One of the silliest wine rituals happens today -- Beaujolais Nouveau. The first of the Beaujolais Villages Gamay grapes to be harvested each year are released on the third Thursday of November. Thousands of people line the streets to see the wine off on its voyage around the world. It's a big hit in eastern Asia, where it fetches top dollar and ceremonies are held to "free" the wine.
It does seem to be a bit of a fuss for what is otherwise a wine without much BANG, but it is fun, and heck, it's only once a year.
This year's wine is a bit sweeter than years past, but will still compliment Thanksgiving dishes well. It's the 25th anniversary of Nouveau Day, so head over to winewithoutrules.com (The official DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau website), and join in the insanity.
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