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August 01, 2014

2011 Gerard Bertrand from Languedoc-Roussillon

August 01, 2014/ Lyn Farmer
2011 Gerard Bertrand from Languedoc-Roussillon

Winery owner and passionate proponent of the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon Gerard Bertrand says 2011 was the best vintage ever in the South of France. Hyperbole, or fact? Lyn's tasting notes will help you decide

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What a treat! Tonight I’m hosting the terrific 30th anniversary concert by @andreabocelliofficial with the fabulous @mscarlahill for @wpbt2 @wxel_tv Join us - we are on until 10pm!
What a treat! Tonight I’m hosting the terrific 30th anniversary concert by @andreabocelliofficial with the fabulous @mscarlahill for @wpbt2 @wxel_tv Join us - we are on until 10pm!
One of the world’s great modern cocktails - The Paper Plane. Simple, elegant, a step up from the Negroni. Equal parts of four pristine ingredients. Despite the lemon, I like it stirred not shaken. Cheers.
One of the world’s great modern cocktails - The Paper Plane. Simple, elegant, a step up from the Negroni. Equal parts of four pristine ingredients. Despite the lemon, I like it stirred not shaken. Cheers.
There is nothing better with a high acid wine like Albariño than something salty and @traderjoes corn chips totally fill the bill. This is my wine study food…. @paco_lola #bringonthefruit
There is nothing better with a high acid wine like Albariño than something salty and @traderjoes corn chips totally fill the bill. This is my wine study food…. @paco_lola #bringonthefruit
My Saturday happy place - best frita in town, @elmagodelasfritas #vivacaballo
My Saturday happy place - best frita in town, @elmagodelasfritas #vivacaballo
An amazing tasting group on an easy Wednesday night at @water_lion the dazzling Sound Beach wine bar. Thanks to @joshua.gosline for chairing the adventure and everyone who came for the fun wines for blind tasting. @jschmitt009
An amazing tasting group on an easy Wednesday night at @water_lion the dazzling Sound Beach wine bar. Thanks to @joshua.gosline for chairing the adventure and everyone who came for the fun wines for blind tasting. @jschmitt009
January 30 is National Croissant Day in the U.S. as if I needed an excuse to bake up a batch. Today it’s good to be flaky… #croissant #croissants #pastrylover
January 30 is National Croissant Day in the U.S. as if I needed an excuse to bake up a batch. Today it’s good to be flaky… #croissant #croissants #pastrylover
What a treat! Tonight I’m hosting the terrific 30th anniversary concert by @andreabocelliofficial with the fabulous @mscarlahill for @wpbt2 @wxel_tv Join us - we are on until 10pm! One of the world’s great modern cocktails - The Paper Plane. Simple, elegant, a step up from the Negroni. Equal parts of four pristine ingredients. Despite the lemon, I like it stirred not shaken. Cheers. There is nothing better with a high acid wine like Albariño than something salty and @traderjoes corn chips totally fill the bill. This is my wine study food…. @paco_lola #bringonthefruit My Saturday happy place - best frita in town, @elmagodelasfritas #vivacaballo An amazing tasting group on an easy Wednesday night at @water_lion the dazzling Sound Beach wine bar. Thanks to @joshua.gosline for chairing the adventure and everyone who came for the fun wines for blind tasting. @jschmitt009 January 30 is National Croissant Day in the U.S. as if I needed an excuse to bake up a batch. Today it’s good to be flaky… #croissant #croissants #pastrylover

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