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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Edited comment from Luc Charlier: Jim, I vote you « Best shirt of the Year » !
And f*** all the other awards !
My apologies for the typo, Jim. I always forget the ***, not realizing this is an essentially British blog.
Thank you for correcting,
With l*** (I mean, love, also a four letter word !)
Bonjour. Time for a mid-morning glass of Maury!
Congratulations, Jim, on your well-deserved award. Not bad for
"that blogger."
Many thanks Gerry, although I have to insist that it is 'This blogger'!
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