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| Best wine destinations of 2013 list has glaring omission: France Posted: 12 Jan 2013 06:09 PM PST
In its annual Top 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations 2013 list, published this week, editors of "Wine Enthusiast" tipped their hats to wine growing regions like Italy's Puglia, Spain's Rioja and Australia's Hunter Valley. But nowhere is there mention of French producing areas. Leading the list are US-based wine growing areas, with three of the top 10 wine travel destinations hailing from North & South Forks of Long Island, New York; Monterey County, California; and Willamette Valley, Oregon. Meant to represent the "wide swath of cultural and culinary experiences" the editors' picks promise "outstanding travel experiences and unforgettable wines." "Whether your tastes lean toward the rustic climbing trails of South Africa's Stellenbosch or a tour of a Puglian castle, this list promises outstanding travel experiences and unforgettable wines," reads the article. Meanwhile, TripAdvisor also released a traveller's choice of best international wine destinations last year, which likewise omitted France in favour of Tuscany, Sonoma County, Hunter Valley, Stellenbosch, and the Province of Mendoza in Argentina. Here are the top 10 wine destinations for 2013 according to Wine Enthusiast:
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| Champagne faux pas at Obama inaugural luncheon? Posted: 12 Jan 2013 05:05 PM PST
Champagne producers in France, who are very protective of the singular nature of their product, were not necessarily upset that California-made bubbly is to be served at lunch after President Barack Obama's January 21 swearing-in. But the official menu from organisers — which includes steamed lobster, hickory grilled bison, apple pie and "Korbel Natural, Special Inaugural Cuvee Champagne, California" — released Wednesday definitely raised hackles. "Champagne only comes from Champagne," Sam Heitner, the director of the US Champagne Bureau, told AFP, referring to the French region outside Paris where the festive fizzy beverage is produced. The name may seem a trifling matter, but Europeans are striving to protect the names of regional and traditional foods originating from specific regions, such as French champagne and Parmesan cheese made in Parma, Italy. The US and the European Union in 2006 signed a deal banning US producers from using the word "champagne" on their labels — but the law was not retroactive, so producers like Korbel can still use the French term. However, they must specify where it is made — "California Champagne" or "New York Champagne," according to Heitner. Later in the day, a spokesman for the inaugural organizing committee seemingly put an end to the bubbling crisis. "The Champagne Lobby should have a glass of their own product and relax," said Matt House, spokesman for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. "We are proud to be serving American champagne at the inauguration, and its location of origin will be appropriately displayed on the label, and the menu in accordance with the law, and international treaties," he told AFP. "The menu will say 'California Champagne'," said House. — AFP/Relaxnews |
PARIS, Jan 13 — While usual suspects such as Italy, Spain and Australia are given nods in the list of best wine destinations for 2013 by the publication Wine Enthusiast, there is the notable omission of one major wine producing country: France.
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 — Would champagne by any other name taste as good? For French producers, the answer is a resounding "non" — especially when the beverage is to be served at the US presidential inaugural luncheon.| You are subscribed to email updates from The Malaysian Insider :: Food To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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