France
Today is the release of Beaujolais Nouveau (New Beaujolais). So what’s this all about? Every year, on the third Thursday of November, the Beaujolais Nouveau is released at 12:01am in France. It is the earliest wine of the year, sold just 6 weeks after it’s been harvested. It is a very good occasion for people to celebrate and taste this new wine. Everywhere in France, there are fireworks, festivals and tastings in cafes and restaurants. This celebration has also been exported to other countries…