My the difference one day can make. One I was lugging pip riddled crates & washing sticky juice from my blood tinged forefinger & the next I stepped into a peace of idyllic wine making heaven. The journey began in an altogether strange sort of station. Cars, no people, lined the tracks, with a simple "Lyon" making the … Continue reading Bernard Van Berg (part une)
After an absolutely stunning morning out in Pommard picking, well me manning the van & ensuring no one walked away with bins while the men folk picked, we head back to the cuverie to process the grapes. This meant lots of sorting. Hours & hours of sorting in fact. Sorting is pretty mindless work, which … Continue reading Sorting it Out on the Sorting Table
Alas, I do not think Burgundy could get any better. This is how each morning begins... & a trip to the local boulangerie for croissants & pain aux chocolate And then a trip to the vineyards for some early morning picking. Day 1 in Burgundy found us in Morey St Denis, specifically, Les Chaffots. Perfectly groomed … Continue reading Burgundy, get better
I have zero frame of reference here in terms of winery culture, but I do know wine people, and I know people people, and Mark Haisma has got to be up there with one of the best in terms of know how, enthusiasm, energy (seriously man, where does it come from!?), & fun. And above all … Continue reading The First Day of ING
Mark Haisma gave moi a quick introduction to Burgundy and his own back story on the way from the Dijon train station to Pierre Naigeon's winery where Mark has been making wine for the past 8 vintages. Pierre and his family have been making wine for generations and as such have a pretty sweet set up … Continue reading Vendage 2015 Begins
How is it that I have gone 31 years before finally getting upgraded to Business? Cathay you now have my loyalty for life, thank you. Billecart Salmon to start my journey from HK to Doha (8 hours). Then Doha layover (9 hours). Then flight to Paris (6 hours). Then train to Dijon (1.5 hours). … Continue reading A lot of firsts
I've never considered myself a migrant worker before, but if I take a step back and examine the past 6 years, that is precisely what I am. The United Nations defines migrant workers in the broadest of terms as anyone who works outside of their home country. Check. Although socially I think we tend to … Continue reading My Journey as A Migrant Worker Continues
