Although label laws have been relaxed in recent years, trying to figure out what’s inside many bottles of French wine can still be a daunting task. That’s because most bottles are labeled by region (known as an appellation in France)…
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French Wines to Try: Let the Label Be Your Friend
Tagged with: Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, champagne, French wine, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire Valley, Provence, Rhone Valley
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Your Guide to the King: Cabernet Sauvignon
Ever since Prince William got together with Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry popped the question to Meghan Markle, there has been renewed affection for British royalty. It’s part of a cycle that has seen the British throne both revered and…
France’s 4 Best Wine Regions
Listing or naming the “best” anything can be a daunting exercise in subjectivity, and that’s particularly true when it comes to types of wine, wine-producing countries and wine regions. That said, lists are fun, so I’ve decided to go out…
Tagged with: Bordeaux, Burgundy, champagne, Cotes du Rhone, France, Rhone Rangers, travel
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Wine Cuvees of Distinction: The Art of the Blend
Much like 3D technology can enhance the experience of watching a movie, when a vintner uses more than one grape variety, it can enhance the experience of drinking a wine. Filmmaking and winemaking both are art forms, and the techniques…
Tagged with: art of blending, Bordeaux, Chilean wine, French wine, Portuguese wine, red blends
Posted in In the Cellar, Wine Buzz
Posted in In the Cellar, Wine Buzz
