Jim's Loire

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.

Thursday 21 September 2017

2017 Loire – emptying a case of Sauvignon Blanc @Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre

The start – picking up the case

A series of photos of 2017 Sauvignon Blanc grapes being emptied onto the conveyor belt to be loaded into the vat to begin their transformation into 2017 Sancerre.