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Barreling Out...Oak, Wine and a Transatlantic Venture

March 23, 2007 by serge the concierge

This humorous creation from our prolific friend, Bordeaux based illustrator Jean-Pierre Got, shares the importance of a good oak barrel to bring wine to life, from the vineyard to our lips.

Oak Tradition matches California Wineries with Top Notch Barrel Makers in France.

Call it Tradition in Transition.

Never jump in a barrel, it would make for a heady experience.

Might qualify you for ESPN Extreme Sports though!

A previous Got story: Wine, Big in China

Posted on March 23, 2007 in Food and Drink, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Travel | Permalink | Comments (1)

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