vin du pays
Americannoun
plural
vins du paysnoun
Example Sentences
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The strangely named Coccinelles Syrah 2012, just $14, is a Vin du Pays d’Oc, that vast appellation in SW France better known for its oceans of undrinkable red plonk.
From Forbes
He manifested the same good sense in recommending always to ask for the vin du pays when traveling.
From Project Gutenberg
As the landlord at Lisle is said sometimes to over-charge, I will do his reputation the justice to observe that, for a déjeuné à la fourchette, and dinner for five persons, with good vin du pays, he demanded twenty-five francs,—perhaps ten sous a head too much.
From Project Gutenberg
The vintage is not the equal of that of the Bordeaux region, perhaps, nor of Chinon, nor Saumur; but the vin du pays of the Cher and the Loire, around Tours, is not to be despised.172 Most tourists come to Chenonceaux by train from Tours; others drive over from Amboise, and yet others come by bicycle or automobile.
From Project Gutenberg
I knew they were up to snuff when Ang�lique gave me an order for a half a dozen bottles of the 'vin du pays', you remember, Marcia?
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