Sips & tips~from a Certified Urban Wine Nerd! Importer/Exporter, Wholesale & Distribution. Sommelier lll. Live:San Francisco, CA,& Burgundy, France. Recently married! From the SF beaches of Cali to the countryside of Bourgogne. Passion: Popping bottles & eating damn good food.I live for farmers markets, antiques, and cellar diving! Finding lil' treasures, falling in love in France, & working abroad. BE of legal age to follow this blog. Thanks for stopping by...
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Poppin' Bottles in Champagne!!!!!! My Swiss neighbors in France are always fun, and know their Champagne! Hola!
This is the spot....... Madame, will take care of you! She's a good friend, and I highly recommend a visit..... Riceys, Champagne, France!
The Area is just gorgeous, and this was an exceptional perfect day!

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| Just a lovely little town, we found a long time ago on accident! |
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| Perfect day to go shopping! |
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| Jams made from Champagne...........What?! |
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| We tried 16 bottles of Champagne this day! Thank you Egbert and Denise! Thank you Egbert for driving.....and letting the ladies...DRINK(wink-wink) |


Bottles Poppin', we're drinking, smiling, and eating!
Hedonist!
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| We really know how to have a good time! |
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| Bubbles! |
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| Champagne in Champagne is not a bad thing! |
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| I finished shopping for my wedding and found new clients for import~ |
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| xoxox Game of Seasons! |
Enjoy the movie! Remember to Drink responsibly!
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Spread MUSIC.......Spread love.....and it is contagious! I'm inspired!
The world is so vast and things like this make it more beautiful. It's tragic to always stay in one mindset. Spread music....spread love....it is contagious!
I'm inspired!
xoxo Game of Seasons
NEVER a Dull Moment in Beaune..................
Never a dull moment in Beaune and my bestie from San Francisco is visiting!
Wine tasting in the Cote D'Or..... what what?!
My clients score!
Hunting, hunting, hunting for that vintage wine!
J'ai faim!
Hunting season.....makes one hungry!
Nothing that Le Monge, in Beaune, France can't take care of. This is a wonderful place, great service, food and exceptional wine list!
You're in luck if you visit they speak English and French!
Oeufs Murette and Oeufs poches a la creme d'Epoisses and Epoisses fresh salad, all local grown and specialties of this area! There is a link below for a recipe(recette).
Oeufs pochés à la crème d'Epoisses

Mega sexy finish with Creme Brulee aux Praline Roses......another wonderful specialty of the area! There is a link below for a recipe(recette).
Mini crème brûlée à la praline rose : la recette facile
There was no way she was leaving without tasting Bourgogne Escargot!!!! She was a natural!

Rinse the escargot under warm water, pat shells dry with a paper towel, then set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix all ingredients well with a small spoon. Lightly season butter with salt and pepper, until desired taste is achieved.
Escargot, in the Shell with Herb Butter Recipe : Food Network
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/escargot-in-the-shell-with-herb-butter-recipe.html

Taittinger Champagne had to have an entrance! Cheers to a wonderful last night for my friend in France. We were very grateful to have her here in France!
Now she continues on to Morocco, and flies into Casablanca!
Spend time with people who bring joy to your life and time is not wasted....

We had no shame! WE had no shame!
This is my guy taking care of me and our lovely visitor!
Rufio our little pup was in love! Her visit was a fresh breath of air and the most English I have spoken in weeks! Thank you woman!
I am very grateful, and inspired by new adventures. Good people make life intoxicating. The world is big, and exploration is necessary.
Spread love, and drink &eat amazing things that continue to blow your mind!
xoxo Game of Seasons
Friday, July 1, 2016
Don't forget the Romance! He puts up with my craziness and serious workaholic bullshit! I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
We are finished with the house.... for now!
We are fried.
But if you remember a little romance, you will not choke the shit out of your partner!
I promise!
LOL
I suggest wine and meat. This will make any man melt and red lipstick changes everything!
I'm not an expert.....these are just my tricks! I try!
The restaurant doesn't have to be expensive or fancy.....to tell you the truth... I even forgot the name. It was a rainy afternoon, we argued all day. But finished the house, and decided to get in the car and go!
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| Amuse bouche....mmmmmmm |
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| Sante mon amour |
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| What is the name of this place?! It will come to me and I will add in later! |
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| It's really cute, typical and adorable "French" too! It will come to me.... |
THE MEAT! Creamy Epoisses cheese sauce and potatoes, and mustard balsamic for the meat. I dipped it in everything....the meat that is.... :)
Epoisses de Bourgogne cheese, cow milk
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| Do you see his face?! What argument?! What house?! What, what.....work?! |
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| Sooooooooooooooooooo good. |
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| Chocolate volcano lava cake and pistachio in house ice cream. The French know dessert~ |
Then we went home to this......
....and the kids are ok.
It's all finished. The dogs have their house too.
Back to hunting wine! Yeah!!!!!!!
My guy is back in his atelier and shop. Back to work so we can live and work on 2 continents. Passion, drive, and love again I say is the glue that keeps dreams flowing. That and red lipstick!
Now I continue to work on COLAs ttb labels..... Government label approval to bring wine into the USA. Haven't had Internet in 2 weeks! I am probably not going to sleep for the next few days catching up. My obsession.
But hey....it is what it is, and summer is here. Getting my head around the biz....because I love this biz.
Keeping life busy and interesting.....and humbly doing my best.
xoxo Game of Seasons
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