Mar 6, 2023 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
March is upon us and Spring is sprung! This month we have not one but two brewery visits, a restrospective look at whisky for Burns night and we rise to the challenge of talking about our grape of the month Chasselas! Quaffing a small glass we chat about wine and food...
Feb 6, 2023 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
February is generally recognised as the most miserable month of the year so we will try to brighten it up for you! Phill will tell the story of Carmenere and Mags recommends a bottle for you to discover its delights. We hear from the Nodding Donkey distillery in...
Jan 2, 2023 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
We welcome in the new year with a slurp! Mags tells us about India and how she is an officially licenced drinker! I visit Luxters Chiltern Valley winery…and brewery, and we take a proper look at a germanic favourite Reisling. This plus our drinking days and a...
Dec 5, 2022 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
A year on we use this show to look back over some of our favourite bits. It is a very eclectic mix ranging from the story of Hambledon vineyard to hangover advice, and to be clear thise two are NOT connected! There are recipies, recommendations, advice and general...
Nov 2, 2022 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
This month we go hunting the origins of wine in Georgia, Mags gets carried away in the General Wine Company and we explore the delights of cabernet Sauvignon. We will also have our regular tip of the month, a special wine selection and our update on this month’s...
Oct 3, 2022 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
This month it is “Sober October”, well mostly! Phill and Mags discuss good drinking habits and what to do when things are not going so well. About Sober October -Rules and Challenges – Go Sober 2022 Alcohol support – NHS (www.nhs.uk) Alcohol...
Aug 1, 2022 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
OK so this month we have thrown the plan out of the window and we are devoting the whole programme to the Hampshire Fizz Fest! This was a fantastic day held at the Black Chalk vineyard in Wherwell with nine producers of sparkling wine from across Hampshire. Tune in to...
Jul 4, 2022 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
Back to Portugal this month to discover there is more to enjoy than just Port! Phill visits two wineries and discovers some insights into Vinho Verde. We are joined for an insightful chat about the wine industry by Louis Latour insider Lucy Stewart. We will also have...
Jun 6, 2022 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
This month we bring some attention to an old favourite – Port. Yes you can expect to hear “Any port in a storm”! We will also be quaffing with our grape of the month Garnacha or Grenache depending on your choice of country. Mags will be recommending...
May 2, 2022 | Audio stories, Drinking with Phill and Mags
This month is our Gin special! Pour yourself a G&T or shake up a cocktail and prepare to listen as we explore the wonderful world of Gin. Phill goes to school at Ashling park, Mags gets her cocktail shaker out and we talk all things Gin. We will talk about...