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
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Wine Review: Loire Valley Beyond Sancerre
It’s the 4th anniversary of the blog, so I decided to host a very geeky Loire Valley wine tasting. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Chenin Blanc v. France
I’ve run into a few Chilean Chenin Blancs recently, so I thought I’d compare one to a wine from one of its more famous homes: the Loire Valley. 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
Wine Review: French vs. Chilean Cabernet Franc
In honor of the 14th of July, I’m going to compare a French Loire Valley Cabernet Franc vs. a Chilean Cabernet Franc from Limari. Continue reading