So, we’ve started a Podcast.

Second Press: A Wine-ish Podcast for the curious and the kindred. It’s about the people, the culture, the business, and everything in between.

Feb 1 • Dan Kirby

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January 2026

Reasons not to Drink Booze.

I'm having a crack at not drinking for a bit, for a number of reasons.

Jan 25 • Dan Kirby

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All the Wine I drank this Christmas

Just a quick whip around of all the wines I had over Christmas.

Jan 11 • Dan Kirby

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December 2025

Christmas Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers.

Do not buy me a wine gadget.

Dec 2, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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November 2025

Posh Champagne and Free Will.

The idea of free will in wine is fragile. It exists in theory, but in practice, wine is one of the most rule-bound things.

Nov 8, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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October 2025

Capillarity and Rate of Sale

Next time a winery tells you how much wine they sell, ask “how does your rate of sale interact with your market capillarity?”

Oct 15, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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September 2025

All My Baggage. Itemised.

I emptied out my rucksack the other day. Here’s all the baggage I carry around with me everyday.

Sep 23, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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The 7 Stages of Grief

With MW results day behind me I’m processing quite an abrupt end to the MW process.

Sep 13, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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August 2025

How Much I've Spent So Far.

This is my 4th summer waiting for results in September.

Aug 3, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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June 2025

Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Being back on Instagram for a week reminds me why I left.

Jun 21, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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Slowly peeking out above the parapet.

MW exams are done (again), for another year at least.

Jun 9, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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April 2025

Mouth Shut, Head Down

In case anyone wondered, I’m taking a ‘Mouth Shut, Head Down’ approach to study at the moment.

Apr 13, 2025 • Dan Kirby

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