[speedy]

I was easily buying 6-8 bottles of French wine a month. Since March, that has held steady at a nice, round zero. I've been going with US, Chilean, Aussie and Italian. It does limit my choices -- I consume a lot of whites -- but the good feeling I get more than makes up for it. Also used to buy a fair amount of French cheese -- especically Roqueforts and some of the soft cheeses. Tough to find a real replacement for Roquefort Carles. But again, I don't care. Love my pates too, but now I would eat Oscar Meyer Sandwich Spread (do they still make that stuff or is it now considered a weapon of mass destruction?) before I would buy a French pate, terrine, mousse, you name it.

[Cousin Eddie]

I'm with you. Italian, Australian, and of course Californian (my home) are perfectly fine. And we were planning a trip to France next year but now it's going to be Italy.

[contessa machiaveli]

try north fork wines from long island. they're family run vineyards and it's beautiful country as opposed to the hamptons/south fork chaos.

there are little towns along the way that are true americana
....quiet,with american flags flying from gracious victorians.little restaurants and farm stands. go for the ride and visit the vineyards. you'll be welcomed.

[A_perfect_lady]

I sure do miss brie, though....