French Canals day 7 2022 Sancerre Wine

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Today we cruised into the famous Sancerre wine district known for some of the finest wines in the world.

A quaint little town that no less than 15 years ago was struggling to sell wine for more than €6 a bottle, but now with the help of the people internet and booming global trade sells bottles over €60.

We enjoyed a pleasant walk up the hill from the canal to the village of Sancerre. The children taking turns to ride on their Nanu’s scooter.

I was expecting to drink premium wine on a sunny afternoon listening to a classical string quartet. Instead we were treated to a more original view of this premium wine region. The local people were similar to local people of rural towns around the world and were very friendly however put Tasmanian bogans to shame withe their bespoke Sancerre high street burnouts and motorbike “blockies”.

A very unique and unexpected experience in the worlds second best wine region #Richmond_Tasmania_1st! Now back to Sunday island for some real Sancerre Red!

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Published by Richard Hewson

Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels. Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania. Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.

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