In Galena Illinois we have long celebrated the fabulousness of great wines, and the tradition continues November 18th and 19th with Nouveau Wine Weekend in Galena. If you’re up for a little indulgence, come on out to Galena for some wine tastings of not only the French-inspired Nouveau, but Oregon Pinot Noirs, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs and Cameros Chardonnays. The grand tasting runs from 4:00-6:00 at the Galena Convention Center at 900 Galena Square Drive. Here’s a great website where you can buy your wine tasting tickets and plan where to stay, what to eat, and things to do during your stay. In the meantime, here’s a little history on Beaujolais Nouveau:
Beaujolais Nouveau: History Behind the Third Thursday in November
At one past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, from little villages and towns like Romanèche-Thorins, over a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau begin their journey through a sleeping France to Paris for immediate shipment to all parts of the world. Banners proclaim the good news: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! “The New Beaujolais has arrived!” One of the most frivolous and animated rituals in the wine world has begun.
