Simone Sylvestre: Diary of a Acorn Scholar

ANTONELLI DI SAN MARCO IN THE TERRITORIO DI MONTEFALCO

Simone Sylvestre — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:12:00 GMT

Normal 0 0 1 7 45 1 1 55 11.0 0 0 0 A Winemaker Lunch at Opera Tavern Antonelli San Marco Normal 0 0 1 53 306 2 1 375 11.0 0 0 0 Filippo Antonelli, the owner of Antonelli San Marco, hosted a lunch at Opera Tavern on Sunday 21 st May. The event was a seven...(read more)

Birth Year Wines!

Simone Sylvestre — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:20:00 GMT

I'm happy to be working with Peter Mitchell MW, Business Delopment Director who has been helping me with my Diploma and my personal devolopment within the company. Having started training as an accountant, Peter very sensibly dropped that when he...(read more)

'Fine Wine v Beer' at The White Swan

Simone Sylvestre — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:41:00 GMT

Simone Sylvestre, a member of the Laytons sales team was delighted to attend the recent ‘Fine Wine v Beer’ dinner event at the White Swan in Chancery Lane, hosted by Paulo Brammer, ETM Group’s Head Sommelier. All guests were served a...(read more)

The Laytons Team visit Nyetimber Vineyards, West Sussex

Simone Sylvestre — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:22:00 GMT

As stockists of both the 2005 Classic Cuvée and 2001 Premiere Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs , the Laytons sales team were pleased to accept an invitation to visit the prestigious Nyetimber Estate for a tour of the vineyards and wine tasting. Nyetimber...(read more)

Portugal... a paradise of wines!

Simone Sylvestre — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:23:00 GMT

PORT WINES Maceration by human foot brings out the full concentration of flavour from the grape skin, from which it draws a deeper colour. Port production, unlike table wine, has only a three day production cycle, giving little time to extract the maximum...(read more)

Domaine Anne Gros - Vosne Romanee, Harvest 2009!

Simone Sylvestre — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:23:00 GMT

France - Burgundy Vosne-Romanee is a commune rich in grand cru climats , and a village replete with growers of the higfhest quality The whole of the Burgundy vineyards, producing controlled appellation wines (A.O.C) is officially described as Viticultural...(read more)

California - Napa Valley!

Simone Sylvestre — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:15:00 GMT

"Wine to me is passion...I know that wine is, above all else, a blessing, a gift of nature, a joy as pure and elemental as the soil and vines and sunshine from which it springs." Robert Mondavi Robert Mondavi (born 1913) has brought prestige...(read more)

Cakebread Cellars - Napa Valley!

Simone Sylvestre — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:25:00 GMT

Special thank - you for Cakebread Cellars!!! I have a very special THANK YOU for Cakebread Team. Cakebread Cellars is a Family Tradition of Premium Napa Valley Wines for more than 30 years. Dennis Cakebread gave me the oportunity to work at their winery...(read more)

California- Sonoma!

Simone Sylvestre — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:35:00 GMT

Matanzas Creek Winery Hartford Family Winery Hartforf Family Winery is a highly acclaimed, family owned artisan winery that was founded in 1994 by Don and lenny Hartford. The winery is located just fifteen miles from the cooling breezers of the Pacific...(read more)

California - Santa Cruz!

Simone Sylvestre — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Santa Cruz, Bonny Doon Vineyard Based in Santa Cruz, the heartland of New Age thinking and dreaming, Bonny Doon Vineyards has a not so surprising history of idealism and innovatition. Founded in 1983 by Randall Graham, it is known for original wines made...(read more)

California - Paso Robles!

Simone Sylvestre — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Paso Robles, Villa Creek Cellars Touted as one of Robert Parker Jr.’s “favorite wineries in Paso Robles”, Villa Creek Cellars produces a complex fruit-driven blend that reflects the region’s unique terroir and micro climates. Open...(read more)

California - Santa Barbara!

Simone Sylvestre — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:46:00 GMT

Santa Maria, Au Bon Climat & Qupe Winery On Monday 17 th August I had my first visit at Au Bon Climat & Qupe. When I have decided to go to California for a wine trip the first “idol” that came to my mind was Jim Clendenen. Jim, Au...(read more)

California - Los Angeles!

Simone Sylvestre — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Los Angeles, Pasadena I have arrived to Los Angeles on Friday 14th August for my wine trip. I have driven to Pasadena where I stayed at Westin Hotels & Resorts for two nights. On Saturday morning I woke up and went to town for breakfast and spent...(read more)

ABode & Gidleigh Park

Simone Sylvestre — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:42:00 GMT

I had the privilege to spend some time with Michael Caines at ABode and Gidleigh Park. ABode - Manchester The six month Acorn meeting took place in Manchester where I stayed for one night. Angel suite: ABode – Exeter Great people: Executive Chef...(read more)

Whisky Experience with Johnny Walker

Simone Sylvestre — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:33:00 GMT

I have spent a couple of days in Scotland with Johnny Walker, Director of Wines and Spirits for Malmaison, Hotel Du Vin and De Vere. Johnny is highly knowledgeable, award winning wine character with more then 30 years experience in the wine and spirit...(read more)