All Posts Tagged With: "merlot"
French Wines Robotic Future
French Wines Robotic Future? Yep – you read that right. A future that looks to be an interesting one. Interesting with a capital”i.” The reason being that Froggie vintners, in general, are becoming more environmentally aware. As DA BG will (and does) confirm! And we’re not just talking about no/reduced pesticides and /or […]
17Jan2013 | Bicycle Gourmet | 17 comments | ContinuedFrench 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 | ContinuedFrench Wines Rodney Dangerfield Grape
French Wines Rodney Dangerfield Grape is Grenache. Like the American comedian , Grenache “can’t get no respect.” At least not sufficient to make it a household name along with such International stars as Cabernet and Merlot. The reason is that it’s a great blending grape. A team player. Not a star quarterback. Owing largely […]
18Aug2012 | Bicycle Gourmet | 9 comments | Continued