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August 01, 2014

2011 Gerard Bertrand from Languedoc-Roussillon

August 01, 2014/ Lyn Farmer
2011 Gerard Bertrand from Languedoc-Roussillon

Winery owner and passionate proponent of the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon Gerard Bertrand says 2011 was the best vintage ever in the South of France. Hyperbole, or fact? Lyn's tasting notes will help you decide

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@sommjournal staged a Somm Summit at @mdc.culinary today (and it continues tomorrow) with a technical and engaging series of seminars and an awesome lunch curated by @tin.tin.miami chef Victor Santos with wines from Rollin Soles Oregon Winery RoCo. Awesome pairing, a celebration wonderful about a glass of wine. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s sessions.
Multi tasking — while I’m at @thebargables cheering on @arsenal my Cameroonian chicken is peacefully marinating. Big match and spicy dinner ahead! #COYG
Multi tasking — while I’m at @thebargables cheering on @arsenal my Cameroonian chicken is peacefully marinating. Big match and spicy dinner ahead! #COYG
The fascinating French-born Napa winemaker Julien Fayard is my guest on the latest episode of the Postcards in a Glass podcast. We talk about what Napa learned (and safely ignored) from Bordeaux, the importance of tension in wine and how Julien makes
The fascinating French-born Napa winemaker Julien Fayard is my guest on the latest episode of the Postcards in a Glass podcast. We talk about what Napa learned (and safely ignored) from Bordeaux, the importance of tension in wine and how Julien makes “wines from California terroir with French finesse.” Available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Cheers!
It’s a good night that ends with fresh apple crisp and homemade salted caramel swirl ice cream. Apples warm the coldest night.
It’s a good night that ends with fresh apple crisp and homemade salted caramel swirl ice cream. Apples warm the coldest night.
Riesling by candlelight on a cold winter night - a grape, a wine born in a cool climate warms the heart. @dr.loosen
Riesling by candlelight on a cold winter night - a grape, a wine born in a cool climate warms the heart. @dr.loosen
Cold weather - I’ll take onion soup and Beaujolais. Classics at @lebouchondugrove
Cold weather - I’ll take onion soup and Beaujolais. Classics at @lebouchondugrove
@sommjournal staged a Somm Summit at @mdc.culinary  today (and it continues tomorrow) with a technical and engaging series of seminars and an awesome lunch curated by @tin.tin.miami chef Victor Santos with wines from Rollin Soles Oregon Winery RoCo.
Multi tasking — while I’m at @thebargables cheering on @arsenal my Cameroonian chicken is peacefully marinating. Big match and spicy dinner ahead! #COYG The fascinating French-born Napa winemaker Julien Fayard is my guest on the latest episode of the Postcards in a Glass podcast. We talk about what Napa learned (and safely ignored) from Bordeaux, the importance of tension in wine and how Julien makes It’s a good night that ends with fresh apple crisp and homemade salted caramel swirl ice cream. Apples warm the coldest night. Riesling by candlelight on a cold winter night - a grape, a wine born in a cool climate warms the heart. @dr.loosen Cold weather - I’ll take onion soup and Beaujolais. Classics at @lebouchondugrove

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