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Wine Times
by The Times
Comedian Suzi Ruffell joins Sunday Times Wine Columnist Will Lyons to share their love of wine, conversation and vinous culture with a host of special guests. They’ll be pulling the cork and twisting the screwcap 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. All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk Wine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club. www.drinkaware.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target
Episodes
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Fish and chips and wine beside the seaside
Will Lyons - wine critic - and Charlotte Ivers - restaurant critic - and both with The Sunday Times head off to the seaside for a fish and chip finale to the current Wines Times season. They are joined in Brighton by local chef Sophie Taverner, where they discover the perfect paring for battered...
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A rainy day picnic with white wine and rosé
Will Lyons - wine critic - and Charlotte Ivers - restaurant critic with The Sunday Times planned an alfresco picnic on Hampstead Heath, but the changeable English weather means a last minute change of venue. Join them in Charlotte's kitchen where they try Rosé, Rioja and French white wine with...
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Will, Charlotte, Giles, & Esther, with wine & fish roe pasta
Will Lyons - wine critic - and Charlotte Ivers - restaurant critic with The Sunday Times drop in to the home of fellow columnists and podcasters, Esther Walker and Giles Coren - restaurant critic of The Times. Giles prepares lunch with one of his signature dishes “Linguine alla Bottarga” - a...
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Weddings, wines and canapés
Sunday Times wine columnist Will Lyons and restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers choose wines for a successful summer wedding. Along with their guests, Canadian winemaking husband and wife team Thomas and Mary Delaney-Bachelder - they sample Crémant, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to find the perfect…
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Which wine with moussaka, and from which country?
Sunday Times wine columnist Will Lyons and the paper's restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers are joined by Times Radio presenter - and Celebrity MasterChef winner - Alexis Conran. Their mission this week is to match three different wines from Greece, Lebanon and South Africa, to Alexis's delicious...
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Three wines to enjoy with chicken!
How to lift simple chicken into culinary heaven! The Sunday Times wine columnist Will Lyons and restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers try three very different and fascinating wines with a chicken pie - a Burgundy, and a Beaujolais, plus a Pinot Noir from New Zealand. And on the way discuss the…
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Australian wines and steak
The Sunday Times wine columnist Will Lyons and restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers are joined by Leonard Swan, the executive chef at Milk Beach in London. Together they try steak with contrasting Australian wines. Wine 1 - 2020 Art Series Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River Wine 2 - 2021...
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Holiday wines and a summer risotto.
A bonus edition of Wine Times, presented by The Sunday Times restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers with special guest chef Dean Edwards. Together they share Dean's delicious summer risotto plus three wines - Champagne, red and rose. Wine 1 - Champagne: Chateau de Bligny Grand Reserve Wine 2 - Red:...
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Dessert wines and apple crumble
Will and Charlotte try apple crumble with Sauternes, Tokaji and Port and discover a whole world of debate about sweetness itself! Food, wine and conversation with wine columnist and vice president of The Sunday Times Wine Club, Will Lyons and restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers. Wine 1: 2019...
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Three wonderful wines and a lamb chop
Food, wine and conversation with wine columnist and vice president of The Sunday Times Wine Club, Will Lyons and restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers. Will and Charlotte experience the differing taste of a Barnsley lamb loin chop with Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a Bordeaux from France, and a Spanish Rioja....
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Enjoy three wines with cheese
Food, wine and conversation with Sunday Times wine columnist and vice president of The Sunday Times Wine Club Will Lyons and Sunday Times restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers. From taste and heritage to grapes and growers, everything that makes a good wine special. Together they introduce new...
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New ways to enjoy wine and food!
Wine Times is back! With fresh ideas about how to choose the best wines to go with the simplest of foods, to make any meal an occasion! Three wines and one dish - which will be best for the taste of both the wine and food? Here's a taster from Will and Charlotte. Follow us now. The new series...
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Clare Balding CBE
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...
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Angela Hartnett
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…
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Gregory Porter
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…
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Past, Present and Future of Wine
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...
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Hugh Dennis
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…
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Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE
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...
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Michel Roux Jr.
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...
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Jenny Eclair
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…
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Alex James
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...
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Alan Johnson
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 Coin Wine...
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Clarke Peters
Anneka 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...
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Wines worth talking about (feat. Giles Coren, Martin Samuel & Tony Turnbull)
Will 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,...
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Paul Feig
Anneka 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.…
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Philippa Perry
Joining 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…
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Angus Deayton
Discussing 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,...
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Clare Balding CBE
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 caught Clare walking...
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Kathy Lette
Discussing 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...
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Anneka Rice
Pouring 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…
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Series 4 of Wine Times is coming soon…
Wine 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...
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Oz Clarke
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...
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Jamie Morton
Discussing 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...
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Angela Hartnett
Discussing 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…
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Sophie Duker
Discussing 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…
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Nick Grimshaw
Discussing 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...
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Jane Garvey and Fi Glover
Discussing 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…
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Jeremy Clarkson
Discussing 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...
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Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, AKA Flo & Joan
Discussing 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...
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Adam Kay
Discussing 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...
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Mel Schilling
Discussing 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…
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Ainsley Harriott
Discussing 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....
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Candice Brown
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...
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Lorraine Kelly and Rosie Smith
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...
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Series 3 of Wine Times is coming soon…
Suzi 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...
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Jamie Laing
Discussing 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...
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Clodagh McKenna
Daydreaming 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...
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Matt Cain
Sipping 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...
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Ade Oladipo and Rory Jennings
Pairing 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...
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Ben Shephard
Sipping 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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Comedian Suzi Ruffell joins Sunday Times Wine Columnist Will Lyons to share their love of wine, conversation and vinous culture with a host of special guests. They’ll be pulling the cork and twisting the screwcap 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.
All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk
Wine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club.
www.drinkaware.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target
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Comedian Suzi Ruffell joins Sunday Times Wine Columnist Will Lyons to share their love of wine, conversation and vinous culture with a host of special guests. They’ll be pulling the cork and twisting the screwcap on some of their favourite bottles as they embark on a free-flowing series through the...
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