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
Icicles outside a conservatory (above and below)
A little snow
Diagonal icicle
Driving along near Dalwhinnie: minus 9.5˚C
Sun on mountains near Newtonmore
Hillside near Dalwhinnie
Lake District hills from M6 motorway (above and below)
3 comments:
Goodlord Jim, that is a lot of snow. Wipes tear from eye!! How do people get around, just follow the hic snowplough?!!
Bob
Not surprised you're stunned, Bob!
no snow in vancouver here just some cloud, some rain little cool but hey its vancouver! not winterpeg
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