I’m in Porto for a few days. It’s such a photogenic city. Here are some pictures.
In Milan, some pictures
This weekend I am in Milan, on a small press trip with Ramada Hotels. I’ve been doing a bit of work putting together a special wine list for Ramada, showcasing…
Bordeaux: some reflections
I’ve just spent a very enjoyable couple of days in Bordeaux. The first was a free afternoon (I walked and walked), followed by dinner; the second a big tasting of…
Some of my favourite instagram pictures
Since my Canada trip, I have been playing with instagram. It’s a great app for sharing pictures, and I can’t believe I didn’t use it earlier. With a limited range…
Some South African pics of mine in a magazine
As a camera geek and utterly amateur photographer, I always like it when I get pictures of mine in magazines, or for that matter any other publications. These five have…
Pictures from the vineyard at Denbies
Took the dogs for a walk around England’s largest vineyard yesterday – Denbies in Dorking, Surrey. The weather was glorious, on the hottest October day since records began. Clearly, you…
Gratuitous pictures of grapes here in Russia
Some pictures of grapes ready for harvest at Fanagoria winery. The hygeinic status of the vineyards I’ve seen so far has been excellent – they’re really well maintained. Yields in…
A few quick pics from the Douro at harvest time
Some pictures from yesterday. Great time of year to be in the Douro with vintage just starting.
Exploring the Hermitage hill
Just back from an amazing mini-trip to the northern Rhone to visit Chapoutier, who are the largest vineyard holders in Hermitage, one of the world’s great wine appellations. Hermitage is…