Hosted by William Lowe MW, Kevin Grant, Hanli Grant & Danie Stemmet Ataraxia is Greek for ‘a serene state of mind, free from worry and preoccupation’, which gives you a sense of the doctrine being pursued at this family-owned winery in South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The work of husband-and-wife team Kevin and Hanli Grant, Ataraxia began life in 2004 and, for now, covers just 12ha. Situated less than 5km from the Atlantic Ocean, its wines are sculpted by the cooling aspects of both altitude and coast, not to mention the underfoot terrain which is some of the oldest in the world. Kevin and Hanli invite William Lowe MW to discuss the untamed beauty and personality of this pocket of coastal South Africa, and to sample their hand-crafted wines which are also available as a tasting kit to digital members. Ataraxia Chardonnay 2020 Ataraxia Pinot noir 2017 Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Ataraxia Serenity 2018 Earthborn Chardonnay 2020 Skin contact (Fermented) Chardonnay 2020  

Hosted by Jasper Morris MW Located between the two Mâconnais villages of Viré and Clessé, Domaine Guillemot-Michel clearly neither aches to be ahead of the curve nor goes in much for market-led business plans; until 2014 Pierrette Michel and her husband Marc Guillemot- who have run the family estate organically since 1982 and biodynamically since 1991 - only made one, sole wine. Even today the entire range numbers less than a handful, but it’s an inspirational, captivating, jewel of a collection. It includes a cuvée made from 65-year-old vines vinified in 800-litre terracotta amphora, a méthode ancestrale sparkling, plus eau-de-vie produced using old Burgundian stills heated by wood that’s cut and gathered from the local forest by the Guillemot-Michel family themselves. Quintaine, Viré-Clessé 2015 Quintaine, Viré-Clessé 2016 Quintaine, Viré-Clessé 2017 Quintaine, Viré-Clessé 2018 Quintaine, Viré-Clessé 2019 Retour à la Terre, Viré-Clessé 2019

Hosted by Demetri Walters MW The Loire River is France’s longest, beginning in the country’s heated south then rising north before abruptly coursing west and making its way to the Atlantic. It is on this last stretch where you will find – on both banks – some of France’s most honoured wine regions yet, conversely, some of its most underrated reds. The effortlessly food-friendly Cabernet Franc is the main player here and understandably takes centre stage as Demetri Walters MW concludes his Loire Valley profile. However, as Walters digs into the region’s winemaking heritage and highlights some of today’s leading practitioners, he also reveals more about the lesser-spotted Sancerre rouge, and opens a wine made from Grolleau, historically a high-yielding, workhorse grape, which has been transformed into anything but by one of our featured producers. Domaine Claude Riffault, La Noue, Sancerre Rouge 2018 Catherine & Pierre Breton, Grolleau 2017 Yannick Amirault, La Source, St. Nicolas de Bourgueil 2019 Fabrice Gasnier, Vieilles Vignes, Chinon 2018 Jacky Blot, Domaine de la Butte, Le Pied de la Butte, Bourgueil 2018 Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny 2008 Please note that the Fabrice Gasnier, Vieilles Vignes, Chinon 2019 is replacing the Fabrice Gasnier, Vieilles Vignes, Chinon 2018 tasted during the episode.

Hosted by Demetri Walters MW & Sarah Jane Evans MW We venture into the Sherry Triangle, that region of Andalucía demarcated by three cities, and which is home to one of wine’s most historic and idiosyncratic drinks. Over the last few years, talk of a sherry renaissance has been a constant thanks to an influx of winemakers and owners who have injected diversity and dynamism, complementing the region’s many centuries of hard-earned know-how. Sherry expert Sarah Jane Evans MW, along with fellow Master of Wine Demetri Walters, adds substance to the chatter, weaving the region’s history into a masterclass which shines a light on sherry’s various styles and its leading protagonists, framed by a sublime selection which is available as a tasting kit to digital members. Sanchez Romate, Cayetano del Pino, Palo Cortado Viejísimo, Sherry, Spain Fernando de Castilla, Antique Oloroso, Sherry, Spain Muchada-Leclapart, Lumière, Andalucia, Spain Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Manzanilla Pasada, No. 100, Sherry, Spain Bodegas de la Riva, Moscatel Viejísimo, Sherry, Spain Emilio Hidalgo, El Tresillo, Amontillado