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Provence - a Sea of Rosé

By Michael Hutton

Leaving Bordeaux takes us South towards the Mediterranean, to break up the drive we stop for a night on the outskirts of Toulouse in the...

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Vinexpo 2017 - a world of wine

By Michael Hutton

Vinexpo is a spectacular global wine show, started in France in 1981, now expanded across the globe including in Tokyo and New York. Last year I went to...

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Bordeaux to the Extremes

By Michael Hutton

Our journey in Bordeaux continues with more visits to wine growers across the region, and it is gratifying to meet the people and touch the...

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Beginning Bordeaux

By Michael Hutton

As we prepare to bid farewell to the Loire, we will turn from the idyllic country villages towards the major commercial centre of Bordeaux. We leave...

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Into the Loire

Into the Loire

By Michael Hutton

We drove into the heart of the Loire Valley, stopping at several picturesque towns on the way.  The Loire is famous for many things, among them...

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A Tour of Chablis

By Michael Hutton

Perhaps the essence of Chardonnay as a grape lies in Chablis - Unadulterated by oak or the fatness malolactic fermentation, its the wine to serve...

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Beef Meets Gewurz

By Katie Hutton

When it comes to wine-food pairing, there are tried & true tests that instinctively work together. Sav Blanc & seafood, Bordeaux & roast lamb, Pinot...

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Our Xmas Opening Hours

By Michael Hutton

This year we're open extended hours in the leadup to Christmas -  Mon 5 - Wed 7 Dec Thu 8 - Fri 9 Dec Sat...

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40 Year Old Birthday Wine

By Michael Hutton

This last week heralded the auspicious anniversary of my creation, and what better way to add to the festivities than a wine from my birth...

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