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FOOD & DRINK
A Changing World of
Wine
In my day-to-day work, I deal with
an eclectic mix of clients, from global
retailers to boutique restaurants. The
wine world is more competitive than
ever, with consumers demanding
sustainability, authenticity, and
unforgettable experiences.
very best of South America: coastal
Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs,
high-altitude Cabernet Sauvignons and
Malbecs, and the proudly rediscovered
Chilean grape, Carmenère.
While I believe that Bordeaux and
Burgundy will always hold their
esteemed place at the top, there’s
no denying that the so-called “new
world” producers – from Chile,
Argentina, and beyond – are crafting
exceptional wines that deserve a seat
at the same table.
“A trip designed not for
trade veterans but for fellow
enthusiasts eager to explore
the intersection of travel,
food, and wine.”
The Spirit of the Grand
Tour
Through my role at Santa Rita Estates,
I was thrilled to co-host the Boisdale
Grand Tour of Chile with Ranald: a
trip designed not for trade veterans but
for fellow enthusiasts eager to explore
the intersection of travel, food, and
wine.
Guests experienced Chile’s
breathtaking landscapes and worldclass vineyards 昀椀rsthand, forging a
lasting connection with the country
and its people.
Looking ahead, plans are already
underway for the Boisdale Grand
Tour of Argentina in 2026. Readers
of Boisdale Life are warmly invited to
join us: to become new friends, share
in the adventure, and discover the
vinous treasures South America has to
offer.
Hotel Casa Real and surrounding gardens
A Friendship in Full Pour
My 昀椀rst formal meeting with Ranald
came, 昀椀ttingly, over lunch and 昀椀ne
wine. The ever-hospitable Martin
Krajewski, owner of vineyards in
Pomerol and St. Émilion, invited me
to join him at Boisdale of Belgravia.
At the table sat Ranald, and as Martin
poured another bottle of Château
Séraphine, a friendship was born.
Since that day, Ranald and I
have spent many hours together
evangelising the wines of Chile and
Argentina at Boisdale’s restaurants
and beyond. Bringing the premium
wines of South America to British
consumers is about more than selling
bottles, it’s about sharing experiences.
At Boisdale, guests can now enjoy
curated selections from Aluvia,
Carmen, Doña Paula, and Santa
Rita, a collection that showcases the
Ranald, Terry and friends on the Boisdale Grand Tour of Chile
A Final Toast
Of course, there’s still the small matter of our unresolved bet. The 昀椀rst one fully
immersed — head under — in the Argentine Atlantic will be declared the true
winner. Until then, I’ll keep my crown and my pride intact… and perhaps start
practising my dive.
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