Author Archives: Simon
Wine Blog – A wine tour this week
On wednesday a wine tour to Saumur Champigny country above Saumur on the limestone escarpment of the famouse and in my book best red wine appellation in th Loire valley, France. I introduced Michael and Andrea, and Chris and Julie … Continue reading
Wine Blog – A busy week
Time flies by with our wine tours and on Tuesday we had a great wine tasting dinner.
Wine Blog – A great venue
Here's to our new wine room. Ready for take off. Cheers.
Wine Blog – A new week
We have a busy week ahead at Manoir de Gourin with wine tours on Wednesday and Thursday and a wine tasting dinner on Tuesday for our residential tour guests. So a busy time for us but with the joy of … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Our new wine room
A most important day at Manoir de Gourin saw us using our wine room for the first time with our guests sharing a bottle or three of Saumur Brut Pink. So here is to Roy, Yvonne, Corrina, Alistair, Martin, Carol, … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Boules
Here we go how about some Boules on the front drive of MAnoir de Gourin after a bottle of Cabernet de Saumur on a balmy evening in the Loire valley, France. Our guests Alice and Andy got into the french … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Wine room
At Manoir de Gourin you will be glad to hear that we are nearing the completion of the wine room. Craig the tiler was able to finish the floor tilng today and we should be able to grout on Friday … Continue reading
Wine blog – Grainger Fine Wines
Some good news for everyone. Our pink wines are now all £5 plus vat for minimum order 10 cases of 6 bottles. Have a look at our website www.gfwine.co.uk. In the meantime have a look at our local Patissiere. Yum … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Tasting
A new domaine came on my radar today and we visited to taste the range of wines. Chateau de Targe is locted in Saumur Champigny appellation on the Loire river in France. A most lovely spot high on the … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Les Grande Tablees again
Some more photos from the great event. Its the best appellation in the Loire for red wines.Cheers.