There is a legend that the Abbey at Brittany was some of the first planted Cabernet Franc in the soils of the Loire Valley, cuttings coming from the Basque region in the 11th Century. Why anyone would have traveled over 1,000 miles with a satchel of vines is unclear, …
What: Commanderie de la Bargemone – 2014 Blanc Where: Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France Price: $16 A rather charming Provençal blend of 50% Rolle (Vermentino), 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Ugni Blanc and 10% Grenache Blanc. Refreshingly floral with hints of orange and nectarine, the Rolle shines through with its uplift of …
In case you didn’t get the memo yet, 2014 was an AWESOME vintage for rosé in France. So good in fact that most cases were pre-sold to restaurants and retailers several months before the wines even reached US soil. I’ve been sure to celebrate such a great vintage by sipping …
The Winery Passport is back in our spot light with a fabulous new feature update sure to make your lives easier. For those of you who may have missed our previous feature, here’s a quick recap: Winery Passport connects consumers to wineries and wineries to consumers by allowing users to …
GRAVITY Bistro & Wine Bar You can’t argue that a place that celebrates Les Temps Joyeux instead of Happy Hour would be on the list of places to enjoy a few French finds. Gravity’s Chef Brandon Stroud specializes in French cuisine so it’s no wonder that, although they provide wines …
Situated in Place du Capitole in the heart of Old Toulouse is a restaurant with more than just an award-winning menu. Le Bibent, which translates in Occitane to ‘drink good’, is the culinary masterpiece of celebrity chef Christian Constant. While working the Paris culinary scene, in 1996 he opened …
Bonjour! Appel à tous les amateurs de vin! It’s time to get nosey. Want a chance to perfect your nose? Le Nez Du Vin (the nose of wine) is the solution for you. Use your new knowledge of scent to enhance your tasting abilities. It’s fact that these two …
Are you tired of turning up at dinner parties only to be chided for your Chardonnay choice, or scoffed at for bringing a standard Sauvignon Blanc? Navigating the world of wines can be daunting so here is a brief guide of some more unusual offerings that will impress any discerning …
Pairing food with wine seems like a daunting task but the truth is, it’s not. There are no specific rules when matching food and wine because everyone has a different taste. There are, however, standards that foodies follow in order to make pairings acceptable to the general palate. In the …
Pop the corks because I would like to make a toast to the launch of the interactive Champagne maps from the Bureau du Champagne, USA! Located in Washington DC, the Champagne Bureau is the United States’ representative of the Comité Champagne. They are the trade association that represents the …
The way we enjoy our wine is forever changing, and you can rest assured that we’ll always be here to keep you on top of the latest trends. We recently came across a new service in the UK that we’re incredibly excited to share with you. A company called Vinoa …
The hottest July days that the UK have ever seen!!? We’re a responsible bunch. We don’t want anyone to dehydrate through lack of drinking. We also don’t want anyone to drink lousy wines. So I’m going to give you the monthly rundown of the most recommendable White wines that have …