Two Interesting Things I Have Learned in North Carolina
There's a slew of stores, consumers and restaurants interested in real wines here in North Carolina. I'm currently holed up in the luxurious Millenium Hotel in Durham, and having a great time meeting people in the market.
The two interesting things I've learned are:
(1) There is a spreading fear in the wine community over the impending "Millerization" of Spanish wine. I was initially puzzled by this phrase, but then realized it is a reference to Dr. Jay Miller's recent ascendency to The Wine Advocates Spanish wine reviewer position.
(2) No one under the age of 45 has ever seen the The Grand Illusion, Jean Renoir's classic 1937 film. Someone at dinner tonight in Chapel Hill connected this to Dr. Jay Miller, but frankly, I can't see any connection whatsoever.
This strikes me as age-old story of the old geezer not being able to relate to the "kids these days". Im sure Joe that during your formative years in the 20s and 30s some old fart was saying how the "kids these days" don't know antyhing about Edith Wharton. Life has come full circle.
the sad thing is they were as right then as I am now.
1) If nothing else, "Millerization" should catch on because it would sound really cool in Spanish:
"La Millerización." Mmm.
2) Does Grand Illusion work with Muscadet, or would you suggest something a little more brooding?
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I'm 29 and have seen Grand Illusion. However, it didn't make much of an impression on me. I guess I'm not mature enough yet. Rohmer's Moral Tales are more directed to men my age. Are they talking about MGD or High Life? I prefer the High Life, as that is what I aspire to as opposed to Genuineness.
'm 29 and have seen Grand Illusion. However, it didn't make much of an impression on me. I guess I'm not mature enough yet. Rohmer's Moral Tales are more directed to men my age. Are they talking about MGD or High Life? I prefer the High Life, as that is what I aspire to as opposed to Genuineness.
Is there an echo in here?
Is there an echo in here?
Steve Edmunds
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not true, grand illusion has been watched by many under 45
I know Eric von Stroheim and jean Gabin, but who's the actor in between them?
david Bowler
I know Eric von Stroheim and jean Gabin, but who's the actor in between them?
david Bowler
And yes, there's an echo in here...
David: The other actor is Pierre Fresnay, who later became a noted food writer for The New York Times.