Category Archives for "Paradise Rescued"

Vine2Wine – Storm attack, the team stands firm!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] It’s been a rollercoaster ride in the vineyards of Bordeaux as we race through the summer months. One day it is baking hot and the next it explodes into tropical rainstorms […]

Paradise Rescued to present at #SMPros14 Brisbane

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] We are proud to announce that we have been asked to present at Social Media Professionals (#SMPros14) Ultimate Training being held this year between the 10-12 September in Brisbane. Led by […]

Two Cabernets, one day. It’s #CabernetDay!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] As far as I am concerned it’s a bit like Christmas. It’s great fun but wow – hasn’t it come around fast again?The countdown is on to global #CabernetDay 2014 – […]

Revealed: our vigneron’s secret!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Today’s commercial world is very focused on guarding its IP or intellectual property. We thought we would turn that picture on its head today and share a key ingredient of our […]

Vine2Wine – French mid summer magic

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Long warm summer nights, daytime temperatures in the high 20s, sunshine and the occasional heavy shower….. The Tour de France is in full flow, the peak French holiday season is just […]

Don’t get comfortable, say NO to complacency!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] This week I was listening to a CEO of a global public company reflecting on the success of the company he leads. It was a balanced review. He started by looking […]

Dreams come true – Hourcat Centre replanted in Merlot

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Hard to believe. Emotional. Amazing. Dreams really do come true! At a personal level, words fail me and it is very emotional that after 15 years of negotiation, discussion, action, planning, […]

Grape Moments: Never too small to be a brand!

Despite bold ambitious plans when Paradise Rescued started out four and a half years ago, our vision for what we might achieve was very modest. In fact, looking back, I would say our thinking was limited completely by what everyone else around us was achieving – it became almost a natural ceiling. Our thinking easily […]

Vine2Wine: Summer vineyard Bordeaux sun in Cardan

It’s always great to hear the news from Pascale and what is happening in Cardan. This time last year was just a series of bad cold wet news stories. 2014, as any season, has its’ challenges but it is showing many more positive signs than negative. As I sit a long way away from the […]

Vine2Wine: Our Organic Commitment

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I am often asked “How do you always find something new to write about every week”? After 4 years of consistent weekly blogs, writing becomes easier and easier! And quite simply, […]