Chateau Latour – a preview of the 2009 vintage

Take a look at how the 2009 Bordeaux vintage is progressing at Chateau Latour.

Chateau Lafite’s Charles Chevallier in the vineyard

Charles Chevallier gives decanter.com an exclusive first look at the Bordeaux 2009 vintage at Chateau Lafite.

Hail at Bauduc – the Sequel

Hail at Bauduc - the Sequel, is an update on the state of our Bordeaux vineyard at harvest time, 4 months after the hailstorms in May.

Hail the Destroyer at Chateau Bauduc near Bordeaux

How two hailstorms damaged the vines at this British-owned Chateau near Bordeaux in May 2009.

Oz and James visit Chateau Bauduc

Oz Clarke and James May spend a day at Chateau Bauduc near Bordeaux.

Zinfandel – Paso’s Wine

It's not Primitivo. It's not Crljenak Kaštelanski. It's Zinfandel - Paso's Wine.

Climate change could shift wine production north

CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports on how global warming could have a devastating effect on wine-producing regions of the world.

British Airways Height Cuisine: Wine in the Sky

We know your senses react differently to food at 35,000 feet. Our wine advisor, Andy Sparrow takes a few independent journalists on a wine tasting journey.

Ronan's Testimonials...

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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

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