Wine Times
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Broadcast 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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This podcast is produced by The Times in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club.
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
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Gregory Porter
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11/14/24 • 34 min
In this episode Will Lyons shares one of his all time favourite episodes from the Wine Times archive...
Raising a glass with Will Lyons and Miquita Oliver 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 available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
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Lorraine Kelly and Rosie Smith
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11/08/22 • 28 min
Discussing 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’Épiphanie de Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux, France
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Producer: Anya Pearce
Series Producer: Ben Mitchell
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Michel Roux Jr.
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01/16/24 • 36 min
Anneka 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 Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France
Wine 3: 2019 L’Epiphanie de Pauillac, Pauillac, France
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Series producer: Anya Pearce
Producer: Calum McCrae
Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson
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Hugh Dennis
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01/30/24 • 34 min
Will 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, Bellemore Family Selection, Stellenbosch, South Africa
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Series producer: Anya Pearce
Producer: Calum McCrae
Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson
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Jenny Eclair
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01/09/24 • 37 min
Jenny 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 Puttonyos
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Series producer: Anya Pearce
Producer: Calum McCrae
Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson
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Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE
Wine Times
01/23/24 • 28 min
Discussing 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
Wine 3: 2020 Pinot Noir, Greywacke, Marlborough, New Zealand
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Series producer: Anya Pearce
Producer: Calum McCrae
Assistant producer: Sharna Johnson
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Alex James
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01/02/24 • 27 min
Discussing 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 the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Series producer: Anya Pearce
Producer: Calum McCrae
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COMING SOON...Wine Times
Wine Times
10/13/21 • 0 min
Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons pair fine wine with good company and special guests. Whether you’re an expert with a broad palate, or you just tend to stick to the house stuff, in this show you’re sure to find something that's to your taste.
Wine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club.
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
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Oz Clarke
Wine Times
10/24/23 • 29 min
Discussing 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: Anya Pearce
Producer: Chris Denman
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Candice Brown
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11/15/22 • 33 min
Discussing 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 are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Producer: Anya Pearce
Series Producer: Ben Mitchell
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wine Times have?
Wine Times currently has 56 episodes available.
What topics does Wine Times cover?
The podcast is about Interview, Comedy, Podcasts, Wine, Arts, Comedy Interviews and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Wine Times?
The episode title 'Clodagh McKenna' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Wine Times?
The average episode length on Wine Times is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wine Times released?
Episodes of Wine Times are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Wine Times?
The first episode of Wine Times was released on Oct 13, 2021.
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