The Stories Behind Wine

The Stories Behind Wine


Latest Episodes

Episode 26 – Andrew Jefford: Drinking with the Valkyries
February 23, 2023

In this episode, Catherine Bugu sits down with Andrew Jefford to have a deep conversation, with a focus on Andrews recent book, Drinking with the Valkyries. Andrew speaks with conviction on findin

Episode 25 – Steven Spurrier: A Life In Wine
January 20, 2023

In this episode, Peter Marks and Christian Oggenfuss chat with Steven about his book, A Life in Wine, his memories of the Judgment of Paris, and the Pinot Noir grape variety. Sadly, Steven Spurrier

Episode 24 – The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson
January 20, 2023

In this episode, Catherine Bugu sits down with Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been a dynamic force in wine for over 60 years. His books and publications speak for themselves with the seminal World Atlas of W

Episode 24 – The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson
December 28, 2022

In this episode, our very own Catherine Bugu interviews the worlds best selling wine writer, Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been a prolific wine writer since 1960, penning classics such as The World Atlas

Episode 23 – Oz Clarke on Wine
November 28, 2022

In this episode, Catherine Bugu sits down with the irrepressible Oz Clarke. Oz has been a positive force for wine for decades, writing and speaking with both wit and lucid prose. He was a big part of

Episode 22 – Hugh Johnson – The Story of a Wine Giant
March 16, 2021

In this episode, we catch up with wine legend, Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been one of the wine world's most read and influential authors over a 60-year career.He has inspired so many to pursue further wi

Episode 22 – Hugh Johnson – The Story of a Wine Giant
March 16, 2021

In this episode, we catch up with wine legend, Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been one of the wine world's most read and influential authors over a 60-year career. He has inspired so many to pursue further wi

Episode 21 – Steven Spurrier – The Story of Bride Valley Sparkling Wine
February 10, 2021

In this special episode, We have the opportunity to chat with one of the wine industrys most storied and accomplished figures, Steven Spurrier, perhaps best known for organizing the 1976 Paris Testin

Episode 21 – Steven Spurrier – The Story of Bride Valley Sparkling Wine
February 10, 2021

In this special episode, We have the opportunity to chat with one of the wine industry’s most storied and accomplished figures, Steven Spurrier, perhaps best known for organizing the 1976 Paris Testin

Episode 20 – Wine and War – The Story of Lebanon
January 14, 2021

In this episode, Christian Oggenfuss sits with Michael Karam, the author of Wines of Lebanon and contributor to the new wine documentary Wine and War, about the rich and often war-torn history of Leba