Wine experts lose everything in fire
Two of Canada’s best-known wine experts have lost their entire wine collection and nearly all their possessions in a devastating fire.
Lucy Shaw is a wine and spirits editor and writer, based in London. She joined Decanter 2007 as Editorial Assistant and left three years later to join The Drinks Business, where she is now the editor. Her special interests are the wine regions of Spain, South America and Champagne, as well as reviewing the latest restaurants on London’s dining scene.
Two of Canada’s best-known wine experts have lost their entire wine collection and nearly all their possessions in a devastating fire.
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