Category Archives: France
Friday How To Series: Wine Tasting With Friends: How To Organize, What To Bring To The Table
I’m starting a new series on this blog as I move into a new phase of my wine life, entitled “How To…”. This first post is about wine tasting and I would love to hear others opinions on this theme … Continue reading
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Happy Easter, Buona Pasqua – Gita Fuori Porta
Today was Easter, a holiday I love actually. I tried to go to hear Gospel music but was thwarted in my attempt by renovations at the church I like to go to. I’m glad the Church is being renovated though, … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Mr. President
I know that line is associated with a different President of the United States (POTUS) than the one I have in mind but today is President’s day and I am thinking about many of the great ones, including President Kennedy. … Continue reading
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Rose All The Way On Valentine’s Day
Today is that day when you are reminded about love. I think we should be reminded of love everyday, be it love for a person, a furry friend, a poem, a mountain or a wine. I am now taking a … Continue reading
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The Sweet Spot: Sunday With La Coume Du Roy AOC Maury
Sundays are always a mixed bag for me. Like many people I like the weekend and am always sad to see it end. To cure my malaise, this week I decided to sweeten the last hours of Sunday as I … Continue reading
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We’ll Always Have Paris
Sometimes your first love is never really too far from your heart, especially when you see them again in all their glory. I will always love Paris…
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Wine Wednesday: Older Bordeaux Wines
Today is Wine Wednesday and I’m finally thinking about and desire to write about wine rather than the Italian crises. I got an email from Snooth this morning which mentioned a new website for Bordeaux. A friend from Bordeaux was … Continue reading
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2nd Annual National Champagne Day & A Great Tasting At Terroir TriBeCa
Today is National Champagne Day I was told by a retailer’s email in my inbox. For me, every day could be national champagne day. I love sparkling wine, adore Champagne and have a passion for bubbly that transcends all else. … Continue reading
Wine of the Week: Taittinger Champagne
As some of you know, I was a francophile before losing my heart to Italy lo those many years ago. I was a French major in college and lived in France during my junior year. My father is obsessed with … Continue reading
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