Article

2004-07-22 Europe

French ~~Whiners~~ Winemakers Hold Crisis Meeting

Archived material is restricted to Rantburg regulars and members. If you need access email fred.pruitt=at=gmail.com with your nick to be added to the members list. There is no charge to join Rantburg as a member.

Posted by Zenster 2004-07-22 4:43:12 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It is rather ironic that the Frogs screwed up the relations with one of their biggest markets to fawn over folk that don't drink, no?

Posted by Alan 2004-07-22 9:05:27 AM|| 2004-07-22 9:05:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Hear hear, Zenster!

Posted by Ptah 2004-07-22 10:07:43 AM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2004-07-22 10:07:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 French wines have steadily lost market share in the USA, Britain and other big markets in the last decade

a significant reason for this is that while US, Australian, South African and Chilean vintners have turned to scientific methods for assessing the quality of the soil, grape and wine, the french have steadfastly rejected science and have held onto their old methods, using "experts."

typical. Side with the loser. How consistent. The thing is, though, when you side with the loser, you lose.

I'm surprised they didn't call for a strike.

Posted by PlanetDan 2004-07-22 11:19:01 AM|| 2004-07-22 11:19:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Still producing top-quality whines, I see.

Posted by Mike 2004-07-22 12:59:02 PM|| 2004-07-22 12:59:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Horaay!!Keep that boycott going America!

Posted by smn 2004-07-22 2:25:52 PM|| 2004-07-22 2:25:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 If they become the FRENCH ISLAMIC REPUBLIC officially, then all the vines will be ripped out (no alcohol you see) and this whole arguement will be moot. BUY CALIFORNIA WINE!

Since Muslims think wine and dogs are bad. . .
Piss 'em OFF! Support the Korbels of Napa.
They not only make California Champagne, but breed Boxer dogs!
Champagne
Dawgs

Posted by BigEd 2004-07-22 2:46:16 PM|| 2004-07-22 2:46:16 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 This just in:
"French grapevines go on strike for better working conditions, improved services..."

Posted by mojo 2004-07-22 2:49:46 PM|| 2004-07-22 2:49:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 #1 It is rather ironic that the Frogs screwed up the relations with one of their biggest markets to fawn over folk that don't drink, no?

And the award for "Most Ironic Post in an anti-French Diatribe" goes to ...

Good call, Alan. If the French think Muslim crime and unrest are bad now, just see what happens when their voting population becomes outnumbered and sharia law is put in place.

Gallic anti-Semitism is just one facet of a much deeper and pervasive xenophobic French provincialism that rejects all outsiders. The "Muslim ghetto" problem in Paris is a clear example of this.

France is merrily breeding up their own doom. If they weren't so busy pissing in the global punchbowl, I'd say let them go ahead and rot. Instead, the French are in desperate need of some international parking lot therapy. All of Europe neeeds to carefully examine what is happening in France and do the exact opposite.

Posted by Zenster 2004-07-22 3:16:45 PM|| 2004-07-22 3:16:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Might I suggest Yellow Tail wines from Australia as a substitute? The Shiraz is excellent.

Posted by Mike 2004-07-22 3:20:36 PM|| 2004-07-22 3:20:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Oh great, more Woody Allen TV ads.

Posted by ed 2004-07-22 6:21:32 PM|| 2004-07-22 6:21:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Big Ed, pretty frigging good Brandy too. After all, if you need a Brandy expert in the US head for Wisconsin or 'da UP

Posted by cheaderhead 2004-07-22 10:46:31 PM|| 2004-07-22 10:46:31 PM|| Front Page Top

12:09 alex B.
11:54 Anonymous6488
10:43 Anonymous5901
13:27 Anonymous5891
00:06 Zenster
00:05 Fred
23:48 AzCat
23:46 Zenster
23:39 borgboy
23:38 borgboy
23:36 borgboy
23:34 borgboy
23:32 Super Hose
23:30 borgboy
23:26 OldSpook
23:23 Jarhead
23:15 Silentbrick
23:01 cheaderhead
22:57 J Chirac
22:54 ed
22:51 ed
22:49 jackal
22:46 cheaderhead
22:33 Barbara Skolaut