Today I'm feeling restless so I'm hoping someone out there can talk me down off of the ledge. 

The world is upside down.  France is moving away from Socialism just in time for America to embrace it..... and actually think it will work.  (as if it hasn't been tried before)..... and, I actually gave up on the French back in 2003 and said "no" to buying any more French wine about the time they said "non" to the U.S. in regards to Iraq. 

Now, after all these years, I find myself chatting and tasting a wonderful little red blend that the world has been waiting for with breath that is baited when..... Sacre' Bleu, I discover that my little piece of heaven in a wine glass is singing 'Devil May Care' in my ear, and pulling me over to the dark side.  As, before me appear, on the label of my new found Lover, four short determinate words; 'Domaine Massamier La Mignarde'. 

I find myself once again up on the ledge, ready to jump, wondering not only how could my Lover do this to me but..... if opposites really do attract.... for exactly how long does the attraction last before...?

I find myself in one big wine quandry.  Me and 'Cuvee des Oliviers' have nothing in common other than I love it and from the taste of it, it likes me too.... as it goes down very easily.....in a wine sort of way. 

My reasonable side wants to say; "I love it, it's my thing, let it go" but my patriotic side wants to say; "You French enjoy French wine, well, my friends enjoy ALL wine." Thank you very much!!!

With each each sip, my new French Lover clouds my better judgment, takes me by the hand, assures me that questions are romantic, and then, before I can say "mais non", my Lover and I end up drinking and walking for a couple of blocks (not really), nodding in agreement and wondering what all the fuss is about anyway. 

Why can't we all just get along?

Cuvee' de Oliviers, from the Venes Family in the Languedoc-Roussillion region of France, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Carignan (30%), Cinsault (20%), Grenache(10%), and Syrah (10%).  The palate is full of cherries, ripe fruit and soft tannins.  The finish is suitable, (as in a true lovers fashion), as it was never meant to hang around for long, just long enough to keep you longing for more.  And, at $11.39 a bottle, I've got the sweetest hang-over......see you next Thursday.

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