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The bridge at Monmouth, now pedestrianised.10:05:50
Breakfast in the Punch House in Monmouth.10:33:22
Fingal Rock, where Dad used to work many years ago, now a wine shop rather than a deli.10:55:16
Walking to Ancre Hill.
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First sight of the vines.11:23:13
The sign.11:26:46
Inside the vineyard.11:49:01
Richard conducting the tour.
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Their winery.11:57:46
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Inside the winery.12:02:32
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Disgorging tool.12:30:38
Tool rack.12:33:29
The vines again.12:35:32
The cellar door.
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Their blanc de noirs. Very good.12:42:05
Tasting notes.12:49:05
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The still pinot noir was really interesting.13:07:52
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Finished off with a Welsh cheese platter and another glass of the excellent Blanc de Noirs.
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A few last views of the vines before I headed off.14:03:08
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At Vera and Robin's house now. Robin found this match book with a photo of Vera and Stella on it from their trip to Venice.16:21:17
The other side of the match book - is that 1989?16:21:27
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Chie and Vera having a nap while Erika watched telly.
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Our "cottage" for the next couple of nights, a former mission hall.18:22:48
Picture of me taken by Erika outside the Crown at Pantygelli which was very conveniently directly opposite where we were staying.18:37:20
View of the Skirrid from the grounds of the old mission hall.18:44:33
Chie and Erika on the terrace.
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Bit of a "Home, home on the range" vibe.18:47:03
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Sheep, our neighbours.19:04:03
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