Wine Times

Nov 27 2024 56 ep. 31 mins 60

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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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Clare Balding CBE

Nov 27 2024 31 mins

In this episode Will Lyons shares one of his all time favourite episodes from the Wine Times archive...Discussing 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 cau

Angela Hartnett

Nov 20 2024 34 mins

In this episode Will Lyons shares one of his all time favourite episodes from the Wine Times archive...Discussing and decanting with Suzi Ruffell and Will Lyons 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

Gregory Porter

Nov 14 2024 34 mins

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 Bo

Past, Present and Future of Wine

Feb 05 2024 35 mins

Today’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 Pa

Hugh Dennis

Jan 29 2024 34 mins

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, S

Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE

Jan 22 2024 28 mins

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

Michel Roux Jr.

Jan 15 2024 36 mins

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. Win

Jenny Eclair

Jan 08 2024 37 mins

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

Alex James

Jan 01 2024 27 mins

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 NVWine

Alan Johnson

Dec 25 2023 35 mins

Postman 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 CoinWine 2: 2018 L'Epiphanie de Sauternes, Bordeaux, France All the wines in the series ar