Category Archives: french
November 26, 2008 >I’m Thankful for French Wine this Thanksgiving
> Thank God for French wine… I’ve been in a state of blah. Every wine I had was just not noteworthy. I felt like maybe it was over for me. Until I decided to shop for what I really like: French wine. Especially anything from St. Emilion, or anywhere near Bordeaux. The selection is [...]
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June 5, 2008 >Macon La Roche Vineuse Chardonnay – Pour Le Kir Parfait
> Always the quest to find good Creme de Cassis, and ANY Blanc Aligote from Bourgogne in order to make a Kir. While I have yet to find either in the U.S., I was able to make a decent Kir with the Macon La Roche Vineuse Chardonnay. I think with a better Creme de Cassis [...]
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May 7, 2008 >Trader Joe’s French Market Chardonnay – go FONDUE!
> Trader Joe’s French Market Chardonnay 2006 (but really ANY vintage will do). This is my go-to wine for making traditional swiss fondue. 2 cups Trader Joe’s French Market Chardonnay 1 pound Swiss Emmanthaler Cheese, shredded. But I try to get as much as I can, 1.1 pounds is better than 1. (It goes to [...]
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March 20, 2008 >chateau coucy – love it everyday
>Chateau Coucy – Maureze – 2001Montagne Saint-EmilionBourdeauxAnyone who knows me probably knows that if the bottle says “St-Emilion” on the label, I will probably say I love it. Even before I try it. Same goes with this one.Found it at Trader Joe’s at Bayshore for $14.99
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