by di Oct 27, 2017 0 comments
Biodynamic and Organic Wines
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by di Jul 12, 2017 0 comments
It's 30°c outside and I'm in the mood for a glass of wine. I've had plenty of water, don't fancy a beer and I don't want to spend a fortune on a bottle - where do I go?
by di Apr 07, 2017 0 comments
Exploring Wines in Provence I have been lucky enough to spend a good part of this winter in Provence where I made it my mission to find out as much as I could about the region, it's food and it's wines.
by di Jan 10, 2017 0 comments
I am forever being asked about Food Pairing and what wine goes well with this or that dish. I have had many frantic last minute texts from people in the wine store staring, like deer in headlights, at the rows of bottles trying to find something to go with a certain dish.
by di Sep 27, 2016 0 comments
Discovering Jurançon Wine - In France’s Hidden Corner
by di May 01, 2016 0 comments
A person orders a glass of white wine in a bar but when offered a Chardonnay as the choice replies with "I'm not drinking that stuff" and asks instead fo
by di Nov 26, 2015 4 comments
Getting the "Floc" out is a common occurrence in the South West of France. I get the "Floc" out often although I'm pretty sure most French don't snigger like kids when they do, the joke just doesn't seem to grow old with me.
by di May 16, 2015 0 comments
"What's a good year?" I'm often asked about wine. "Why?" I question. "Because I want to buy some wine to lay down" I'm told.
by di Apr 30, 2015 0 comments
Summer
by di Mar 04, 2015 0 comments
I'm always up for a spot of wine tasting, plus I felt the need to visit a winemaking cooperative after writing Understanding Winemaking Cooperatives. So, this week I was pleased to be invited for a tour at Producteurs Plaimont here in Southwest Franc
by di Nov 07, 2014 8 comments
Buying Supermarket Wine - Folly or Fortune? For most wine drinkers a trip to the local supermarket is suffici
by di Jul 14, 2014 0 comments
Let me introduce you to my friend Chenin Blanc. Chenin is my favourite white wine so worthy of a mention (imo). Many of you will not know the name while others may already be acquainted with this little gem.
by di Jul 14, 2014 2 comments
White Wines, are they Trendy or Taboo?