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Start with an Aperitif

Posted in November 15th, 2007

by Ray in Aperitif, France

Kir
This classic French aperitif was orginally made with the austere Aligote and the sweet Cassis, both from Burgundy. With the least expensive Bourgogne Aligote selling for $11 in San Francisco, however, it makes no sense to be a traditionalist. Rather, you might take the easy and affordable path chosen by most restaurants - [...]

Perk Yourself up with an Aperitif

Posted in November 1st, 2007

by Ray in Aperitif, France

Byrrh Rare Assemblage nv
Like drinking sweet vermouth with more flavour intensity Elevage sous bois; a blend of wines from Roussillon wines from 3-17 years old, This is a different bottling from the regular and each is numbered. Produced and matured in Thuir in the Pyrenees Orientales, 20 km west of Perpignan. The wines is infused [...]