Funny how people make the news when something needs to be promoted.British celebrity chef Marco Pierre White made headlines recently by claiming that only a “numpty” would be buying English wine. This occurred – almost inevitably – at the same time as he was opening a new restaurant. [ . . . ] More at: Wine Snobbery a Reflection of Ourselves | Wine News & Features
Kate Barry was a photographer born into the bohemian royal family of Parisian society. She is the first daughter of actress, singer and muse Jane Birkin
A spokesman for the government body that protects the use of the French language spoke of a new ‘flexibility’ that accepts when a proposed French term has fallen flat [ . . . ]
Most French wine bottles emphasize the region or appellation where they were produced ahead of the grape varieties they were made from on the label. For example, a wine called “Chablis” is a Chardonnay, but it bears the name of the appellation in France where it is made. Centuries ago, the average person didn’t know much about the different grape varieties used to make wine, but they did know that wines from different areas tasted differently. So, when you look at a French wine label, the first thing to note is the region or appellation where the wine was made–this is the best way to determine which grapes are in the bottle [ . . . ]
Read More: 10 Things You Should Know About French Wine | Washingtonian
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