• Episode 9 - Wine and Wimples: How Blue Nun sparked a Global Wine Revolution

  • Feb 20 2025
  • Length: 48 mins
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Episode 9 - Wine and Wimples: How Blue Nun sparked a Global Wine Revolution

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  • It was the wine that took the world by storm—then became a punchline. But behind the once brown and now blue bottle’s retro reputation lies a fascinating story of global wine culture, clever marketing, and unexpected historical twists.


    In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles dive into the rise and fall (and maybe rise again?) of Blue Nun, the German white wine that introduced millions to the joys of wine drinking. From Hollywood stars and rock legends to aspiring dinner party hosts in the 1970s, Blue Nun was once the go-to drink for those looking to add a little European flair to their glass.


    But how did a once-respected Riesling turn into a supermarket staple? Why did British wine drinkers move from Blue Nun to bold Australian reds? And what does a Cold War spy and CIA operative have to do with its success?


    Expect hilarious anecdotes, surprising history, and a few shocking revelations as we uncork the past of one of the world’s most famous (and infamous) wines.


    Supported by Taylor’s Port




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