Having met one of the owners (Frederic) earlier today whilst he and his colleagues (friends) were hand picking the grapes for this year's harvest we asked where we might be able to purchase some of his wines. He told us the name of his Caves and explained that there was to be a tour for English speakers this afternoon at 14.30. So we made sure we were there for the start. Lucy, our tour guide was brilliant. She was both informative and entertaining at the same time whilst she told the group all about the wines, the caves and the family that own and very much hands-on run the company. She told us that Caves Cathelineau is only one of five producers in the Vouvray region that still pick the grapes by hand. After the tour of the caves came the tastings. I can honestly say that all seven of the wines we tasted were excellent. Wether it be dry, semi-dry, sweet, sparkling or still all were very drinkable. Following the tastings we chose to buy some of their wines to bring home. I think we've all been on those tours where you feel you have to buy the product that was definitely not the situation here. So after a chance meeting with a complete stranger we have experienced a brilliant family run vineyard from the grape on the vine to the finished product. Our sincere thanks to Frederic and to Lucy for a wonderful experience.