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
Château Azay-le-Rideau and its park
The Indre@Azay-le-Rideau
8 comments:
wow! beautiful pic! almost looks unreal....
Thanks – the light and snow were just beautiful this afternoon.
Very beautiful photos Jim, thank you.
Will these be available as holiday pics (postcards,etc.)?
Sam
Lovely photos. They almost look like a winter version of Monet's famous paintings of the bridge in Giverny.
Sam. Many thanks for your comment. I hadn't thought about making them available as post cards but could look into this if you are interested.
Jim
Thanks Jan-Tore. Just lucky with the light and snow.
Jim
Gee, you just missed being able to sell those exquisite photos as Christmas cards.
Jim,
Just PM'd you.
Sam Goth
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