To: Land_of_Lincoln_John; Conspiracy Guy
I can't really boycott Wine because I don't drink wine, but I boycott boycotts anyway....
PING!!! :)
2 posted on
01/06/2005 6:48:16 PM PST by
MikefromOhio
(Out of Baghdad!!!! But still boycotting boycotts)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
3 posted on
01/06/2005 6:50:06 PM PST by
Slyfox
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Haven't bought anything from France since before the invasion of Iraq. We love the Australian and Chilian wines we've discovered since then. I don't miss French products at all.
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Before claiming ALL the credit for boycott, one should consider that dollar depreciation put price pressure on French products in general. So only part of the credit goes to boycott, and it would be interesting to know how large a part. I'd guess maybe 40-50%.
7 posted on
01/06/2005 6:52:37 PM PST by
GSlob
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
I also prefer American Cheese with my American Wine! It has a lot to do with the Earth that produces it, the Chemical ans Biological makeup of the soil. The French soil has way to much Bull Shit in it, ruins the taste!
8 posted on
01/06/2005 6:53:39 PM PST by
26lemoncharlie
(Sit nomen Dómini benedíctum,Ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum! per ómnia saecula saeculórum)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
French wine-makers are going through their worst crisis in decades thanks to competition from new producer countries and falling domestic consumption. 35 percent down in US wine exports might, maybe, could have something to do with it also. Just maybe.
We simply don't want to drink your yellow bellied, sap sucking, arrogant pigs, surrender loving, wine anymore :)
10 posted on
01/06/2005 6:56:07 PM PST by
Popman
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Le boo. Le hoo.
12 posted on
01/06/2005 7:01:08 PM PST by
holymoly
(If I keep saying it, it's because it's always true.)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
I'll NEVER buy another bottle of French wine.
16 posted on
01/06/2005 7:15:06 PM PST by
ETERNAL WARMING
(We have the best politicians corporate money can buy)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
17 posted on
01/06/2005 7:18:09 PM PST by
Nick Danger
(Barking seal constitutes acceptance)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Muslims aren't supposed to drink alcohol.
Russians prefer vodka.
Maybe they can get their Chinese friends to buy it.
18 posted on
01/06/2005 7:18:12 PM PST by
etcetera
(Where ever there are Muslims, there are problems.)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Just watched "Sideways" the other day. Didn't realize that "wine culture" is so strong in some parts of CA.
21 posted on
01/06/2005 7:24:17 PM PST by
paudio
(Darn... how come the MSM doesn't have the "Report Abuse" button?)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Not that this news doesn't please me greatly, but aren't the figures somewhat skewed by the outstanding year of 2000 for Bordeaux? It could just be that the great demand for the 2000 vintage jacked up the price and filled the pipeline. With the follow-on years not getting the same high rating scores, demand was sure to fall. Why invest more when you have your cellar stocked for speculation? And then, with conditions ripe for a decline, Chirac happened and the rest is zee history, non?
36 posted on
01/06/2005 7:49:11 PM PST by
NonValueAdded
("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good" HRC 6/28/2004)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
There are some very good small American wineries...not only California, but Texas and Arizona both have several that are nice. Both in taste and price. Enjoy!
42 posted on
01/06/2005 8:03:01 PM PST by
momf
( (Amnesty for ILLEGALS is a slap in the face to the American citizens and laws))
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
47 posted on
01/06/2005 8:18:06 PM PST by
holyscroller
(A wise man's heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man's heart directs him to the left)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John; MikeinIraq; Conspiracy Guy
I'm proud to say I've never once had French wine; well, being a teetotaler and a Mormon, I guess that's a no-brainer.
Wine sux, indeed.
BTW, John, nice to chat again.
51 posted on
01/06/2005 8:24:10 PM PST by
srm913
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
If you must by foreign wines, buy Italian and Australian wines. Their Merlot is smooth. My wife and I buy California, Italian, and Australian Merlots. We have not been disappointed.
53 posted on
01/06/2005 8:26:47 PM PST by
PhilipFreneau
(The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. -- Psalms 14: 1, 53:1)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Great!!! I just had a glass of Australian wine... No French wine here, but then again, I never did drink wine made in that vile land.
55 posted on
01/06/2005 8:30:09 PM PST by
CurlyBill
(The difference between Madeline Albright and Helen Thomas is a mere 15 years.)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John; All
"French wine-makers are going through their worst crisis in decades thanks to competition from new producer countries and falling domestic consumption."
Falling domestic consumption...I wonder if that's directly related to the rising Muslim population? Working in the restaurant business, I have seen a sharp rise in demand for Italian, Australian and California wines in the last two years. Perhaps the Frogs should consider recycling their product into salad dressing.
59 posted on
01/06/2005 8:41:28 PM PST by
shibumi
(Sum Ergo Flatulo)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
"...and falling domestic consumption."Even the french aren't drinking it. < snicker >
61 posted on
01/06/2005 10:16:14 PM PST by
Bonaparte
(Of course, it must look like an accident...)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Marcus James wines from Argentina are very good. Had the Cabernet Sauvignon
67 posted on
01/06/2005 10:58:49 PM PST by
dennisw
(G_D: Against Amelek for all generations.)
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