegen’s prestige portfolio, Jancis Robinson OBE MW reveals what goes into the new World Atlas of Wine, Tim Hayward talks about The Cocktail Hour and Charlotte Kristensen discusses her journey from law to wine writer and author. 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 Italy’s mountainous border region of Alto Adige Süd Tirol to focus on two of its defining grapes: Pinot Bianco aka Weissburgunder - a textural white - and Schiava - a vibrant red - meeting producers dedicated to the varieties.  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 welcomes Jancis Robinson OBE MW to talk about the ninth edition of The World Atlas of Wine. They talk about what’s changed in her half century of wine writing, her love of maps, and the regions that she loves the most.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is the theme, as David chats to sommelier, consultant and social media star Melania Battiston about the best pairings for this elevated sparkling wine that’s so much more than an aperitif.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices