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A First Growth Morning

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Another brisk, yet bright morning in Bordeaux. A half-day of playing hooky from work. A visit and a tasting at one of five Bordeaux First Growths: Chateau Haut Brion.

That right there says enough. But of course, I have more to say.

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Another Year Begins

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On one hand, I can’t believe it’s already started. Tempus fugit! On the other…it’s mid October and the year just began. What the hell is that?

This Thursday, yes that’s right…Thursday, the second academic year started with a bang – otherwise known as a the business game. And this year’s game came complete with early mornings, work on Saturday and midnight deadlines. At least this year it’s in English.

The overall enrollment in the Wine and the new Spirits program is a lot higher. Which means that we will once again be split into two cohorts. I’m excited by the possibility that I will get to build a bigger network – that includes other Americans this year – and make new friends. On the other hand I am sad that some of my friends have transferred to Spirits or are moving on to new adventures and yet more will be in the other cohort. I don’t know the exact division yet but I’ll have lost some of my partners in crime. Oh well, a new year and a new adventure.

On a great note, for me the year begins with two weeks of travel and adventures in new places. Before classes even get a chance to work up to the full swing of things, the Wine program is off to explore la Rioja. And the week after, I’m off to Switzerland for the Digital Wine Communications Conference. Then the real work begins.

But on that note, I’m off for a cup of coffee and then I’m back to the game. Wish me luck!

A Long Overdue Update

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Hi All!

I know it’s been ages since I last posted something of significance or provided an update. So I thought it was finally about time. But I promise I’ve been really busy with important things…and having a bit of fun as well. A quick timeline of the important things:

  • February: I moved into my new apartment! Most of you probably already new this had happened but it was big happenings in my world. I’m very happy and I love my new space. I’m sure I’ll get around to pictures eventually.
  • End of February: B. and I tag along to Sauternes while K. has an interview. Click here for photos.
  • End of February – Beginning of March: per my last post this was exams, revisions, exams. Glad things are put to bed and now just waiting for my results.
  • Mid-March: Internship. Good news: only 3 days a week. Bad news: Only 3 days a week. Travel here I come.
  • Mid-March: The family visits piecemeal. First dad comes to Bordeaux, then mom. Then we all arrive in Berlin, Germany – over the course of three consecutive days – for a visit with the extended family. Courtesy of technical problems at the airport in Berlin, Mom and I get an unexpected but very fun day in Paris. Click here for photos of my day with Dad in St. Emillion.
  • March-April:  as the school year ends everyone begins to disperse from Bordeaux for their internships. B. & N back to Italy. K. to Valencia and eventually California/Mexico. M. to Vancouver/China/Georgia. (Not really sure which to be completely honest 😉 – well not really. He is in Eastern Europe as of the last update) At least I have a lot of really awesome places to go visiting this summer.
  • April: the Bordeaux en Primeur (futures) campaign begins with tastings and a weekend of open doors in the Medoc. Click here for those photos.

Clearly things haven’t been quiet here in France, but I’m looking forward to summer, travel and a lot more good wine. On that note, stay tuned for further updates, industry notes, pictures, tasting notes and more.

Ciao et a plus tard!