An all-new wine podcast hosted by Sophia Longhi from skin+pulp and wine entrepreneur Ben Franks. Each week, we interview a new guest with a shared love for wine. Sophia and Ben face off with a flight of wines and we ask each guest to pick a winner at the end of the podcast.
Wine Flight with Sophia & Ben
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An all-new wine podcast hosted by Sophia Longhi from skin+pulp and wine entrepreneur Ben Franks. Each week, we interview a new guest with a shared love for wine. Sophia and Ben face off with a flight of wines and we ask each guest to pick a winner at the end of the podcast.
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April 23, 2023
Ep 16: Lee Isaacs
<p><strong>Welcome to our new drinks podcast, Wine Flight! Hosted by Sophia Longhi and Ben Franks. Every fortnight, we interview a new guest with a shared love for wine. Sophia and Ben face off with a flight of wines and we ask each guest to pick a winner at the end of the podcast.</strong></p> <p>In this episode of Wine Flight we're joined by wine educator and comedian Lee Isaacs. Lee is Unity Wines' brand ambassador and previously managed The Oxford Wine Company's flagship store for five years. A wine educator and communicator by day, Lee is also a stand-up comedian and brings this talent to his wine tastings. He has even been described as the ‘Stewart Lee of wine tasting’. He has also contributed to Harpers Wines & Spirits, The Times of London, The BBC and Channel 4. Both Lee and Ben judge at the Independent English Wine Awards.</p> <p>We had lots of fun having Lee on the podcast as we shared some delicious wines from South Africa, Croatia, Spain and Australia. We talked about exploring flavour, mental health, performing and music amongst other topics, and Sophia's new quick fire quiz. At the end of the episode, Lee wraps up series 1 by picking the winning favourite wine. Who will triumph?</p> <p>You can find out what Lee is up to by following him @wineman147 on Instagram and Twitter.</p> <p><strong>The Wines:</strong></p> <p>Wine 1 - Saint Hills Posh Posip, Croatia (Ben)</p> <p>Wine 2 - Constitution Road Chardonnay, South Africa (Sophia)</p> <p>Wine 3 - Contino Riserva Rioja, Spain (Ben)</p> <p>Wine 4 - Saint Hallet Barossa Shiraz, Australia (Sophia)</p> <p>Listen on your favourite app, or visit <a href="https://wineflightpod.com/">wineflightpod.com</a> for the full series.</p> <p>This episode was recorded in February 2023. </p> <p>Series 2 will return later in 2023.</p> <p>----</p> <p>Ben Franks FRSA is the Managing Director of the international drinks consultancy Ben Franks Wine, helping bring brands to the UK market. He is also the co-founder of the multi-award-winning wine merchant Novel Wines and Canned Wine Co., a sustainability-focused alt-format wine business putting Europe's best wines in can.</p> <p>Sophia Longhi is the owner of wine blog skin+pulp, winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Communication Award 2022 and was named one of Wine GB’s Great British Wine Industry Women of 2021. She is an acclaimed wine writer, wine judge and tastings host.</p> <p>Wine Flight is produced by Ben Franks Wine Ltd and edited by Kat Agg. Follow @BenFranksWine on <a href="https://twitter.com/benfrankswine">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://instagram.com/benfrankswine">Instagram</a>. Read all of the latest insights from <a href="https://benfranks.wine/">Ben Franks Wine online</a>.</p>
April 8, 2023
Ep 15: Nikki Hawkes
<p><strong>Welcome to our new drinks podcast, Wine Flight! Hosted by Sophia Longhi and Ben Franks. Every fortnight, we interview a new guest with a shared love for wine. Sophia and Ben face off with a flight of wines and we ask each guest to pick a winner at the end of the podcast.</strong></p> <p>In this episode of Wine Flight we're joined by entrepreneur, marathon hero and fitness enthusiast Nikki Hawkes. Nikki currently runs the fintech business Stratiphy, and previously founded an events business that launched the Ciderthon in Somerset. Having recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Nikki shares her hiking, running and fitness stories - including doing a marathon dressed as a water bottle to promote the reduction of single use plastic at events. With Mexican heritage, we chat a lot about food and travel, too. </p> <p>Throughout the podcast, Nikki drops tips on hangover cures, getting famous on TikTok and how to get into running, all while we drink a selection of exciting wines from New Zealand, Chile, Spain and Australia. As usual, at the end of the podcast, Nikki must choose her favourite wine and this episode's winner! Find out who wins by listening in.</p> <p>You can find out what Nikki is up to by following her @nikkihawkes on Instagram, or connect with her on LinkedIn.</p> <p><strong>The Wines:</strong></p> <p>Wine 1 - Robert Oatley Chardonnay, Australia (Sophia)</p> <p>Wine 2 - Field of Stones 9.5% abv Marlborough Rosé, New Zealand (Ben)</p> <p>Wine 3 - Errazuriz Estate Pinot Noir, Chile (Sophia)</p> <p>Wine 4 - Finca Constancia Castilla Tinto, Spain (Ben)</p> <p>Listen on your favourite app, or visit <a href="https://wineflightpod.com/">wineflightpod.com</a> for the full series.</p> <p>This episode was recorded in February 2023. </p> <p>----</p> <p>Ben Franks FRSA is the Managing Director of the international drinks consultancy Ben Franks Wine, helping bring brands to the UK market. He is also the co-founder of the multi-award-winning wine merchant Novel Wines and Canned Wine Co., a sustainability-focused alt-format wine business putting Europe's best wines in can.</p> <p>Sophia Longhi is the owner of wine blog skin+pulp, winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Communication Award 2022 and was named one of Wine GB’s Great British Wine Industry Women of 2021. She is an acclaimed wine writer, wine judge and tastings host.</p> <p>Wine Flight is produced by Ben Franks Wine Ltd and edited by Kat Agg. Follow @BenFranksWine on <a href="https://twitter.com/benfrankswine">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://instagram.com/benfrankswine">Instagram</a>. Read all of the latest insights from <a href="https://benfranks.wine/">Ben Franks Wine online</a>.</p>
March 26, 2023
Ep 14: Mallika Basu
<p><strong>Welcome to our new drinks podcast, Wine Flight! Hosted by Sophia Longhi and Ben Franks. Every fortnight, we interview a new guest with a shared love for wine. Sophia and Ben face off with a flight of wines and we ask each guest to pick a winner at the end of the podcast.</strong></p> <p>In this episode of Wine Flight we're joined by food and drink author, entrepreneur and consultant, Mallika Basu. Mallika is one of the UK's most exciting food communicators, known for her two cookbooks Miss Masala: Real Indian Cooking for Busy Living (Harper Collins) and Masala: Indian cooking for Modern Living (Bloomsbury), and her articles in the London Evening Standard. She is a finale judge at The Guild of Fine Food Awards, has appeared as a television presenter, and writes courses for the British Library.</p> <p>We had a great time on the podcast with Mallika, talking about Indian cookery, food and wine pairings, diversity in writing and the food industry, and our love for pleasure. We tasted wines from Greece, South Africa, Australia and France. As usual, at the end of the podcast, Mallika must choose her favourite wine! Who will triumph this week?</p> <p>You can find out what Mallika is up to on instagram @mallikabasu_</p> <p><strong>The Wines:</strong></p> <p>Wine 1 - Cave de l’Ormarine ‘Carte Noire’, Picpoul de Pinet, France (Sophia)</p> <p>Wine 2 - Barafakis Idea White Assyrtiko/Malagousia (Ben)</p> <p>Wine 3 - Journey's End Shiraz/Malbec, South Africa (Ben)</p> <p>Wine 4 - Wirra Wirra Church Block, Australia (Sophia)</p> <p>Listen on your favourite app, or visit <a href="https://wineflightpod.com/">wineflightpod.com</a> for the full series.</p> <p>This episode was recorded in February 2023. </p> <p>----</p> <p>Ben Franks FRSA is the Managing Director of the international drinks consultancy Ben Franks Wine, helping bring brands to the UK market. He is also the co-founder of the multi-award-winning wine merchant Novel Wines and Canned Wine Co., a sustainability-focused alt-format wine business putting Europe's best wines in can.</p> <p>Sophia Longhi is the owner of wine blog skin+pulp, winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Communication Award 2022 and was named one of Wine GB’s Great British Wine Industry Women of 2021. She is an acclaimed wine writer, wine judge and tastings host.</p> <p>Wine Flight is produced by Ben Franks Wine Ltd and edited by Kat Agg. Follow @BenFranksWine on <a href="https://twitter.com/benfrankswine">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://instagram.com/benfrankswine">Instagram</a>. Read all of the latest insights from <a href="https://benfranks.wine/">Ben Franks Wine online</a>.</p>
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