by Pieter Walser | Nov 27, 2008 | Blog, Uncategorized
In October 2007 a very good friend, Jan de Villiers, invited me for a wine tasting the following Thursday afternoon – secret venue. Although I was quite busy at the time, I just had a feeling that I shouldn’t miss it (we all have to make our sacrifices..!) I met him...
by Pieter Walser | Nov 20, 2008 | Blog, Uncategorized
Instead of winding down towards the end of the year, things here at BLANKbottle have just been gathering speed. It’s been a super blessed year for me, but I’ll send more specifics in my usual December accolades e-mail! For now, it’s time to release...
by Pieter Walser | Nov 13, 2008 | Blog, Uncategorized
Please see my newest episode and newsletter on the making of red wine in California (some of you might remember some of the details from a newsletter of about 2 years ago – see it as a refresher!). BLANKbottle Newsletter: Since November 2004 With the Sauvignon...
by Pieter Walser | Oct 8, 2008 | Blog, Uncategorized
San Francisco 1999: After arriving at the airport, I made my way up the coast towards Santa Rosa, where we had a two-day briefing session by the agency who placed us in California. We stayed in the Flamingo Hotel for the weekend (quite upmarket in comparison to the...
by Pieter Walser | Sep 8, 2008 | Blog, Uncategorized
As you know and I keep saying, my passions are wine and people. That’s why I enjoy our relationship so much. And this time, thanks to our relationship and all of you, VISA has asked BLANKbottle to partner with their PLATINUM and INFINITE clients and do exactly...