One wine,
one story
Learning to listen to your palate. Exploring wine the way you'd read a story — through its origins, its culture, and the men and women who make it.
Glass of Terroir
Understand
before you judge
After a career as a journalist and oenologist, Fabian Barnes decided to share his passion in a new way — by founding Glass of Terroir, a space where learning, culture and pleasure meet.
No jargon, no dogma: here you learn to listen to your palate, to understand how the brain shapes our perceptions, and to explore wine the way you'd read a book.
And because wine is meant to be shared, Glass of Terroir offers workshops, encounters and bespoke experiences in the Médoc, between Bordeaux and Soulac.
Learn more about Fabian Barnes →own critic
Three formats, from your first glass to a full day in the vineyard. Bespoke corporate sessions available.
terroirs, portraits
Articles, guides and deep dives: wine told through its origins, its culture and the people who grow it.
journalist, guide
Thirty years observing, tasting and writing. Gault & Millau, The Guardian, France Télévisions.
Latest article
A guide to
Bordeaux vintages
2000–2022
Twenty-two vintages analysed: their growing conditions, their character, their ageing potential. A reference guide to understanding how each year has shaped the wines of the Médoc.
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