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Our season at manoir de gourin in the Loire valley France has finally ended and we have returned to the UK for the winter.. Its has been a very successful year for us with  full occupancy of our cottages over the summer. … Continue reading →

Another article from the paper this time about wine and food pairing. Researchers say  that astringent and fatty foods are opposites when it comes to texture. Sharp tastes counter greasy fatty tastes leaving a rather pleasant feeling in the mouth. … Continue reading →

  Here's a ditty from the paper today. 'If you love food and red wine in France, you're in a good place and a bad place at the same time. You have to weigh yourself every day' so says Mexican born … Continue reading →

It was a visit from our guru of the the dark matter known as our man from the world of computers, programming and the internet. What is that you might say and so do I. Not a clue. Anyway Dan … Continue reading →

We can but dream! Cheers.

Another cracking day plying our trade and some good contacts. Met Tim Atkin today after a talk he did on unusual wines and he was happy to pop over to taste our wines. His verdict was very positive and he … Continue reading →

Well an exhausting day spent at the resturant show yesterday at Earls Court 2 in London. It was very busy and we had loads of interest so lets hope it turns into real business. Its not too late to pop … Continue reading →

Well an exhausting day spent at the resturant show yesterday at Earls Court 2 in London. It was very busy and we had loads of interest so lets hope it turns into real business. Its not too late to pop … Continue reading →

I have decided on the final wine list for the restaurant show and here we go: Chateau Perron la Gourdine Bordeaux AOC 2009 Domaine du Pas Saint Martin Bulles roses methode ancestrale NV Clos des Menuts St Emilion grand cru … Continue reading →

I have decided on the final wine list for the restaurant show and here we go: Chateau Perron la Gourdine Bordeaux AOC 2009 Domaine du Pas Saint Martin Bulles roses methode ancestrale NV Clos des Menuts St Emilion grand cru … Continue reading →