Being diagnosed with cancer, any form …… but in my case Prostate Cancer, definitely focuses the mind onto the most important things in life. Family is definitely top of my list and the relationship with my wife, my daughter and… Read More ›
chenin blanc
Aesthetics ….. It’s not about the wine!
Any visit to a vineyard or winery should focus on a LOT more than sniffing, slurping and buying a few bottles! I’m well known for my oft repeated phrase “it’s not about the wine”, a phrase I borrowed and changed… Read More ›
The Two Doctors Wine Awards 2018: #3 Loire
The most varied of the wine regions we have visited this year, and certainly the biggest …… a long snaking area from the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of France almost to Bourgogne and ending around Sancerre. This is… Read More ›
Wines 101: #3 Vines for women?
No, this is NOT a genderist or sexist post, have patience all will be revealed! Our arrival at the port of Le Havre and subsequent departure for a Savennieres wine tasting was not without incident; returning to our car parked on… Read More ›
Is this a wine for women! Postcard from Savennierres
Domaine du Closel, Savennierres, has been run by a female winemaker for 5 generations. Wonderful expression of Chenin Blanc at its best with Evelyne de Pontbriande, current owner/winemaker, who couldn’t stop laughing at my joke question, “is this a wine… Read More ›
It’s not about the wine! Postcard from Loire, France
Our travels renewed, some will be pleased to hear, as we arrive at Fontevraud L’Abbeye for a few days. The fact that the whole area is filled with plantings of Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc is a complete… Read More ›
Cremant, Next big thing in Sparkling Wine?
Champagne and Prosecco might be the dominant markets for fizzy wine globally at present, but a moments thought should lead you to discover another sparkling wine type ….. Cremant. This is the generic name for wines made in France that… Read More ›
