Château Latour
Previous to the 2011 vintage in Bordeaux, it had been a mixed few months of intermittent rain and sun, a good year overall but unlikely to excite in the way 2009 and 2010 have.
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Previous to the 2011 vintage in Bordeaux, it had been a mixed few months of intermittent rain and sun, a good year overall but unlikely to excite in the way 2009 and 2010 have.
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On a recent visit to Bordeaux I went through Pomerol to see who had started harvesting, it was the 12th of September (2011) so about time for the merlot to come in but this year the growing season had been very advanced, up to a month ahead of usual so it was interesting too see what stage the winemakers were at.
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Ronan is a very valuable member of the Master Sommelier Organisation.
His knowledge and passion for wine is frequently passed on to candidates at all levels of our education programmes.
He is an accomplished lecturer, and has a way of putting his subject matter over to candidates in a manner which promotes the learning process. Candidates respond positively to his approach and up to date knowledge of the subject.
Ronan's skills also extend to his practical work in the restaurant where he demonstrates benchmark standards.
His ability to taste and analyse wine has been proved with his success in gaining the Master Sommelier Award.
Bryan Dawes, Education chair, Court of Master Sommeliers