It’s my Vineyard

Meanwhile in Beaujolais the landscape is a thick lush carpet of green, the growth has been amazing since we were here last, upwards and outwards, so it is difficult to determine where the tiny paths are between the vines.
The miniscule yellowy green flowers have almost been and gone, and remember it is the […]

A paper by geriatrics researchers at the University of Bari in Italy appearing in the May 22 issue of Neurology, revealing that the progression of dementia may be slower in people who drink moderately than in teetotalers.
A survey of elderly Italians — 1,445 of whom had no cognitive impairment and 121 who suffered […]

Tasting noteGood depth of fruit, with a polished texture. Aromas and flavours of redcurrants, blackberries & raspberries.

Wine noteThe hamlet of ‘Les Bulliats’ in the Regnie region situated between Brouilly and Morgon. 7.75 of hectares, vines have an average age of 40 years - grapes hand-picked. Can be kept for up to 4/5 […]

The last few days have been spent looking after our regular and loyal clients in the U.K. while looking as always for new customers.
I was invited by a dear friend, who thought I should get out of the kitchen, where it is true I spend a fair bit of time.  Fred was in the U.S.A. […]

We dash off to see one of our best customers in the South East. I love visiting Neville Sparks at his magical wine shop,‘Wine Etcetera’ in Midhurst, Sussex. It is an amazing, complete wine experience, he is incredibly knowledgeable about every bottle he sells and gives each customer his undivided attention.
Interesting wine quotations adorn the […]

We have been in London for a short while to have a special family dinner.
The theme was Italian food. The best way to please alot of different tastes, is a first course of antipasti, delicious combinations of fish, salads, fruit and vegetables arranged decoratively on a large platter. 
Melon dressed in balsamic vinegar, lemon and a […]

We visited the Bel Air Lycee,just outside Belleville. It was their open weekend when students have the opportunity to advertise the courses on offer here and show off wines made as a result of their studies in viticulture and vinification. The surrounding vines are the practical learning ground where all aspects of vine cultivation are […]

The Western world has in the last several months woken up to the fact of climate change. Virtually every man and woman on the street has taken up the ‘green cause’, although frequently in denial as to just what personal sacrifices are called for if we are really going to reduce global warming. […]

Thank you to John O’Garra for you kind words about the wine.  We really appreciate it and are looking forward to being able to take this wine to a much wider audience.
Congratulations Fred and Hélene on your entry into the world of the viticulteurs.

As a local resident I can vouch for the integrity of […]