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
2 comments:
Physiognomy is the « science » linking our looks (= outer apperance) with our character (= personality). As you well imagine, I consider it utter nonsense. Still, judging by your interesting portrait of “Mr. Biodynamy” himself, I wonder, Jim.
But of course, physiognomy used to be known as ... anthoposcopy as well. And here comes Steiner again!
Uuuuuh, I dropped a letter as well!
Should read anthRoposcopy. My apologies : I deserve to look like a donkey.
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