Good to see that the awards are becoming more international with one winner, Natalie MacLean, being based in Canada. "The aim is to become still more international," said Charles Metcalfe in his speech. It was noticeable that Frédéric Rouzaud was more relaxed this year – making several self-depreciating jokes in his speech.
No 30 Saint Mary AxeThe 2009 winners are:
International Wine Feature Writer of the year 2009
Margaret Rand: articles from Decanter
Frédéric Rouzaud, Margaret Rand and Charles Metcalfe
Others shortlisted:
Jane Anson: articles from Decanter
Tim Atkin: articles from Wine & Spirit; The Observer
Chris Losh: articles from Imbibe
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Tim Atkin MW: columns from OLN, The Observer and Intelligent Life
Frédéric, Tim Atkin MW and Charles Others shortlisted:
Michael Broadbent: columns from Decanter
Robert Joseph: columns from Meininger's Wine Business International
Joanna Simon: columns from Classic FM Magazine and The Sunday Times
Louis Roederer Award for International Wine Book 2009
Oz Clarke: Bordeaux, Anova Books
Frédéric, OzClarke and Charles Others shortlisted:
Neville Blech, Philip Williamson and David Moore: A Guide to the Wines of England and Wales, BTL Publishing Limited
Kathleen Burk and Michael Bywater: Is this bottle corked?, Faber & Faber
Robert Parker: The Wine Buyer's Guide (7th Edition), Simon & Schuster
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Champagne Writer/ Presenter of the Year 2009
In Tom Stevenson's absence Neil Beckett (editor of the World of Fine Wine) collected the award – needs to practice his Tom Stevenson impersonationOthers shortlisted:
Giles Fallowfield: articles from Harpers Wine & Spirit and The Drinks Business
Jane Parkinson: articles from The Drinks Business
John Stimpfig: articles from Financial Times & How to Spend It
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Natalie MacLean: articles from www.nataliemaclean.com
Frédéric, Natalie MacLean and Charles
Others shortlisted:
Julia Harding MW: articles from www.jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin: articles from www.erobertparker.com
Kate Thal: articles from www.greenandbluewines.com
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Artistry of Wine Award 2009
Jon Wyand (photographer)
Frédéric and Jon Wyand
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Regional Wine Writer of the Year 2009
Christine Austin: articles from Yorkshire Post
Frédéric, Christine Austin and Charles
Others shortlisted:
Will Lyons: articles from Scotsman on Sunday
Hamish Marett-Crosby: programs from BBC Radio Jersey
Liz Sagues: articles from Ham & High
Helen Savage: articles from The Journal
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The Charles Metcalfe Awards – the inaugural edition
Special awards to: Julia Harding MW (close runner up for on-line writer of the year) and to Jane Parkinson (close runner up for Champagne writer of the year)
As Julia Harding MW couldn't be present – on holiday in Languedoc, her boss – Jancis Robinon MW – collected the award. Jancis seen here filming material for her Purple Pages
Frédéric Rouzaud and Jane Parkinson
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Winners: group photos
Photographer trying to get order
The shot
Relaxing afterwards
The Panel of Judges
Victoria Moore: author, feature writer and wine columnist
Simon Berry: chairman of Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd
Tom Cannavan: wine writer and journalist
Andrew Jefford: journalist, author and presenter
Charles Metcalfe: wine writer, presenter, co-chairman of the International Wine Challenge, chairman of the panel of judges
Inside the Gherkin – 39th floorThe awards were presented at The Gherkin, 30, St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8EP
Podcast on the awards on Huw Pryce talks: click here
I was at school with the brother of Frederic, the regretted Stephane, who unfortunately pass over when he was scubadiving...Frederic was at school with my brother Amédée; Fredéric was playing very well tennis...at the boarding school in Reims...
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