Tag Archives: France

Bordeaux Wines

Posted on July 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I am going to take you on a cursory route through Bordeaux.  Some may find it old hat, but some may after reading the next week of articles, will get a better idea of how to navigate a good wine … Continue reading →

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Vin du Pays

Posted on July 10, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Vin du Pays actually means wine of the country.  It is usually used to describe wine from lesser known wine producing regions.  Vin Ordinaire can mean wines of anonymous origins.  Both of these terms are used to describe table wines.  … Continue reading →

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What’s New Pussycat?

Posted on July 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

“Pussycat, pussycat, I love you” was sung to a clamorous ovation at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.  It was my first trip to Vegas. and I was watching women throw their undergarments onto the stage.  There was a major celebration … Continue reading →

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Fitou

Posted on July 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When I first delved into wines, I was trying to discover all sorts of unique locations and wines.  It was almost a game for me.  I found a lesser region which had its own “Apellation Controlee” which is what all … Continue reading →

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A Party of Quaffers

Posted on July 1, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Years ago, when I was first teaching myself about wines, I developed a reputation of being a “wino.”  I was having a party where there was going to be about twenty people.  It was a very casual affair with casual … Continue reading →

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Cote Rotie

Posted on June 26, 2012 by thewineraconteur

This is a wine from the Rhone Valley.  Cote du Rhone wines are always a dependable go to wine.  I learned this very early in my wine tasting days.  Cote Rotie is such a full big body wine that it … Continue reading →

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