Beaujolais Nouveau is a very mild, light-bodied wine made from Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc grape, better known simply as Gamay. By French law, Beaujolais Nouveau cannot be released before midnight on the third Thursday in November.
So it follows, that the third Thursday of November has grown into a day of celebration: The first uncorking of the first wine of the season.
Local French restaurant Cafe Beaujolais in Eagle Rock hosts an annual Beaujolais Noveau celebration that has become a tradition for many residents.
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So basically this is a picture of a bunch of winos waiting to get their drink on!!! : )
Wow - looks like Eagle Rock has certainly spread it's wings since I lived in the area. I will have to look for a Gamay, used to drink it all the time but have switched to Pinot Noir's and Merlot's.
@Carney: Yep. And I am proud to be one of them. :-)
@Mike: Eagle Rock is pretty trendy these days http://www.squidoo.com/eagle-rock
http://www.myspace.com/eaglerockmusicfestival
You need to call me before they open the wine not after. Looks like a good time was had by all.
Pat Barr, a remarkable woman, and a long time friend, is now an associate at Bob Taylor Properties. Here is Pat's post of our Beaujolais Nouveau celebration:
http://patriciabarr.spaces.live.com/default.aspx
Thank you, Cher. I learned something new today. Tradition can be a very wonderful thing. :-)