Master of Wine Mary Gorman-McAdams stopped by SommChat on Twitter to talk about Bordeaux and beyond. From living in France to working with the Bordeaux Wine Council (the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux/CIVB), Gorman-McAdams has thoughts on how to better understand this storied wine region and beats the drum for getting it into more restaurants by the glass. Plus, a couple non-Bordeaux picks on wine regions to watch and what inspired her to get interested in wine.
How is a passion for wine born?
@keepercoll -the people, the passion, the fact that wine encompasses everything from agriculture to business to science to art .. #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
And it does not hurt to spend years in France....
@keepercoll since I was a young adult studied + lived in Lyon 1 yr + and working in Paris for 6 years helped solidify my interest #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
On getting Bordeaux back in fashion for all:
@keepercoll An exciting job + challenge to change the conversation on Bordeaux from one of haute couture to one of ready-to-wear ..#SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
More than just First Growths.
@keepercoll Changing the Bdx conversation - Bordeaux is v. affordable. For <$20 you can get a delicious bottle of wine #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
Get that glass pour!
@vinogger Re. Where - A lot at retail - but WE need to work harder to get more Bordeaux BTG in every restaurant and wine bar. #SOmmChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
Hear, hear!
@Foundationspr @keepercoll - still loving Greek Assyrtiko - firm acidic spine #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
Ooh, sparkling Picpoul.
@vinogger @keepercoll - Love the Languedoc - has untapped potential + had a very interesting sparkling Picpoul when last there ... #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
Volcanic wines.
@vinogger @keepercoll Also love everything that is going on in Sicily - especially Etna region #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
Bordeaux: daunting?
@Path2Wine - get to know Bordeaux beyond the Classed Growths and the top RB and LB communes. Visit and talk to the little guys #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
The toll of becoming a Master of Wine.
@WineInkByTia - Many - the emotional and physical demands more so than the academic ones - #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
Parting thoughts on pursuing the Master of Wine: a marathon, not a sprint.
@keepercoll a journey, not a race, 1% inspiration + 99% perspiration, think critically, ask WHY, chip, chip, chip away #SommChat
— mary gorman-mcadams, (@gormanmcadams) June 11, 2014
