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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 10:48 am
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Originally Posted by D1andonlyDman
So why do you suppose that the term "Burgundy" which is where the greatest expression of Pinot Noir is found, has come to be the generic term used around the world (except for France) for red wine?
I've never seen Reds referred to as Burgundies. Some areas have their own terms (Tinto in Spain), but Burgundy is never the generic term for a Red.
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