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
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Jim, if you have 10 minutes of spare time at the Chiado, pay a short visit to Luísa Cálem – of Port fame – and say hello to her on my behalf. She has a lovely (double storeyed) appartment on Rua dos Duques de Bragança N° 7, 3rd b. Ages ago, one of her visitors (she was having a party) climbed via the front facade to the 4th floor and entered through the French window: frightening! To be honest, I’m not sure he was sober in any respect.
This charming lady used to be in charge of all things “winey” concerning Portugal in Belgium and she did a great job!
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