Château La Cardonne’s revolutionary new Spa opened yesterday in the Médoc, specialising in old vintage grape therapies, and underground spiritual relaxation for marathon runners. @HeidiMkinen MW has fully recovered. #marathondumedoc #medocmarathon #vinsdumedoc #crusbourgeois

New York City restaurants, don’t miss submitting your wine lists by February 11th to @StarWineList! I’ll be working with @HeidiMkinen, @pazlevinson & #rajatparr to pick the “best of” in a wide range of categories.

Great bottle of wine enjoyed with friends in honour of Xavier Gramona. May your star shine bright. @Gramona1881

Yesterday we all received very sad and shocking news. Phil left us way too early.

Great pleasure & honor to welcome for the first time in Finland the board members of @asisomms at @ambafrancefi in Helsinki for their general assembly, Bienvenue ! 🇫🇮🥂🇫🇷 @HeidiMkinen @SamuilAngelov @P_Faure_Brac @Sfc_Hubert @Taittinger_INTL @BF_Nordics @BF_vins

First time visiting Ahr thanks to @weinstory . Seeing the low level of the river today made it difficult to imagine how much water there was back in July 2021 and how forcefully the floods swept through the region. Yet it’s all still visible and very much in people’s minds.

I just had a producer tell me they think Merlot is soft and thus suits women well. Hence they decided to make the capsule and the label font pink.

Just spent a relaxing weekend with a close friend drinking many great bottles of wine, yet must say this bottle of sherry was the wine of the weekend for me. So unique at every single sip. Drink more sherry!

What an incredibly happy day to welcome my dear friend @bonkowskimw to become a member of @mastersofwine . We have shared many hard but memorable days of studying together but from now on it shall be more about drinking together. Congratulations!

Congratulations Raimonds Tomsons from Latvia becoming Best Sommelier of the World 2023!! What a magnificent final celebrating the art of sommellerie and great hospitality. @asisomms

The finalists of Best Sommelier of the World 2023 competition are Reeze Choi from China, Nina Højgaard Jensen from Denmark and Raimonds Tomsons from Latvia! Let the final begin! @asisomms

What an evening with the announcement of the 17 semifinalists of Best Sommelier of the World 2023 competition. Many suprises, disappointments, and delightments tonight at Paris Hotel de Ville. The competition continues! @asisomms

ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2023 competition just about to start. Team Finland with Antero Niemiaho representing our country is ready 🇫🇮! @asisomms

New wave of Spanish wine! Ran a fun tasting tonight to an open-minded crowd. @BodegaZARATE and Comando G seemed to be the audience favourites yet all six reasons why am so passionate about Spanish wines these days.

The Best Sommelier of Asia & Oceania 2022 is Mason Ng from Singapore. Next stop Best Sommelier of World in 2023 in Paris. @asisomms

Had the most amazing tea experience yesterday at Sakurai in Tokyo. Tasting gyokuro first time in my life gave me goosebumps!

Fantastic last day in California spent at sunny Santa Barbara County, learning about the area’s versatile AVAs and tasting some of my favourite styles of Californian wines. Fab to meet @acloveswine in person and taste her super juicy Gamay. @CalifWines_US

Perfect moment to visit and discuss Paso Robles soil types at @hopefamilywines who just a moment ago this morning was awarded American Winery of the Year by @WineEnthusiast

Such an honour to be hosted by @GrgichHills tonight. Theirs is one of the most fascinating stories I got to know ever since I started reading about Californian wines. Such a pleasure to exchange thoughts with the second generation President Violet Grgich.

Starting my California trip with a look into what’s new by @hawk_wakawaka and @kelliwhitewine . Freshness, value, unexpected varieties, new and lesser-known appellations, heritage, new business models, new generation, and inspiration outside of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Bring it on!