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Why is pruning so important?
There are different ways to prune vines. Here in the Loire in Anjou we see a lot of Single Guyot and Double Guyot pruning, a cane replacement system.
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Pruning in the Loire valley
Pruning in the Loire valley
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Samosas with a spicy beetroot dip
I made a batch of these spicy samosas yesterday for an apéro dinatoire with friends in the hamlet.
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What is bâtonnage?
Bâttonage is the French word for stirring the ‘lees’
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Things to do in the Loire valley. Hot air ballooning.
If you’ve never been up in a hot air balloon, I can wholeheartedly suggest you give it try in the Loire valley.
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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Loire Valley
A few things that you might not know about the Loire valley.
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Classic car day
We had a great day out with a group of sixteen classic car enthusiasts.
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Domaine Ogereau
The wines from Domaine Ogereau in Anjou were tasting fantastic when we visited last week
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A new estate in Anjou – Domäne Vincendeau
Close to the banks of the Loire and overlooking the small island of Behuard, Liv Domäne has found a delightful spot to base herself and her winery.
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Leduc-Frouin Coteaux du Layon 1976
Antoine carefully removed the cork and checked the wine. It was perfect – a beautiful golden colour but still crystal clear gleaming in the glass.
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Loire Wine Salon 2016
The first real chance to get a handle on the current vintage is at the annual trade tastings which happen at the end of January beginning of February each year.
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Luxury Travel Guide Awards 2016
We’re delighted and more than a little surprised (but of course nicely so), to be nominated for the Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2016.