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...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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 Hosted on Acast....

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 1980s. Wine 1: 2022 Arquipélago, Açores, Portugal 12.5% Wine 2: 2021 Vilarissa Grande Reserva, Douro, Portugal  Wine 3: Baronesa de Vilar Rosé Port (50cl) NV All the wines in the series are available...

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, straight from the columnists’ mouths. Anneka and Will were joined, amid the hustle and bustle, by Giles Coren, Martin Samuel and Tony Turnbull. You can find out more about the Columnists’ Case by visiting:...

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.  Wine 1: 2019 Au Bon Climat, La Bauge Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley Wine 2: 2020 Lyeth Red Sonoma Meritage, Sonoma County Wine 3: 2021 Ridge Geyserville, Alexander Valley  All the wines in the series...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...