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Jamie Laing

Season 2, Ep. 12

Discussing and decanting with Suzi and Will is the founder of Candy Kittens and reality TV star Jamie Laing. As well as three great wines to taste Jamie is inspired by a new wedding gift idea for his fiancé, Will falls in love with rosé all over again and Suzi learns why James Bond likes his martini shaken not stirred.

 

Harrow and Hope Brut Reserve No 6


2020 Domaine de Pontfract, Côtes de Provence, France


2020 Beaujolais-Villages, Maison Dominique Piron, France 13.5%

 

All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk

 

Producer: Anya Pearce

Series Producer: Ben Mitchell

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