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It’s the Last Week of #TDF2017: Pour Some Rosé and Get Ready for the Drama!

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It’s the last day in the Pyrénées of this year’s Tour de France, and we’re starting out in the town of Limoux, where sparkling wines originated. What better way to kick off the stage than with a glass of Crémant de Limoux rosé? A blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir, this dry bubbly is great for celebrating a special day - or perhaps a Tour de France stage win. And at about $15 retail, it won’t break the bank. More details in my latest blog post. . . . #cremantdelimoux #occitanie #cotemas #jeanclaudemas #sparklingwine #tourdefrance #cycling #bubbles #drinkpink #winestagram #tourdefrancebytheglass

Friday’s stage of the Tour de France brings the individual time trial - not so exciting to watch but critical to the outcome of the yellow jersey contest. Lucky for us spectators, there’s some really good wine to sip while we watch. The AOCs of Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh cover the same geographic area but apply to different wines: Madiran for reds (primarily from Tannat); Pacherenc for the whites (made from native grapes like Petit Courbu and Petit Manseng. Have you tried wines from either region? What was your take on them? . . . #tourdefrance #tourdefrancebytheglass #madiran #pacherencduvicbilh #southwestfrance #tannat #petitcourbu #petitmanseng #chateauviella #chateaumontus #winestagram #cyclingandwine #cyclinglifestyle

Thursday’s stage of the Tour de France takes the riders into the Pyrénées mountains and it’s sure to be exciting! Steep slopes, narrow roads, and panoramic vistas are in order today - as are the wines of IGP Côtes de Gascogne. Covering the same territory as Armagnac, this IGP covers dry table wines made mostly from Ugni Blanc and Colombard. They’re crisp and light and tend to be fantastic values. More details on the race, the wines, and the history of the area are in my latest post. . . . #cotesdegascogne #armagnac #ugniblanc #colombard #southwestfrance #tourdefrance #tourdefrancebytheglass #cycling #winestagram #domainedutouja

Looking forward to tomorrow and stage 11 of the Tour de France. Today was a rest day and Wednesday brings the peloton to the foothills of the Pyrénées Mountains, on the border between Spain and France. Going to get a lot harder over the next couple of stages - perfect for the climbers to show their stuff! My Tour de France by the Glass recommendation is for something a little different: Floc de Gascogne, a vin de mistelle, made by adding young Armagnac to grape must. It’s a little fiery (from the spirit) and a little sweet (the spirit stops fermentation) but very much a tradition in Southwest France. Have you ever tried a vin de mistelle? New post on the blog has more info on the race and the Floc de Gascogne. . . . #flocdegascogne #vindemistelle #armagnac #tourdefrance #southwestfrance #cycling #cyclingandwine #pyrénées

Yep, it’s that time. Catching up on some work while I enjoy this beautiful view and sip on a #RedStripe. Of course, my beer has to have a cute outfit, in this case a University of Miami huggie. How are you celebrating the end of the work day? . . . #mondaymotivation #cocktailtime #fiveoclock #hooraybeer #theu #gocanes🙌 #biscaynebay #miamilife #swirlingdervish #wineblogger

Stage 8 of the Tour de France is live right now, with the peloton biking through Beaujolais. So many great wine options today, none of which has anything to do with the Nouveau that arrives the November after harvest. Village wines and the 10 crus offer tremendous value for the quality. Which one is your favorite? My latest post gives an overview of the 10 crus and the types of wine they make. Enjoy the race and the picturesque countryside of Beaujolais! . . . #beaujolais #tourdefrance #chenas #regnie #chiroubles #morgon #moulinavent #gamay #cycling #wine #winestagram

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