This is the first time (in ten years) that our Wine to Know has cost just $10. And amazingly, it’s a Pinot Noir—generally one of the hardest and most expensive varieties to farm and make into good wine. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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A. The medieval French word for a small village, similar to the Old English “burg”
B. A nomadic German tribe which once settled in the area
C. The Latin word Burgarius which was the name for a Roman province that once extended over most of central France
D. The name for early French rural governing bodies which were made up of noble councilmen who were known as Burrs
Sur lie is French for “on the lees,” and lees for their part The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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