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Drinks

I have been running the latest statistics and as far as I can see: 🍾 In 2022 I went without a drink 313 days 🍾 Today marks the 200th day in succession without a drink 2022

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🍇 FĂȘte du Vin

Even if I do not drink at the moment (it will be 4 months tomorrow since I stopped) I shall go to the Place Carnot later on today. I know most of the gang depicted on this morning’s local paper.

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BYRRH

We took the opportunity of being in the area to visit the Byrrh Caves in Thuir. Byrrh is an aromatised wine apĂ©ritif made of red wine, mistelle and quinine. Created in 1866 and a trademark since 1873, it was popular as a … Continue reading

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Une poire pour ma pomme

I might have overdone it a bit yesterday but it is ever so delicious. I was not the only one who enjoyed the ritual after lunch “cafĂ© ☕ & poire 🍐 ” In fact I can honestly say I almost … Continue reading

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Mirabelle

In one of the corners of our garden in Germany we had a Mirabelle Plum tree which produced many fruits every year. So much that neighbours were given free access and could pick up as much as they desired. And … Continue reading

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Naturellement

© Article from L’IndĂ©pendant newspaper from 22/10/2021 The Halles celebrated wine last Thursday. This evening event, organised by the Halles Prosper-MontagnĂ© traders’ association and its president Marianne Billard, worked perfectly. To be reproduced absolutely. Ten wine growers from the region … Continue reading

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Rum and Rhum

On top of a couple of whiskies, I tasted a couple of Rhums from the islands. Both were excellent although I had a small preference for the French one.

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Talking about wine

I had a pleasant lunch at the Verre d’Un earlier today But more importantly I came across this excellent wine “La Nine” The domain is really not far in the Minervois and I think it is worth while a visit … Continue reading

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Still no imbibing

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Still dry

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