DISQUS

Gabriella, Ryan, Thanks so much for doing such a wonderful job organising this event. I had been looking forward to attending but it exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I am so happy to have met so many wonderful people and to hear what they are all doing and their ideas and plans for the future. The Conference has been a great base for building future debate and for working as a cohesive group. Many congratulations.

What about Bodegas Arranz -Argote, producers of Arar wine? Don't they have some vinotherapy products? Ever tried those?

I can think of three women who really did join the wine trade - Sandy, Anna and myself. But nothing as exciting as "feuds, back-stabbing, sabotage and seduction". Still, maybe someday we'll get to write a book about our experiences..........

Ryan, please - you do NOT go to an Irish pub for a "nice British bitter"!!. You go to an Irish pub for something Irish, like Guinness.


Incidentally, my British, bitter beer-loving husband calls all Spanish beers "eurofizz".

I've been a fan of Patxaran for years and, in my opinion, the comercially produced Patxaranes aren't anywhere as good as the home-made ones. The problem, of course, is that you either have to know someone who makes Patxaran or you have to make it yourself.


A trick I picked up a few years ago from a friend for serving the Patxaran at the right temperature:- always keep a few shot glasses in the freezer and serve in these glasses straight from the freezer.

Hi Gabriella,


Thanks for the write-up and the constructive suggestions. The Excel Wines blog will be up and running by the weekend - we'll keep you posted.



But, I'm not clear what sort of makeover you're suggesting for finding a particular wine. Can you please expand a little?



Cheers,





Ane Miren