I have to confess that I drink mostly reds, except for muscadet with my (raw) oysters and if I could afford them I would treat myself to white burgundies. Let's get back to the topic at hand. For Wine Blogging Wednesday #20, Wine for Newbies prompted us to explore the world of white wines beyond the usual Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. I tasted a few whites I did not know beforehand. My choice is 'Falanghina...

With a warm and sunny day dawning on us here in the good old US state of New Jersey, I was thinking of summer days when my parents and us kids hopped on the 'petit train jaune' in the Cerdagne part of the Pyrenees for a day trip one place or other. Even if it provides a sometimes bumpy ride, the scenery is worth it and even on occasion jaw dropping.