A Degusta with Gusto
For those of us who like French wines, cheese and other specialties, the big news this weekend is the Degustha 2006!
Held in nearby Hagenthal, France, from September 1-5, this interactive expo features hundreds of winemakers from around France, who have their cellar’s best wines available for the tasting and buying. Taste the latest vintage of your favorite chablis and burgundy or try something new - a deep, berry-colored Cahor or, perhaps, a flavorful Chinon.
When you’ve had your fill of wine, you can soak up some of the champagne you just drank by sampling many other French gastronomic specialities on offer, including fois gras, rillette and other charcuterie, as well as cheeses, preserves and my favorite – “ravioles”. These ravioli-like pastas stuffed with goat cheese are a specialty from the Lyon area.
If you prefer not to snack on vendor offerings, there are approximately 30 restaurants and bistros that have set up camp at the Degustha, offering seafood, tarte flambé and everything in between. And don’t forget to browse the spice, fabric, soaps and ceramics stalls to pick up a few nice gift items. (See some great photos of the degustha here.)
There really is something for everyone at the Degustha, so designate a driver, hop in the car, and go!
NOTE: Your admission ticket is available at the door and is good ALL weekend, so head back over a few times to take in all the fun - or share it with a friend.
HA/DEGUSTHA/MAIRIE
BP 01 HK - F68220 Hagenthal (Haut-Rhin)
Tél : 03 89 68 11 12
www.degustha.fr