May 1, 2012

A great array of de Vogüé

Saddlers-Hall-Dining-Room

In mid-April I was very excited to go to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé dinner hosted at the Saddlers' Hall, London.  It is not a venue I knew before but is a good setting for 100 or so people, a nice atmosphere and an intimate enough feel. To get things going...
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May 1, 2012

Visit to Bodegas Zugober in Alava, Spain

Belezos-Vineyard

By Robert Dudgeon On Tuesday 6th March we arrived at Bodegas Zugober in Lapuebla de Labarca, Alava Spain and were greeted by Manuel Bernardo.Soon after his Mother, Maribel Bernardo (Eduardo was away on business that day) arrived and they showed us around their modern winery. This was a well laid out...
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May 1, 2012

Bruce Cakebread Interviewed on CNN

Bruce Cakebread

Watch an interview with Bruce Cakebread, who talks about all things green at Cakebread Cellars: Source: CNN Click here for more information about Cakebread Cellars and to view available wines....
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April 26, 2012

Episode 6 – Christian Moueix

Christian-Moueix

Episode 6 - Christian Moueix Christian Moueix at home with a general and, as always, honest appraisal of 2011 Bordeaux. Interviewer: Adam Brett-Smith, C&B Managing Director Camera man: Graham Moss, C&B Sales Team Location: Bordeaux Part 1: Part 2: ...
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April 25, 2012

Episode 5 – François Mitjavile

Francois Mitjavile

Episode 5 - François Mitjavile François Mitjavile of Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes in forthright and philosophical mode on 2011 Bordeaux. Interviewer: Adam Brett-Smith, C&B Managing Director Camera man: Graham Moss, C&B Sales Team Location: Bordeaux ...
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April 24, 2012

Episode 4 – Patrick Maroteau of Château Branaire-Ducru

Patrick-Maroteau

Episode 4 - Patrick Maroteau of Château Branaire-Ducru Patrick Maroteau from Château Branaire-Ducru on the 2011 vintage (during a lot of background noise in the cellar). Interviewer: Adam Brett-Smith, C&B Managing Director Camera man: Graham Moss, C&B Sales Team Location: Bordeaux, St-Julien ...
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April 23, 2012

Episode 3 – Peter Sisseck, Château Rocheyron

Peter Sisseck

Episode 3 - Peter Sisseck, Château Rocheyron Peter Sisseck of Château Rocheyron and Dominio de Pingus, in an informal and rather noisy setting at lunch in St-Emilion. Interviewer: Adam Brett-Smith, C&B Managing Director Camera man: Graham Moss, C&B Sales Team Location: Bordeaux, St-Emilion ...
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April 20, 2012

Episode 2 – Paul Pontallier, Château Margaux

Paul-Pontallier

Episode 2 - Paul Pontallier, Château Margaux Paul Pontallier from Château Margaux is interviewed by Adam Brett-Smith, Corney & Barrow Managing Director about Bordeaux 2011. Interviewer: Adam Brett-Smith, C&B Managing Director Camera man: Graham Moss, C&B Sales Team Location: Bordeaux, Margaux ...
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April 19, 2012

Episode 1 – Anthony Barton of Château Langoa/Léoville Barton

Interview with Anthony Barton

Episode 1 – Anthony Barton of Château Langoa/Léoville Barton Anthony Barton talks to Corney & Barrow about this 2011 vintage. Interviewer: Adam Brett-Smith, C&B Managing Director Camera man: Graham Moss, C&B Sales Team Location: Bordeaux, St-Julien ...
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April 3, 2012

Out and About in Bordeaux

Tasting in Bordeaux

Team Corney & Barrow is currently in Bordeaux tasting cask samples of the 2011 vintage at the annual Union des Grands Crus event. After four days of intense tasting, we would like to share our thoughts with you to help shape your views on what to buy this year. First...
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