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Expanding Our Horizons With ‘Wines of a Place’
Tagged with: Bennett Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga, Chianti, Merlot, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Which Do You Prefer — Burgundy or California Pinot Noir?
Ask a confirmed lover of red Burgundy what he thinks about California Pinot Noir, and you’re likely to be met with a raised eyebrow and a sniff. Burgundy aficionados know what they like and typically believe that all other wines…
French Wines to Try: Let the Label Be Your Friend
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)…
Tagged with: Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, champagne, French wine, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire Valley, Provence, Rhone Valley
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Discovering the Willamette Valley
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is best known for producing the same wine variety for which France’s Burgundy appellation is revered: Pinot Noir. But should you happen to run into a Willamette Valley vintner at his wine estate or a tasting event,…
