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dianeo

opened a bottle of 1997 demi sec Montlouis from the little v

dianeo is now friends with richardpoonte.
- November 8, 2011
dianeo is now friends with Shultzy.
- November 8, 2011
dianeo → Bordeaux, France: I'm setting up a Bordeaux wine tour for a lady who runs a local wine shop. It will be the 3rd or 4th week of April. If you're interested in more information on joining us (max group is 6 adults), please contact me.
- January 19, 2009
dianeo → Wine Industry Colloquy (WIC): I set up and guide small group tours of the Bordeaux region in SW France.
- May 11, 2008
dianeo → Corbieres and Minervois: I drink Deux Rives Corbieres regularly, and found it at the chain store World Market for $7.99
- May 1, 2008
dianeo → Bordeaux, France: If you're willing to visit less known wineries, you can find good wines at reasonable prices, considering the terrible exchange rate. Shipping wine home is now prohibitive in cost. When I take a tour group there, we try alot of wines, note those we ... more
- April 15, 2008
dianeo → Jettvine: I share your love for French wines, especially the Bordeaux. When the airport security rules changed so we couldn't bring wine on our carry on, we were upset. After guiding a tour, or on a personal vacation, we always used to bring at least 6 bottles home... more
- March 21, 2009
dianeo → Lutzy: Great profile! Your list of favorite wines is impressive too.
- March 21, 2009
dianeo → JCook373: Welcome Jonathan. I too love wine, mostly reds from France, Spain and Italy.
- March 21, 2009
dianeo → BrightGray: Welcome! Where is Dallastown located in PA? My husband is originally from New Wilmington, in western PA.
- March 21, 2009
southdakotagirl: Hi neighbor! Hubby and I did a road trip across Montana and up to Glacier Nat'l Park a few years back - we loved it there! The secluded log cabin sounds like a dream!!!
- February 20, 2009
dianeo → VonHess: Enjoyed reading your profile! I too love the French reds. We just returned from trying out a new B&B near Pauillac to use on one of my wine tours. Ate too much good food, and enjoyed lots of wine - my kind of vacation.
- February 20, 2009
dianeo → southdakotagirl: Hi neighbor. We live in Montana. I too like mostly dry reds, but a good ros?0 on a hot summer day hits the spot.
- February 20, 2009
dianeo → trentham4: I too like a rich, non oaky red with a bit of pepper.
- February 7, 2009
dianeo → nyc2md: I'm trying to guess from your profile - do you like travel & wine?? Funny profile.
- February 6, 2009
Kimberley: That sounds amazing! Thanks so much for the information. You sound very well traveled. How exciting. I bet you have had some great wine from your travels. Thanks for the post! I am going to look those up! Have a great weekend! K
- February 6, 2009
dianeo → Kimberley: If you enjoy the history of castles, you might try googling Beynac, Hautefort, and Castelnaud in the Dordogne Valley of SW France. We'll be driving past two of them when we visit the area next week. Castelnaud & Beynac went back and forth between the Bri... more
- February 6, 2009
dianeo → Laxfa: I know what you mean about not being able to retire. My husband is with Delta, and between his dwindling "K", loss of most of his retirement in the bankruptcy, and the last few years paycuts - that dream of early retirement is out.
My onlt tips are th... more
- February 4, 2009
Laxfa: Thanx, I am still slinging drinks at 38,000 feet.
My 401 K is now just a "K". I will be pouring coffee till I am 90 !
Please let me know about your france tours .
Going to Champagne region France, Reims, Epernay, in Aug, any tips ?
thank's Laxfa
- February 4, 2009
dianeo → Carol: Hi Carol. Sounds like you like a wide range of wines. I prefer dry reds-Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italian, or California (if it's not too oaky).
- February 4, 2009
dianeo → winolaurie: I gree that a good glass of wine, aspecially in front of a fire this time of year, is the best.
- February 4, 2009
dianeo → Laxfa: I enjoyed your profile! I'm a retired "sky hag" (Eastern then American). The Bordeaux reds aren't as light as the Burgundies, and they make a good cremant as well. We're headed there next week to "vacate" and research some new places for an April tour.
- February 4, 2009
dianeo → buttegirl: Hi neighbor! Thanks for the friend add.
- February 2, 2009
dianeo → cayray: the name of the Greek cheese was a Halloumi
- January 31, 2009
dianeo THe greek cheese was a Halloumi, and I think I'll have some more for lunch!
- January 31, 2009
cayray: Thanks! Can you share the name of the Greek cheese? I'd love to try pairing them!
- January 29, 2009
dianeo → micharles: Great photos! Gardening in Montana is a challenge all the time - heat, cold, dry, wind, deer...
We use drip irrigation from a greywater system to water my flowers, and a rainwater system provides the water for the veggies and our house.Wild looking co... more
- January 29, 2009
dianeo → JoeCorkscrew: Love your profile!
- January 26, 2009
dianeo → rhon91: Lik you, I agree there are definitely health benefits to wine drinking in moderation. When in France, I see that their population has a long life expectancy, and they certainly drink wine!
- January 26, 2009
dianeo → lmpatti21: Lisa - where are you in your profile photo? I'm sure it's probably Italy.
- January 26, 2009

Clos d'Yvigne winery, near Bergerac

Posted February 17, 2009

Last Friday, my husband & I visited a small winery named Clos d'Yvigne. It's located in the tiny village of Gageac-Rouillac, just south of Bergerac, France. As I mentioned in an earlier post, it's run by a British woman, Patricia Atkinson. In addition to learning to make win...
Touring an interesting winery - Clos d'Yvigne

Posted February 5, 2009

Next week my husband & I are going to SW France- Bordeaux & the Dordogne Valley, for a well earned vacation. While there however, we'll also be doing some research for my upcoming wiine tour. One of the places we are going to visit is a winery called Clos d'Yvigne, nea...
Bordeaux Wine Tour April 19-26, 2009

Posted January 19, 2009

I have set the dates for a Bordeaux Wine Tour, April 19-26, 2009. My escorted, small group tours (4-6 adults) use great 3*** B&B's for accommodations, and we dine some evenings at our hosts table. The chance to stay in beautiful French homes, and enjoy...
All the goat cheese I want!

Posted December 15, 2008

My mother in law is just starting to sell the goat cheese she makes on her farm in western Maryland. After helping with the set up of some of the equipment a couple of months ago, she offered to send home a variety of flavors for us to try. At that time, the more aged, shaped cheeses weren'...
Organically produced Bordeaux wine

Posted April 26, 2008

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is located outside Martillac, south of Bordeaux. They produce wonderful red & white Pessac-Leognan wines. When we toured their facility, we found that the family who bought the vineyard, the Cathiards, returned to a natural way of producing their wines. In France,...

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Bordeaux, France

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If there is one thing that the region of Bordeaux is proud of, it would probably be its line of wines. For the record, Bordeaux is the largest wine-producing region in the whole world, and it would only follow that they produce the best wines available in the market today. Bordeaux is famous for its red wines, though, of course, its white varieties are doing exceptionally good as well.

Every Bordeaux wine possesses distinct quality, flavor, and taste. There are no two wines that are seemingly alike. And to come up with variations, wine makers planted and blended different vines that would collaboratively make up a unique-tasting and fine wine.

Bordeaux wines were said to have existed in the post 48 AD and were originally created for soldiers. As the years advanced, Bordeaux wines found other markets and were thereby exported, though in the earlier years wine exportation was never seen as a grand idea. Bordeaux wine industry witnessed several threats before like infestations and critical economic difficulties, but emerged from them successfully.
Corbieres and Minervois

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Land of castles, abbeys, sun, food and WINE

Dusty, herbal and blackfruited reds; intensely fruity and very dry roses, and quirky much overlooked whites.

Google....Gleon-Montanie, Chateau la Villatade, la Tour Boisee

www.corbieres-minervois.com
Wine Industry Colloquy (WIC)

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A place for individuals in the wine industry or aspiring industry prospects to discuss ideas, build relationships, and focus on the business life cycle of the vine.

This group is for those who wish to conduct business on a more personal level.

"Through others we prosper, through shared knowledge we evolve, through wine we build infinite bonds..."
Must Love Wine Group

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This group is for everyone. Check in here to meet one another, talk about your favorite wine, restaurants, outings, travels, and/or just get to know the others who belong to Must Love Wine. We already know we have one thing in common, we all love wine.
Montana Wine Lovers

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Everyone in The Last Best Place Who likes Wine is welcome. Let's get everyone we know in Montana in this group. Let's make this the go to place for wine tastings and events in our state.

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