DRINKING BUDDIES

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Possible Update Tomorrow

Sorry guys but between school and work I'm pretty much dead.  Pulled an overnight for the first time in nearly four years and it was not too forgiving on me.  The one good thing I can tell you is that I actually tried this year's Beaujolais Nouveau!  It's not half bad, and it actually holds a match against last year's vintage.

For those of you unfamiliar with the wine, it is the French grape Gamay and is cultivated in the appellation of Beaujolais, known pretty much only for its early harvest wines.  According to French law, it is not to be released until the third Thursday of November and it is the first wine released in the French vintage, making this the first available 2010 vintage.


This year's vintage is not half bad.  Pretty much like a Diet Pinot Noir with a little extra sweetness.  As crazy as that sounds, one sip will have you agreeing 100% with me.  Really strong notes of blueberries and sage, and for only about $8.99 it's worth a shot.  I also kinda like the label this year!

12 comments:

  1. ya man I'm in college and I understand where you're coming from! I'll check out this wine out sometime :)

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  2. If I'm going to cradle snatch a wine I prefer New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

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  3. Nothing wrong with a little bit of JB wine from time to time Suciô

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  4. You're not alone, spent all weekend between homeworks and my niece's birthday! I would also like to hear about some white wine. I do prefer red ones but my girlfriend prefer the white ones. I would like ot beable to surprise her with a good wine since all I get from online websites seems to disapoint her. maybe something with fruit aromas!

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  5. This may sound weird but the label reminds me of Cirque du Soleil... lol

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  6. you are one of my favourite blogers

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  7. The graphics are pretty cool, hope it tastes as good

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  8. Hey man, college is bogging us all down. I think we all understand.

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  9. Wow! Cheap! Say no more! You have me convinced I need a bottle.

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  10. Thank you for your answer, she loved it!

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  11. Could never be her mild companion. Following!

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