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:
"a list of appellations with no indication of vintage and only on rare occasions any mention of the producer"
Sadly, I have found this to be the case in so many restaurants throughout France. Admittedly these have usually been fairly simple restaurants, but it's not too difficult for even a simple restaurant to do it right. There's a fairly simple place in Annecy with a modest wine list that has a very good small selection of Savoie wines, listing vintage and producer.
Many thanks. It would be good to have details of the place you recommend in Annecy please.
Jim
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