An appreciative deep dive and interview with the wine critic Jancis Robinson, who rose from a trade magazine to becoming one of the most respected and celebrated wine writers in the world. Respected for her encyclopedic knowledge and good judgement, over seven episodes Richard Hemming explores her self-made success, featuring insights from wine experts, literary agents and friends.
And what a life too: she once provided advice for the cellar for Queen Elizabeth II and curated the wine for those who flew on Concorde. She also received the first Master of Wine, one of the highest accolades, despite being outside the wine trade.
