Barcelona Primavera Sound 2005Written by Barcelona On Line - Ana Rodriguez
Who would tell organizers of first edition of Primavera Sound just five years ago that this would be one of most prestigious music festivals of Spain and even of Europe. Considering fact that year after year festival has matured in quantity and quality it could not be otherwise. The most important groups of next edition, which will take place from 26 until 28 of May, will give visitors an amazing experience. The punk will have its appearance at festival through presence of veterans Iggy Pop & Stooges, New Order and The Human steps in to festival as a reference to English tecno-pop of 80s, Steve Early arrives with The Dukes, while American Sonic Youth repeats experience after being demanded in 2003 edition. Not less important second level artists and national groups appear. As r representatives of our music, The Planets, Astrud, Christina Rosevinge and Nacho Vegas deserve a special attention.
| | Discovering the Medoc Wine Growing RegionWritten by Seb Jay
Bordered by forests and grand estuary of Gironde in Southwest France is one of world's most revered wine growing regions - The Medoc. Literally a stone's throw away from magnificent city of Bordeaux Medoc wine growing region stretches up along Medoc Peninsula for approximately 45 miles. Immaculately groomed vineyards await, steeped in a history of grape cultivation that has led to production of many vintage red Medoc-Bordeaux wines during last few centuries.Our journey begins to north of Bordeaux in town of Blanquefort - gateway to Medoc wine growing region. From here D2 autoroute travels northwards cutting a path between forest and marshes that lead down to Gironde Estuary. The ground undulates through gentle crests and troughs, but overall is rather flat, allowing views of vine-covered land for as far as eye can see. The landscape too is very photogenic, lush green vines contrasting against lines of sandy coloured soils and light gravels, set against a deep azure sky. By far largest wine growing area in Medoc is regional appellation known as Haute-Medoc. It covers area from Blanquefort to an area midway between Vertheuil and St Germain d'Esteuil in an almost unbroken run and is region which produces most diverse range of wines. Grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir and Petit Verdot - all full-bodied, lively reds that develop a distinct bouquet over time.
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