Category Archives: Beaujolais

Le Beaujolais Oldveau Est Arrivé

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

I happen to like Beaujolais Nouveau. And I often get called a panty-waisted momma’s boy eunuch, without taste, testosterone or a grasp of life’s finer pleasures. Not because I like Beaujolais Nouveau, of course, but because I also like that … Continue reading →

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Certainly Maceration Is Normal For Boys, Ben. But…

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

…not during Algebra.  Now, wash your hands and finish your polynomials. Yesterday I had my wine tasting acumen publically mocked by Ben Fawcett because I dared to suggest that I am a fan of Beaujolais—or rather, because  I like the … Continue reading →

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Beaujolais Nouveau Est Blasé! But Still Okay…

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Forget that it’s essentially grape-flavored alcohol juice.  Ignore the ten crus in the appellation that are by far superior.  Disregard the fact that it occupies lowest rung on the Burgundy ladder.  It’s time to pull out the stops along with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry—No Hurry For This Fleurie

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

I am going to digress before I even begin:  If Frederick Wildman ever opens up a branch in Sarawak, I’m going to apply just so that my business cards can say ‘Wildman of Borneo.’ Who? Wildman & Sons Ltd. Is … Continue reading →

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