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Jun 3, 2008 @ 10:42
I'm going to visit the States soon, and would like to buy swiss (white) wine as a gift. I have no idea which ones are good and reasonable. Any suggestions are welcome! Also pls let me know where I could purchase it. Thanks.
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I'm going to visit the States soon, and would like to buy swiss (white) wine as a gift. I have no idea which ones are good and reasonable. Any suggestions are welcome! Also pls let me know where I could purchase it. Thanks.
KajaJun 3, 2008 @ 10:42
KajaJun 3, 2008 @ 10:42
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Jun 3, 2008 @ 12:00
There are some nice Swiss wines which can range anwhere from 30CHF to 200CHF. Your best bet is going to your local wine store (mine is Lavinia) and asking what they have. The best ones such as Mercer come in limited supply.
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There are some nice Swiss wines which can range anwhere from 30CHF to 200CHF. Your best bet is going to your local wine store (mine is Lavinia) and asking what they have. The best ones such as Mercer come in limited supply.
daphne, Jun 3, 2008 @ 12:00
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 11:39
..excellent idea as little Swiss wine can be found outside of Switzerland.. doesn't get much chance to get elsewhere, its mostly all drunk here.
You don't say your preferences but there is a lot of local choice of cuvees.. dry, sweet, desert.. etc..etc..
For an all round wine shop maybe you could call at La Cite des Vins, 3bis, rue de Coutance, 1201 Geneva.They have a good reputation and are very pleasant: Over 2,000 different sorts of wine on offer including a selection of Swiss wines from Geneva vineyards and other cantons. Open Tuesday to Friday from 09:30-19:00, Saturdays until 18:00.
Otherwise the more fun way to do it is to go taste at a few vineyards with some friends.
If you don't have transport yourself you can reach most by public transport.. bus and/or train. They are always very welcoming in these places and will show you around and explain how the wine is produced etc. which adds to the fun also. A list of vineyards in Geneva can be found on the tourist office pages:
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
There are often several places in close proximity, certainly in Stigny are, Bernex/Lully and Hernace.. so you can make a fun day/afternoon of it.
Another option is to do a short wine tasting course, you get a chance to taste quite a selection of cuvees you would not come across otherwise, over a few weeks presented by different Genevan vignerons themselves, who explain their trade and who are also delighted to answer any questions you may have. More courses are available if you speak french.
Details for the courses in english, which are run several times a year, can be found at
www.opage.ch/Lesvinsdegeneve/ENG/viticulture.htm
there is a link there for the french course dates if your french is good, of course more details are available in these and you find yourselves in the company of local genevois participants.
I can recommend these.
Another idea is to take a trip out to the Lavaux area in Vaud, an area in the hills above the lake between Lausanne and Montreux. for a trek around the villages there. The wine there is very well considered.
To get to the area, take the train to Vevey, and connect there for the "wine train" to Chexbres, then just head downhill towards Rivaz and Cully/ Lutry. There are actually 32 km of trails linking Lausanne and Montreux through the vineyards.
For more info google the tourist offices in Montreux/Vevey
You don't say your preferences but there is a lot of local choice of cuvees.. dry, sweet, desert.. etc..etc..
For an all round wine shop maybe you could call at La Cite des Vins, 3bis, rue de Coutance, 1201 Geneva.They have a good reputation and are very pleasant: Over 2,000 different sorts of wine on offer including a selection of Swiss wines from Geneva vineyards and other cantons. Open Tuesday to Friday from 09:30-19:00, Saturdays until 18:00.
Otherwise the more fun way to do it is to go taste at a few vineyards with some friends.
If you don't have transport yourself you can reach most by public transport.. bus and/or train. They are always very welcoming in these places and will show you around and explain how the wine is produced etc. which adds to the fun also. A list of vineyards in Geneva can be found on the tourist office pages:
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
There are often several places in close proximity, certainly in Stigny are, Bernex/Lully and Hernace.. so you can make a fun day/afternoon of it.
Another option is to do a short wine tasting course, you get a chance to taste quite a selection of cuvees you would not come across otherwise, over a few weeks presented by different Genevan vignerons themselves, who explain their trade and who are also delighted to answer any questions you may have. More courses are available if you speak french.
Details for the courses in english, which are run several times a year, can be found at
www.opage.ch/Lesvinsdegeneve/ENG/viticulture.htm
there is a link there for the french course dates if your french is good, of course more details are available in these and you find yourselves in the company of local genevois participants.
I can recommend these.
Another idea is to take a trip out to the Lavaux area in Vaud, an area in the hills above the lake between Lausanne and Montreux. for a trek around the villages there. The wine there is very well considered.
To get to the area, take the train to Vevey, and connect there for the "wine train" to Chexbres, then just head downhill towards Rivaz and Cully/ Lutry. There are actually 32 km of trails linking Lausanne and Montreux through the vineyards.
For more info google the tourist offices in Montreux/Vevey
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..excellent idea as little Swiss wine can be found outside of Switzerland.. doesn't get much chance to get elsewhere, its mostly all drunk here.
You don't say your preferences but there is a lot of local choice of cuvees.. dry, sweet, desert.. etc..etc..
For an all round wine shop maybe you could call at La Cite des Vins, 3bis, rue de Coutance, 1201 Geneva.They have a good reputation and are very pleasant: Over 2,000 different sorts of wine on offer including a selection of Swiss wines from Geneva vineyards and other cantons. Open Tuesday to Friday from 09:30-19:00, Saturdays until 18:00.
Otherwise the more fun way to do it is to go taste at a few vineyards with some friends.
If you don't have transport yourself you can reach most by public transport.. bus and/or train. They are always very welcoming in these places and will show you around and explain how the wine is produced etc. which adds to the fun also. A list of vineyards in Geneva can be found on the tourist office pages:
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
There are often several places in close proximity, certainly in Stigny are, Bernex/Lully and Hernace.. so you can make a fun day/afternoon of it.
Another option is to do a short wine tasting course, you get a chance to taste quite a selection of cuvees you would not come across otherwise, over a few weeks presented by different Genevan vignerons themselves, who explain their trade and who are also delighted to answer any questions you may have. More courses are available if you speak french.
Details for the courses in english, which are run several times a year, can be found at
www.opage.ch/Lesvinsdegeneve/ENG/viticulture.htm
there is a link there for the french course dates if your french is good, of course more details are available in these and you find yourselves in the company of local genevois participants.
I can recommend these.
Another idea is to take a trip out to the Lavaux area in Vaud, an area in the hills above the lake between Lausanne and Montreux. for a trek around the villages there. The wine there is very well considered.
To get to the area, take the train to Vevey, and connect there for the "wine train" to Chexbres, then just head downhill towards Rivaz and Cully/ Lutry. There are actually 32 km of trails linking Lausanne and Montreux through the vineyards.
For more info google the tourist offices in Montreux/Vevey
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 11:39
You don't say your preferences but there is a lot of local choice of cuvees.. dry, sweet, desert.. etc..etc..
For an all round wine shop maybe you could call at La Cite des Vins, 3bis, rue de Coutance, 1201 Geneva.They have a good reputation and are very pleasant: Over 2,000 different sorts of wine on offer including a selection of Swiss wines from Geneva vineyards and other cantons. Open Tuesday to Friday from 09:30-19:00, Saturdays until 18:00.
Otherwise the more fun way to do it is to go taste at a few vineyards with some friends.
If you don't have transport yourself you can reach most by public transport.. bus and/or train. They are always very welcoming in these places and will show you around and explain how the wine is produced etc. which adds to the fun also. A list of vineyards in Geneva can be found on the tourist office pages:
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
There are often several places in close proximity, certainly in Stigny are, Bernex/Lully and Hernace.. so you can make a fun day/afternoon of it.
Another option is to do a short wine tasting course, you get a chance to taste quite a selection of cuvees you would not come across otherwise, over a few weeks presented by different Genevan vignerons themselves, who explain their trade and who are also delighted to answer any questions you may have. More courses are available if you speak french.
Details for the courses in english, which are run several times a year, can be found at
www.opage.ch/Lesvinsdegeneve/ENG/viticulture.htm
there is a link there for the french course dates if your french is good, of course more details are available in these and you find yourselves in the company of local genevois participants.
I can recommend these.
Another idea is to take a trip out to the Lavaux area in Vaud, an area in the hills above the lake between Lausanne and Montreux. for a trek around the villages there. The wine there is very well considered.
To get to the area, take the train to Vevey, and connect there for the "wine train" to Chexbres, then just head downhill towards Rivaz and Cully/ Lutry. There are actually 32 km of trails linking Lausanne and Montreux through the vineyards.
For more info google the tourist offices in Montreux/Vevey
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 11:39
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 11:48
sorry some typos above.
Link in 3rd paragraph for web page office tourism geneva should read
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
The villages mentioned straight after at the end of that paragraph are of course SATIGNY/RUSSIN area, BERNEX/LULLY, and HERMANCE area to mention a few
Link in 3rd paragraph for web page office tourism geneva should read
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
The villages mentioned straight after at the end of that paragraph are of course SATIGNY/RUSSIN area, BERNEX/LULLY, and HERMANCE area to mention a few
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sorry some typos above.
Link in 3rd paragraph for web page office tourism geneva should read
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
The villages mentioned straight after at the end of that paragraph are of course SATIGNY/RUSSIN area, BERNEX/LULLY, and HERMANCE area to mention a few
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 11:48
Link in 3rd paragraph for web page office tourism geneva should read
http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
The villages mentioned straight after at the end of that paragraph are of course SATIGNY/RUSSIN area, BERNEX/LULLY, and HERMANCE area to mention a few
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 11:48
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 12:02
Dont know why but Geneva tourist office link above still not correct.. 3rd time lucky I hope.. www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
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Dont know why but Geneva tourist office link above still not correct.. 3rd time lucky I hope.. www.geneve-tourisme.ch/?rubrique=0000000336&lang=_eng
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 12:02
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 12:02
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:08
The link is still not correct.. don't understand how it will not paste correctly.. I'll be in touch with the admin about this, but for the moment, if you are interested, post the link 'as is', in your browser window address bar, then take out the opening bracket .. '(' .. between the '6' and the 'e' make sure no spaces in between, the address should work then
Otherwise go to main tourist page http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/, click for english menu (top left hand side), in new window click 'Gastronomy and wines' menu, then link in side menu 'wine tasting'.. you get the same page
Otherwise go to main tourist page http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/, click for english menu (top left hand side), in new window click 'Gastronomy and wines' menu, then link in side menu 'wine tasting'.. you get the same page
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The link is still not correct.. don't understand how it will not paste correctly.. I'll be in touch with the admin about this, but for the moment, if you are interested, post the link 'as is', in your browser window address bar, then take out the opening bracket .. '(' .. between the '6' and the 'e' make sure no spaces in between, the address should work then
Otherwise go to main tourist page http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/, click for english menu (top left hand side), in new window click 'Gastronomy and wines' menu, then link in side menu 'wine tasting'.. you get the same page
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:08
Otherwise go to main tourist page http://www.geneve-tourisme.ch/, click for english menu (top left hand side), in new window click 'Gastronomy and wines' menu, then link in side menu 'wine tasting'.. you get the same page
TogJay, Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:08
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:38
A popular swiss white wine is Fendant.
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A popular swiss white wine is Fendant.
Melanienyc, Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:38
Melanienyc, Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:38
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:53
I believe the website in English for Geneva Toutist office is
As to a good wine the I find the fendant rather gaseous...rather cheap however
my fvorite is a red Swiss from the Valais I believe called Humagne Rouge--not overly expensive but very good which is unusual for Swiss reds.
Barry
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I believe the website in English for Geneva Toutist office is
As to a good wine the I find the fendant rather gaseous...rather cheap however
my fvorite is a red Swiss from the Valais I believe called Humagne Rouge--not overly expensive but very good which is unusual for Swiss reds.
Barry
Grumpa, Jun 4, 2008 @ 14:53
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 16:37
> Another idea is to take a trip out to the Lavaux area in Vaud, an area in the hills above
> the lake between Lausanne and Montreux. for a trek around the villages there. The wine
> there is very well considered.
Second that. Plus, it makes for a great one-day holiday. Check out the respective 'Caveaux des Vignerons' in Chexbres and/or St. Saphorin (open weekends only). If the weather plays nice, end the day on Baron Tavernier's (La Corniche @ Chexbres) deck overlooking the lake.
Mike
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> Another idea is to take a trip out to the Lavaux area in Vaud, an area in the hills above
> the lake between Lausanne and Montreux. for a trek around the villages there. The wine
> there is very well considered.
Second that. Plus, it makes for a great one-day holiday. Check out the respective 'Caveaux des Vignerons' in Chexbres and/or St. Saphorin (open weekends only). If the weather plays nice, end the day on Baron Tavernier's (La Corniche @ Chexbres) deck overlooking the lake.
Mike
rmike, Jun 4, 2008 @ 16:37
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 19:07
Thanks for all the suggestions! I plan to go to La Cite des Vins, since it seems closest. I was thinking about getting white, just bc some friends (back home in the States) have told me that Switzerland has pretty good white wine. I'm glad to find out that there are some good red wine as well. I'll definitely try them. It's a great idea to visit vineyards but unfortunately I don't have time to do so before this trip. I think I'll have to save that for later. :)
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Thanks for all the suggestions! I plan to go to La Cite des Vins, since it seems closest. I was thinking about getting white, just bc some friends (back home in the States) have told me that Switzerland has pretty good white wine. I'm glad to find out that there are some good red wine as well. I'll definitely try them. It's a great idea to visit vineyards but unfortunately I don't have time to do so before this trip. I think I'll have to save that for later. :)
Kaja, Jun 4, 2008 @ 19:07
Kaja, Jun 4, 2008 @ 19:07
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 19:30
hi Yukako-san.
Be careful about wines you buy here in Switzerland. My cousin bought a case from Manor to bring back home because they enjoyed the wine, but the wine expert from the store said wiss wines are generally consumed internally so they don't put all the preservatives you normally have in other wines. So apparently when you take swiss wines on board a plane their taste will not be the same as when you have it here. If you get a wine other than at the airport, you should NOT open the bottle for 1-2 months later. By letting it settle, you should gain back the taste to it's best potential.
The wine experts can correct me if i'm wrong, but this is what we were told. Enjoy back home.
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hi Yukako-san.
Be careful about wines you buy here in Switzerland. My cousin bought a case from Manor to bring back home because they enjoyed the wine, but the wine expert from the store said wiss wines are generally consumed internally so they don't put all the preservatives you normally have in other wines. So apparently when you take swiss wines on board a plane their taste will not be the same as when you have it here. If you get a wine other than at the airport, you should NOT open the bottle for 1-2 months later. By letting it settle, you should gain back the taste to it's best potential.
The wine experts can correct me if i'm wrong, but this is what we were told. Enjoy back home.
YouMeCo, Jun 4, 2008 @ 19:30
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 20:40
Oops. Got a little carried away by the Lavaux thing and ignored the first part of the question. If you fancy carrying a little bit of 'terroir' overseas, both the Chasselas (white) and Gamay (red) grapes are typical of Genevois and Vaudois viniculture. However, both range in quality from abysmal plonk to top-notch, so definitely have a test sip before buying anything. As JulianT mentioned, the local Pinots are usually a save bet.
HTH
Mike
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Oops. Got a little carried away by the Lavaux thing and ignored the first part of the question. If you fancy carrying a little bit of 'terroir' overseas, both the Chasselas (white) and Gamay (red) grapes are typical of Genevois and Vaudois viniculture. However, both range in quality from abysmal plonk to top-notch, so definitely have a test sip before buying anything. As JulianT mentioned, the local Pinots are usually a save bet.
HTH
Mike
rmike, Jun 4, 2008 @ 20:40
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Jun 4, 2008 @ 21:35
Why don't you visit local winemakers? My favorites addresse are:
Desbaillets, René
Domaine des Abeilles d'Or
rte du Moulin-Fabry 3
1242 Chouilly
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1637
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-8020
[email protected]
http://www.abeillesdor.ch/
My favorite : La Douce Noire (red)
Ramu, Claude
Domaine du Centaure
rte du Mandement 480
1282 Dardagny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 754-1509
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 754-1411
http://www.domaine-du-centaure.ch/
My favorites : Légende + Centaure (red) ; Pinot Gris (white)
Sossauer, Christian
Domaine du Pendu
rte de Peney-Dessus 1
1242 Satigny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1961
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-1961
http://www.domaine-des-pendus.ch/
My favorite : Merlot (red)
Dupraz, Pierre et Fils
Domaine des Curiades
chemin des Curiades 49
1233 Bernex
Bureau: +41 (22) 757-2815
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 757-4785
[email protected]
http://www.curiades.ch
My favorite : Aligoté & Pinot Blanc (White)
Look for local wines : Garanoir, Gamaret and other vines such as Merlot (Red) or Aligoté. They're all excellent and perfectly adapted to the climate.
Desbaillets, René
Domaine des Abeilles d'Or
rte du Moulin-Fabry 3
1242 Chouilly
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1637
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-8020
[email protected]
http://www.abeillesdor.ch/
My favorite : La Douce Noire (red)
Ramu, Claude
Domaine du Centaure
rte du Mandement 480
1282 Dardagny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 754-1509
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 754-1411
http://www.domaine-du-centaure.ch/
My favorites : Légende + Centaure (red) ; Pinot Gris (white)
Sossauer, Christian
Domaine du Pendu
rte de Peney-Dessus 1
1242 Satigny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1961
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-1961
http://www.domaine-des-pendus.ch/
My favorite : Merlot (red)
Dupraz, Pierre et Fils
Domaine des Curiades
chemin des Curiades 49
1233 Bernex
Bureau: +41 (22) 757-2815
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 757-4785
[email protected]
http://www.curiades.ch
My favorite : Aligoté & Pinot Blanc (White)
Look for local wines : Garanoir, Gamaret and other vines such as Merlot (Red) or Aligoté. They're all excellent and perfectly adapted to the climate.
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Why don't you visit local winemakers? My favorites addresse are:
Desbaillets, René
Domaine des Abeilles d'Or
rte du Moulin-Fabry 3
1242 Chouilly
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1637
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-8020
[email protected]
http://www.abeillesdor.ch/
My favorite : La Douce Noire (red)
Ramu, Claude
Domaine du Centaure
rte du Mandement 480
1282 Dardagny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 754-1509
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 754-1411
http://www.domaine-du-centaure.ch/
My favorites : Légende + Centaure (red) ; Pinot Gris (white)
Sossauer, Christian
Domaine du Pendu
rte de Peney-Dessus 1
1242 Satigny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1961
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-1961
http://www.domaine-des-pendus.ch/
My favorite : Merlot (red)
Dupraz, Pierre et Fils
Domaine des Curiades
chemin des Curiades 49
1233 Bernex
Bureau: +41 (22) 757-2815
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 757-4785
[email protected]
http://www.curiades.ch
My favorite : Aligoté & Pinot Blanc (White)
Look for local wines : Garanoir, Gamaret and other vines such as Merlot (Red) or Aligoté. They're all excellent and perfectly adapted to the climate.
Free, Jun 4, 2008 @ 21:35
Desbaillets, René
Domaine des Abeilles d'Or
rte du Moulin-Fabry 3
1242 Chouilly
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1637
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-8020
[email protected]
http://www.abeillesdor.ch/
My favorite : La Douce Noire (red)
Ramu, Claude
Domaine du Centaure
rte du Mandement 480
1282 Dardagny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 754-1509
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 754-1411
http://www.domaine-du-centaure.ch/
My favorites : Légende + Centaure (red) ; Pinot Gris (white)
Sossauer, Christian
Domaine du Pendu
rte de Peney-Dessus 1
1242 Satigny
Switzerland
Bureau: +41 (22) 753-1961
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 753-1961
http://www.domaine-des-pendus.ch/
My favorite : Merlot (red)
Dupraz, Pierre et Fils
Domaine des Curiades
chemin des Curiades 49
1233 Bernex
Bureau: +41 (22) 757-2815
Télécopie pro.: +41 (22) 757-4785
[email protected]
http://www.curiades.ch
My favorite : Aligoté & Pinot Blanc (White)
Look for local wines : Garanoir, Gamaret and other vines such as Merlot (Red) or Aligoté. They're all excellent and perfectly adapted to the climate.
Free, Jun 4, 2008 @ 21:35
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