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.

Tuesday 11 March 2014

A few recent photos from L'Aubance

Sap rising where a vine has been pruned

A few photos taken on the morning of Olivier Cousin's picnic and his hearing from vineyards near Juigné-sur-Loire.

View eastwards towards Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire

(above and below)

Transport for the pruners

Standing water in the vines although we were quite high up

– poor draining patch of clay?

Tree outlined against the blue, blue sky

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