Gérard judging at the Decanter World Wine Awards
I was shocked and saddened when I was told in confidence that Gérard Basset is having treatment for cancer. Now Gérard's wife Nina has bravely blogged about Gérard's illness, I am able to wish Gérard a full, speedy recovery and that the treatment and subsequent operation are successful.
Keep Calm and Carry on here at TerraVina
November 14, 2017
'whilst we deal with the recent news that sadly Gerard is also battling an aggressive cancer, for which he is undergoing immediate and urgent treatment, with a major operation to follow, hopefully in the Spring.'
Finding humorous moments amongst the challenges here at TerraVina
November 22, 2017
Gérard
has achieved many things – including former World Champion Sommelier,
Master of Wine, Master Sommelier, a founder of the Hotel du Vin chain
and now with Nina the proprietor of Hotel Terravina. Details here and here.
However, for me the best thing about Gérard is that he is so friendly, and modest. It is a real pleasure and privilege to work alongside him at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Delighted that Gérard is very positive: 'I am positive and so are my consultants. I am treating this situation like taking the MW; To WIN!'
However, for me the best thing about Gérard is that he is so friendly, and modest. It is a real pleasure and privilege to work alongside him at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Delighted that Gérard is very positive: 'I am positive and so are my consultants. I am treating this situation like taking the MW; To WIN!'
From the decanter.com website
