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Heaven-bound

I don’t know who’s a RUSH fan here, but this is a powerful Rhone/BDX blend showing what Paso is capable of–to varying extents. Dark and concentrated, a nose reflecting deep smoky layers on top of capable fruit. SOOOO much smoky oak, the briar and brine barely able to exude itself above. But fruit is there: rich, tobacco-y leather with very little *lace* unless copious concentration is your idea…

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Best Alcohol Gifts for the Spirits Lover in Your Life

Best Alcohol Gifts for the Spirits Lover in Your Life

Williams Sonoma 14. Laguiole Jean Dubost Waiter’s Corkscrew Fine handmade cutlery has been produced in and around the French village of Laguiole and the surrounding region since the 1800s. There’s an iconic association between a Laguiole corkscrew and wine, combining two great French contributions to the world. This is an heirloom-worthy wine key that will elevate the ritual of uncorking your…

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Banquet in honor of Victor Hugo by the publishers of Les Misérables

Am I wrong in remembering that I once read the menu for this party and that it was super extravagant? Wish I could find it again! Actually I think it’s in David Bellos’s book? I will check. 

Also read up on Giuseppe Garibaldi so that you won’t be confused when he comes up. Has anyone made posts about him? I read that Adele Hugo organized some fundraisers in support of him which Victor spoke at? Or something to that effect. Le Charivari 21 September 1862

Exactitude being the kindness of kings, you might believe that inexactitude would be that of liberals. That is incorrect. At the set time for the diner in honor of Victor Hugo, all the invitees, who had mostly travelled from far away, were found at their posts. 

Soon we will read the names of the participants at this touching party, which people of heart and intelligence travelled abroad to, in order to acclaim the greatest of French poets. This charming confusion of journalists from France, England, Belgium, Germany, and Spain were not the least interesting characters of the evening. It proved categorically that that which is truly great belongs to all and that rivalries between peoples exist only among statesmen. 

During the day we had all been asked to stop by M. Ghémar, the best photographer in Brussels, who was waiting for us in order to continue assembling in a single album the portraits of all the guests, a souvenir of the immense success of Les Misérables and the literary manifestation that was an event for the city of Brussels. 

All opinions, or about all, were represented at the magnificent dinner whose menu was a whole culinary poem. The organization of this great feast was entrusted to M. Dubost the Vefour of Belgium. 

Messieurs Neffizer, editor in chief for le Temps, Edmond Texier, and editor in chief for l’Illustration, M. Louis Blanc travelled directly from London to Brussels to come shake the hand of Victor Hugo and also compatriots arrived from France: M. Eugene Pelletant, M. Desmarets, esquire, M. Clave who printed the magnificent work of Victor Hugo; M. Chassin, of the Progrès de Lyon; M. Hector Malot, who represented l’Opinion nationale; M. Mario Proth, Nadar, Carjat, Champfleury, Nuëi Parfait, etc., etc., That’s it for France. For its contingent, Belgium selected editors from almost all the liberal newspapers in the country; M. Bérardi and Frédérix of l’Indépendance belge, publicists from Gand, from Liège, from Anvers. The honorable and hospitable burgomaster of the city of Brussels had to be careful not to miss this great party which was also attended by M. Werwoort, president of the Belgian chamber of deputies. 

You can image that with such people the conversation and discourse did not simply concern the vintage of the wine and the seasoning of the dishes. M. Lacroix, intelligent and courageous publisher of Les Misérables and one of those men capable of bringing about an actual revolution in bookshops, was the first to speak, happy as he was to speak publicly of his recognition for and admiration of the great poet. 

After him M. Berardi, with a marvelous finesse and a veritable oratory talent, brought out all which was universally human in this book of misérables in which all people of progress, whatever their nationality, understood so well the goal and so warmly exalted the grand ideas of. The speech of the burgomaster of Brussels was not less energetic nor less patriotic. 

Victor Hugo then stood up to give a toast to the press. He tackled the liveliest questions of the moment with tasteful moderation but incomparable grandeur and the name of Garibaldi came to his lips and the whole audience, like the illustrious orator, were not able to contain their emotion. Ah! If only the wounded of Aspromonte could have heard the cheers that his name was met with! 

After some other toasts, among them a much applauded speech by M. Louis Blanc, we left the banquet hall to have punch chez M. Pagnerre, who published in Paris Les Misérables as Messieurs Lacorix and Werboeckoven did in Brussels. We cannot overemphasize the calm of this meeting where all the major contemporary questions were discussed without anyone stepping out for a moment from the most excessive reservation. We were in Brussels, chez M. Lacroix, which is to say with in private and on free grounds. We could say just about whatever we wanted. No one thought of taking advantage of the occasion. 

This beautiful and moving soirée proves once again that nothing invites moderation like freedom. 

Henri Rochefort

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Armless tufted chair from Domestic Aspirations.

Bradley’s Kina Tonic from The Fox & Pheasant.

“Woop” by Basil Nightingale from Baileywyck Antiques.

Working Joe Schmo Balms from Eyetopia, Inc.

Jean Dubost Olive Wood Wine Waiter from August Georges.

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Keanu Reeves shot a rom com in SLO County — and you can see it a day early                        

By Jarod  Urrutia

jurrutia@thetribunenews.com                                  

August 09, 2018 04:53 PM      Updated 11 hours  39 minutes  ago                                            

About a year ago, onlookers spotted “John Wick” star Keanu Reeves and “Stranger Things” cast member Winona Ryder out and about in San Luis Obispo County.

No, Reeves wasn’t out to avenge a dead dog — nor was Ryder frantically looking for her son. The pair spent most of their time on the Central Coast filming the romantic comedy “Destination Wedding.”

“Destination Wedding” opens in limited release Aug. 31 before spreading to more theaters Sept. 7. But local moviegoers have a chance to see the film a day early — with a special Sept. 6 screening in Paso Robles.

San Luis Obispo County features prominently in the trailer for “Destination Wedding,” which stars Reeves and Ryder as two strangers who meet at a wedding neither wants to attend.

The pair were spotted shooting scenes for “Destination Wedding” at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport in August 2017.

But the bulk of filming for “Destination Wedding” took place at Dubost Vineyard & Winery in Paso Robles.

According to winery co-founder Kate Dubost, a 55-person production crew spent five days filming on the Dubost grounds that August, shooting scenes at the tasting room, vineyards and other spots.

Several of the Dubosts’ friends, family members, neighbors and wine club members served as extras. Kate’s husband, winery co-founder Curt Dubost, stood in for the father of the bride, with his son Ted serving as the groom.

On Sept. 6, Dubost Vineyard & Winery is teaming up with Studios on the Park and Park Cinemas to host a screening of “Destination Wedding,” complete with a private reception.

The reception, which includes food and Dubost wine, lasts from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St. in Paso Robles.

A 7:15 p.m. screening of “Destination Wedding” takes place a few doors down at Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine St. in Paso Robles. Admission includes a glass of Dubost wine.

Tickets for each event are $20. Net proceeds benefit Studios on the Park’s Kids Art Smart program, which provides free, hands-on art instruction to elementary students in the North County.

For more information, call 805-226-8463, email kdubost@dubostwine.com or visit www.dubostwine.com.

Jarod Urrutia: 805-783-7614

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Rare 2 for 1 Wine Tasting COUPON to a gem that will “grab your heart” with double gold + best of class wines! Text Specials to 24587 + click on Dubost Ranch under "West of Hwy 101” or visit PasoRoblesWineries.net/wine-tasting-specials/ This is a SPECIAL winery as summed up by a visitor: “We happened upon @Dubostwinery and so happy we did…Upon leaving lunch at JUSTIN, winding through the bucolic backroads leading back into town, we drove by a charming, rustic sign for Dubost Winery hanging below a giant oak + it, along with its dirt road carved through green fields with riots of bright yellow mustard flowers was so inviting + worthy of a closer look. By far my favorite spot while visiting wineries, we were greeted by the crowing of the winery's roosters upon opening our car door. This micro, family-owned winery was homesteaded + has been sustainably farmed by the Dubost family since the 1800’s. The feel of the land embraces you with a warm sense of being. Between the old barn filled with antique car relics, Freckles the purring orange cat, the chickens + roosters, + the hawks soaring overhead, this place grabbed my heart, as did the two women pouring for the wine tasting + estate grown olive oil tasting. The wine was lovely, the oil divine, + the conversation real.” BONUS: Gourmet, hand made wood-fired pizza, wine flights + cheese plates served Sat + Sun! Make your reservation. Prepare your tastebuds - Mosey out to Dubost Ranch Winery on Chimney Rock Rd for a rustic + rural experience that is totally unique to Paso Wine Country. Keanu Reeves + Winona Ryder experienced the magic while filming the movie, Destination Wedding there. DOUBLE GOLD + BEST OF CLASS 2019 Alexandrine: Grapes from the Adelaida District in a blend of 60% Viognier + 40% Grenache Blanc. Aged 9 months sur lees in 25% New French oak, 25% Stainless + 50% neutral oak. Aromas of pineapple, lemon, mango, papaya, sweet nectar of honeysuckle with undertones of oak & mineral. A supple acidity transitions to a creamy mid pallet. GOLD 2018 Carménère: Darn, Instagram 2,200 characters are used up! Visit Dubost + taste the gold yourselves! For mapping and directions: Speedfind.com/Dubostwinery (at Dubost Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUvZH9SBekJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A Chill Carmenere Wine from Paso Robles Dubost 2014

A chill yet serious #Carmenere #Wine from #PasoRobles @DubostWinery1 2014

Carménère: a wine grape that Bordeaux bailed on generations ago has reared its head in Chile, Italy, and eclectic hot pockets of California.

Today’s Carménère comes from Cali and the hands of Dubost winery.

The Dubost family hailed from France in the 1870s, blacksmiths, settled in Adelaida in Central Coast, California, farmed, ranched, grew walnuts, then olives on 320 acres. Finally for us in…

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Du Hast

The oak hits pretty hard on this one. Rich an undiluted in the nose, a creamy vanilla plushness over-shadowing all other nuances to the point of flabbiness. The fruit doesn’t help: distilled, glycerin-y, riduclous ripeness and polish tempting toward oxidized. Pina colada brings all the brown banana and soggy pineapple to bear over Maraschino cherry and applesauce. In the mouth, nothing changes.…

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Carlsberg’s Somersby brand eyes wine drinkers in Singapore

#Wine #AsahiWine [Marketing Interactive]According to Dubost, Somersby Sparkling White has received positive feedback since launch largely for its wine-like aroma and taste profile … Kronenbourg 1664, Asahi, Brooklyn Brewery Craft Beer, …

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Horrible Selfish People

Hollywood gets things wrong all the time. Possibly the most common error made by writers, directors, producers, and the studio executives overseeing the whole thing? It’s that audiences need the main characters to be likable. That’s not correct, because for a film to succeed, your main character doesn’t have to be someone you’d want to have a beer with. They need to be interesting.

The problem comes down to confusing sympathy with empathy. Think of it like this; with sympathy, you’re having a positive emotional reaction to someone else’s situation. In that situation, you like the main character and that like informs how you feel about them. When you watch The Fugitive, you feel for Harrison Ford, since his wife has been killed and he’s being wrongfully accused of her murder.*

With empathy, on the other hand, you’re sharing a character’s reaction and putting yourself in their shoes. Here’s where things can get interesting, since you can share an aspect of a reaction without exactly immersing yourself into the same situation. You don’t have to like the character, but you do get where they’re coming from. We’ve all been screwed over by someone and sought satisfaction. We’re not going to react like The Bride in Kill Bill by grabbing a katana and slicing people into salami.** Yet we can still relate to her roaring rampage of revenge.

Now we know that a character doesn’t have to be likable for us to empathize with, right? We can empathize with the desperate loneliness of Norman Bates, or the twisted love Hannibal Lecter feels. But what happens when you have a movie where you feel neither empathy or sympathy for the characters? You have a movie like Destination Wedding.

We’re introduced to Lindsay (Winona Ryder) and Frank (Keanu Reeves). They’re at the airport, waiting impatiently and unhappily. These two are planning to hop onto an eight-seat plane, which will whisk them to the sun-drenched California wine country hamlet of Paso Robles for a wedding. Truth be told? They’re pretty pissed off about the whole thing.

The groom (Ted Dubost) is Frank’s half-brother. Frank despises him, but he’s attending to keep peace in the family. The groom was also engaged to be married to Lindsay years earlier, and she’s attending in an attempt to gain closure about the whole thing. In your average movie like this, you’d expect some wacky characters, some gentle laughs, and a heaping helping of romance. That doesn’t happen here. At all.

Right out of the gate, Lindsay and Frank start bickering, when he tries to cut in front of her in line. They start to realize their destination is the same place. Lindsay says, “How many destination weddings can there be in Paso Robles?” Frank responds acidly with, “I was hoping there were two.” From there, we’re off to the races.

They talk smack about the bride (DJ Dallenbach). They bitch about their hotel rooms. They piss and moan about virtually every person, place, or thing possible. I’m sure you can see this coming from a country mile away, but these two people who loathe everything and everyone are the only ones meant for each other, and the only ones who could ever possibly tolerate each other.

Is there a place in the world for a vicious takedown of romantic comedies in general and weddings in particular? Absolutely. The problem is, Destination Wedding is not that movie due to some absolutely crippling problems. I could see what it wanted to be, and it tried very very hard to be that thing, but like a walrus aspiring to join the NBA, some things just ain’t gonna happen.

Victor Levin directed, and the trivia page of the IMDB tells me that this film was shot in a mere 10 days. I believe that, since the film definitely looks cheap. We see multiple scenes in anonymous-looking hotel rooms, and the scenes taking place at the wedding or in a winery feel so rushed that I suspect Levin had a frustratingly limited amount of time to shoot at those locations. This film needs a strong sense of place so that we can see what Frank and Lindsay are pushing back against, and other than a few panoramic shots of the wine country, everything feels bland.

The alternate title of the film is A Narcissist Can’t Die Because the Whole World Would End, and with a title like that, you know you’ve gotten off the exit to Aren’t-I-Clever Town. Levin wrote the script as well and one of the issues is that, with the exception of a little background chatter, the only speaking parts in the entire film are Lindsay and Frank. That’s a clever approach, since it’s showing their enormous narcissism. However, that causes us to lose empathy. We should either be able to see them interacting with other wedding guests and get a sense of their irritation, or better yet, see them complaining and show that, in reality, the guests are fine and these two are the real problem.

Levin also is a writer not unlike Kevin Smith or Diablo Cody, where all the characters speak in a stylized patois. Ordinarily, that’s fine, because when Cody and Smith do it, they can get some pretty sharp zingers in. The problem here is that not only do Frank and Lindsay sound essentially the same, but their jokes aren’t particularly funny. I smiled a few times, but this script should have had me cackling throughout.

The other problem is chemistry between the two leads. Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves have chemistry, for sure, but it’s not the right kind of chemistry, one that complements the feel of this film. On the one hand, Ryder can handle a character that’s this snide and spiky, while still making her relatable. She’s a highly talented actor that’s in the midst of a well-deserved comeback, and I see why she took this role.

On the other hand is ya boi Keanu. In all seriousness, while Reeves has a limited acting range, he does legitimately excellent work when he’s in that range. I give him big props for stretching himself here, but as a hyperverbal misanthrope, he feels flat and one-note, not unlike his performance in Much Ado About Nothing. I wonder what Ben Affleck, who has experience with dialogue like this from working with Kevin Smith, could have done with this role?

I get it, though. Victor Levin has been to some crap weddings, and this is his way of settling the score. There’s nothing wrong with mocking the conventions of matrimony or laughing at a couple of sourpusses. The bad news is that this film can’t sustain the essential mix of humor and empathy. The good news? At a hair under 90 minutes, at least Destination Wedding is short.

  *Part of that comes from the actor’s persona. Ford is a pretty likable dude, so it’s easy for us to assume he’s innocent. What if somebody like Christopher Walken, who can portray more…let’s say morally neutral characters, played the role instead?

**By “we” I mean “me.” You do you, just maybe don’t commit first degree murder. Perhaps a strongly worded email instead?

***My wife found one aspect of the film particularly hard to believe. She said, ”You can tell a man wrote this, because a woman would never have had the groom’s ex-fiancee at her wedding.”

from Blog https://ondenver.com/horrible-selfish-people/

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Jean-Paul Dubost Climat Le Tracot 2015 Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy A.C., France

Natalie's Score: 91/100

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’ve been busy Scouting. You are going to love all the Hunt Country gems we’ve gathered for everyone on your list. Here are our picks for the Entertainer. Stay tuned for more!

1. Coastal Farmed Sea Salt / Jean Dubost Corkscrew & Bottle Opener both from August Georges  2. Handmade cutting board from Square & Chamfer  3. Custom holiday centerpiece from Nature Composed  4. Two’s Company cheese knife set /  Demdaco fox snack plates both from Tri-County Feeds, Fashions, Finds  5. Bottle of wine or craft beer from the curated selection at The Whole Ox 6. Red Root + Co Ginger Apple and Rhubarb Verbena Shrubs from Paris Apothecary

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Worth the Price

I furrow my brow a bit when heading into a bottle co-labeled “Zinfandel” and “Paso Robles”, as experience has taught extremely few will match my standards of the variety. There are some–and I’m always looking, as I have an open mind, despite heinous rumors to the contrary. This one showed great promise on initial sniffs: tight and un-slutty, muted flowery complexity shrouded in structure, so I…