Beaujolais Wine Festival, Dallas

The French have this thing about wine. And at midnight on the third Thursday in November, it's time to celebrate the end of harvest season with the release of Beaujolais Nouveau. Beaujolais is a major wine-producing region in France and stretches from the south to the north, following the Saone River. Beaujolais' tend to be light red wines and are meant to be consumed at their youngest as they taste most fruitful and flavorful.

There are about 120 festivals in France during this time. And all around the world, wine lovers celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau as well.

The Beaujolais Wine Festival in Dallas celebrated its 26th year at the Intercontinental Hotel with samplings from French restaurants, local entertainment including a light "cabaret show" a la Moulin Rouge, a funky fashion show and an Air France raffle drawing for two tickets to Paris. Tickets were $55 and had an awesome turnout.

Beaujolais wine is supposed to be served slightly chilled, goes well with salads, poultry and fruity desserts.

Websites

French-American Chamber - Dallas - www.faccdallas.com

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Comments

[Angry African]

Oh my gosh, we were just learning about this in my wine class! So cool!

[Denise]

The festival was amazing. If you have a Trader Joe's nearby pick up a Beaujolais Nouveau (California). They have a nice wine.

[Moon over Martinborough]

We just had our big wine festival here in Martinborough, New Zealand. It’s called ‘Toast Martinborough.’ I worked at it and had a great time. Maybe I've got a future as a wine bouncer?!

[Denise]

Moon over Martinborough. Just read about your volunteering as a wine bouncer. Very funny!

I volunteered for the Beaujolais too. But nothing quite that eventful. New Zealand is gorgeous. I visited almost ten years ago and love the wine!