Paradise Rescued Bordeaux Bits

Paradise Rescued Founder Director David Stannard reviews the 2021 vineyard season in Bordeaux. With the big frost, big wet and big plague, David describes 2021 as the "Season from Hell".Despite everything, the advantage once again was with the artisan organic producers in Bordeaux who were able to combat the extreme conditions with daily vineyard 'hand to hand' combat' to minimise the spread of fungal disease and select the best fruit for the vintage harvest.Although much of the 2021 vintage was significantly impacted by the climate conditions, David concludes with a positive summary and prediction for the 2021 Paradise Rescued Cabernet Franc and Merlot wines. As the quality of the vineyards continues to improve,  he makes an interesting correlation and observation about the steady progression of the wines. Follow the progress of the 2021 wines in  future Bordeaux Bits podcasts and via the Paradise Rescued social media channels. Support the show (https://www.paradiserescued.com/club/club-paradise-rescued/)

In this podcast, we talk with wine writer / educator and passionate cycling commentator, Lauren Walsh, as the Tour de France heads past the Paradise Rescued winery in Cardan Bordeaux France.In our first ever interview, we get to hear about how Lauren came to being the world's only wine and cycling writer. She shares her thoughts on the highlights of the Tour de France 2021 so far as well as what may be in store over the final few stages of the race. Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2021 passes through the village of Cardan for the first time in its history during the afternoon of Friday 16th July on its way from Mourenx at the foot of the Pyrenees on its way to Libourne situated west of Bordeaux on the river Dordogne. Could this be the stage that finalises all the main placings or will there be more drama to come?Listen in as we get Lauren Walsh's insight on this famous race.  Support the show (https://www.paradiserescued.com/club/club-paradise-rescued/)

In this episode, Paradise Rescued Founder Director David Stannard talks about how the Merlot vineyard was created, its history, the purchase, the recovery of the old vines and its steady progression towards today's brilliant successful organic vineyard block. The wine produced from this 3/10ths hectare block is the heart of Paradise Rescued BlockTwo Merlot CabFranc blend. Would you like to see a full varietal Merlot wine as well?Support the show (https://www.paradiserescued.com/club/club-paradise-rescued/)

David Stannard introduces the French concept of "Terroir" and explains why it is more than  geology, geography and climate. And how it is possible to create a great vineyard, healthy vines and produce excellent wine in a location outside of the classical recognised Bordeaux "appellations". He explains the impact of the human dimension in creating healthy soil and great terroir. It's Not (just) About the Dirt. Support the show (https://www.paradiserescued.com/club/club-paradise-rescued/)

David Stannard introduces you to niche organic Bordeaux winery Paradise Rescued. In this episode he tells some of the story of getting started in the Hourcat Sud Cabernet Franc vineyard that is overlooked by the 12th century church of Cardan and how tis block established the mission for Paradise Rescued to get started. Plus quick update on the vineyard and early progress report on season 2020. Support the show (https://www.paradiserescued.com/club/club-paradise-rescued/)