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Grower vs. Négotiant Champagne
I had the pleasure of attending a seminar on Grower vs. Négotiant Champagnes…what a treat! Our presenter was Jeff Hacker who works at Binney’s Beverage Depot in Des Plaines, Illinois. Jeff has been in the industry for over 11 years. … Continue reading
Posted in #France, #Grand Cru, #Wine, #Wine Education, champagne, Wine Trivia
Tagged #Billecart Salmon, #Binney's, #French Wine Scholar, #Grands Crus, #Grower Champagne, #Henri Billiot, #Louis Nicaise, #Louis Roederer, #Négotiant, #Pierre Peters, #Ruinart, #sparkling wines, #Vine Pair, #Wikipedia, #wine knowledge
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Cognac- Bin 36 Class with Alexandre LeClerq from Maison Maxine Trijol
COGNAC Cognac, named after the town of Cognac, France, is a variety of brandy. It is produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime. For a … Continue reading
French Wine Scholar- I Reached My Goal!!
Last May I decided to begin my intensive study of French wines through the distance learning program with the French Wine Society (now the Wine Scholar Guild ). Having lived in France, this has been an interest for a number of … Continue reading
Posted in #France, #French History, #Wine, #Wine Education
Tagged #French Wine Scholar, #Wine Scholar Guild
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Wines of Provence
Ah, the glorious region of Provence…located in the southeastern part of France, not too far from the Mediterranean Sea. The ochre soil, the scents of lavender, rosemary, thyme…the “garrigue”, and of course, the wine! The Wines of Provence Trade Show … Continue reading
Posted in #France, #Wine, Events, Trade Shows
Tagged # Maîtres Vignerons de Saint Tropez, #AOP, #Basque, #Bin 36, #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Carignan, #Château Carpe Diem, #Château d' Esclans, #Château de Brigue, #Château Du Seuil, #Château Gassier, #Château Sainte Marguerite, #Chicago Events, #cinsault, #Domaine d'Eole, #Domaines Pierre Chavin, #Mirabeau en Provence, #Mourvèdre, #Provence, #rosé wine, #Rose Infinie, #Roussanne, #syrah, #Tibouren
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Mardi Gras- “Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler!!”
Mardi Gras- a day of partying, parades, indulging in our favorite treats… but what is the history of this crazy, incredible day? We need to go back in time and into the religious significance to learn the history of this crazy, incredible day. … Continue reading
Posted in #Celebrations, #France, #French History, #Mardi Gras, #New Orleans, Travel
Tagged #allrecipes.com, #Carnival, #Catholisism, #Doubloons, #Fact Monster, #Fat Tuesday, #Flambeaux, #history.com, #King Cake, #Krewe, #Louisianatravel, #magickalgraphics, #mardigraspictures-2016, #Nice, #parades, #party city, #Rio de Janeiro, #Shrove Tuesday, #Trinidad-Tobago, #Wikipedia
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San Sebastian, Spain and St. Jean de Luz, France
Being so close to the border between France and Spain called for a quick day trip to two enchanting towns- San Sebastian, Spain and St. Jean de Luz, France. My guide Ana, told me we had to go to San … Continue reading
Posted in #France, #Spain, #Travel
Tagged #Basque, #Piment d'Espelette, #San Sebastian, #St. Jean de Luz, #Tapas
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La Jonchée…What is this Unique Specialty from the Saintonge?
La Jonchée– is a culinary specialty of Saintonge, north of the Charente- Maritime and south of Deux-Sèvres. (It is also made on Ile d’Oléron and near Rochefort.) A delicacy during the Middle Ages, la jonchée is a rare find today. … Continue reading
Some of My Favorite Wine Finds from My Trip – France 2015
Just a shout out to some of the other wines I had the privilege of tasting during my recent trip to France. I spent time strolling through the wine department at the grocery store, just browsing the small producer, “non … Continue reading
Posted in #France, Travel, Wine, Wine Pairings
Tagged #Château Chevrol BelAir, #Château de Nouelles, #Château La Louvière, #Château Smith Haut Lafitte, #Corsica, #Domaine de Campu Vecchju, #Fitou, #Ile de Beauté, #La Table du Lavoir, #Les Sources de Cauldie, #Magret de Canard, #Pessac-Léognan, #rosé wine
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Picturesque Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
After a week of on and off rainy days, we took advantage of this glorious, Sunday sunshine and headed to the family’s summer home in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. What a beautiful day it was! Saint Georges is a quaint little town. It is charming, … Continue reading
