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Best French Wines – Domaines or Negociants? – Part Two

Best French Wines – Domaines or Negociants? – Part Two   Does have it’s own unique charm. (Would DA BG foist anything “uncharming” upon you?) However, catching up withPART ONE might add to your charm, not to mention knowledge/appreciation quotient. n’est ce pas? Freedom is négociants’ favorite word (although they’ll also admit it can be a double-edged […]

17Dec2012 | | 9 comments | Continued
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Best French Wines – Domaines or Negociants – Part One

 Best French Wines – Domaines or Negociants – Part One   …will be for some of  DA BG’s faithful a (short) trip down “wine education lane.” While others (that would be the “glass with every meal except breakfast” crowd) the following will be the news of many yesterday’s past. Alllllllrighty then – let’s dive in! […]

11Dec2012 | | 16 comments | Continued
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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 | | 11 comments | Continued