When my grandparents said they were moving to the Vendée several years ago the first thing we all did was say ‘where?’ and quickly look it up on Google. The first visit was a shock to the system as they live in a very rural area; there were stars at night, no sound of trucks…
Tag: French wines
Introducing Corton
When last years MA Food and Wine Culture cohort visited Dijon it was 20°c and they enjoyed picnics in Beaujolais and walking through the vineyards. This year it was a bit different. Most days the temperatures were in minus figures and snow was not uncommon. So after a day spent in a very warm classroom we reluctantly headed out into the…
Learning to Drink 