I am a big fan of Beaujolais of all kinds so today is a celebration in my book, it's Beaujolais Nouveau Day. Why am I such a fan? Here are 10 reasons: It was one of the first French wines I tasted.It is a friendly, easy drinking wine that will appeal to many and it's... Continue Reading →
November 15, 2018, Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
Le Beaujolais est arrivé! It's November 15, the third Thursday in November and Beaujolais Nouveau, the first wine of the harvest makes it's entrance onto the market. I always run right out and buy a bottle at my local liquor store. They had one brand - George Duboeuf. The marvelous company that basically owns the... Continue Reading →
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé
Today is Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the third Thursday in November. Today's wine was the first Beaujolais I had this year. According to French law, this wine made from Gamay grapes can be released at 12:01 a.m., quite soon after the harvest. Many are quite critical of Beaujolais Nouveau and it's fresh, fruity style. I am... Continue Reading →
Post Thanksgiving Recovery: Sipping Beaujolais Nouveau
Like many of you, I had a wonderful Thanksgiving replete with lots of family and lots of food. Recovering from this most festive and food oriented holiday is never easy. I had great wines yesterday from Spain and France, including a fantastic 1985 Burgundy from Musigny. It would be hard to top that I figured... Continue Reading →
Beaujolais Nouveau As A Rallying Cry For Normalcy
Like many people, I have been quite freaked out all week about possible attacks on our soil and of course saddened by those around the global. As an antidote to my fear, I have consumed copious amounts of food and wine and played with my small son as much as possible. Thursday, Il Beaujolais est... Continue Reading →