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Grape Stars 

Michelin has a new guide, and it’s not about restaurants or hotels. It’s about vineyards. What’s it all about, who’s in it and why.

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Château de Malleret

I love a vineyard that tells a story, and Château de Malleret has lots of stories to tell – family history, wine, horses, stunning architecture and long held links between the UK and the Médoc

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Bordeaux Châteaux to Retreat to 

The revolution in Bordeaux wine tourism goes way beyond tasting rooms and even chateaux dining rooms. You can now privatise some of the most stunning properties across the region. Could there be a better way to experience Bordeaux than staying in your own private château? Here are some of my favourites.

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Blog

A bi-monthly look at news from Bordeaux and other wine regions. Wine and wellbeing, women in wine, & sustainability pop up regularly. 30 years in Bordeaux have gained me the inside track with a deep and detailed look at the past and future of the region.

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Learn about wine

Wine education is at the heart of everything I do – for students seeking to improve their existing wine knowledge, immerse themselves in the appellations and classifications of Bordeaux, or build on the wine knowledge of their sales force.

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Wine and Wellbeing

As well as wine, I’m also passionate about health. Through my blog, books, online courses & retreats I share my tips on avoiding the pitfalls of drinking and eating well.

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Books

I’ve written two books that cover my passion for Bordeaux and for a healthy approach to wine.

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