BG WINOS
Underwater French Wine Cellar
Underwater French Wine Cellar? Yes, Virginia, there IS such an animal. But before I let the cat out of the bag – or , more appropriately – the fish out of the acquarium – why would any steeped-in-tradition-this-is-the-only-way-to-do-it French Wino want an undersea wine cellar? The short answer is : because it has been […]
17Jun2012 | Bicycle Gourmet | 19 comments | Continued
Forgotten French Wine Grape
Forgotten French Wine Grape. Ok – maybe “forgotten” is a little stong. “Neglected”, “Little known Internationally” might be better descriptions for the Gamay Grape. Although a flavorful and fruity little devil(and isn’t that the best kind?) the Gamay’s place in the French Wine Pantheon is usually overshadowed by it’s more celebrated cousins. The Cabernets, […]
10Jun2012 | Bicycle Gourmet | 30 comments | Continued
French Wine Courtesy Of China
French Wine Courtesy Of China. What, China is giving the World French Wine? Close, but no cigar. China is giving the World the opportunity to BUY the less expensive big name French Wines. How? Why? – Because it’s slurping up all the expensive ones. This has put the (ever so subtle) pressure on the grand […]
20May2012 | Bicycle Gourmet | 39 comments | Continued