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2004-09-07 Britain

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Posted by Seafarious 2004-09-07 10:54:29 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There was no love lost between Britain and France long, long before they stabbed Bush and Blair in the back over Iraq in the UN.
But, having lived there twice, I know that the Brits know their wine (even better than the French know their own stuff, where I've also spent some time).
If the British are choosing ABF=Anything but French, we should follow their lead.

Posted by GreatestJeneration 2004-09-07 1:54:45 AM|| [http://www.greatestjeneration.com] 2004-09-07 1:54:45 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I always thought the French spelled it "whine"

Posted by Anonymous6339 2004-09-07 3:09:24 AM|| 2004-09-07 3:09:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 A very small portion of French wine is worth buying. Most real wine drinkers know that.

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2004-09-07 3:53:31 AM|| 2004-09-07 3:53:31 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 my impression has always been that low end French wines were way over priced, middle range ($12US to $30) were slightly overpriced but bargains could be found, and that France was really only still dominant in the high end. Sounds like France is losing market share in the UK in the middle range, where theyd long since lost share in the US.

Note also, I think this is about wine and economics, not politics. RSA is NOT part of the coalition of the willing, but their wine industry is definitely on the upswing (of course I doubt many of the West Cape grape farmers are ANC voters :) )

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-09-07 11:20:23 AM|| 2004-09-07 11:20:23 AM|| Front Page Top

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