Category Archives: Vineyard

Ladies who lunch..Chez Papa..

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Uncovering treasure is not an accurate science. I say this with an authority that I do not possess, as treasure and I are rarely, if ever, seen together or even spoken of in the same breath. The same can be … Continue reading →

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Rigoletto in his christening robe…

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Last week I had to undertake the arduous task of tasting Rigoletto, a new cuvée at Prieuré La Chaume, whilst talking to Christian Chabirand, from whose loins Rigoletto sprang, about shooting a portrait of the new born in his christening outfit. … Continue reading →

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The birth of Rigoletto…

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

In just a few days 8.30 will be the new 7.30. The winter is dead, long live….that doesn’t work. Hurrah for the theoretical arrival of summer even if your power lines are under 10ft of snow or the rain is … Continue reading →

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Time for a glass of red….

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Sipping my morning coffee in the sun kick starts my mental processes, gets the juices flowing, and pretty soon I’m thinking about food. I can’t imagine,  at least I try not to imagine, life without bread, cheese and wine. Each … Continue reading →

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Pike fishing in the Vendee..

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

I went looking for a château this afternoon and found one very easily. In the newly Socialist  led Republique Francaise it is not difficult to find châteaux with noble French families still ensconced within. France may well be “gauchiste” but … Continue reading →

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Pump up the contrast..

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

My journeys around our little corner of France reveal that progress has been slow and hard won, although I’m not sure if won is the apposite word. Improvement is often not in the gift of winning. Winning can equally mean  progress and … Continue reading →

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