01/12/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. The renaissance of sherry drinking. Should former sex offenders be able to adopt children? Blogging in Iran, Pakistani Asia Bibi facing a death sentence.
Presented by Jane Garvey.
The renaissance of sherry drinking Often dismissed as a tipple enjoyed by grandmothers at Christmas, sherry has shaken off its 1970s image, and is currently enjoying a revival among young drinkers. We talk to wine expert Sarah Abbott and Alvaro Marcos Garcia, the Head Sommelier and wine buyer for 主播大秀 House Private Club in London.
Should former sex offenders be allowed to adopt children?
Blogging in Iran and the case of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman and mother of five, recently sentenced to hang.
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The Renaissance of Sherry
Master of Wine, Sarah Abbott and sommelier Alvaro Marcos Garcia from 主播大秀 House Private Club in London explain why sherry is back in a big way.
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- Wed 1 Dec 2010 10:00主播大秀 Radio 4
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