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.
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Sunday 24 July 2011
Vinocamp and its cork sponsors: debate
Bottle of Chinon Blanc from Baudry-Dutour sealed with a screwcap
The new think-tanks on their way. May the winey equivalents of rapacious Pascal Lamy rejoice: the mass-consumption wine lobby is marching in ... strong! When is 1855.com going to advertize there as well? NB: one may disagree with the content, but this post is RE-LE-VANT, is it not?
Picking up on your July 8th contribution, I’m glad to tell you, Jim, after some heavy diplomatic encounters, I was able to convince the Casa de Santar people to offer you a ... Screwpull. They have a new model, complete with its wooden casing. Only weighs three pounds and a half, comes with 4 additional screws (for tight corks, semi-tight corks, synthetic devices and ... screwed-up corks) and enjoys a life-long warranty. Seems they want to sponsor Divinocamp as well.
The new think-tanks on their way. May the winey equivalents of rapacious Pascal Lamy rejoice: the mass-consumption wine lobby is marching in ... strong! When is 1855.com going to advertize there as well?
ReplyDeleteNB: one may disagree with the content, but this post is RE-LE-VANT, is it not?
Picking up on your July 8th contribution, I’m glad to tell you, Jim, after some heavy diplomatic encounters, I was able to convince the Casa de Santar people to offer you a ... Screwpull. They have a new model, complete with its wooden casing. Only weighs three pounds and a half, comes with 4 additional screws (for tight corks, semi-tight corks, synthetic devices and ... screwed-up corks) and enjoys a life-long warranty.
ReplyDeleteSeems they want to sponsor Divinocamp as well.