Paul Inksetter

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The Enigma that is Burgundy

“You can pay an outrageous price and be disappointed, and you can pay a modest price and be delighted”

France’s prettiest wine town – and wine!

Bordeaux, the world’s premier wine region, is split in two by the Gironde estuary, that estuary itself formed by the confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.

Exotic Viognier goes trendy

There are thousands of grape varieties that get made into wine, but a well-known few dominate the market: for white wines, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, and Pinot Grigio are the ones most

The Great Chateaux of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world, is the source of a great range and variety of wines in all colours, styles and prices. (See Bayview September 2018).

Sweet endings

One of the great delights of Christmas and the holiday season is the delectable array of sweet treats that seem to magically appear at this time of year.

Bordeaux - where it all began

Bordeaux, the city in southwest France, is the wine capital of the world.

From the New Palace of the Pope

For so many centuries now the Pope has resided at St.

Cabernet Sauvignon Around the World

Cabernet Sauvignon is arguably the greatest wine grape in the world. This point must always be arguable, because wine is so diverse and opinions are so personal.

Gifting wine to the wine lover

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is an arduous annual ritual we all go through. And what to give the person who is a dedicated lover of fine wine?

Quality and value from Spain

We all know the dilemma: we want a fine wine for a special occasion, but need to stay within a reasonable budget. Seeking high-quality wine at an affordable price is a never-ending quest.