Chablis’ red wine neighbor: how does Irancy Pinot Noir stack up to Pinot from the Cote d’Or? Continue reading
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Wine Review: Northern Rhone Whites
Although the Rhone is famous for its reds, Rhone whites are becoming more popular. Continue reading
Wine Review: Loire vs. Chilean Sauvignon Blanc
Although Sauvignon Blanc is a consistent variety across continents and price ranges, there are several styles of Sauvignon Blanc. Let’s compare Chile vs. the Loire. Continue reading
Wine Review: Malbec from Burgundy & Muscadet
Malbec originates from Southwest France, where appellations like Cahors specialize in varietal Malbec. However, there’s a bit of Malbec being grown further north in central France too. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Côtes Catalanes
I just got back from France and Spain, where I spent most of my time in both Spanish Catalonia and French Catalonia (or Northern Catalonia). This post will focus on wine tourism in the latter. Continue reading
Wine Review: German v. French Riesling
After looking at New World Riesling, I wanted to re-examine Old World Riesling. Is there a difference between Riesling from Mosel and Riesling from Alsace? Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines of Savoie
Last week, I participated in a Savoie wine tasting. They’re not easy to find, but they’re worth seeking out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Crémant
Given the price of Champagne, are Crémant sparkling wines from France a good alternative? Continue reading
Wine Review: Noble Late Harvest Wines–Chile v. France
After visiting Sauternes and Monbazillac in France recently, I wondered why there aren’t many Chilean late harvest wines with botrytis. I looked for one to compare with a Sauternes I brought back, but it wasn’t easy to find one. Continue reading
Bordeaux Off the Beaten Path: Forgotten Grapes, Pirates & Robots
In addition to visiting some well-established Bordeaux chateaux and going beyond Bordeaux along the Dordogne, I decided to explore less orthodox Bordeaux producers who might be the future of the region: Château Cazebonne & Château Luchey-Halde. Continue reading