Awards and citations:


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'

2011: Robert M. Parker, Jnr: ‘This blogger...’:

2012: Born Digital Wine Awards: No Pay No Jay – best investigative wine story

2012: International Wine Challenge – Personality of the Year Award




Monday 7 March 2016

Rochelles' L' Ardoise + 100 AWEsome Wines



Following on from my Saturday post on the 2014 Les Chiens Chiens, Chinon from Domaine de la Noblaie, I tried this softly delicious L'Ardoise (AC Anjou) from Domaine des Rochelles. Deep coloured with dangerously attractive black fruits, this 2014 is already extremely seductive. Admittedly this cuvée, which is mainly Cabernet Franc with a small part of Cabernet Sauvignon, is intended for early drinking. At the moment it is certainly hitting the spot!  

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100 AWEsome Wines 2016  – Association of Wine Educators 


The Association of Wine Educators (AWE) has just launched its 2016 selection of Awesome Wines. As Heather Doughty, AWE Chairman explains, 'this of our 2016 100 AWEsome wines showcases our members' expertise, while at the same time helping consumers towards some of the best value wines available in the UK.'

More information about the AWE from www.wineeducators.com; 01753-882320; admin@wineeducators.com 

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