News about Hugh Johnson

A 500-acre forest estate is up for auction for £3.75 million, as well as a 19th Century shaft, where precious metal was excavated. Hugh Johnson, the best-selling wine specialist, has the former mine on the countryside, where gold was once prized. After being in Mr Johnson's family for more than 30 years, he now sells Cae Gwian Forestry Estate, North Wales, and asks at least £3.75 million for the sale. "The remains of a 19th century goldmine in the center of the book, Mr Johnson, said (though it produced more copper than gold).'