Beaujolais Nouveau

                        

Beaujolais Nouveau, is the first wine of the season to be uncorked. It is a big deal in France. An honored tradition. Every year on the third Thursday of November, you can hear Beaujolais Nouveau being poured, followed by a lively conversation about this years grapes. Predictions are set in place regarding the flavor of Beaujolais Nouveau as an indicator: "Is this a good year for wine or not?"

Being a girl who likes to set tables and create a party, this is right up my alley! A double header you might say, Beaujolais Nouveau and Thanksgiving! What an opportunity to spice up and melange the Franco/American traditions!

                        

This evening I will attach a tag on the backs of my guests. As they click each other's wine glass and Sante (cheer,) each other, they can also try to figure out their tag name. Most of the names are off the wall, and a few are the names of different wines. Would you like a tag? Happy "Opening,' Beaujolais Nouveau!

Photo: Cropped menu sign and the tags I made for this evening...Chair balancer should be a hard one to guess!

P.S. Thanks Brother Mathew for the corrections and good liner!!

Comments

[Jenny]

I am enjoying some right now!

[mary ann]

count me in on a tag! also, have a glass of your vin for me {smiles}!

[Teresa Sheeley]

What a wonderful tradition the French have. I have to say thanks for sharing this, my family came from France in the 1800's and to learn some of their root traditions is very exciting for me. Thanks Corey!! I wish I could have one of those beautiful tags you made :)

[pinar]

I am so sorry I missed this..
I was not around for 3 days.. and here is this game gone bye..
I wouldn't have guessed the name right .. but.. the fun of joining.. =(..
enjoy your weekend ..love

[pinar]

funny idea..
and is this your handwriting.. very french.. =))

[Linda]

I used to love that game. How do the French like it? I am writing this from TX where they did have a French presence at one time so I was hoping there might be some sort of celebration for Beaujolais Nouveau but I never found any. It didn't stop me from enjoying some wine on my own. How do the French like your game?

[ParisBreakfasts]

Humph...

[annieelf]

Would I like a tag? You bet. Sounds like a wonderful, laughter-filled evening.

[sandig]

How do you do it... find the time and in that precious space the inspiration to post so consistently? I love stopping in to be inspired and am always amazed. Love that you are posting links in your posts... very fun. Thanksgiving will soon be here. Where has the time gone? Best wishes.
-S

[Sheila]

This sounds like great fun..Have a wonderful party..but then I'm sure you always do.
xo

[la vie en rose]

i'd love a tag! what a fun tradition. i'm all for finding any way possible to celebrate with friends and family and just by oneself. it's what makes life so delicious.

[Orama]

What the hell is a double hitter,darling? Baby, you have been in France too long. Maybe doubleheader, or two for one, or two birds with one stone.

[Cat]

I would love to be there to share in the opening and click glasses!

[cruststation]

I am loving all the fun things about French culture that you share. How I wish I could join your parties, I bet you make a great hostess.

[Cousin Linda]

Oh my, this brings back such fond memories of my years in Germany. We also made a big deal of the Beaujolais Nouveau. One year it was snowing and a group of us headed to a small French restaurant that was having a special celebration. We drank, laughed and fell on our butts in the snow when we left. I have carried the Beaujolais Nouveau tradition with me and every year buy a case and give some to friends and sometimes I have a party. Think I'll have to do that next year. It also goes very well with Thanksgiving turkey and that is another tradition I've carried forward. "Scotty, beam me to France so that I can make it to Corey's party."

[Franca Bollo]

Good ol' Choop to the correction. Maybe he should elaborate for the benefit of those who might miss the references to "double header" and "opening day"?

BTW, Choop is known as Brother Mathew at Tongue in Cheek.

[Star]

What fabulous fun! And with the time difference, I can imagine all that sipping and tagging going on while I work. Will there be pictures on the sidebar? ;-)

[Annabelle]

Now that sounds like lots of fun.
Annabelle ~^..^~ xo

[Brother Mathew]

Hey, it's called a double header not double hitter.
Opening day =Beaujolais Nouveau.

[ParisBreakfasts]

Who gets to pin the tail on the donkey..?

[Ulla]

What fun Corey, kind of like the game they played in Marie Antoinette!!! And to pair wine with guessing - sure way to make the party a SUCCESS!

[stephanie s]

ohhh, love that game too. but chair balancer?! what a bit of a challenge... FUN!

[Violette]

Que dire si ce n'est que ce blog est une merveille.
Je suis très heureuse d'être passée par ici. You made my day.
Violette

[teresa (maggiegracecreates)]

Beautiful post again. I am slowly learning about wines. Maybe a trip into your area could help me further my education in your special drink.

The tags are fun. I would love to have one too.

Have fun at the party.

[constance]

Taking the time to celebrate life is incredibly important.
To entertain well is a magical gift we can share with others and with ourseves. Enjoy the festivities!

p.s. A day without wine is like a day without sunshine!!

[diana]

dont forget to make my tag !!!

[Jeanne]

Cheers and a toast to sweet wonderful you.
Love you
Jeanne

[lisa]

What fun! I'm sure everyone will have a terrific time.

[Penny]

Wow what fun! Can we all come?

[patpaulk]

What a great tradition!! I don't the convenience stores here have anything like that for Budweiser. I want a tag!!

[Shannon]

Thank you for the ideas! I'm sure you throw festive parties where everyone gets tipsy... :)

[susan]

this has ALWAYS been my favorite party game! bonne chance!

[miss*R]

yes! I want a tag!

[carolyn]

Have a great time. This reminds me that it is nearly my husbands birthday, one of our friends always gives him a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau for his birthday.

[nel]

I hope you have a wonderful party, sounds like so much fun...nel

[blueVicar]

Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé! Sounds like you are destined for a fun evening to me! Such good ideas you have...

Santé!

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