“The WO scheme contemplates large geographical units containing a number of smaller regions, which in turn contain any number of districts, which in turn contain wards – much as a set of Russian dolls works, although some of the dolls don’t fit snugly, and some rattle around.” Quote of the week by author of ‘Wines … Continue reading Russian Dolls, African Wards…
What a Coincidence!
I just met Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. They’re currently bumming around the Loire valley pouring wine under the name of Domaine de Juchepie. And considering how the wines taste I would say it’s a worthy part-time job for such a notorius pair…
A Week Touring France
I’m sitting in a wine bar in Angers which I suspect is named Le Cercle Rouge, drinking a glass of Effusion by Patrick Badouin and contemplating the days that have passed. The problem with writing about wine is that every time you’re in the midst of it, within the flux of people, places, exchanges and … Continue reading A Week Touring France
A Wine Day in Languedoc
My first day in Montpellier has come to a close. Or at least it will shortly, for I feel a deep and dreamless sleep coming over me after 10 hours straight of tasting wines at three different wine fairs.
First Light
I’m sitting in a small café in Montpellier, munching away at a questionable pan provencale and sipping an adequate café au’lait. The sun is stinging my eyes, but it’s a good sun, creeping up over the roof tops to set my inner clock in order and wake my up after 24 hours of first work, … Continue reading First Light
January in France
A new year has arrived, and with a new year come new commitments, resolutions, hopes and expectations… Unless of course you’re me, in which case the new year just turns up on your door step, heaves a cart full of adventure on your newly swept floor and then gets the hell out of there.
Bota Punta 