In Vino Veritas

English Wine - Xander and Jamie explore, from the rolling Downs to the English Riviera

For this episode, Jamie and Xander stay right here! Perhaps you haven’t considered English wine a contender on the World stage? In which case you would be surprised to find excellent sparkling wines, refined and sought-after whites and even well-balanced elegant reds. 

Xander and Jamie go through a selection of highlights in English viticulture and discover that the birthplace of champagne is a lot closer to home than you might realise. 

They are drinking: 

2014 Black Dog Hill - Blanc de Blancs 
https://blackdoghillvineyard.com/products/blanc-de-blanc 

And for their musical choice: 
12 Ensemble (Sigur Rós) - Fljótavík 
https://open.spotify.com/track/6hkOAdgduiWe3jCV3PjPKJ?si=72c2be91517640e3 

And to finish they suggest two recommendations, 
one as an everyday treat; 

2021 Camel Valley Bacchus Dry 
https://www.camelvalley.com/shop/2021-camel-valley-bacchus-dry 

The other for a special occasion: 
2018 Hundred Hills Zero Dosage Illustration No.1 
https://hundredhills.wine/product/2018-zero-dosage-illustration-no-1/ 

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In Vino Veritas is an episodic chat between life-long friends and well-known celebrities, Jamie Theakston and Alexander Armstrong. They share their experiences and passion for a good glass of wine and the perfect tune to listen to.

The pair inject their warmth and humour into an enjoyable and entertaining podcast that takes you through their detailed knowledge of wine and their professional insight in music.

You’ll find out what makes a good wine and how to pick the best on the shelf as Jamie and Alexander raid their personal cellars to provide recommendations of affordable and rare wines.