We're thrilled to share the news that Henry Jeffreys' Vines in A Cold Climate has been shortlisted for Drink Book of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2024. With just three titles competing for the title, being nominated is a remarkable achievement in itself. The winner will be announced at a lavish awards dinner on May 2nd. Good luck Henry and fingers very much crossed!
Intoxicating History - Henry Jeffreys & Tom Parker-Bowles
We're delighted to announce the launch of Intoxicating History, a brand-new podcast series that uncorks the history of alcohol and the alcohol that shaped history. Each week, award-winning authors and raconteurs Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker-Bowles will be decanting and discussing the stories behind some of the world's most popular beverages. Was champagne really invented by a blind French monk? Did vodka-politics contribute to the Russian Revolution? Was Hogarth part of an anti-gin conspiracy? Did the Ancient Greeks invent drinking games? To find out the answers to these questions and much more besides, be sure to tune in to this warm and witty 20-part series of rich storytelling blended with Henry and Tom's expert tasting notes. Intoxicating History is brought to you by the team that made the global TV series The Wine Show and is sponsored by Taylor's Port. Episode 1 is available from December 5th 2024.