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In this series of conversations, my guest, Amanda Barnes, is taking us on a grand tour of the South America vineyards.
We will first soar over the Andes, to Chile, to discover the famous valleys, such as Colchagua, Maipu and Casablanca. From there we will move north all the way to The Atacama Desert before returning to explore the deep south towards Patagonia.
Our journey will continue to examine the latest trends in Argentina. Yes, it’s not all about Malbec!
Finally, in the final segment of our tour, we will delve into what’s happening in the rest of the continent. Brazil, Uruguay, are up and coming wine nations with increasing presence in US and European markets.
Peru and Bolivia, with their rich heritage of vine cultivation will feature too, as well as a cameo from Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Salud!
I waited a long time for the opportunity to record this conversation. Iro is a good friend, but she’s a very busy lady! Working in the Summer season as a Sommelier in a seafood restaurant in Chania, and the rest of the year as an Ambassador for the Wines Of Crete Association can be two very...
Published 08/09/24
In this episode, I was joined by Chef Michael Caines MBE, Chef Owner of Lympstone Manor, Country Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard alongside his longstanding Operations Manager, Steve Edwards.
It's a hard enough job, starting a Country Hotel, in a rundown building, having to renovate it to a Relais...
Published 03/31/24