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Tag Archives: France
An Evening with Catena Wines
Last week, my boss and I were privileged to be two of only six guests for dinner and a tasting of some exclusive (higher-end) wines from the Bodega Catena Zapata of Argentina. Anyone who knows me, will know that Argentine … Continue reading
An evening with Christian Voeux
I love a good well-made wine. Sometimes those can be found in a large production winery with high distribution, however most times, I find myself appreciating, wanting and selling family owned, small vineyard, sustainable wines that I never mind drinking … Continue reading
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Tagged Chateauneuf-du-pape, Clairette, dining, dinner, food, France, Gigondas, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Lamb, match, pairing, provencale, Rhone, Seguret, Syrah, Ugni Blanc, Venison, Viognier
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Not Just Another Malbec
We all know that Argentinian Malbec has been, and still is in some respect, all the rage and trending on every restaurant list in town. When it’s actually a grape you can pronounce, it makes one look fairly intelligent when … Continue reading
Posted in Varietals, wine
Tagged argentina, blend, bold, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cahors, Carmenere, France, Malbec, New World, Old World, Petit Verdot, plum
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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #26- Beaujolais
After a few weeks hiatus, since I was in Italy, then back in full force to fall scheduling at the store, Thirsty is back this week with something other than Italy! (I’m trying really hard to think outside my Italian box!) … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Thirsty Thursday, wine
Tagged Beaujolais, carbonic maceration, cru, dark, Enotri, Fleurie, France, Gamay, Lucien Lardy, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Nouveau, November, release, Thirsty Thursday, Thursday
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