Japanese trains

The joy of Japanese trains.

Sologne

A hunting region of France

Cabernet Franc from France and Italy

A wonderful tasting of Cabernet Franc, an underappreciated grape variety.

Pays Nantais, Loire Valley

An inspiring visit to Le Pays Nantais

Chateau de Goulaine, Loire Valley

The Chateau de Goulaine is the most beautiful chateau that I have visited in the Loire Valley

Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny, Loire Valley

A visit to the Loire Valley was a revelation.

A trip to Nantes

A wonderful trip to Nantes to taste some Muscadet wine.

Down to Savennières

A quick day trip down to Savennieres.

A day in Chinon

After a six week break, due to travels in Australia, I was back to wine walking today, in the Loire Valley.

The beauty of Sancerre

Sancerre wines have become increasingly popular outside of France. And quite rightly so. The Sauvignon Blanc grape produces wonderful white wine.