Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception. Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.
1997: Le Prix du Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Award for investigations into Champagne for the Millennium investment scams
2001: Le Prix Champagne Lanson Ivory Award for investdrinks.org
2011: Vindic d'Or MMXI – 'Meilleur blog anti-1855'
2012: Born Digital Wine Awards: No Pay No Jay – best investigative wine story
2012: International Wine Challenge – Personality of the Year Award
Looking across the Layon towards Bonnezeaux
Looking across the Layon towards Bonnezeaux
The ruined château at Martigné-Briand and its landmark chimneys
Ripe Chenin Blanc for Coteaux de Saumur@Domaine de Nerleux
Château d'Eternes, AC Saumur
Château d'Eternes, AC Saumur
3 comments:
Dude, making me jealous.....got a nice offer to join a us importer at the Salon in Angers. If you attend, we will certainly need to clink a few glasses of Pineau or whatever.
Mike
'If you attend'!! Having attended every one of the Salons since 1990 and with the hotel room booked almost 'in perpetuity' I certainly hope to be there. Will be good to meet up.
Jim
.... and plan to be there. Will go to the Renaissance des AOC tasting on the Sunday morning at the Greniers de St Jean in Angers and then to the Salon on Monday.
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