Author Archives: Simon

Guide no 8 this week of my review of all the wines on our wine list at www.gfwine.co.uk  Our list covers most of the wine regions of France and so you should have no trouble in finding a wine to suit … Continue reading →

If you are a couple looking for a self catering  break  in France this summer have you thought about visiting the Loire Valley with its historical and cultural heritage, unspoilt coutryside  with its many magnificant chateaux. The summers are temperate … Continue reading →

Here's a good offer on our wine this week. Domaine de la Saugourde Anjou AOC red wine reduced from £8.99 to £6.99. That's a whole two quid off a bottle. Log onto our wine website www.gfwine.co.uk and bag a bargain. … Continue reading →

So for the month of February these are the best dates and times to drink your wine. Monday 4th is a flower day in the morning. A bit too early for a glass. Wednesday 6th is an all day fruit … Continue reading →

More about our wine tour holidays for all you lovers of wine. Its a really enjoyable experience. Here's some revues of our wine tours from previous years: "Lovely relaxing week in a very comfortable apartment. The visit with SImon to … Continue reading →

As time is moving ahead  very quickly you may be thinking about your holidays this year. Why not have a look at trying one with a difference. A wine tour with some sightseeing in the majestic and magical Loire valley … Continue reading →

Guide no 7 of my review of all the wines on our wine list at www.gfwine.co.uk  Our list covers most of the wine regions of France and so you should have no trouble in finding a wine to suit your … Continue reading →

  There are not that many wines grown on the north bank of the Loire. One such area is Bourgueil an appellation of only red and a little rose. The wine is made with Cabernet Franc grapes predominantly but up … Continue reading →

  There is a mystery in the process of making wine. Its called  malolactic fermentation and up to fairly recently it was an unknown quantity. Now we are learning  a bit more about the process of turning malic acid to lactic … Continue reading →