Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Judge Photoshoot - Fabien Laine

A Unique Experience – I award the Grand Gold Medal to the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013

Just a few words first to qualify this wine competition, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is top professional, well organized like the court of a king and queen with also good … Continue Reading →


Laroche Bottle Chablis Premier Cru Vaudevey 2004 VinDeling

Gregory Viennois, Laroche Winemaker – Chablis Crus is the next big thing, cause to unknown til today

Invited kindly in Oslo, few days ago, at Oro Restaurant, a well reknowned place in the Norwegian capital run by Terje Ness and Jorge Torres , for the Official Release … Continue Reading →


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A Somm in your pocket ?

Little Geeky time A digital Sommelier pretty “bad-ass” for a wine vs food software! Always wanted to be a wine expert? With WineStein Pro , you will have your personal … Continue Reading →


1- Cape Point Isliedh 2011 - 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon - 14 months in 90% Barrel and 10% Amphora  2- Botanica Chenin Blanc 2011 - 12 months 50% stainless steel & 50% 400L French Oak Barrels 3- Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2011 - 92% Chenin Blanc, 8% Semillon -Matured in Old Oak  4- Sadie Family Palladius 2010 - Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Semillon, Palomino

Tim Atkin MW’s Top 10 South African Wines – Flavours of the Southern Hemisphere @ProWein 2013

Couple of weeks after the edition of Prowein 2013, This year again I was lucky enough to be able to participate to Flavours of the Southern Hemisphe Workshop / Masterclass. Fortunate, … Continue Reading →


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Cycling and Wine in France

Here follows up a nice Infographic much informative from HeadWaters ! Walking, Cycling, Leisure time in France and for sure with some Wine Cheers #winelover s  


5 - Gimenez-Mendez Alta Reserva Tannat 2010 - Uruguay
6 - Catena Alta Malbec 2009 - Mendoza, Argentina
7 - Mvemve Raats de Compostella Red Blend 2011, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot - Stellenbosch, South Africa
8 - Errazuriz Don Maximano 2010, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Syrah - Aconcagua, Chile
9 - Trapiche Iscay Malbec & Cabernet Franc 2008, Argentina

90+ Wines of the Southern Hemisphere Flavours @ProWein 2013 by Lynne Sherriff MW

During Prowein 2013, I had the chance to assist to this great Workshop / Masterclass once again with Lynne Sherriff MW, it was really interesting and very open minded and … Continue Reading →


1- Filgueira Reserva 2012, Sauvignon Gris, Uruguay 
2- Tokara Walker Bay Sauvignon 2012, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 
3- De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc 2010, South Africa 
4- Casa Marin Estero Vineyars 2012, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Food & Wine Seminar – Flavours of the Southern Hemisphere @ProWein 2013 by Lynne Sherriff MW

Back to ProWein 2013. Among all the visits I did, I participated to different Workshops and MasterClasses. Like every years I did some with Flavours @ ProWein, which always improve. … Continue Reading →


Grey Slate - Clemens Busch Vineyard

Dusseldorf Off Wine Events

Few days ago, I was in Germany heading to the big ProWein Wine Fair that runs there every year! Arriving 2 days before, I was planning to relax, chill and … Continue Reading →


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Deeper in the Umbria heart with Roberto Berioli

To end the Umbriafor#winelover/13, last February I joined a trip in the Umbrian wineries meeting winemakers, visiting the wineries, tasting the wines and enjoying local food . And trust me, … Continue Reading →


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A “Somm” Labelling

Working as sommelier and passionate how I am, I always wonder how people buy and choose their wine, when you go in a cellar or specialized shop you will have … Continue Reading →


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So Now for Less Crap… Who are Sulfites?

« WINE WITHOUT SULFITES DOES NOT EXIST »   I went to talk with a person owning a website and a blog, and pretending to sell wine without any sulfites … Continue Reading →


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An invitation that I will honor… Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013

A little presentation before: For 20 years the world of wine has convened at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Founded in 1994, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles has since then … Continue Reading →


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Want to Be Happy? Get a Taste of Umbria – Wine & Food

Hello #winelover s and other Food Lovers     While in Umbria few days back, for Umbriaisfor#winelovers/13, we had the chance to participate and elaborate a Wine & Food Pairing … Continue Reading →


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Prowein Goes City 2013 Program

ProWein goes city: delightful City Events coincide with Trade Fair FOR THE FULL WEEK – FROM THE 21ST OF MARCH TIL THE 27TH – THE CITY OF DUSSELDORF WILL RUN … Continue Reading →


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From a Kid Idea to Heaven Vino da Tavola – Stefano Leonucci

Last week it happened that I was in Umbria to celebrate the first anniversary of the #winelover community and also, invited to join Umbriafor#winelovers/13. Valentine’s Day is Winelovers’ day! That’s … Continue Reading →