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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Fine food and wine is a great way for cultures to come together, even better if it’s in a good cause. Les Sources de Caudalie will host a 4 star dinner on 11th December, that is four one star chefs sharing their talents, to raise money for Japan. Bordeaux has its fair share of Michelin [...]
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Just back from England I can confirm that the country is indeed awash with wedding fever. However if you want to get away from the royals why not come to Bordeaux. We might not have castles but we have châteaux instead. Some of which will be happy to open their doors to receive newly weds [...]
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In this years crop 2 of the 4 new stars awarded by Michelin in and around Bordeaux are in Pessac Leognan. La Grand Vigne at les Sources de Caudalie and la Table de Montesquieu both won their awarded their first star this year. Could this be the start of something new – close enough to [...]
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Sauternes Stay in the south of the left bank in the heart of the sweet white wine area. Château d’Arche is a lovely Château hotel and a working vineyard on a hillside next to Yquem. Unsure of which foods to serve with sweet white they will organize a cooking class or food and wine dinner [...]
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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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