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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
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World LebanonLEBANON :The Wine Week at La CigaleAt the end of 2009, Joseph E. Bou Samra, chairman and managing director of the stores “La Cigale”, delicatessen specialized in gourmet products and...
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WorldIrland Beer TastingMan has been brewing beer for as long as he is farming. Agriculture developed in the fertile lands of the Eastern Mediterranean about 8,000 years ago when wild cereals were “...
Portraits of winegrowers
Château Montdoyen, nestled in the Perigord in the commune of Monbazillac, produces more than just very good dessert wines. For Monbazillac is just one of the satellites of the AOC...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower St-Émilion Pavie Macquin : On the way to excellenceTo go from Grand Cru Classé to Premier Grand Cru classé in 2006, the domain, now counted as one of Saint-Emilion’s prestigious vineyards...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower BordeauxThe director of Château de Malleret, Bruno Von der Heyden, has a passion for fine wines, conceiving and producing them as if nurturing children. On an exceptional terroir, with...
Portraits of winegrowers
Winegrower Margaux In 2001, Sébastien Bazin, representing the private international real estate investment firm Colony Capital, became...