tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post117209762776855498..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: Wine Tasting in ParisEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-42670432213099670962008-02-07T11:57:00.000+01:002008-02-07T11:57:00.000+01:00Humour is an element that adds spice to life and w...Humour is an element that adds spice to life and without which may be life would have been very difficult to spend. But contrary to what many people believe, <A HREF="http://www.besthealthmed.com/humour.html" REL="nofollow">humour</A> is not all about smiling and laughing, though it caters to these fields mainly. Humour is actually the capability to see the lighter side of life, sometimes even in a serious environment. But this lighter view of life should be done intelligently. Slapstick humour is no humour at all, it is just trash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172445678466650872007-02-26T00:21:00.000+01:002007-02-26T00:21:00.000+01:00That's a clever shot "à la Bob" ! Tu rampais par t...That's a clever shot "à la Bob" ! <BR/>Tu rampais par terre quand tu as pris ta photo ou tu as discrètement descendu l'appareil entre tes jambes quand tu étais assis?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172346602700691992007-02-24T20:50:00.000+01:002007-02-24T20:50:00.000+01:00Noted.Noted.Oyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390379917902224905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172328577832792802007-02-24T15:49:00.000+01:002007-02-24T15:49:00.000+01:00Oh I dunno Oliver, unles you're the giant foot in ...Oh I dunno Oliver, unles you're the giant foot in the photo I'd say you're pretty good looking! Plus I love your name and you've got a cool job, so you seem like a pretty good package to me!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172309433185111462007-02-24T10:30:00.000+01:002007-02-24T10:30:00.000+01:00Hi, this is Olivier - the guy with the funny hairc...Hi, this is Olivier - the guy with the funny haircut at O Chateau!<BR/>All your comments were quite funny!!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, to answer some of your questions, yes, we have presentations both in French and in English.<BR/>And yes, we occasionally rent out the place!!<BR/><BR/>One last thing.. I kn ew I as not photogenic but even if someone as talented as Eric cannot help me with this, I think it's just hopeless for me.<BR/><BR/>Allez, i'll just go drink some wine and forget!!<BR/><BR/>A très bientôt in Paris, <BR/>Cheers, <BR/><BR/>Olivier<BR/>olivier@o-chateau.com<BR/>www.o-chateau.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172269198504807892007-02-23T23:19:00.000+01:002007-02-23T23:19:00.000+01:00Really, Johnny, he's impeccably dressed? Goodness...Really, Johnny, he's impeccably dressed? Goodness, any more goss?Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172268353139639802007-02-23T23:05:00.000+01:002007-02-23T23:05:00.000+01:00Stu, yes, I did know that. Thanks though. By the ...Stu, yes, I did know that. Thanks though. By the way, I took your earlier recommendations into a wine shop several weeks ago but they didn't have the two or three ones you mentioned that were not Beaujolais' (beaujolais are not to my taste..I prefer fuller-bodied wine). You also listed regions, like Michael, and one I bought from the Rhone region that was pretty good. I would buy it again except that I can't remember the name of it! Every bottle I've bought from that region since has tasted a bit vinegary at the finish (for my taste). That's why I asked for more recommendations (and specified "winemakers please"). There are many from each region, as you know. So without a winemaker's name, you are just taking a chance...as I've done.<BR/><BR/>I prefer Bordeaux wines. Full-bodied wines. I belong to a wine-tasting group and we have a new tasting next week but it is for Spanish wines. Oh well. I think I'll return to buying California Cabernets. By the way, did you try the "Clos du Val" cabernet sauvignon that I recommended to you?<BR/><BR/>I bought a bottle the other day for $28.99. Not sure how much they are in the U.K.<BR/><BR/>There was also a good 2003 Pinot Noir by La Crema. But it was a small batch and all are sold. The 2004 is not bad but not as good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172232552474958052007-02-23T13:09:00.000+01:002007-02-23T13:09:00.000+01:00Lisa, non, mais je sais que ô chateau le fait auss...Lisa, non, mais je sais que ô chateau le fait aussi en français de temps ne temps. Envoie leur un emai pour leur demander.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796507758758766120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172232413200463452007-02-23T13:06:00.000+01:002007-02-23T13:06:00.000+01:00Eric,Je veux offrir ce cours à mon mari, connais-t...Eric,<BR/>Je veux offrir ce cours à mon mari, connais-tu une bonne adresse pour les francophones ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172209403719646022007-02-23T06:43:00.000+01:002007-02-23T06:43:00.000+01:00Hey, I've never seen anyone cann you Mike before! ...Hey, I've never seen anyone cann you Mike before! Pity I can't call you what I'd like to call you. (Before anyone gets any ideas, it's totally harmless thankyou very much!)Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172206793095388652007-02-23T05:59:00.000+01:002007-02-23T05:59:00.000+01:00susan in atl said..."Several of those seemed to be...susan in atl said...<I>"Several of those seemed to be REGIONS though rather than actual wines."</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, you're almost right Susan, most are vineyards from the Bordeaux region, but I figured whatever you could get your hands on over there from those areas would likely be better than <A HREF="http://www.bumwine.com/md2020.html" REL="nofollow">Mad Dog 20/20</A>. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Eric, yes, the <A HREF="http://www.thewinemerchantinc.com/educational/BottleHistory.html" REL="nofollow">bottles</A> are distinctly different based on the wine and country.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172199495826033132007-02-23T03:58:00.000+01:002007-02-23T03:58:00.000+01:00um...I meant here...;)um...<A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=399352514&size=l" REL="nofollow">I meant here...;)</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172199327929800272007-02-23T03:55:00.000+01:002007-02-23T03:55:00.000+01:00Cola lite...lol...cracks me up every time I hear t...Cola lite...lol...cracks me up every time I hear that name.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Mike for a few recommendations. Several of those seemed to be REGIONS though rather than actual wines. Kind of like saying....buy a Napa Valley. Oh well. <BR/><BR/>And Eric, everyone uses French words a little....see <A HREF: HREF="" REL="nofollow" HTTP://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/MYPHOTOSAREHERE/399352514/>here</A>. Voila!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172195149470046492007-02-23T02:45:00.000+01:002007-02-23T02:45:00.000+01:00I knew it wasn't Eric's foot because he wears styl...I knew it wasn't Eric's foot because he wears stylish shoes and his trousers are impeccably pressed. How's that for being observant?JohnnyParsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192355291272788111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172195026573761932007-02-23T02:43:00.000+01:002007-02-23T02:43:00.000+01:00Funny that Dave didn't have wine. I love Coca Lit...Funny that Dave didn't have wine. I love Coca Lite but I had tea, coffee, orange juice, etc. Eric's wit and charm surpassed the meal anyway. What a great guy!JohnnyParsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192355291272788111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172186312295293652007-02-23T00:18:00.000+01:002007-02-23T00:18:00.000+01:002 hours? Good Lord! see, America really needs to...2 hours? Good Lord! see, America really needs to take cues from other countries. I can't remember which country was the most productive in an article I read recently, but it was definately European, and among the reasons stated was because of longer lunch breaks, siestas, etc. Hello American CEOs: a happy employee is a productive employee, and an employee that is falling asleep at 3:00 is an employee who's things are messed with by Robert Goulet! And everyone knows that's not good for productivity.<BR/><BR/>Yes Michael, I transported myself to the cafe nearby your work. You know that decorative shrub to the right of the door? Well that's what I was hiding behind!<BR/><BR/>Eric, too much wine? I can't remember the last time I had any alcohol, nevermind that I don't like wine! No, I'm just naturally...whimsical (or insane, if you like.)Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172185700997202602007-02-23T00:08:00.000+01:002007-02-23T00:08:00.000+01:00Rickemmanuel. You're welcome ;)Susan. It costs 50 ...Rickemmanuel. You're welcome ;)<BR/><BR/>Susan. It costs 50 € to attend, of course if you decide to buy wine at the end of the session, it's extra. Susan, don't count on me to give you advice on wine, I'm the last person to ask. Apparently Olivier - the "wine teacher" said the best ones are more likely to be Burgundy but you can find good wines everywhere!<BR/><BR/>Jasper. I know it's always a surprise when I say I don't drink and though it's true. First of all my parents would drink wine only on special occasions so that I did not get through the usual wine initiation process that every French kids go through and then now my stomach gets upset anytime I drink anything with alcohol in it, so I restrain.<BR/><BR/>Monica: "why go to a wine tasting if you don't drink alcohol?! ". To take a photo for PDP! (No kidding...). The wine from La Loire is generally good I was told but pretty light.<BR/><BR/>Terra. Il a parlé du vin Corse dans la session, mais bon, ce n'est pas ce qui est le plus connu en Corse... J'ai bu une goutte de Pommard et c'était très bon.<BR/><BR/>Dsole. You don't get drunk over there because most people spit the wine they taste.<BR/><BR/>Kim. Yes, I did kneel down to take this photo! Yes I think it's a brilliant idea to do that in English too, at least all foreigners can understand.<BR/><BR/>Soosha. Actually before the tasting started everyone introduced himself. I said I was here only to take photos for PDP and that if someone would feel unconfortable about this they should tell me. nobody did. So I really felt free to take pictures from every angle afterwards.<BR/><BR/>Monica. No, it's not my foot ;)<BR/><BR/>Soosha. You had too much wine LOL!<BR/><BR/>Michael. Yes the guy's English is amazingly good (especially from a french person!). What's funny is that he uses French words from time to time like "voila" to help the audience remember he's French! I had a sip of Pommard. I did not talk to anybody except my neighbour. Now that you mention it I don't recall him explaining the different bottle shapes. but maybe he did.<BR/><BR/>Pont Girl. yes in some places it's still weird that people don't order wine (well, let's be honest, wine is where restaurant make the highest profit so that is their major concern!)<BR/><BR/>Hey Johnny. Glad to see you're safe and sound. It was a pleasure meeting you and Dave. We did not have wine at lunch BTW!<BR/><BR/>Lionelo. I love the way you always look at the bright side of things...<BR/><BR/>Lynn. Glad to see you back here. Your life must be back on track ;) Annual picnic, yes why not. <BR/><BR/>David. You know O Chateau I take it ;) LOL on your "what was I doing on the floor!"<BR/><BR/>Monica. OK, I'll try to organize this in July... Just for you!<BR/><BR/>Stu. True, I remember!<BR/><BR/>Soosha. Like I said. you had too much wine!<BR/><BR/>Michael. 2 hours for lunch?! Pfff Don't let the people think that!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796507758758766120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172167990078158712007-02-22T19:13:00.000+01:002007-02-22T19:13:00.000+01:00Soosha...Where are you? Are you watching me from t...Soosha...Where are you? Are you watching me from the corner somewhere? How did you know that was how I spent my lunch hours (remember, we get 2 hours here in France)?Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172159893714977572007-02-22T16:58:00.000+01:002007-02-22T16:58:00.000+01:00Michael, you're such a lush! Are you sure you sho...Michael, you're such a lush! Are you sure you should be drinking in the middle of the day on a work day? You know what happens when you get drunk, although who knows, perhaps your boss might get a good laugh from your crazy drunken diva antics! (I'm just picturing you drinking a ton of wine at a cafe near work, jumping up on a table, and regaling the crowd with impressions of your boss and coworkers. OMG I don't think I've laughed this hard in a long time!)<BR/><BR/>Sorry Michael, I think the NyQuil has gotten to me. I humbly grovel at your feet and request forgiveness for having fun at your expense!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231958721986979723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172146651533139642007-02-22T13:17:00.000+01:002007-02-22T13:17:00.000+01:00Michael,I was going to ask if there will be a PDP ...Michael,<BR/>I was going to ask if there will be a PDP GENERAL MEETING this year, like you guys did last year. Can I make a request? :-) Could it possibly be in July pleaaaase?!?! I'll be in Paris by this time and I would love to attend the picnic!!!!<BR/><BR/>About the wines, I knew we can define it by color and maybe by the type of glass. Didn't know about the bottle though.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145947793541874607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172144166173000042007-02-22T12:36:00.000+01:002007-02-22T12:36:00.000+01:00Olivier is great; very nice and knows a lot about ...Olivier is great; very nice and knows a lot about wine. His tastings are a lot of fun & educational.<BR/><BR/>But Eric, if you don't drink, what were you doing on the floor??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172138510394321322007-02-22T11:01:00.000+01:002007-02-22T11:01:00.000+01:00Love this angle, with the giant's shoe in shot!Ann...Love this angle, with the giant's shoe in shot!<BR/><BR/>Annual PDP picnic by the Seine Michael? Sounds divine. If i only can, i will! Await schedule with glee.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172135579816869862007-02-22T10:12:00.000+01:002007-02-22T10:12:00.000+01:00Very touristy place actually. (speech is delivered...Very touristy place actually. (speech is delivered in English, doesn't that mean everything ??)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172133946545749222007-02-22T09:45:00.000+01:002007-02-22T09:45:00.000+01:00I would love to learn more about French wines thou...I would love to learn more about French wines though I do not drink alcool either. Dave loves wine and even worked in the industry in Nappa. However, he only drinks French wines. He loves "Fortant". I can't remember the other brands that always are in our home. I don't think that foot and bit of trouser belongs to Eric? Celebration time, come on! Why not?JohnnyParsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192355291272788111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-1172125435552760132007-02-22T07:23:00.000+01:002007-02-22T07:23:00.000+01:00Eric: I love all the cool photos and perspectives...Eric: I love all the cool photos and perspectives that you snapped in the extra photos! And, I'm happy to hear that there are actually French people who don't drink. I'm not a big drinker myself. On my first trip to Paris while at dinner with a couple of my girlfriends, we didn't order wine and the waitress gave us a funny look and asked if we were enceinte!Pont Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027307249127770309noreply@blogger.com