Un coup de TGV vers Angers hier, en tant que membre du jury pour la remise des prix de la première édition du Wine Blog Trophy. Avec les autres membres du jury, au cours des dernières semaines nous avons...
Souvenirs souvenirs…
Il y a un an le blog de Findawine remportait le Wine Blog Trophy 2009, prix du Meilleur Blog consacré au vin et décerné dans le cadre du Salon des Vins de Loire d’Angers. A cet insigne honneur -dont le vivant symbole de plexiglas- trône toujours sur la cheminée du bureau, s’est ajouté [...]
Avant de rejoindre Paris pour la rentrée, j'ai pris le temps d'apporter à Alder Yarrow son Wine Blog Trophy (Il a remporté en février, le prix du meilleur blog de vin international. Je faisais partie du jury qui s'est...
Annie et Michel Blot, que j'ai rencontré lorsque j'étais membre du jury du Wine Blog Trophy 2007 où ils ont été élus Meilleur Blog Vigneron nous signalent qu'on parlera des blogs culinaires lors des Européennes du Goût qui se déroulent...
Le salon du Val de Loire est marqué, entre autres, par le concours du meilleur blog consacré au vin, le Wine B
Nous étions hier à Angers au Salon des Vins de Loire pour déguster mais aussi pour recevoir le Wine Blog Trophy dans la catégorie “Professionnels du Vin”. Ce prix, attribué à l’initiative du Salon des Vins de Loire, récompense depuis 2007 les meilleurs blogs dédiés au vin.
Nous sommes très fiers et très heureux de cette [...]
Nous étions hier à Angers au Salon des Vins de Loire pour déguster mais aussi pour recevoir le Wine Blog Trophy dans la catégorie “Professionnels du Vin”. Ce prix, attribué à l’initiative du Salon des Vins de Loire, récompense depuis 2007 les meilleurs blogs dédiés au vin.
Nous sommes très fiers et très heureux de cette [...]
Author : Doug Pike
Doug Pike, the acclaimed cartoonist of the website of wine-czar Robert M. Parker, Jr., wields his rapier wit at the native inhabitants of the wacky world of wine in this collection of 100 of his best-loved works. Topics include (by chapter):Ben-Hermitage: The winemaker at work; The Merchant of Vinous: The retail experience; Silence of the Lambruscos: Wine fright; Beauty and the Yeast: The domestic front; Saving Private Rhine Wine: The Waiter's Dilemma; Lord of the Riesling: Wine and Life. Gone with the Wine is third in the series of bestselling wine cartoon books from the Wine Appreciation Guild.
ED : The Wine Appreciation Guild (07/2009), 21x18 cm, 106 pages, paperback
Author : Ted Murphy
A Kingdom of Wine - A celebration of Ireland's Winegeese charts the drinking traditions, wine-making and wine trading history of the Irish from pre-Christian times to the present day.
A collection of mainly Irish made wine artifacts and wine labels of Winegeese throughout the world enhance this colourful publication, along with quotations from poets who have celebrated wine throughout the years.
ED : On Stream (2005), 24x28 cm, 157 pages, hardback with jacket
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Le 19 février 2009 aura lieu de la 12ème édition du 4L Trophy. Cet événement est le plus grand rassemblement sportif européen à but humanitaire. Il consiste à traverser le désert Marocain au volant d’une voiture mythique, la 4L. Précisions de François Zoubir, un jeune étudiant, président de l’association South Vibration, qui participe à ce rallye.
Author : Tom Stevenson
A vintage reference that should be part of any serious wine-lover’s library, from three-time Wine Writer of the Year, Tom Stevenson.
If you are a wine connoisseur looking for the inside track on what's going on in the world of wine right now, this updated insider’s guide is essential reading. Find out all the latest wine news, with tips on investing wisely so you can snap up this year's best bargains and save money.
Top ten lists, hot tips, wine science and more make this a tantalising and robust read which will appeal to any serious wine drinker's palate.
Winner Best Wine Guide & Wine Book 2004 & 2005 and inducted into the Hall of Fame 2006 at the Gourmand International Awards.
ED: DK (09/2008), 10x19 cm, 351 pages, paperback
This precious hand-made Aromabar box contains 12 red wine aromas:
Red wine bouquets from pineapple to lemon.
The Aromabar box also contains a top quality and comprehensive brochure with explanations about the aromas and the wines associated with them. Discover which winessmell and taste of which aromas. become a wine connoisseur and gourmet with the Aromabar.
ED: Aromabar, 19 x 16 cm
Author : Matt Skinner
How long does a bottle of wine last' Does expensive wine mean better wine? What are oak chips' Can I really drink red wine with fish? Does all wine get better with age? How long will an opened bottle of wine last' Aiming to answer such questions, this book helps you out with what to do next - how to choose and enjoy wine.
This book answers the 100 most commonly asked questions about wine. Some of the questions, such as do screwcaps mean cheap wine?, have short and simple answers; others, such as how do I taste wine?, have longer answers illustrated with photographs and illustrations. Like Thirsty Work, the book features photographs from several countries and has an innovative design to reflect Matt's refreshingly relaxed approach to wine.
ED: Mitchell Beazley (2008), 20x25 cm, 176 pages, hardback
Mazda vient de remporter la toute première édition du Quality Trophy organisée par le magazine automobile allemand Auto Zeitung et la GTÜE, l'association de contrôle technique outre-Rhin.
Le jury s'est [...]
Author: Tom Stevenson
From the Old World to the New, including all the emerging regions, pick up the latest on all the wine-producing areas across the globe; covers every appellation, official and unofficial, and all the best producers. Plus, find practical advice on tasting, storing and serving as well as expert tips on choosing food to accompany wine.
A tantalising read which will appeal to any serious wine drinker's palate.
Described as “a heroic piece of work . . . an indispensable book which should be part of any serious wine lover’s library” Sunday Times.
ED: DK (11/2007), 21.6x27.6 cm, 664 pages, hardback
