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Whether red, white, rosé, still, or sparkling, wine is an integral part of French heritage. Once again, SommelierS International sought to highlight this heritage through its Meet the Pro salon. Over 200 professional tasters (sommeliers, importers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, bloggers) paraded through the majestic halls of the Intercontinental Bordeaux Grand Hôtel, where around 40 producers of wines, spirits, and accessories showcased their innovations and expertise. This expertise was highly appreciated by the two masters of ceremonies, Raimonds Tomsons, ASI Best Sommelier of the... Read more
Prestige stopovers
A sommelier’s secret garden ParisInsatiable Antoine PétrusIt really is quite extraordinary for a sommelier, but Antoine Pétrus has an unquenchable thirst! Not satisfied by his predestined name, his...
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World StrasbourgResults of 2008 international competitions for Pinot Gris of the World and Gewürztraminers of the WorldThis competitions held on June 2nd 2008 at the Concert and Conference...
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Exhibition Hong-KongSuccess confirmed by final figures for Vinexpo Asia Pacific 2008!The success of Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2008 in Hong Kong reveals how much the Asian wine and spirits...
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World QuébecLe Québec tombe dans les pommesThe world’s first ice cider show was held in Rougement, Quebec from February 15th to 17th 2008, in the village of Montérégie (70 km east of Montreal), which...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower BordeauxChâteau Guadet : developing an asset passed down over the generationsFour centuries mark this patronymic which is so closely linked to the history of Saint-Emilion…The description...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower ArmagnacChâteau de Briat : a modern approach for ArmagnacIn the area of Bas Armagnac, a large number of producers are keen to ensure high quality. One such enterprising professional is 35-...