France

I went to IKEA in Avignon for lunch recently. Not through choice so much as a necessity. I had visited the sports store next door

The natural wine movement has been around for more than a few years now; Natural and/or Sans Soufre (made without the addition of Sulphur Dioxide)

Published 1 May 2017, ABWM Magazine Malaysia “Take A Sip” Column Rather than following this edition’s theme of suggesting my perfect dinner partners I’ve listed my dream

Produced by Vignerons de Florensac for Marks & Spencer PicPoul is a previously little-known grape that is now very fashionable and deservedly growing from strength

Sign up for a Masterclass on Light & Refreshing White Wines on Friday 10 March – particularly if you are bored with Sauvignon Blanc!!! Includes

I last wrote about rosé wines 4 years ago when Provence was experiencing increased global demand for its deliciously fresh and fruity pale salmon-coloured wines. 

I have to admit that I was attracted to this wine by the beauty of the bottle design; its base (or punt) is in the shape of

Bourgogne Aligoté is the”other” white grape grown in Burgundy alongside its more fashionable sibling, Chardonnay.  This wine is light, crisp and refreshing with delicate floral

A Masterclass with Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron’s Brand Ambassador, Corinne Michot, was held at Chinoz on the Park. Brought to us by Geovinum Sdn Bhd

Thursday 17 April, 2014. The Taste of Provence Master Class held at BERJAYA University College of Hospitality, brought to us by Straits Wine Company together

No, I don’t either, I do however remember the first wine that made me sit up and take note – I was preparing a tasting

Here I am in Provence for the summer, once again making sure readers of my blog get up-to-date advice on the local dry, fresh, and

Currently on location in Provence, sampling another fabulous dry rosé wine from one of its varied Appellations (all for the benefit of readers of my

This month’s Newsletter offers some ideas for wine tourism for anyone travelling this summer.  Otherwise you can have summer in your glass and on your

In this month’s newsletter take a fascinating online test to discover why you like the wines you like.  This month’s wine offer is a fabulous