Category Archives: 2008

Mistral lunch in Gigondas

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

The village of Gigondas is located at the foot of the impressive Dentelles de Montmirail. We were warm in the car when we drove to the center of town and saw that the terrace of l’Oustalet was open. Beautiful May … Continue reading →

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Anne Gros Minervois Video

Posted on May 19, 2010 by
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end Ch9 day

Posted on November 4, 2009 by

Short hand in the notebook and constant translation from French to English. After a day of stains on teeth, hands and notebook pages. After barrels here, tanks there, old wood foudres, and multiple blends. Different spices, fruits, and flowers. After … Continue reading →

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Saved by the September sun and wind: 2008 harvest in Burgundy

Posted on October 8, 2008 by

Hands on the sorting table

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A couple of minutes on the sorting table

Posted on October 7, 2008 by

Grab a sécateur (gardening shears), put on a pair of gloves and prepare your eyes to sort out imperfect grapes. Spent some time working the sorting table this year in Burgundy. An important year to have a sorting table (more details … Continue reading →

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