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Continue reading →: Languedoc-Roussillon: 1+1 = 1This rather lengthy backgrounder sets the stage for a study tour of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region hosted by Wine Scholar Guild. Renowned wine writer Andrew Jefford will lead this tour October 14-19. Stay tuned for trip highlights!
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Continue reading →: The Answer is 33. What is the Question?How many Grand Cru vineyards are there in Bourgogne? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think!
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Continue reading →: Hiding in Plain Sight: Rapeneau Family EstatesThe Rapeneau family has been making wine in France for more than a century. This blog post features Château de Bligny, the family’s crown jewel in Champagne.
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Continue reading →: Spanish Fiesta y Cata de VinosLearn how to make a simple paella and pair a Spanish meal with sparkling, white, red and sherry wines.
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Continue reading →: Darioush: “Show Your Dreams to Others”Darioush Khaledi excelled in two careers — construction in Iran and retail grocery in the U.S. — before realizing his dream of buying vineyard property in Napa Valley. The winery, called simply Darioush, is a testament to his determination and character.
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Continue reading →: Tuscan Food and Wine PairingsWhat to pair with the Sangiovese-based wines of Montalcino, Montepulciano (and don’t forget Chianti!).
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Continue reading →: Napa Saved by the Vines2017 fires devastate Napa Valley. The vines are (mostly) fine; they are great fire retardants. But homes, businesses, entire wineries, and jobs are gone or on the brink.
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Continue reading →: Touring Southwest France: A Hidden TreasureIn this third and final piece about Southwest France, my goal is simple: introduce you to the little-known quality wine appellations that comprise the discontinuous set of AOCs known collectively as Southwest France, and inspire you to experience these surprisingly good, reasonably priced, wines on your own. Here are links to the…
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Continue reading →: Traditional Southwest France: Malbec and TannatPolitical History The political history of wine in Bordeaux explains in part why the appellations of Southwest France’s “high country” are hidden in its popular shadow. At times called Gascogne (including Béarn) and Aquitaine, today Southwest France is called l’Occitainie administratively. Bordeaux was controlled by England from 1154 to 1453.…
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Continue reading →: Southwest France: Diverse by Design?Southwest France (Sud Oest) is best known for what it isn’t. Frankly, and unfortunately, it’s not widely recognized at all. With an accompanying eye-roll, I must report that many people have asked me – quite genuinely – “where is Southwest France?”! Let’s get positioned on the map. Sud Oest is…
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