Daily Archives: 22/10/2012

OT: Maturana Tinta Grape Variety

Posted on 22/10/2012 by Jose Ignacio

Last week I visited the wineries of Baron de Ley (Denominación Rioja) in Mendavia (Navarra) and learned of the existence of a grape variety that was considered extinct in La Rioja, the Maturana Tinta. You can find additional information HERE … Continue reading →

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2012 Crime Fiction Alphabet W is for Wilson, Robert Wilson

Posted on 22/10/2012 by Jose Ignacio

The Crime Fiction Alphabet arrives this week to letter “w”, and my W is for Wilson. Robert Wilson (born 1957) is a British crime-writer currently resident in Portugal. He is the son of an RAF fighter pilot, and has a … Continue reading →

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Gene Kerrigan wins the CWA Gold Dagger 2012

Posted on 22/10/2012 by Jose Ignacio

I learned, belatedly, that Gene Karrigan won the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of the Year for his novel The Rage. You can find additional information HERE. My review of The Rage is HERE. Congratulations.