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Omaha Steve

(99,054 posts)
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 01:47 AM Jan 2013

Marta and I popped the Korbel cork early for some old war shows tonight


The only brand of champagne we will buy is Korbel. It is Made in the USA. it also was a shooting location for several episodes of my favorite childhood TV show: COMBAT!

First the David Macklin fan club members across the country watched "The Apartment" on TCM. I've written about David several times. Retired Hollywood liberal. Wonderful person. Now I have COMBAT! on.

That is David on the right:



Cast & crew at Korbel.






Warren Stevens and Vic Morrow from "The Gun"


http://www.korbel.com/Brut.aspx



Our favorite: Brut America's favorite bottle-fermented champagne, KORBEL Brut is light-tasting and crisp with a 1% dosage for a balanced medium-dry finish.
Excellent With:

Chicken or seafood dishes, also with Asian foods. A wonderful choice with fruit and mild cheese.
Varietal Composition:

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard and Pinot Noir
Dosage Level:

1.0%
Sizes Available:

187ml (crown and cork finish), 375ml, 750ml, 1.5L and 3L


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Marta and I popped the Korbel cork early for some old war shows tonight (Original Post) Omaha Steve Jan 2013 OP
Gotta go with the French on this. It's sparkling wine. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #1
What about a French company making it in California.... Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #6
You need to watch Botttle Shock Omaha Steve Jan 2013 #11
I'm just talking about what it's called. I don't even care for Champagne. onehandle Jan 2013 #12
Here is the best France has to offer Omaha Steve Jan 2013 #14
Yeah... onehandle Jan 2013 #16
Of course it was a good movie. Alan Rickman was in it. Baitball Blogger Jan 2013 #15
I remember watching Combat as a kid nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #2
that's where my family's ranch is FirstLight Jan 2013 #3
May I toast you with my glass of Korbel? Barack_America Jan 2013 #4
Same for us- great movie & good drinking curlyred Jan 2013 #5
Steve, I have to agree with you.... prairierose Jan 2013 #7
K&R Sherman A1 Jan 2013 #8
Remember... pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #9
Wow! It's the Continental! Didn't expect to ever see him again. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2013 #10
loved combat dembotoz Jan 2013 #13
Marta and I are huge autograph collectors Omaha Steve Jan 2013 #18
Just watched Blackboard Jungle with Vic Morrow as the head JD... WCGreen Jan 2013 #17

Brother Buzz

(36,212 posts)
6. What about a French company making it in California....
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 02:06 AM
Jan 2013

and employing the traditional Méthode Champenoise?

Omaha Steve

(99,054 posts)
11. You need to watch Botttle Shock
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 02:05 PM
Jan 2013

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914797/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1


TRAILER: http://www.imdb.com/rg/s/4/title/tt0914797/#lb-vi232587545


The story of the early days of California wine making featuring the now infamous, blind Paris wine tasting of 1976 that has come to be known as "Judgment of Paris".

Director: Randall Miller

Writers: Jody Savin (screenplay), Randall Miller (screenplay), and 5 more credits »

Stars: Chris Pine, Alan Rickman and Bill Pullman | See full cast and crew



onehandle

(51,122 posts)
12. I'm just talking about what it's called. I don't even care for Champagne.
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 02:46 PM
Jan 2013

I like more American wines percentage-wise than French wines.

However my favorite wines, come from the Bordeaux region.

Omaha Steve

(99,054 posts)
14. Here is the best France has to offer
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 07:53 PM
Jan 2013



History

The original liqueur created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle. A delicate blend of fine cognacs and distilled essence of tropical oranges with Marnier-Lapostolle's secret touch. Slow ageing in French oak casks gives it incomparable roundness and subtlety.

FirstLight

(13,352 posts)
3. that's where my family's ranch is
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 01:59 AM
Jan 2013

my dad bought 40 acres on the backside of korbel in 1977...i love that place, it's magical

prairierose

(2,145 posts)
7. Steve, I have to agree with you....
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 03:29 AM
Jan 2013

Korbel Brut is my favorite and the only champagne I ever buy.

Thanks for the interesting information....Happy New Year.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
8. K&R
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 05:41 AM
Jan 2013

Don't know much about wines, sparkling or not. But, Combat was a great series and I too watched it as a kid. Have a couple of boxed sets on Dvd. Might watch one or two episodes today!

Omaha Steve

(99,054 posts)
18. Marta and I are huge autograph collectors
Tue Jan 1, 2013, 08:34 PM
Jan 2013

I have autographs for all the COMBAT! regular cast members except Steven Rodgers. He played Doc in season one. My Vic Morrow is from the estate of a former US ARMY officer. A picture of him with Vic behind the scenes.



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