![Fast flowing Spey](https://les5duvin.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/fast-flowing-spey.jpg?w=611)
![Dalwhinniefront](https://les5duvin.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/dalwhinniefront.jpg?w=611)
![Dalwhinnieside](https://les5duvin.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/dalwhinnieside.jpg?w=611)
![Dalwhinnie](https://les5duvin.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/dalwhinnie.jpg?w=611)
The white building in the distance is the distillery
![LochErichte](https://les5duvin.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/locherichte.jpg?w=611)
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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