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
4 comments:
I had wanted to accompany, Jim.
But October is really impossible for a wine-maker, except if you own a dozen slaves (assistants) to do the job for you, that is.
Enjoy.
By the way, I’m turning 55 tomorrow, and the poorest man I’ve ever been ... but full of the gay wealth of wine-making, grape-crushing, fermentation-worshipping. A dream come true.
And the Hell with bankers .... just for a while.
Hope it is better than the one held here recently!!
bob AB
Luc – will miss your charm, towering intelligence and your remarkable humour! Bon anniversaire de demain!
Bob. Sorry to hear that the US version wasn't very good this year.
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