• Episode 6 - The Admiral, The Navy, and the Wine That Won the Day

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 39 mins
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Episode 6 - The Admiral, The Navy, and the Wine That Won the Day

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  • In this episode of Intoxicating History, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles tell the remarkable story of how Admiral Nelson, fresh from beating the French at the Battle of the Nile, stumbled upon a Sicilian wine that would fuel the Royal Navy and become the most famous wine in the world - for a while at least. Marsala wasn’t just a drink; it was a symbol of empire, ingenuity, and excess.


    But that’s just the start. From the scandal of Nelson’s affair with Lady Hamilton to his brutal actions in Naples, the episode unpacks the messy mix of heroism and controversy that defined the man. You’ll meet John Woodhouse, the Liverpudlian who made Marsala famous, hear about naked vineyard escapades, and learn how sailors balanced their biscuits and rum on the high seas.


    It’s a story of wine, war, and a little bit of scandal. Pour yourself a glass—this is history worth toasting.


    Supported by Taylor’s Port




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