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Another Three Reasons to Live in Blois

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s Mei Lun and Alain’s last day in Blois. The sun is shining brightly even though it’s four degrees. We decide to go into Blois and visit the Cathedral area. We park on the mail, so-called because of a game called … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting in the Loire Valley Part 2

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

I just sat down to write up my impressions of our recent wine tasting with Femme Francophile at Vinomania in Blois but, surprise, surprise, I’ve left my notepad at Closerie Falaiseau, and I don’t know how much I can rely … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting in the Loire Valley Part 1

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Yesterday, I explained how I became a wine lover. Before describing my best wine tasting yet at Vinomania, in the company of Kathy Standford from Femmes Francophiles, I thought you might like to read her post first, seen from the … Continue reading →

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History of a Wine Lover

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

When Relationnel and I first met 16 years ago, he had a wonderful cellar but no one to share it with. Although I hadn’t done any serious wine tasting, I loved good wine. So I was delighted to help him … Continue reading →

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Le Nez du Vin

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Rosemary Kneipp

One of my greatest frustrations during our 4-part introduction to wine-tasting many years ago was my inability to identify all the “noses” that the other participants seemed to have constantly … on the tip of their tongues. “Blackberry, most definitely”, … Continue reading →

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Game season at Le Mesturet Restaurant in Paris

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rosemary Kneipp

We first got to know Le Mesturet during a food and wine-tasting with our wine-tasting circle and have been back many times since particularly in winter. Since it’s very close to the stockmarket (Bourse), it’s a popular lunchtime venue. The … Continue reading →

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