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Post by zou on Aug 20, 2023 21:00:22 GMT
I doubt that applies to New World winemakers. True, I think. But I do wish that more New World wine makers would pander to British taste for French wines. I rather like some Argentinian Chardonnay that could pass as Burgundy. I would prefer to drink such a wine from the Commonwealth or even Chile. To us oldies the 'Argies' are still an enemy. Every time I sip a Malbec from Argentina I shall spare a wee thought for little Englanders' tears. |
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Post by spinno on Aug 20, 2023 21:05:23 GMT
True, I think. But I do wish that more New World wine makers would pander to British taste for French wines. I rather like some Argentinian Chardonnay that could pass as Burgundy. I would prefer to drink such a wine from the Commonwealth or even Chile. To us oldies the 'Argies' are still an enemy. Every time I sip a Malbec from Argentina I shall spare a wee thought for little Englanders' tears. Mrs S's brother was in the RAF during the Falklands war, helping repatriate the dead service personnel, but drinks the Argentinian Malbec without any qualms |
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Post by geoffr on Aug 20, 2023 21:09:16 GMT
I doubt that applies to New World winemakers. True, I think. But I do wish that more New World wine makers would pander to British taste for French wines. I rather like some Argentinian Chardonnay that could pass as Burgundy. I would prefer to drink such a wine from the Commonwealth or even Chile. To us oldies the 'Argies' are still an enemy. Like the Spanish they don’t like having a bunch of foreigners camped on their doorstep. I gather the conscript invaders were shocked to find that they weren’t seen as liberators and the islanders didn’t want to be “liberated”. |
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Post by John Farrell on Aug 20, 2023 23:16:45 GMT
True, I think. But I do wish that more New World wine makers would pander to British taste for French wines. I rather like some Argentinian Chardonnay that could pass as Burgundy. I would prefer to drink such a wine from the Commonwealth or even Chile. To us oldies the 'Argies' are still an enemy. Like the Spanish they don’t like having a bunch of foreigners camped on their doorstep. I gather the conscript invaders were shocked to find that they weren’t seen as liberators and the islanders didn’t want to be “liberated”. There's a more recent instance of that. |
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Post by spinno on Aug 21, 2023 5:23:45 GMT
Like the Spanish they don’t like having a bunch of foreigners camped on their doorstep. I gather the conscript invaders were shocked to find that they weren’t seen as liberators and the islanders didn’t want to be “liberated”. There's a more recent instance of that. Sadly the bigger the liberator, the more damage and misery they inflict. |
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Post by zou on Aug 21, 2023 14:26:12 GMT
There's a more recent instance of that. Sadly the bigger the liberator, the more damage and misery they inflict. Iraq, Somalia and Libya have been thoroughly liberated. High fives all around. |
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Post by don on Sept 2, 2023 17:38:25 GMT
Not hearing much on the migrant front but did see border force boat off Margate today plus several docked in Ramsgate
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Post by dreampolice on Sept 2, 2023 17:43:10 GMT
I doubt that applies to New World winemakers. True, I think. But I do wish that more New World wine makers would pander to British taste for French wines. I rather like some Argentinian Chardonnay that could pass as Burgundy. I would prefer to drink such a wine from the Commonwealth or even Chile. To us oldies the 'Argies' are still an enemy.That is a really sad attitude. Are the Germans still the enemy in your eyes too? |
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Post by John Farrell on Sept 2, 2023 19:03:31 GMT
True, I think. But I do wish that more New World wine makers would pander to British taste for French wines. I rather like some Argentinian Chardonnay that could pass as Burgundy. I would prefer to drink such a wine from the Commonwealth or even Chile. To us oldies the 'Argies' are still an enemy.That is a really sad attitude. Are the Germans still the enemy in your eyes too? Don't mention the war! |
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Post by zou on Sept 2, 2023 19:05:54 GMT
True, I think. But I do wish that more New World wine makers would pander to British taste for French wines. I rather like some Argentinian Chardonnay that could pass as Burgundy. I would prefer to drink such a wine from the Commonwealth or even Chile. To us oldies the 'Argies' are still an enemy.That is a really sad attitude. Are the Germans still the enemy in your eyes too? Probably several shared values at least. |
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Post by willien on Sept 2, 2023 19:45:49 GMT
That is a really sad attitude. Are the Germans still the enemy in your eyes too? Probably several shared values at least.  |
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Post by peterba on Sept 2, 2023 21:57:02 GMT
That is a really sad attitude.
Yep... sad, and really quite pathetic.
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Post by don on Feb 13, 2024 11:02:17 GMT
All gone quiet on the migrant issue at the moment especially about The barge and Rwanda, maybe the government is managed to stop the boats crossing the channel
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Post by spinno on Feb 13, 2024 11:47:35 GMT
All gone quiet on the migrant issue at the moment especially about The barge and Rwanda, maybe the government is managed to stop the boats crossing the channel For those who do try and cross the weather and waves are far more of a danger to them. |
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Post by zou on Feb 13, 2024 13:03:20 GMT
All gone quiet on the migrant issue at the moment especially about The barge and Rwanda, maybe the government is managed to stop the boats crossing the channel It was within the last fortnight that it was in the news AGAIN for grim reasons. Given the short time it's been in use, having a death and serious concerns regarding overcrowding, it seems fair to call it an unmitigated disaster. |
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