Bernice: No, you can drink french wines with a correct price. You know, me, in France, I don't drink too much expensive wines and they are very good.

I promised you to give you my selection. That's done.
I've looked at all the french wines and I've choosen good wines with correct prices (the prices I ususally pay), so I've eliminated the prices over 100 $.
Anyway, when you pay these prices, you always drink a good wine !

RED : 6,65 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_916014/paul-mas-cabernet-sauvignon
Wine from the South West of France, not very well known, because it's not an AOC but I've already drunk it and it's good.
You can be sure about the origin France because the area of the production is mentioned, see on the label : it's written : " indication géographique protégée " " pays d'oc " (it's the old french name).
The taste : aroma with soft fruits (strawberry, cherry), rather sweet (like the wines from the South of France).
Very good quality with regard to the price.

WHITE : 9,49 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_915183/pavillon-le-brie-monbazillac
Wine from the South West of France. I've already drunk it. Very good but too much sweet for me ! It's an AOC. Very good quality with regard to the price.
The taste : aroma with honey, peach.

WHITE : 16,95 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_901745/dopff-au-moulin-gewurztraminer
Wine from Alsace, in the North East of France. It's an AOC.
Wine very very sweet (because the grape harvest is very late, so the fruit gets more sugar) and mellow.
You drink it very easily (too easily ! ) and it's very alcoholic, so ..... pay attention ! -->
The taste : the rose, the litchi.
I'm not fond of white wines but I must admit that this one is absolutely delicious. It's my favourite.

WHITE : 28,50 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_917007/ch-teau-bastor-lamontagne-sauternes-2005
Wine from the South West of France. It's an AOC, it's written on the label : " appellation sauternes controlée ".
This wine is sweet but more dry than the 2 previous ones.
The taste : boxwood, blackcurrant, citrus fruits.
You'll drink a Gewurztraminer with a dessert but this one with a starter.

WHITE SPARKLING : 16,15 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_904451/dopff-au-moulin-cuv-e-julien-cremant-d-alsace
The taste is close to the taste of Champagne.
No comment : I prefer to pay more and drink Champagne. I hate these wines (sorry !).

CHAMPAGNE : 36,90 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_383979/champagne-duperrey-brut-ros
This Champagne is rather sweet but too expensive for me, if we look at the quality.
It's a " brut " which means " dry ".
I think that the price is high because it's a rosé.
French people don't drink many rosés (they prefer white Champagne) so it's more expensive.

CHAMPAGNE : 21,90 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_70561/mo-t-chandon-brut-imp-rial-200ml
Even if the price of this Champagne is lower than the other one, you're sure not to make a mistake with a Moët & Chandon. Always good !

CHAMPAGNE : 37,99 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_3100/mo-t-chandon-brut-imp-rial-375ml
No comment except one : the best of the best, with this last one :

CHAMPAGNE : 41,79 $ http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_907473/veuve-clicquot-yellow-label-brut-375ml
Here's my favorite but " brut " on the label means dry, less sweet. I drink it medium dry but I've not seen it like that in the shop.

About the ROSES : On the shop, there are good ones, but they aren't sweet, and you said that you prefer sweet, so I chose none in my selection.
This shop is interesting, I think that there's a large variety.
Only one bad thing : they sell Champagne on only 1 category : " brut " (dry) ; we don't find medium dry and soft ones. What a pity.

I hope that you'll drink one of these wines. Tell me if you do and give me your advice.

Mélusine: oh WOW....you certainly have gone to a lot of trouble...I most certainly will buy one or two of them and let you know what I think :)

They are real big shop for buying wines and spirits and beer...they are all over Australia I think.

Again thank you so much for taking the trouble to check all that out and I WILL let you know :)

Bernice: You're welcome.
It was interesting for me to see what you could buy in your country.

Mélusine: and the prices LOL.....

Bernice: In fact, it's odd : with some wines, the price is rather similar, on others, there's a big difference. I don't know why. This intrigues me.

Mélusine: popularity? if we like them we put the priceup? **shrugs**

Bernice: Certainly. I don't see another explanation.

Mélusine: I have rang our supplier and they have it in stock, so I am going tomorrow (Friday) to buy a bottle and will try it....will let you know :)

http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_901745/dopff-au-moulin-gewurztraminer

Bernice: Oh great !
I think you won't be disappointed. My mother likes red and rosé wines and doesn't drink white wine, except this one she likes. My companion never drinks white wine, except wines from Alsace and he likes this one, and it's the same for me, so...
And now, I feel like buying some....

Mélusine: Well I have just arrived home and of course the first thing I did was to unscrew the bottle HAHAHAHAHA.....I had a taste...I will admit it is very nice but I do like them a bit sweeter.....BUT...I will drink it and really enjoy it :)

thank you so much and because I also bought 6 other bottles I got it $1.20 cheaper :)

as we say in Australia....."Cheers" as we click glasses :)

Many thanks to the 2 of you that submitted the recipes: Baked Tuna & Noodles and Green Onion Salad......We enjoyed them both!!

Bernice: Ohh, you're incredible ! hi hi

If you like it very very sweet, only 2 white wines will be ok for you :

(1) Montbazillac :
http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_915183/pavillon-le-brie-monbazillac


(2) Sauternes :
http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_917007/ch-teau-bastor-lamontagne-sauternes-2005

http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_912628/ch-teau-la-tour-blanche-sauternes-2003-375ml

I already suggested you the one (remember : 9,49 $) but, for me, it's very very sweet.
But it you think that the Gewurztraminer isn't enough sweet, I think you will appreciate the Monbazillac.

I didn't speak about the Sauternes because it's a wine of my region, and here, it's less expensive.
On this site, I think that the price is very expensive.
I suggest it now, because we spoke about this in my family and an half thinks that the Monbazillac is more sweet, and the other half thinks that it's the Sauternes which is more sweet !

If you choose to buy the Sauternes, just know that more " dark " it is, more sweet it is and older it is, more sweet it is. In my example, the wine to 47,60 $ will be more sweet.
Me, for the same price, I prefer to drink Champagne.

Cheers !

I decided to live on the edge a lil and picked up a couple of thick wild boar chops at the butcher shop yesterday.Living in a condo without a bbq I am limited in my options as far as cooking them is concerned.Any tips would be much appreciated

Ingredients:
Servings:
4Servings Size




Units: US | Metric
4 wild boar chops
3 meyer lemons, juiced
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt, kosher
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
Directions:
1salt and pepper the chops.2place chops in roomy, non-metal container so each chop lays flat.3whisk all ingredients (sans chops) for marinade.4pour marinade over chops.5cover and refrigerate at least (4) hours, turning every hour or so.6prepare grill/fire for direct heat on hi.7sear chops on both side for 2 minutes.8turn heat down or place chops on cooler part of grill for remaining cooking.9Close lid and cook about (5) mins on each side for medium rare.

Bernice: Thanks, but as I mentioned, I have no bbq ........I decided to vacu seal them until I get to a cottage with a bbq in July.I will try that yummy recipe then

The Col: doesnt your kitchen stove have a grill? that recipe is for both/either grill/bbq.

Bernice: It does, but I think I'll save them for a nice charcoal bbq

The Col: have you had wild hog before?

Bwild: I haven't but if it is anything like our wildlife...S T R O N G ...a bit hard to digest...

Bwild: nope,thought I'd give it a try

Bwild: never have had it before but don't think it would be appetizing

NascarFan814: These are farmed wild boar,apparently they are quite tasty,I will soon find out

The Col: Oh very interesting ..you will have to let us know how it tastes

The Col: UUMMMMM if it is farmed, how can it be wild? Wild is W I L D....farmed is looked after and fed etc...Please explain as inquisitive people want to know???

Bernice: I guess you've never drank Wild Turkey

The Col: ROFL

WOW....5 years since the last post hahahahaha

Bernice: You could always list your amazing marmalade. The best in the world!!

Marshmud: Do you know...I lost the recipe :(...and havent made any for about 3 years. was talking just yesterday about my marmarlade :(

Bernice: What you sent me was unbelievable. It was so different from what we have available in America. I seem to remember you used lemon also or used lemon instead of oranges?

universe: I only used MEYER lemons and was so pleased you and my other friend I sent marmarlade to enjoyed it :)

DISASTER

ketchuplover: hahahaha you have been "touched" hehehehehe
that is too shayed, but dont have the thingy to go over the whats-it.

Carnie:

Seek and ye shall find Merci beaucoup

http://www.chakipet.com/les-hommes-aux-fourneaux-un-veritable-desastre/2/


The title " Les hommes aux fourneaux… Un véritable désastre ! " means :
" Men in kitchen... A real disaster ! "
The photo with the pasta is terrible !

Mélusine: Gosh those pictures were awful.