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Welcome from Dan
The end of summer is tinged with sadness as autumn rears it head and the nights start drawing in. This autumn the nights will feel just a little darker, my good friend and colleague Stephen Barrett sadly and suddenly passed away in August. Many of you may have met Stephen at one of our events or read his posts on our blog. He was a lovely and thoughtful man who was happiest when sharing his knowledge and a glass of wine. He will be missed by me and by many.
On 23rd October, Stephen's birthday, there is a memorial taking place at The Loft in Plymouth. I'll be there to celebrate a life well lived and raising a toast with a glass of Clos du Vieux Bourg Beaujolais Blanc 2020 - one of Stephen's favourites.
This edition is full of other suggestions for great wines to drink this autumn. I review the 2024 growing season in Burgundy and Beaujolais. Chris Boiling investigates the many certifications for sustainable wines, and Henry Jeffreys provides his thoughts on biodynamic wines in his regular column.
What is on your dining table this season? Rebecca Pitcairn and Susy Atkins offer up their top tips to enable you to pair food and wine like a pro.
Whatever is in your glass, happy drinking!
