Episodes
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...
Published 12/06/22
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,...
Published 11/29/22
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, Australia2020 République Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California     All the...
Published 11/22/22
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...
Published 11/15/22
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...
Published 11/08/22
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...
Published 11/02/22
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...
Published 07/12/22
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...
Published 07/05/22
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...
Published 06/28/22
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,...
Published 06/21/22
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...
Published 06/13/22
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...
Published 06/07/22
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...
Published 05/30/22
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,...
Published 05/24/22
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...
Published 05/16/22
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...
Published 05/09/22
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,...
Published 05/02/22
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...
Published 04/25/22
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,...
Published 12/21/21
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,...
Published 12/14/21
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,...
Published 12/07/21
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...
Published 11/30/21
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  All the wines in the series are...
Published 11/23/21
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...
Published 11/16/21
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...
Published 11/09/21