The Comedy Wine List

Steph chats to comedian Esther Manito over a glass of fizz - none other than Champagne from France, for our French wine series 2 finale.With notes of apple, lemon and white peach - you can find this delicious wine at Humble Grape across locations in London or online at: https://shop.humblegrape.co.uk/products/bernard-lonclas-blanc-de-blancsYou can also WIN a bottle of this delicious Bernard Lonclas Blanc de Blancs Champagne if you follow @HumbleGrape on Instagram and enter the competition!: On this episode Steph and Esther chat about lockdown, relationships and what it feels like to perform comedy in front of a big crowd.Find the filmed version of this episode on YouTube.-and follow us on Instagram @thecomedywinelist.

Steph chats to comedian Stella Graham over a glass of Bordeaux from Saint Émilion, France.With notes of red cherry, plum, chocolate, toast - you can have this delicious wine in the relaxed atmosphere that is Streatham Wine House in South London: https://streathamwinehouse.co.uk/We chat about heritage, being reserved vs letting emotion out, finding your comedy voice and Bordeaux changing as a result of climate change.Find the filmed video of this episode on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @thecomedywinelist.

Steph chats to comedian Jamie Allerton at Humble Grape in Canary Wharf, London over a glass of characterful and delicious Chenin Blanc from Anjou in the Loire Valley, France.This wine 'La Jalousie' is made by Domaine Raymond Morin - with notes of peach, dried apricot, honey, toasted almonds and herbs.We chat about the importance of 'bombing' on stage, editing 'green material', connecting an audience and dating when you're a comedian.You can find our wine at:https://shop.humblegrape.co.uk/products/domaine-raymond-morin-la-jalousieFind the filmed video of this episode on YouTube and follow us on Instagram @thecomedywinelist.

Steph chats to comedian Luke Craig at Humble Grape in Canary Wharf, London over a glass of bold and smooth Malbec from Cahors, France. This wine 'Silice' is made by Château les Croisille - with notes of blackberry, blueberry, game and leather. We chat about growing up in South London, blind wine tasting and failing your way forwards in stand-up comedy and in life. You can find our wine at:https://shop.humblegrape.co.uk/products/ch_teau-les-croisille-siliceFind the filmed video of this episode on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @thecomedywinelist.

Steph chats to comedian Suzie Preece at Humble Grape in Canary Wharf, London over a glass of peachy, honeyed and delicious Rosé from Languedoc, France. This rosé wine is made from the Grenache grape by Domaine la Colombette.We chat going to an all girls' school, pulling together a show and coming from an acting background in this episode of The Comedy Wine List (where we get to know comedians and wine, one glass at a time).You can find our wine at:https://shop.humblegrape.co.uk/collections/rose/products/domaine-la-colombette-ros_Find this episode on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @thecomedywinelist.

Steph catches up with Jen Ives at Humble Grape in Canary Wharf, London over a lovely Beaujolais from Domaine Laurent Perrachon.We chat about creating content, clowning, decanting wine and 'semi carbonic maceration'* in this episode of The Comedy Wine List (where we get to know comedians and wine, one glass at a time).*Semi carbonic maceration may or may not(!) have occurred in this particular wine but it is a technique widely used in Beaujolais :).

Steph meets Rob Copland with an orange wine made with Bacchus grapes from England.Energetic, confident, random - the perfect match for the conversation starter and alternative style that is orange wine!We chat about clowning, musicians as performative inspiration and finding tartrate crystals in wine.Notes of orange rind, apricot, honey, iced tea and juniper on the palate.Music by Bennet Kavanagh & crowing by London crows on the ears.

Steph catches up with Jack Hester with a wine that packs a peppery punch: Shiraz from New Zealand.Jack's comedy is wild, fearless and arrogant - perfect for a bold Shiraz.We chat about acting, matching an audience's energy and tackling darker topics such as death and....Politics - *shudder.Notes of blackberry, black pepper, liquorice and cedar on the palate.Music by Bennet Kavanagh on the ears.Follow us @thecomedywinelist on Instagram!