Photographs can be a great distraction:  enjoyable, sometimes surprising and inevitably stacked with memories.   When recently ‘decluttering’ an attic full of memorabilia and photos it was difficult not to be become absorbed in looking  at the old photos.   Subsequently, I looked at my blog photo collection and found myself reminiscing about various Châteaux and wine related visits.   Here are several photos that remind me of those times.

Château Margaux, Medoc

Château La Dominique, Saint-Emilion: the new chai designed by architect Jean Nouvel.

Pierre Sadoux, father and son, Chateau Court les Mûts, Vigneron of the Year 2018, Bergerac Wine Region, Guide Hachette

Burrowing Owl Winery, Oliver, BC

Chateau Haut-Brion, looking out to the vines, Pessac, Bordeaux

The entrance to Vouni Winery, Panayia, Cyprus

The Quintus Dragon, Château Quintus, Saint-Emilion.

La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux

Château Monestier La Tour. Time and the passage of time: Auguste Rodin quote, the sundial symbolising the passage of time and the watchmaking career of the Proprietor, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and the Chateau Monestier la Tour emblem of the Crane.

La Confrérie des Compagnons des Vins de Loupiac

The colourful parade of confréries

House of Bollinger – the original family home, Ay, Champagne.

Every photo represents a story to me and I am grateful to many people for making these wine related visits possible.

Happy Spring!   Vancouver is looking beautiful in warm, sunny, springtime weather.    I hope it’s similar wherever you are!