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.
if I can be boringly humourless I think it is only the female of the genus (as I am afraid I cannot identify the species of spider - even from your magnificant photos -though anyone skilled in knowledge of achranids presumably could), not the male that spins webs,
A leading US wine critic tells me its Monsieur:
ReplyDelete'It's a Monsieur Spider. I know him. His name is Jim Bugg.'
Jim,
ReplyDeleteif I can be boringly humourless I think it is only the female of the genus (as I am afraid I cannot identify the species of spider - even from your magnificant photos -though anyone skilled in knowledge of achranids presumably could), not the male that spins webs,
Graham
Graham. Many thanks for this. Delighted to stand before your superior knowledge. Jim
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