Decanter.com (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Details of proposed new laws that put alcohol on the same level as pornography, and would effectively ban wine on the internet in France, were leaked to members of the press yesterday.
The Good Life (Free subscription) | yesterday
A shipment of French wine landed on the Irish coast today. The cargo of 30,000 bottles was carried aboard the 108-year old schooner Kathleen and May. This is the first time wine has been shipped by sail for over 100 years. Another ship will take 60,000 bottles of wine to Quebec in September. Over the coming years there could be a sailing ship renaissance with cargo and fishing vessels turning
France24 (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
A French wine named Coteeaux du Tricastin seems set to change it's name for the 2009 harvest, following a number of contamination scares at the eponymous nuclear facility 'Tricastin'.
International Herald Tribune (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
A court decision on the 2006 classification of Saint-Émilion châteaux has thrown wine growers into fury and confusion.
Tim Worstall (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
A British schooner docked in Penzance yesterday carrying 30,000 bottles of wine on a voyage that enthusiasts believe will herald a return to wind power in merchant shipping. The first commercial cargo of French wine to be transported by sail in the modern era is due in Dublin this week after a six-day journey, which [...]
WORLD NYC (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Got a few French exclusive Air force 1 Fusions and Team Jordan release. “Wine and Grinds) only 155 team Jordans and 177 of the rare Fusions.
Golly s Wine Drops (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
So Mark Cavendish has gone home to rest up ahead of the Olympics, but the Tour goes on, and the new format seems to be keeping things interesting. Today's winner was Cyril Dessel , a French AG2R rider. He used to race for Jelly Belly - I could ride for them. Time for a French wine . We had a Pouilly Fume 'Les Champlins' 2006. I've cycled through Pouilly sur Loire , it's pretty flat, not like today's...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
French wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard will stop distributing Stolichnaya vodka as part of an agreement with federal authorities related to its takeover of the Swedish maker of another top selling vodka, Absolut.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
French wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard will stop distributing Stolichnaya vodka as part of an agreement with federal authorities related to its takeover of the Swedish maker of another top selling vodka, Absolut.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Deciphering Italian wines can be a mystery, partly because there are so many appellations and grape varieties. As with French wine, the name of the wine region or appellation determines the grape in the bottle. For instance Garganega - an important white...
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Luke is joined by Dale, Darnell and Rebecca for a French wine cellar treat.
The Informed Traveler (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
See France through rosé-colored glasses at the Hotel Meurice, the legendary hotel across from the Tuileries Gardens. Enjoy an incomparable wine-tasting experience, priced at EUR 90 per person, where Head Sommelier, Nicolas Rebut, takes you on a journey through the famous wine-growing regions of France. Starting at 7 pm in Bar 228, each delicious wine [...]
Serious About Wine (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
For centuries, France dominated wine production but may change. A recent article in the International Herald Tribune reported the results from a study for the Vignerons Independants winemakers association that revealed Spain will top world wine production to Spain by 2015. France is in trouble for two major reasons, falling consumption at home and the [...]
Luxist (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
Filed under: Wine For centuries, France dominated wine production but may change. A recent article in the International Herald Tribune reported the results from a study for the Vignerons Independants winemakers association that revealed Spain will top world wine production to Spain by 2015 France is in trouble for two major reasons, falling consumption at home and the tendency of French winemakers...
footy247 (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
A little French wine was consumed by all last night and today's excursions didn't quite make it to Chablis so we have that to look forward to tomorrow. Just got back in and saw Cavendish win his second stage win of Le Tour. He's only the second read more
