Marsanne is best known as a white Rhone variety, but how does it do in Chile? Continue reading
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Wine Review: C-List French White Varieties
You may have heard of these varieties in France, but how well do you really know them or how often do you actually drink them? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Viognier v. French
I’m taking another look at Chilean Viognier and comparing it to a Viognier blend from France, its original home. Continue reading
Wine Review: Jura–Region for Wine Geeks
This past Thanksgiving, I had a couple of wine geeks over and rather than serve them my most expensive Napa or Bordeaux, I went with two wines from the Jura. That’s because the Jura is one of the most unique wine regions in the world–a rare challenge and pleasure for any wine geek. Continue reading
Chilean Cider v. French Cider
How does Chilean cider compare to French cider? Continue reading
Wine Review: French Carignan v. Chilean
Carignan is quickly becoming one of my favorite under the radar varieties in Chile. Will I like French Carignan as much? Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines from South West France
The southwest of France is more than just Bordeaux in terms of wine although Bordeaux is normally excluded from being called a wine from the “South West” wine region. This is because Bordeaux’s production and notoriety is so massive, it gets to be its own region. However, there are several wines in the South West that are worth checking out. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in France: Visiting Domaine de l’Ecu
Although it’s deep in Muscadet country, Domaine de l’Ecu offers so much more than your grandparents’ or parents’ Muscadet. Continue reading
Wine Review: Uncommon Varieties in France
I found three less familiar varieties in France to explore: Pineau d’Aunis, Auxerrois Blanc and Rolle (Vermentino). Continue reading
Wine Review: Best Cabernet Franc Around the World
We celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the blog last weekend with the ultimate Cabernet Franc tasting. It featured 10 different Cabernet Franc wines from 10 different regions from 5 different countries and an international group of friends/wine lovers/sommeliers from 4 continents to help us drink and evaluate them all. Continue reading