OfWineAndWhimsy
by A James Cole
Storyteller, Copywriter, Wine Expert, Journalist Errant, Intinerant Explorer. Accidental Historian and Photographer of Doors.
Writing
As the Accidental Historian I find secrets in the world around me, hidden clues to forgotten pasts and curious stories. I also build brands through rich, evocative storytelling.
The Cotswold Ramble
I tell the accidental histories and mysteries of the Cotswold region, including special walking routes and some of the real hidden treasures the guide books do not tell you about
Doors That Aren’t Used Anymore
What began as a strange hobby grew into something much more. The doors showed me forgotten stories hidden in plain sight, both signifiers of change and scars of history. My community on Reddit has grown to over 12,000 members.
Wine Mutterings
With twenty years in the wine trade I may have learnt a thing or two. Industry news, wine icons and hidden gems and a work-in-progress guide to wine regions