The French economy may be in the doldrums but wine tourism seems to be booming judging by the plethora of new initiatives in and around Bordeaux. There are new places to stay, new places to eat, shop and taste, of course. For somewhere unique to stay in the vineyards, the beautiful 18th century Château Féret Lambert is [...]
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If you don’t fancy visiting the vineyards of France in the depths of winter help is at hand. Always interested to find ideas for our wine tour clients when visiting the vineyards of France is not an option, Mary Dardenne of Decanter Tours and I sacrificed ourselves to test drive the new Day Spa offer by The [...]
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Following on from my previous post if you are impatient to hear more about the 2012 primeurs Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast’s European Editor, has already posted more than 250 Bordeaux 2012 barrel sample tasting notes and scores. You can review his notes online now for free at: http://buyingguide.winemag.com/. Roger knows Bordeaux – from the most [...]
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If you ever doubted that Bordeaux had sufficient coverage on the net then this is the week to change your pre conceptions. With thousands of members of the trade running from pillar to post to taste the 2012 the blogosphere, twitter and Facebook are currently full of comments and impressions of the new vintage. Since [...]
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I’m sure it’s no news to you that Bordeaux is flying off the shelves in Asia. Recent sales figures by the CIVB (Conseil des Vins de Bordeaux) show that of the 42% of Bordeaux sales that went to the export market in 2012 (that’s 2.36 M HL or 315 million bottles for a sales value [...]
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We are already well into the second month of the year, as memories of the year end’s festivities fade it’s time to think about – holidays. Perhaps this year a visit to Bordeaux? When to come? Well the wine calendar is getting busier each year with events for both the general public and the trade, [...]
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Sometime ago I wrote a blog post about Rock and Roll and wine It’s only rock and roll but I’ll drink it . Celebrity wines have been in the news again recently with the announcement that the wines from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Château Miraval in the Côtes de Provence will henceforth by made by the Perrin [...]
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It’s not every day you taste 100% Cabernet Franc. It’s not every day you taste 100% Cabernet Franc from three different soil types. Nor is it every day you do exactly the same with Merlot and with the wines coming from the Premier Grand Cru Classé A St Emilion, Château Cheval Blanc. It is [...]
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We all know a little wine can help oil the wheels of romance – so if you need a few tips or ideas for next week – try these. Planning a Romantic weekend? I’ve mentioned Bordeaux as a destination enough times for you to get the message but here are a few special events lined [...]
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When was the last time you bought a bottle of Sherry? Last Christmas? Christmas 1983? Never? Well, let me tell you, Sherry is back, buzzing and all the rage. It is hip and trendy and you do not need to be over 70 or a member of the WI to feel it is ok to [...]
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Wendy has spent the last 25 years in the French Food and Wine Industry.
Wendy now teaches professionals and the general public in Bordeaux, the UK and as far away as Asia and the US, as well as accompanying private wine tours for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. Her aim is to open the doors of the world’s most famous vineyards, explaining and making the wonderful world of French wine more accessible.
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