All Posts Tagged With: "south of france"
French Wine Goes American
French Wine Goes American. Or at least what it imagines is “American.” As far as wine labels are concerned that is. DA BG will be not the first to tell ya that the perception of French Wine by Americans in general is “snobby.” So, them Froggy grape pushers , smarter than the average rootstock, and […]
29Nov2012 | Bicycle Gourmet | 11 comments | Continued
French Country Travel Life Retirement
French Country Travel Life Retirement. Definitely what DA BG had in mind when he first starting exploring these fab shores. But, alas, a zillion years later, tho’ living the French Country Dream Lifestyle (fresh bread every morning, wine by the litre) retirement is not yet in my cards. Still too many Treasures of France […]
23Nov2012 | Bicycle Gourmet | 10 comments | Continued
French Faux Champagne Fight.
The French Faux Champagne Fight is a serious battle. Ongoing. And, and the best Hollywood tradition – it’s a David and Goliath mix-up. But, more on that later. First – important to clarify what I mean by “faux” French Champagne. Not, as you might imagine Champagne produced by non-Frenchies claiming to be […]
17Nov2012 | Bicycle Gourmet | 15 comments | Continued