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[jbovlaste] Re: fu'ivla for liquors



> > > >
> > > > 1) koinka (cognac)
> > > 
> > 
> > Which brings up the issue of what exactly 'cognac' and 'champagne' mean.
> > Strictly speaking, cognacs and champagnes come from very specific areas in 
> > France.  If they don't, then they are brandies and sparkling wines.
> > 
> > However, in most countries, colloquially (wine) brandy and sparkling wine 
> > ARE referred to as 'cognac' and 'champagne'.  My view nonetheless is that we 

> > should stick to the strict definition, but I'm open to arguement.
> > 
> > Opinions?
> > 
> 
> I broadly agree that we should stick to the strict definitions.  


So {fonvanju} for 'sparkling wines'?

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