Tag Archives: France
Helfrich Cremant d’Alsace, France.
December 18, 2013Grapes 100% Pinot Blanc Facts Bubbles from Alsace! Who knew!?!? Well, me…but that’s only because I’m a nerd for this stuff. Seriously though, Alsace barely gets a look-in on most restaurant wine lists and even less on retailers’ shelves. Shame … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alsace, Cremant d’Alsace, France, Helfrich, Pinot Blanc | Leave a comment //Ogier Clos de L’Oratoire Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, France.
June 1, 2013Grapes 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault Facts It’s been a little-while since I last had/reviewed a bottle of CdP (what the cool kids call it…or at least…what I call it). Chateauneuf-du-Pape isn’t for everyone – … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Chateauneuf du Pape, Cinsault, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Ogier, Rhone, syrah | Leave a comment //Sauternes – Ain’t Nobody Got Time Fo’ Dat!
April 30, 2013Even though Bordeaux remains the Old World wine of choice for many with new money to burn, their tastes are no-doubt changing. When people think of Bordeaux, sweet wine is more than likely the LAST thing on their mind! Sauternes … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Bordeaux, France, Sauternes | Leave a comment //Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay, Loire Valley, France.
March 11, 2013Grapes 100% Chardonnay Facts The Domaine de Bernier is a wine from the Couillaud brothers, who’ve had winemaking in their blood for six generations. I’m also envious when I read things like that! My wife for example, … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Domaine de Bernier, Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay, France, Loire, Loire Valley | Leave a comment //Domaine Juliette Avril, Cotes du Ventoux, France.
December 20, 2012Grapes Grenache, Syrah, Carignan Facts If you’re looking to slowly step into France, but aren’t sure where to start, wines from Ventoux might be right up your alley! I speak to a great number of people who tell me … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Carignan, Cotes du Ventoux, Domaine Juliette Avril, France, Grenache, Rhone, syrah | 2 Comments //No Chateau d’Yquem For You!
December 19, 2012Chateau d’Yquem the world’s most famous and expensive dessert wine will not be made this year, due to heavy rains preventing the grapes from reaching their necessary sugar levels. The unfortunate weather is expected to cost the winery “tens of … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Bordeaux, botrytis, Chateau D'Yquem, France, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment //← Older posts
