2009 date for those in reach of Bléré:
29th March 2009 Carnival for the communes of Bléré-Val de Cher (CCBVC)
Will be held in Bléré on the theme of circus.
The last carnival was on 1st April 2007. See pics here of the colourful and lively parade.
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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Welcome back to Touraine Jim. Some other dates for the diary - all at Epeigne :
Fete du St Vincent - Sunday 25th January. Mass at the village church, folk dancing by La Gidelle, wine tasting followed by the famous St Vincent lunch. This year featuring salad of st jacques, tranche of hoki with crayfish sauce, fillet of ostrich with port sauce, cheeses and dessert.
Fete du Country - Sunday 24th May. Epeigne goes country. Performance by the Range Heroes, line dancing demonstration and barbeque. Yee-haw !
Thanks Mark.Good to be here. The Fete du Country sounds good.
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