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 France + Gamay
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE MAY 23, 2008 Friday Night Bubbles Cousin cultivates Gamay, Grolleau, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Chenin Blanc - there is something for everyone in this portfolio. They can be funky and a bit rustic, but they evolve beautifully in the glass and in the cellar, and offer a clean and pure expression of the terroir that is Layon. | | | | | | |
| BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE NOVEMBER 30, 2010  Foillard Fleurie as in pie, as in franc de pied (French rootstock). I love Jean Foillard's wines. You know, 3.14 as in ?, Nitpicking -- finished. Thank you. | | | DR. VINO MAY 20, 2009 Tasty American wine under $12: why so little of it? Industry replies, part I am not sure I have an answer to your question but reading through the various comments I didn’t see anyone, except Paul Gregutt, mention the importance of where the grapes actually grow (we call it terroir ) and vineyard yields. The home of Gamay is Beaujolais, the home of Pinot is Burgundy. In France, by law, yields are controlled. | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010  Gamay vs. (Loire) Cabernet Franc
As a student in various wine educational programs, yes, I have – and when faced with several wines fitting this description, it can often be choosing between Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Cabernet Franc (assuming it is traditional old world varieties). would not know if they were Gamay, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Franc. MORE >> -
ALICE FEIRING | MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2008 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas
It would be far too easy to choose the 2006 Clos Roche Blanche Cot or the 2007 Gamay or a Breton and so I thought, nothing. There is a goregous cabernet franc-ness and underneath is a pure and simple plum. Take that and that those of you out there who deny terroir. Take that and that those of you out there who deny terroir. MORE >> -
DR. VINO | MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009  Screwcaps, scores, riesling, the Loire, Cali cab: John Gilman part two
Everything else is in place for greatness- brilliant terroir, old vines and a great tradition, but these have to be synthesized into the unfortunate new realities of global warming, and in my experience, the Austrians have still not made that leap. German Riesling. And I really don’t understand why. just don’t get it. Austrian Riesling. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | MONDAY, JULY 2, 2007  The Beaujolais Challenge - Beaujolais
couple of tidbits before we get into our real business, just to make sure that we're all on the same page: Gamay is the grape used to make red wine in Beaujolais. Yes, there is some white wine (Chardonnay) made in Beaujolais, but almost 99% of production is red wine, and it's all about Gamay. Don't worry, you haven't missed anything. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 Jenny & François Fall Portfolio Tasting
This, in my opinion, is the strongest part of the portfolio - the selections from southern France, country wines from the Rhône, Languedoc-Roussillan, and Provence. Serious, delicious, terroir focused, food friendly, interesting wines. Jenny & François' tasting is something that I have come to look forward to. ll take it. MORE >>
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