For the past 81 years, the people of Burgundy have had an annual celebration for the patron saint of winegrowers, Saint Vincent. Each January, the host village changes, providing an opportunity for each of the ~50 communities to demonstrate their Burgundian pride, hospitality, and range of wines.

As the token “wine friend”, I’m often asked for advice - sent frantic photos of wine lists at restaurants, consulted on a special bottle to gift, or perhaps most frequently, asked “what should I bring to a party?”. And my answer is always the same, gruner veltliner.