I’ve recently become a fan of Austrian Gruner Vetliner and I’m not the only one judging by more frequent sightings in wine merchants and on wine lists, perhaps it’s the relief of some lower alcohol wines. Opening this bottle of Steininger I was surprised to find this lovely glass stopper which only reinforced my affection. [...]
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Image CIVB Bordeaux is red, right? It’s Cabernet isn’t it? It’s so much fun to surprise visitors to Bordeaux with wines they are not expecting. I do not wish to deflect from the glory from some of the great Cabernet-driven wines of the Left Bank but there is often a preconception amongst visitors that Bordeaux [...]
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Two great new books about Bordeaux. James Lawther MW is no stranger to Bordeaux, he has lived here for many years and through his writing for Decanter Magazine and his books, has helped amateurs and professionals alike in understanding this wine region. His previous book about the Graves Pessac Leognan appellation The Heart of Bordeaux [...]
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I was lucky enough to have lunch with Mr Andre Lurton yesterday at Château Bonnet . This wine grower and Bordeaux icon both in the Entre Deux Mers and in Pessac Leognan (which he invented) was as delightful as ever and it was a great occasion to see just how Bordeaux can create quality wines [...]
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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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