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by tammy on May 16, 2007
So, what are your thoughts on Chablis? My first is ick, but probably because I just don't know any better. For years when I worked as a server (aka waitress) while going to college, I served many...
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by tammy on May 10, 2007
I thought this was interesting. It's a fictional book that talks about World War II, but it also brings in the background of French winemaking. I found a review about it posted at the North Denver...
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by tammy on April 01, 2007
While I still don't buy into the Chicken Little belief that we humans are responsible for global warming, I do believe it's happening. In fact, just the other day my husband mentioned he'd...
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by tammy on March 30, 2007
I thought America was the only country that seems to be caught up in law suites out the ying-yang, but I guess not. At least it's not just us Ugly Americans! The French are creating some law...
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by tammy on March 21, 2007
With the on-going struggle of the Burgundy area, you would think there is not one more thing that they can handle, but yes, there is another issue thrown in the mix. The land, once rich when it comes...
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by tammy on March 03, 2007
Jon Bonné of the San Francisco Chronicles weighs in the good and the not so good when it comes to Chardonnays from Burgundy. I often forget that more than just red wine comes from that region, so...
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by tammy on February 25, 2007
Things may be looking up for French wine makers. Finally! It took some laws to be passed and some prices to be worked on, but it may just make a difference according to this article French wine fights...
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by tammy on February 13, 2007
News has it that France continues to struggle when it comes to get it's wine out into other markets. The latest issue his with Loire Valley wine, which has seen a slump in sales to the UK, one of...
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by tammy on February 08, 2007
We were totally impressed with this bottle of 2005 Chateau La Pagaute - Graves from where else but France. Oh, la, la. With 12% alcohol, it was a nice, not over powering, and fruity. I found that Wine...
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by tammy on February 01, 2007
Bordeaux is still feeling more than just a sting when it comes to competing with wine from all over the world. Families who have been in the business for generations are literally having to rip out...
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by tammy on December 04, 2006
Old world traditions carry a lot of weight, especially in the wine industry. In fact, some wine lovers believe that too much technology can just ruin your grapes. There's something else might not...
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by tammy on November 28, 2006
Nothing ticks me off more than to discover that an open bottle of wine has turned to vinegar. But, what if that wine turned into rubbing alcohol or even additives for gasoline? Ugh! It's one thing...
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by tammy on November 21, 2006
We received two bottle of the latest Georges Dubeuf's Beaujolais Nouveau in these very festive bottles. My husband - funny man that he is - told me, "Okay, this wine is meant to be enjoyed...
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by tammy on November 07, 2006
Along with tasting a bottle of Gala Rouge Pinot Noir 2004, I also spent some time playing on their web site. I checked out my horoscope. My birthday is coming up, so I couldn't resist. It says...
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by tammy on October 19, 2006
Even with the screw cap, I really wanted to like this bottle of Chardonnay 2005 from Laroche. Even with the fact that I'm not much of a Chardonnay drinker, I figured, hey, it's French. They...
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by tammy on September 21, 2006
Is Bordeaux ever going to get a break or what? Now things are going too well for wine growers over there. Yup, that's right. With wonderful weather came wonderful tasting grapes and wonderful...
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by tammy on August 17, 2006
I have to admit that we rarely drink wine that is more than thirty dollars a bottle, so I had to gulp a little (or a lot) when I read about this vintage that goes for $30 a sip! I......
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by tammy on July 31, 2006
I'm not going to lie and say that interesting especially bright or funny looking lables don't catch my eye when I go wine shopping. Now, of course, then I read the label before deciding to...
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In my never ending search for super cheap wine that tastes good too, I discovered of all things a white table wine that I actually like. And, if you've read this blog much at all you already know...
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by tammy on July 08, 2006
Looks like Paris officials are not drinking enough wine, so government auditors think it's best to auction off some of their wine stash. From Telegraph: Thousands of bottles of vintage wine...
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I'm not much for flying, but even I say this picture looks amazing, and this trip as described by The Star sounds even more amazing: Experience the holiday of a lifetime as you fly over the lush...
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I have to say that while I've been a loyal fan of the Sopranos over the years, I have been a little disappointed in this season, especially after waiting, like what?, two years for it. But, my...
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