"Amen Brother – It’s Burgundy” is a title for our Burgundy session that pays tribute to one of the most famous wine regions in the world and its history of influence of the Roman Catholic Church - popes and monks alike. It's a story of preferential taxation exemptions, innovative and collective farming practices and the accumulation of land over time which lead to the establishment of some of the most famous vineyards in the world. These vineyards were tended by Cistercian monks and convent sisters alike. While Napolean put an end to this, the fact remains that religion had an everlasting impact on development of the wine industry in France and arguably around the world.
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Bubbles, bubbles - I love bubbles. Why? Because bubbles can be served on their own or with food. In fact, bubbles go with everything. My favourite champagne pairings are: hot buttered truffle salt popcorn; Miss Vicky’s Sea Salt kettle chips; Pringles Plain; Juke fried chicken; Rodney’s oysters on the half shell, Provence seared scallops, Café St. Thomas lobster benny – and so much more!
It’s Beaujolais Nouveau celebration this Thursday! Yes, it’s the third Thursday in November! Under French law, the first wine is released on this date after a successful harvest.
Let’s join France and wine lovers everywhere this Thursday November 19, and raise a glass after opening a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau. Here in Vancouver that may mean - get out your umbrellas, masks and join the celebration outside as they do in France, at the beach. Fireworks? Maybe not, but if we drink until dawn you will know why!
Everything takes time. I'm practicing patience. In my new adventure of being a full time Good Wine Gal I am linking my blogger account to this one for reference until I have a better understanding of how to transfer my stories and content to this website. Thank you for your patience.
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