Drinking Well is brought to you by Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, this podcast is designed to help you enjoy and shape your fine wine collection. You’ll hear from Buyers and experts from across Berry Bros. & Rudd as they share their insights into the world’s most important fine wine regions. You’ll discover which vintages to drink – and what to look out for – in the year ahead.
Latest episodes
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39 min
Dan Keeling – The rituals of wine, making new discoveries and Poulsard
In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by wine merchant, writer and restaurateur Dan Keeling. Dan launched cult wine magazine Noble Rot in 2013, while working in A&R for a r…
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53 min
Jeremy Sturges – tea blending, seasonal variation and Gigondas
Master Tea Buyer and Blender for Twinings Jeremy Sturges spends his days tasting raw materials for use in their teas and meeting the growers. As they enjoy a bottle of Gigondas, Je…
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37 min
Neil Ridley – fun food pairings, rock ‘n’ roll and Mezcal
Our podcast guest for this episode is drinks writer, broadcaster and “crisp sommelier” Neil Ridley. Together, he and Barbara enjoy a Mezcal as they discuss his former life at a rec…
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44 min
Melania Battiston – Retsina, the role of the sommelier and New Zealand Chardonnay
This week, Barbara speaks to Melania Battiston, Wine Director at Cornus restaurant. With a bottle of New Zealand Chardonnay, they discuss the surprisingly simple science of food an…
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41 min
Robin Gill – Bees, natural wines and simple, seasonal dining
In this episode, Barbara is joined by chef and restaurateur Robin Gill. Together, they discuss Robin’s passion for local and seasonal ingredients, particularly at his vibrant resta…
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45 min
Alessandro Palazzi – Martinis, lemons and the joy of Vermouth
In the opening episode of our sixth series, we are joined by Alessandro Palazzi – Head Bartender at Dukes Hotel, No.3 Gin ambassador and veritable maestro of the Martini. Together,…
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40 min
Jill Douglas - Cycling, MND and Loire Sauvignon Blanc
In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by broadcaster and sports journalist Jill Douglas MBE.For seven years, Jill was CEO of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (also Berry Bros. &…
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37 min
Michel Roux – Food and wine pairing, Sauternes and Sake
Chef Michel Roux has made the pursuit of taste and culinary excellence his life’s work, particularly at his much-missed restaurant, Le Gavroche.As they enjoy a bottle of aromatic s…
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45 min
Patrick Grant – Tea, tailoring and Scotch whisky
Our podcast guest for this episode is tailor and “The Great British Sewing Bee” judge Patrick Grant.Together, he and Barbara enjoy a special single malt Scotch whisky as they discu…
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41 min
Katharine Pooley – The inspiration of travel, collecting and South African Cabernet Sauvignon
This week, Barbara speaks to interior designer Katharine Pooley.With a bottle of South African Cabernet Sauvignon, they explore the theme of wine as art, the creative inspiration o…
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38 min
Charlie Siem – Violins, musical history and Super Tuscans
In this episode, Barbara is joined by concert violinist Charlie Siem. Together, they discuss the shared creativity of winemaking and music, the experience of tasting (and playing)…
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46 min
Rachel Vosper – Candles, floriography and Austrian Riesling
Chandler Rachel Vosper is our guest for this episode. Over a bottle of Austrian Riesling, she and Barbara discuss the languages of scent and flowers, memories of special bottles sh…
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44 min
Ep 6 - Rob Symington and the future of fortified wines
In the final episode of this series, we speak to Rob Symington, Marketing Director at Symington Family Estates and part of the fifth generation of the family business.With a bottle…
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30 min
Ep 5 - Chris Pollington and the evolution of Tuscany
In this episode, Account Manager Chris Pollington talks to us about all things Tuscan – from the dominance of the Sangiovese grape to the region’s Bordeaux-inspired Super Tuscan wi…
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41 min
Ep 4 - Mark Pardoe MW on climate change and hot vintages
Mark Pardoe MW is our Wine Director at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Having bought over 40 vintages in his career so far, he is no stranger to the nuances of vintage variation and how climat…
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34 min
Ep 3 - Emma Fox and the future of the wines and spirits industry
For this episode of Drinking Well, we speak to Berry Bros. & Rudd CEO, Emma Fox. Emma has had a finger on the industry pulse in many CMO and CEO roles since becoming a wine buyer a…
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35 min
Ep 2 – Yoan Bernard and the Loire Valley
In this episode, we speak to Buyer Yoan Bernard about the Loire Valley and why it’s a collector’s region of the future. With a bottle of 2020 Saumur-Champigny, Les Coudraies from D…
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36 min
Ep 1 - Daniel Szor and English spirits
In the first episode of our fourth series, we speak to Cotswolds Distillery founder, Daniel Szor.With an Own Selection bottling of 2018 Cotswolds Distillery English single malt whi…
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38 min
Ep 6 - Charlie Rudd and Domaine Comte Armand
In the final episode of this series, we speak to Charlie Rudd, Regional Manager for Southeast Asia and fourth generation of the Rudd family.Over a bottle of 2007 Volnay from Domain…
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38 min
Ep 5 - Edward Richardson and Occidental
We discuss the intricacies and the history of collecting fine wine with Private Client Manager, Edward Richardson. Edward shares a bottle of Occidental’s 2019 Station Vineyard Pino…