This week is all about Gusbourne, one of England's leading wine producers!

Hugo and Ben welcome Laura Rhys MS, Head of Wine at Gusbourne, to discuss their success and acclaim since launching their first wines in 2006.

We discuss:

• What it takes to become a Master Sommelier
• Gusbourne's approach to viticulture and winemaking
• The development of English wine since the 80's
• And how English wine is perceived on the international market

And we tucked into these three wonderful wines from Gusbourne:

• Blanc de Blanc 2019
• Blanc de Noir 2019
• Pinot Noir 2022

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Hugo and Ben welcome Honey Spencer to The Premier Cru.

Honey is the lady of the hour in the UK wine scene. Alongside her husband, she recently launched a fantastic restaurant called Sune, which has already been nominated for the best opening of the year as part of The National Restaurant Awards.

As if that was not enough excitement, Honey has also just released a new book called ⁠"Natural Wine, No Drama: An Unpretentious Guide"⁠. The book expertly does what it says on the tin.

On this episode we introduce you to both Sune and Honey's new book, whilst tasting three wines available on the restaurant wine list:

• Riesling, MIRA
• Vino bianco "Arcese", Vittorio Bera & Figli
• Les perles du Mont Blanc, Domaine du Gringet

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In contrast to last week's ep with Corney & Barrow, this week we continue on the theme of Bordeaux but this time looking at New Wave Bordeaux - what the &*%$ is that I hear you say!

Hugo and Ben welcome Benedict Butterworth, founder of Benedict Butterworth Wines, onto the podcast to give us an overview of the modern state of play in Bordeaux. BBW is an independent wine importer and retailer with a focus on the innovative, wacky, and creative superstars you wouldn't usually associate with the most famous wine region in the world.

We discuss:

• China and climate change (sounds like a Trump special!)
• Snarky Bordelaise politics including Cheval Blanc and Angelus
• Grape varieties you've never heard of
• And Ben attempts a Geordie accent, hawey the lads!

And we tucked into these three beauties for Benedict's portfolio:

• ⁠Chateau Cazbonne, Comme en 1900⁠
• Vielles Chapelle, Les Amuse-Gueles⁠
• Chateau Tapon Saint Emilion Grand Cru ⁠

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