Georges on Waymouth, Australia

The Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Adelaide run by George and Voula Kasimatis is one of Botham’s favourites. ‘George always has an extra bottle he wants me to try,’ says Botham, who loves the ‘big country town’ that is the city of Adelaide. ‘I’m not a city boy. And 10 minutes’ away from the CBD you have the Adelaide Hills and boutique wineries everywhere.’

Queenstown, New Zealand

‘I love everything about the place. If I didn’t have cricket I’d spend all my time here,’ says Botham of the renowned tourist hub set on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. ‘You’re also five minutes’ from some fantastic vineyards and pinot noirs in the Gibbston Valley.’

The South Downs, England

For Sir Ian, The Botham Series is a reason to travel. High – literally – on the list is Argentina: ‘I really want to explore the hidden gems of the Mendoza region and its great high-altitude malbecs. I’m also really interested in English sparkling wine.’ So for this most patriotic of Englishmen, maybe a bottle from the chalky soil of his home country will bear the Botham name one day.