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Interesting and individual selection of French wines including DOMAINE DES HUARDS, Cour-Cheverny AC Cuvée Francois 1er 2002, Romorantin £ 8.25 The little known Romorantin grape is now exclusive to Cour-Cheverny. A favourite of Leonardo de Vinci, it produces a very individual wine. Dry with subtle fruits and a slightly “sherried” flavour. Martlet Wines is internet-based (no shop) and provides a slightly quirky [...] [...]
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[ August 18, 2007 to August 19, 2007. ] Roscoff (29 Finistere, Brittany) celebrates its famous pink onions with a 2 day festival (Fete de l’Oignon Rose de Roscoff). The local onion was the basis for a major trade in onions across the English Channel – and led to the hordes of “Onion Johnnies” with their berets, Gauloises cigarettes and strings of onions over the [...] [...] In addition to strong regional influences which derive in large part from tradition and local availability of fresh produce, there are three main cooking styles you may encounter en France:- Classical French cuisine (also known in France as cuisine bourgeoise). This includes all the classical French dishes which were at one time regional, but are no [...] [...] [ August 11, 2007; August 15, 2007; ] Situated a few miles east of Tours on the Loire, Vouvray produces a wide range of wine styles based on the Chenin Blanc – from dry to sweet, from still to sparkling – showing what a versatile grape variety this grape can be. Discover Vouvray wines – presented by their makers – and a selection of [...] [...] [ August 14, 2007 to August 15, 2007. ] In the sleepy backwaters of the Hautes Pyrenees département the village and Appellation of Madiran (65 Hautes Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees) holds its annual wine festival organised by the impressively titled Syndicat de défense des vins du Madiran. These are robust red wines made predominantly from the Tannat grape. The festival is held at 4 rue de [...] [...] [ August 15, 2007; ] Fete de l’Assomption (Assumption Day) [...] [ August 31, 2007; ] Vinsobres, Cotes du Rhone-Villages AC is one of the crus of the southern Rhone, and celebrates the beginning of the Harvest (Ban des Vendanges du Cru) For more info see http://www.vinsobres.fr [...] [ August 26, 2007; 8:00 pm; ] Samoa v USA in St Etienne [...] [ August 31, 2007 to September 2, 2007. ] St Peray (07 Ardeche, Rhone-Alpes) holds its annual Fête des vins et du jumelage (Festival of Wine and Twinning (with towns in Germany and Italy) – which includes a Rhone wines market (Marché aux vins des côtes-du-Rhône) – see www.st-peray.com. Saint-Péray is in the northern Rhône wine region just west of Valence. The Rhône is predominantly [...] [...] [ August 23, 2007 to August 26, 2007. ] Aix-les-Bains (73 Savoie, Rhône-Alpes) hosts Festival Navig’Aix the first European meeting of Old fashion boats! 150 boats (old boats, sailing boats, cruisers), 30 ancient cars, one active engine, 1 expo village, the Bourget Lake… All the water, steam, sail or bodywork launches will be there during 4 days of celebration and show. Info on www.aixlesbains.com [...] [ August 3, 2007 to August 5, 2007. ] The town of Grasse (06 Alpes-Maritimes, Provence) famous for being the heart of the Provencal perfumery industry, set up in the hills back from the Mediterranean coast, celebrates its 3-day Fete du Jasmin. The festival marks the beginning of the Jasmine harvest and features fireworks, dancing and a Jasmine parade. For more info see www.grasse-riviera.com [...] [ August 4, 2007 to August 5, 2007. ] Gailac (81 Tarn, Midi-Pyrenees) holds its annual 2–day wine fair every August. Red,white and rose wines from lesser known grape varieties such as Mauzac and l’En d’El. 4–5 Aug 07 Recommended vineyard:Domaine de Labarthe [...] [ August 3, 2007 to August 5, 2007. ] Veraison wine festival at Chateauneuf-du-Pape. As this is the most prestigious wine of the southern Rhone valley, then it should be well worth a visit. It is a ”traditional” medieval festival with joustings, horse riding, jugglers, fire eaters, sword fights and a medieval style carnival centred around a winemakers “village” (village vigneron) “Veraison” refers to the [...] [...] [ August 3, 2007; ] The village of Lautrec (81 Tarn, Midi-Pyrenees) near Albi holds its annual Pink Garlic Festival – La fête de l’Ail Rose de Lautrec.The highlights include the free tasting of the Lautrec Pink Garlic soup, a competition for the longest woven string of garlic (current record is over 21 metres) and a garlic tart competition (and [...] [...] [ August 18, 2007; ] Sauveterre (33 Gironde, Aquitaine) in the valley of the river Dropt holds an annual Medieval Festival with jousting, costumes, parade, dancing,music etc For more info see http://www.sauveterre-de-guyenne.com [...] [ August 10, 2007 to August 19, 2007. ] 2007 sees the 60th Annual Alsace Wine Fair (Foire aux Vins d’Alsace) in the picturesque town of Colmar(68 Haut Rhin, Alsace) For more info see http://www.foire-colmar.com/ [...] [ August 4, 2007 to August 5, 2007. ] Livarot (14 Calvados, Normandie) is one of Normandy’s most distinctive cheeses. The town holds its anual cheese festival in August. See map [...] [ August 12, 2007; ] The Côtes de Duras wine festival takes place in the grounds of the Chateau at Duras (47 Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine)– in the morning some conducted walks amongst the vineyards, a procession of classic cars, taste some wine from many of the local producers – and then in the evening there is a feast and music (Jazz) and [...] [...] [ July 30, 2007 to August 15, 2007. ] Jazz in Marciac, (32 Gers, Midi-Pyrenees) This normally tranquil bastide town in deepest Gascony hosts a world-class Jazz festival during the first three weeks on August every year inaugurated by Wynton Marsalis who is also appearing this year along with others such as Madeleine Peyroux, Joe Cocker, Chuck Corea. Although the summer season is the highlight, other [...] [...] [ August 16, 2007 to August 22, 2007. ] Jazz à Ramatuelle A small Jazz festival at Ramatuelletuelle overlooking the Bay of St Tropez For more info see www.jazzfestivalramatuelle.com/ Tel: 33 (0)4 94 79 10 29 [...] |
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