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Past, Present and Future of Wine06 Feb 202400:35:26

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 Pavillon de Targé, Saumur-Champigny 

Wine 2: 2020 Polkura Syrah, Colchagua Valley, Chile 

Wine 3: 2021 Gentle Riot Orange Wine, 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 Dennis30 Jan 202400:34:21

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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Philippa Perry05 Dec 202300:36:33

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 Times Wine Club. 


Wine 1: 2021 Redbrook Estate Bacchus (Paper Bottle) 

Wine 2: Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Half Bottle NV

Wine 3: 2018 Harrow & Hope Blanc de Blancs, Buckinghamshire, England 


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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Angus Deayton28 Nov 202300:35:25

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, Italy

Wine 2: 2017 Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri, Tuscany, Italy

Wine 3: Il Fagiano, Vino Rosso, Italy 


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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Clare Balding CBE21 Nov 202300:30:39

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 backwards along the Thames. 



Wine 1: 2022 Torrontés, Alma Andina, Mendoza

Wine 2: 2021 Chardonnay, Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Las Piedras, Mendoza, Argentina

Wine 3: 2019 Cheval des Andes



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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Kathy Lette14 Nov 202300:32:37

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 message from Kylie Minogue.



Wine 1: 2021 Yarrunga Field Special Reserve White, New South Wales, Australia

Wine 2: 2020 Vasse Felix Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia

Wine 3: 2018 Yarra Yering Dry Red No 1, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia



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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Anneka Rice07 Nov 202300:34:50

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, is long outdated. 


Wine 1: Kutjevo Rosé

Wine 2: Maximo Oro

Wine 3: Graševina De Gotho



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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Series 4 of Wine Times is coming soon…31 Oct 202300:01:30

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 route across the globe with a whole host of special guests.

 

Wine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club. All the wines in the series are available www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk



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Oz Clarke24 Oct 202300:29:47

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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Jamie Morton17 Jan 202300:35:59

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 busts myths about organic wines and Suzi explains why she won’t be dabbling in dry January.

 

 

2020 Oriol Rossell Organic Cava, Spain

2021 Chenin Blanc Ken Forrester Stagmanskop, Piekenierskloof, South Africa 

2020 Wakefield Heritage Shiraz, Clare Valley, 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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Angela Hartnett10 Jan 202300:33:33

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 over the production of wine.

 

 

Bollinger Rosé, Aÿ, Champagne 

2020 Clos de la Vierge, Jurançon, France 

2019 Chianti Classico, Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Tignananello, Tuscany, Italy

 

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell



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Sophie Duker03 Jan 202300:33:27

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 de Marialva, Bairrada, Portugal

Ice Cattin, Crémant d’Alsace, France 

Barbadillo La Cilla Pedro Ximénez Sherry (37.5cl) NV Spain

 

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell



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Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE23 Jan 202400:28:33

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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Nick Grimshaw27 Dec 202200:34:15

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 France, France 

2018 Amancaya Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina 

 

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell



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Jane Garvey and Fi Glover20 Dec 202200:34:03

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 wine drinkers and Suzi delights in the idea of hosting her first Christmas lunch.

 

Villa Broglia Gavi di Gavi 2021

Purple Owl Pinot Noir 2021

Saracosa Governo Rosso IGT 2021

L’Epiphanie de Sauternes 2018

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Jeremy Clarkson16 Dec 202200:14:59

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 sipping and spitting his drinks and Jeremy shares his thoughts on planting a vineyard at his farm Diddly Squat.

 

Harrow & Hope Brut Rosé  No 2 NV

 

Hawkstone Larger NV

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell



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Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, AKA Flo & Joan13 Dec 202200:32:34

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 shares what a flying winemaker is and Suzi finds a new drag name.

 

2021 L'Occhiolino Sparkling Red 

2020 RedHeads Dan'Jango, Barossa, Australia

Andresen 10-year-old White Port, Portugal


 

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell

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Adam Kay06 Dec 202200:33:26

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 becoming the next great taste maker.


Domaine MIA, Les Plantenays, Rully, France 

2018 La Fé, Madiran, France 

2018 L’Épiphanie de Pauillac, Pauillac, 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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Mel Schilling29 Nov 202200:33:32

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 Suzi gives her Australian accent a red hot go! 

 

2016 Roebuck Estates Rosé de Noirs, England

2020 Sauvignon Gris, Château Le Coin, Bordeaux, France

2021 Malbec Cabernet Franc HJ Fabre Resrvado, Argentina 

 

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell



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Ainsley Harriott22 Nov 202200:33:35

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.

 

2021 The Forager, Western Cape, South Africa2018 Estate Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes by Tractor, Mornington Peninsula, Australia

2020 République Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California

 

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell

 


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Candice Brown 15 Nov 202200:33:22

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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Lorraine Kelly and Rosie Smith 08 Nov 202200:28:57

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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Series 3 of Wine Times is coming soon… 02 Nov 202200:01:05

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 so grape… in this podcast you are sure to find something that suits 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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Michel Roux Jr.16 Jan 202400:36:33

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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Jamie Laing12 Jul 202200:29:50

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 martini shaken not stirred.

 

Harrow and Hope Brut Reserve No 6


2020 Domaine de Pontfract, Côtes de Provence, France


2020 Beaujolais-Villages, Maison Dominique Piron, France 13.5%

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell

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Clodagh McKenna05 Jul 202200:32:51

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 wine fit for royalty!


 

Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut NV


2021 Vignobles Canet Picpoul de Pinet, France


2018 Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Aszú Barrel Selection 2018


 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell

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Matt Cain28 Jun 202200:31:16

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 Miru Miru Brut, Marlborough, New Zealand


2020 Vondeling Babiana, Paardeburg, South Africa


2018 Domaine de Nizas, Languedoc 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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Ade Oladipo and Rory Jennings21 Jun 202200:31:18

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 postman thinks he is an alcoholic, and Suzi rolls her eyes at the constant football analogies that are kicked about.

 

Albert Bichot Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve, France

 

2020 Soave Classico, Pieropan, Italy

 

2020 Vertiges, Languedoc, 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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Ben Shephard13 Jun 202200:38:12

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 that overshadowed the first time she met Ben.


2017 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling Sekt, Germany

2020 Famille Descombe Viognier, France

2018 La Chiamata Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell

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Matt Chorley07 Jun 202200:35:14

Dabbling in wines from across the globe with Suzi and Will is the journalist and broadcaster Matt Chorley - who has an astute love for sauvignon blanc. As well as tasting three great wines Matt discusses why he believes people should pay less attention to politics, Will talks about his love for savoury wine and Suzi reflects on some of the greatest highlights from the 80's.


2020 Sauvignon Gris, Château Le Coin, Bordeaux, France

2020 Albastrele Blanc de Cabernet, Moldova

2016 Johnny Q Shiraz Viognier, 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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Tom Allen30 May 202200:53:20

Sloshing along with Suzi and Will is the comedian, writer and broadcaster Tom Allen - who has his own wine wardrobe. As well as three great wines to taste Tom talks about his life of wine and performing for royalty, Will discusses the power that the film Sideways had on the wine industry, and Suzi reveals why the Queen is the doyenne of physical comedy.


2019 Sparkling Rosé, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire

2018 Maximo Oro, Croatia

2020 Purple Owl Pinot Noir, California


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell

 

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Angellica Bell24 May 202200:30:08

Sharing their admiration for wine this week is TV presenter Angellica Bell - who has a new found love for champagne! As well as tasting three incredible wines Angellica discusses money saving tips that she has learnt from co-hosting The Martin Lewis Money Show, Will reflects on the oldest wine he has ever tasted and Suzi reveals her slip up at work when she dusted their oldest bottles of wine- oops!


NV Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut

Xanadu DJL Margaret River Chardonnay, Australia

Château Guillem de Montjustin, 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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Shaun Keaveny16 May 202200:33:50

Clinking away with Suzi and Will is the broadcaster Shaun Keaveny - who has a long-time love affair with Tocai. As well as three great wines to taste Shaun talks about his new podcast 'Your Place or Mine', Will uncovers the mystery behind ice wine, and Suzi reveals that when it comes to a wine bottle's label - "if it has a sausage dog on it - I'm having it!"


2021 Orange Natural Wine, Romania

2020 L'Épiphanie de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

2015 Pillitteri Estates Reserve Vidal Icewine, Niagara on the Lake, Canada


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell

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Grace Dent09 May 202200:33:16

Slurping away with Suzi and Will is the broadcaster and restaurant critic Grace Dent - who loves a good dessert wine. As well as three great wines to taste Grace talks about her latest show with Ainsley Harriott on Channel 4 "The Best of British by the Sea", Will eulogises about English wine, and Suzi asks the question...Mulled wine - yes or no?


2019 Cava Brut, Oriol Rossell, Spain

2019 Vilarissa Grande Reserva, Douro, Portugal

2018 L'Epiphanie de Sauternes, Bordeaux, France


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell

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Jenny Eclair09 Jan 202400:37:08

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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Marcus Wareing02 May 202200:32:52

Discussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is the broadcaster and multi-Michelin star chef Marcus Wareing - who loves a Chardonnay. As well as three great wines to taste Marcus talks about his latest show "Tales from a Kitchen Garden", Will talks about what makes a wine 'corked', and Suzi talks about the difference between restaurant critics and comedy critics.


2018 Grower’s Selection Madeleine Angevine, Devon, England

2020 Newton Johnson Southend Chardonnay, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa

2020 Premier Bain Rouge, Beaujolais, France


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell



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Suzi Ruffell25 Apr 202200:30:38

Pouring the wine this series with Will Lyons is the comedian and podcaster Suzi Ruffell - who loves a good wine when she's flying. As well as three great wines to taste Suzi learns why you shouldn't drink champagne from a flute, and Will gets his blindfold out for a secret taste test.


2017 Wyfold Vineyard Rosé, Thames Valley, England

2021 Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

2018 Château La Clarière, Bordeaux, France


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell

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Jamie Cullum21 Dec 202100:34:06

Pulling crackers and drinking wine with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the broadcaster and musician Jamie Cullum - who loves a good Burgundy. As well as three great wines to taste Jamie talks about his latest album The Pianoman at Christmas, Will reveals the perfect Christmas tipple and Miquita tries to recall her youthful drinking days with a young Master Cullum.


2019 Roche Lacour Crémant de Limoux, France

2020 Julien Bouchard Bourgogne Chardonnay, France

2020 Governo, Saracosa, Toscana, Italy



All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell


Wine Times is brought to you in association with the Sunday Times Wine Club

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BOSH!14 Dec 202100:34:40

Tasting the tannins with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons are Henry Firth and Ian Theasby aka BOSH! As well as three great vegan wines to taste; Henry and Ian pair the wines with recipes from their new cookbook 'BOSH! on a Budget', Will describes the history of the famous Beaujolais Run, and Miquita gives us an insight into the Caribbean cuisine of Ital.


2020 Sancerre, Domaine Michel Thomas, Loire Valley, France 

2020 Les 3 Madones, Fleurie, Beaujolais, France

2018 Chateau Roquegrave, France



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Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Ian Rankin07 Dec 202100:34:19

Raising a toast with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons at Edinburgh's Prestonfield House is the bestselling author Ian Rankin - who is a fan of all things French. As well as three great wines to taste; Ian talks about Rebus and why he will never stop writing, Will uncovers the secrets of the Sunday Times Wine Club, and Miquita reveals she likes a sparkling rosé (as long as it's not too fizzy).


2017 Wyfold Vineyard Rosé, Oxfordshire, England

2020 Viorica, Château Vartely Dealu, Jora de Mijloc, Moldova

2018 Château La Clarière, Castillon Côtes de Bordeax, France 


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Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Emily Dean30 Nov 202100:34:50

Quaffing away with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the author and broadcaster Emily Dean - who is on the lookout for some low-alcohol wines. As well as three great wines to taste; Emily talks about her podcast series 'Walking the Dog' and her canine companion Ray, Will explains the process of removing alcohol from wine, and Miquita asks "are all screwcap wines bad?".


2020 Muscadet, Domaine Gadais La Grande Reserve du Moulin, Loire, France

PS Pétillant Rosé NV, France

2019 Seifried Estate Sweet Agnes Riesling, New Zealand


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Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Gregory Porter23 Nov 202100:34:06

Raising a glass with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons 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 


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Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Giovanna Fletcher16 Nov 202100:34:36

Talking and toasting with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the author podcaster and Queen of the Castle Giovanna Fletcher - who loves and Italian red. As well as three great wines to taste; Giovanna reveals the recipe to a "Tom and Gi Special" and talks about her new book "Walking on Sunshine", Will says that it's ok to like a £4 bottle of wine, and Miquita recalls a scary memory of vineyard vertigo.


2020 Gavi, Broglia Gavi di Gavi, Italy

2020 Los Hermanos Manzanos, Rioja, Spain

2018 Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Vallée des Aigles, Côtes Catalanes, France


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Rob Rinder09 Nov 202100:34:15

Sipping away with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the broadcaster, columnist and king of the courtroom Rob Rinder - who loves all wine but has "a gob like asbestos". As well as three great wines to taste; Rob talks about his memories of food and drink in legal traditions, Will reveals the history of champagne, and Miquita exposes a smell she cannot abide.


NV Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, Champagne, France 

2020 Château Le Coin Sauvignon Gris, Bordeaux, France

2020 Tannat, 100 Anos Reserva, Canelones, Uruguay 



All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Isa Guha02 Nov 202100:34:03

Letting things breath with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons is the former cricketer and broadcaster Isa Guha - who dreams of touring through the Barossa Valley. As well as three great wines to taste; Isa talks about the spirit of food and drink on Test Match Special, Will gives a safety lesson on popping corks, and Miquita learns about a hangover life-hack.


2018 NV Brut Reserve Rosé, Harrow & Hope, Buckinghamshire, England

2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter’s, Marlborough, New Zealand

2018 MC1R: Rouge, Red Heads, Barossa Valley, Australia



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Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Alex James02 Jan 202400:27:56

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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Nathaniel Parker25 Oct 202100:34:44

Pouring the wine with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons this week is the actor Nathaniel Parker - who loves an Italian wine. As well as three great wines to taste; Nathaniel talks about reprising his role as Henry VIII in the final part of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall series The Mirror and the Light, Will debunks the myths about Chardonnay, and Miquita continues her wine education.


2020 Dry Furmint Special Reserve, Royal Tokaji, Hungary

2019 Hunter’s Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand

2020 Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola, Sicily


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producer: Ben Mitchell


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Ed Gamble18 Oct 202100:34:52

Popping corks with Miquita Oliver and Will Lyons this week is the comedian and podcaster Ed Gamble - who loves a good dessert wine. As well as three great wines to taste; Ed talks about getting back on the road for his new tour Electric, Will has a peculiar tip for storing wine in an unusual place, and Miquita tries to learn how to properly use a spittoon.


2020 Bourgogne Aligoté, L'Étrangère, Burgundy, France

2019 Invivo Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Excelsior of Robertson, South Africa


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Producers: Leigh Meyer and Ben Mitchell


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COMING SOON...Wine Times13 Oct 202100:00:59

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.


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Alan Johnson26 Dec 202300:35:58

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 2: 2018 L'Epiphanie de Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 


All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk


Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae



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