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Munching Vidal Blanc on Keuka Lake, New York
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PEI.POTATOES.: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #4
My wife and I end our week in Montreal. Week two of our grand drinking tour begins. Our hosts kindly drop us and our luggage pile at the train station. After an hour of translating Québécois announcements into French and … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, coctail, gin, liquor, malt, Potatoes, prince Edward island, prince Edward island distillery, province, spirits, Whisky
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QUEBEC.BEER.: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #3
Last time, Quebec wine showed its terroir cards. Canada’s cold, continental climate stretched even the hardiness of hybrid grapes. Wines were thin, acidic, funky but real. Only a sparkling, hard apple cider shone. We’re halfway through our stay in Montreal. … Continue reading
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Wide.World.: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #1
Long time no chat, internet. Since we last spoke, I have retired from selling wine at a respectable boutique. Our fling lasted three tumultuous years. She took this lost archaeologist into her inebriating embrace. I returned her love with an … Continue reading
Quebec.Quandry.: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #2
Week one: My spouse and I arrive in Montreal. Our year-long drinking journey begins here. Europe will become the core of our trip. But we like Canada, it is close, and we want to see the Maritimes: Canada’s East Coast. … Continue reading
CLEANLINESS.WINELINESS.
It’s time. Real wineries have machines that sterilize, fill, cap, and label hundreds bottles in seconds…those lucky (rich) bastards. My advice, just buy wine, because making it will ruin you. Round two…bubbly: Tune in next week for the final bottling … Continue reading
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Tagged bottling, Cleanliness, Food, home winemaking, wine
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WAYWARD WINE 