I’m now back at work, more slowly than expected after getting a new knee (I underestimated the fatigue factor). The convalescence time reminded me how much we can enjoy life even when our horizons shrink considerably. I’m excited about finally having time to share recent wine trips and discoveries with you as I catch up. On the list – Galician treasures, […]
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Vaud Chasselas, 8 Valais stars – coming soon
I’ll be taking part in, and reporting back to you soon, on two annual events that are not open to the public but which will point you to some of the best Swiss wines. The first is the annual selection of favourite Chasselas wines from canton Vaud, the Lauriers de Platine Terravin, organized by the […]
Celebrating a book’s final word
Yesterday I returned from a week of daunting work in New York with book designer/illustrator and artist Mary Tiegreen; we finished my book on Swiss wines, due out mid-August. This afternoon I’m picking up the first proofs from the printer. I’m so pleased – it is absolutely beautiful! A small team of proofreaders worked with […]
Wines to go with Swiss game, with hunting season in swing
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Game is hugely popular in France and Switzerland this time of year, with dates for hunting deer, chamois and ibex varying slightly between cantons, but you’ll find it on restaurant tables and in grocery stores everywhere. Small game are hunted a bit later, mainly in October. For a better understanding of hunting […]
The wines from the Vinea Swiss and int’l wines tasting session
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Here is the list of the 16 wines we tasted blind at the beautiful Chateau Mercier Sunday 4 September. “We” was a group of 18 journalists invited to attend Vinea to learn more about Swiss wines. Most but not all of the group are experienced wine writers. One-third of the group is […]