Drinking with Phill and Mags
Phill Humphries and Mags Rivett
Your monthly celebration of all things quaffable.
Phill and Mags are wine enthusiasts, not to mention all the other drinks they can be found enjoying.
They bring you hints, tips, recommendations, information and a range of interviews from winemakers, vineyards, retailers and restaurants.
latest editions
Drinking with Phill and Mags – January
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.
Drinking with Phill and Mags – December
This month we look back over a whole year of Drinking with Phill and Mags from vineyards, to gin, to hangovers, to sober October!
Drinking with Phill and Mags – November
This month it 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 celebratory drinking days 🙂
Drinking with Phill and Mags – October
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. Phill chats with a friendly GP about her take on alcohol, Noni Needs talks to Amanda Thomson about her Noughty Wines, and for a bit of contrast we visit the Portsmouth distillery!!
Drinking with Phill and Mags – August
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!
Drinking with Phill and Mags – July
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.
Drinking with Phill and Mags – June
This month we bring some attention to an old favourite – Port. We also explore the delights of Grenache along with all our regular features. If YOU have a question email us at team@shineradio.uk
Drinking with Phill and Mags – May
It’s a Gin special so pour yourself a G&T or shake up a cocktail as we explore the wonderful world of Gin. Let the drinking Be Gin.
Drinking with Phill and Mags – April 2022
This month eavesdrop on Phill and Mags as they visit two popular watering holes around town, and hear how Phill was Ambushed in Caen. We tackle some intriguing listener questions and celebrate the joy that is Sauvignon Blanc. As always we will also deliver our tips,...
Drinking with Phill and Mags – March
Are you an ABC? March sees Mags discussing the very adaptable chardonnay - there's a wine for everyone. Phill visits the Hambledon vineyard and Camber wines, and we answer a clutch of listeners questions, give our handy tips and recommend a wine of the month. As a...