A limited company was very quickly constituted in Paris (56, Rue de Provence) with a capital of 4 ,500,000 francs. The proposed network was declared as being of public utility in a decree dated 25th March 1898. This is particularly true for the line to Olonzac in Hérault. It also extended outside the Department de l’Aude to allow important connection to the Bordeaux to Sets railway line. The network linked the chief towns of the canton which were not served by the Compagnie du Midi. We outlined the lines involved in the first post in this series: The result was the adoption of a planned departmental network of over 300km in total. This work culminated in a public utility inquiry sanctioned on 8th January 1898. A series of different tramway/railway projects were considered and by 1895 the Department set up a study group to look at the creation of a network of line ‘of local interest’. Transport by road was at a premium, capacity was low and tariffs were high. The Department provided an overabundance of agricultural produce and its vineyards were prolific but transport difficulties were almost insurmountable. It was crossed at its widest point by the Bordeaux-Sete line. History: The Department de l’Aude was not well-served by standard gauge lines (and the network of general interest). In his first artic! e, published in October 1961, he covers the history of the network and some basic network details. By 1961, it had disappeared from the public consciousness. ![]() Lacombe said, in 1961, that network of the Tramways de l’Aude was not remembered well. Another post will look at the remaining articles by C. In addition a short set of notes are provided about the Compagnie du Midi which also served the department de l’Aude. It is not a direct translation, and it seeks not to repeat information already provided in the first post in this series. Opulent and delicious.This second part of the overview of Les Tramways de l’Aude is based on the first of a series of three articles provided by Loco-Revue in its magazine in late 1961, written in French by C. Syrup-like red fruit slathers over dense white pepper and milk chocolate and bundles up with a velvet texture. A Petite Sirah with about 35 percent Zinfandel added to the mix is a gentle but deep force, kind of like Giovanni Ribisi. This bottle is a great introduction to these wines. Vezer La Saletteġ5 miles from Napa, Suisun Valley is one of the few undiscovered wine regions left in California. Drink this puppy with a grass-fed rib eye. Cassis, lavender, and licorice on the nose, with a remarkably balanced palate of wet clay, dense blackberry, white pepper, and striated tannins. SLW has been the standard-bearer ever since. The winery that put Petite Sirah on the map in the mid-nineties. A nice bit of sweet tarragon and anise on the finish, too. Its uber-oak fleshes out deep black fruit. Here’s a modern style of Italian wine that drinks amazingly well. Classic beefy notes with pipe tobacco and granite on a clear frame of bright cherry. This is an exceptional wine the finest northern rhone Syrah under $30. Domaine Des Hauts Chassis “Les Galets” Crozes Hermitage Neiman’s hand is evident in this wine: the artful balance of exotic fruit, fresh garden herbs, and white flowers is tremendous. This is a label from the Napa Wine Company and is a joint venture with Drew Neiman (the former winemaker of Kongsgaard). So often, the effort for the winemaker and the expense of the final product is not worth it. I always question white wines that are produced in Napa. Bridesmaid WhiteĪ blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley that over-performs. A bit of honey and lush fruit, but the palate remains dry, and the acidity remains crisp and clear. Aromas of white flowers and peach pit merge with hibiscus-scented pear on the palate. ![]() As a result, it’s both remarkable and unique. The Muscat grape is traditionally made into a sweet fortified wine, but it’s fermented until dry. ![]() Here’s an odd duck from the Aragon region of Spain.
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