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WINE TASTING - France Suffers a California Smackdown
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| May 25, 2006
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Posted on 05/27/2006 7:31:42 AM PDT by Atlantic Bridge
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That is a real punch into the face of "la Grande Nation". Although I usually prefer French wines (as a German I do not have that much reason to boycott the frogs as the average American) to most other stuff, I already found out that California has some really outstanding wines.
If you Californians have the same nice girls to share a good glass of Cabernet like the French I could become a real fan of your wines.
Nunc est bibendum!
To: Atlantic Bridge
Lord! Every wine in France is grown on American root stock which replaced French Phylloxera infested stock. The plant are very similar.
To: Atlantic Bridge
They do. And, I have one for proof. Well, I have both, the wine and the California girl.
(She's 1/2 French also, but we don't talk about that.)
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:37:53 AM PDT
by
BigBlueJon
(Superman wears Jack Bauer pajamas to bed.......Jack Bauer wears George W pajamas.)
To: Atlantic Bridge
California schadenfreude!
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:39:41 AM PDT
by
GVnana
(Former Alias: GVgirl)
To: Atlantic Bridge
"(At least) We will always have (Islamic terrorists) in Paris"
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:40:49 AM PDT
by
Diogenesis
(Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
To: NautiNurse
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:41:08 AM PDT
by
MacDorcha
(In Theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.)
To: Atlantic Bridge
California has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world (geological and wine-sipping babes). But Oregon and Washington also have some of the best wines the US has to offer.
I still give the Germans the nod for best lager beers though.
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:42:07 AM PDT
by
pissant
To: Atlantic Bridge
I worked with a number of Frenchmen both here and in France. One, when visiting here wouldn't even taste an American wine. He didn't appreciate my comments about him not wanting to become addicted. His boss, who was said to be a real connoisseur, thought some American wines very good and always drank them when here.
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:42:38 AM PDT
by
FreePaul
To: Atlantic Bridge
If you Californians have the same nice girls Well, if there's anywhere in America you'd find girls as furry as the French, Cali would be the place to look. ;-)
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:42:51 AM PDT
by
rattrap
To: Atlantic Bridge
I'm not a wine connoisseur, but it seems to me that everyone is making wine these days. It would be interesting to see who comes out on top if this test were done with a variety of wines from different regions of the world.
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:43:08 AM PDT
by
randog
(What the...?!)
To: randog
The US wines would consistently be at the top for several varietals.
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:48:48 AM PDT
by
pissant
To: MacDorcha
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:51:02 AM PDT
by
Hoodat
( Silly Dems, AYBABTU.)
To: rattrap
You might find those furry girls you seek in the areas of California near a liberal University. Probably the same in your state.
Might find a few authentic French girls in Calistoga at the mud baths. The French love those mud baths.
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posted on
05/27/2006 7:58:56 AM PDT
by
tertiary01
(Obsessive Compulsive Thread Nannyism. I hope I don't catch it.)
To: Atlantic Bridge
My taste for California wines and my distaste as an American for the French in general, and as an SC Trojan for Notre Dame in particular, is exemplified by these results. To paraphrase that great American, Carson Palmer, I hate Notre Dame even more than I hate UCLA.
Fight On!
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posted on
05/27/2006 8:07:07 AM PDT
by
Hebrews 11:6
(Do you REALLY believe that (1) God is, and (2) God is good?)
To: Atlantic Bridge
We have lots of them as long as IQ isn't a sticking point for you...
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posted on
05/27/2006 8:07:26 AM PDT
by
ECM
(Government is a make-work program for lawyers.)
To: Atlantic Bridge
California wine grapes were planted by Italians and have been looked after by Mexicans. Even a $7 bottle of California wine can be great.
To: Hebrews 11:6
I hate Notre Dame even more than I hate UCLA.
Catholic basher. LOL. Just kidding.
To: nutmeg
....blind taste test between French and Californian wines have handed the laurels to California for a second time. The French wine industry gnashes its teeth.
***
I love it!
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posted on
05/27/2006 8:24:48 AM PDT
by
Bigg Red
(Never trust Democrats with national security.)
To: Atlantic Bridge
I don't know. What do you think Miles?
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posted on
05/27/2006 8:25:37 AM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
To: Hoodat
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posted on
05/27/2006 8:26:33 AM PDT
by
Bigg Red
(Never trust Democrats with national security.)
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