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French Country Wine War

The French Country Wine War is a battle between Two countries. France and China. Or, more accurately (and DA BG is nothing if not accurate, n’est ce pas?) between Wine counterfeiters and those that produce the real McCoy. And, of course, the local powers that be.  Represented by the Men in blue below. While China is […]

13Jun2013 | | 21 comments | Continued
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French Wine Palace Bargain Bin

  The French Wine Palace Bargain Bin earlier this week, went down at the official residence of  President “I’m a happy Penguin” Francois Hollande. That monumental (not to mention Historical slice of spendy real estate known as the Elyseé Palace. The bargains were some of the more “celebrated” vintages from the Palace’s esteemed cellar. (And how […]

7Jun2013 | | 28 comments | Continued
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French Country Travel Life History

  This French Country Travel Life History is in response to one of my commenters who said ” ok all this french country life stuff is great, but hey, how about french city life?” Well, Calvin, today you get your wish (and 15 seconds of  fame from DA BG) because today’s History is not about  that […]

1Jun2013 | | 23 comments | Continued