Fresh Tastes from the Languedoc As the weather tempts us with the promise of summer I’ve been starting to eat outdoors as much as possible; firstly, to be able to socialise under lockdown rules but secondly because food and drink always seem to taste better al fresco. We were asked to review 3 bottles of […]
Three Tasty Treats to try in Garda Trentino
Gastronomy and Garda Trentino – Lake and Mountain Food: Of all the countries I’ve visited, Italy has the most marked regionality. Travel from one village to another and you’ll learn that the bread, biscuits or pasta is made differently in each. This is OUR way – and of course it’s the best Seems to be […]
Terroir in 1066 Country – Sedlescombe Organic Wines and More
Organic and Biodynamic Wines in Sussex – Sedlescombe Vineyard and Winery: A visit to Sussex these days isn’t complete without a vineyard tour. Sedlescombe, though, is something special as the UK’s oldest organic vineyard. Now it is also operated under biodynamic principles. The entrance from the road to the vineyard, a large gravelled car park, is […]
Chateau Des Vaults, Savennieres
Introduction to the wines of Savennieres. For me, this entire trip was a demonstration of the passion of winemakers and what makes wine special. Never more so than when exploring the Savennieres appellation. Our Hostess, Viscountess Evelyne de Jessey-Pontbriand brought together some of her colleagues to introduce their wines in person. But first, she treated […]