Here to stay!: Enthroned in the ancient Wine Guild of Cotes de Bourg

I was asked out of the blue if I would like to be 'intronised' by the Connetablie de Guyenne de Cotes de Bourg for my work in promoting the region's wines. Being 'enthroned' by an ancient wine guild - sounded too interesting an opportunity to miss out on. Not knowing what I was getting myself into, …

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Medal Winning Wines: Does it mean anything?

Saturday April 12th and the day started at 8.30 in Bourg sur Gironde on the right bank of the Gironde at the Challenge International du Vin's 32nd competition of judging international wines, France's oldest international wine competiton. This year there were over 5000 entries from 35 countries and 900 tasters to judge the wines. I was one …