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Surprising South African Delights.

  • Posted on July 16, 2009 at 2:14 pm

I have to confess that I am actually a closet South African wine drinker. It is not something that I shout about but I have my moments and wouldn’t turn down a nice cold bottle of Thelema Chardonnay on a summers day or a good bottle of Spier Shiraz with a nice steak Diane. Continue reading ‘Surprising South African Delights.’

An Amazing Bollinger Surprise!

  • Posted on July 13, 2009 at 5:08 pm

Not everyone can boast that they were able to go to a Bollinger Vins Clairs & Reserve Wines tasting through their work, but I along with 39 other Majestic Wine employees can! And what a great thing to boast about! You can keep your extra holiday, company car and flexi-time as I am one employee who cannot believe the opportunities open to a mere assistant manager! Continue reading ‘An Amazing Bollinger Surprise!’

Cono Sur Tasting Delight

  • Posted on July 12, 2009 at 3:58 pm

I had the pleasure of attending a wine tasting held by Cono Sur in London. This was my first wine tasting with my job and I had a great time and got to try some real treats. Continue reading ‘Cono Sur Tasting Delight’

The Westfield Experience.

  • Posted on July 4, 2009 at 8:07 pm

I may have been “down south” for almost a year now but I have just had my Westfield cherry popped, and it was the best first time ever!!

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WSET Fun, Frolicks and Certificates!

  • Posted on July 1, 2009 at 6:05 pm

I am very pleased to say that I have managed to pass my WSET advanced certificate with a merit, and amazingly bribes were not involved!

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