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Join the French Winophiles Dreaming of a Café Lunch! #Winophiles
On July 11, our French Winophiles writers will be sharing their idea of a perfect lunch in a French cafe. What will we see? Quiche? Croque-Monsieur or Madam? Onion Soup (in France, it’s just onion soup…), crêpes? Perhaps a café and dessert? A glass of wine, of course! Come back and visit any of our … Continue reading →
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Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône with Pork and Mushrooms
(Click on any photo for a full size slideshow) Côtes du Rhône WinesOne of France’s major rivers, the Rhône winds its way from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean sea. In wine terms, we think mainly of the lower section of the river, from Lyon to the Mediterranean. Côtes du Rhône (CdR) wines come from the … Continue reading →
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Explore the Wilds of Spain in Priorat
Something New for 2026This month, our wine writers are sharing something new: a region, a winery and a grape variety. Look toward the bottom of this post for links to all the new wines you might like to try in the coming year! I’m highlighting a Spanish wine region with a fascinating story and high … Continue reading →
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Rustic Elegance with Mont d’Or Cheese and Vin Jaune
Enjoy a Classic French Winter Meal – Baked Mont d’Or CheeseAre you looking for a special winter meal, one that simultaneously feels a bit decadent but is so easy to prepare? You can easily make it at home or even at a sparsely equipped rental on a winter vacation. Gooey cheese, warm out of the … Continue reading →
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my dinner with Giovanni Gaja
Surprise Dinner with Giovanni GajaEarly this summer, I received a short-notice invitation to a dinner with Giovanni Gaja at Mara restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Usually these events have a dozen or so journalists, sommeliers, and buyers. A short-notice invitation is likely because someone dropped out. No matter, if the event is interesting and I’m available, … Continue reading →
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Pork and Apples with Château Soucherie Savennières #Winophiles
French Winophiles Explore White Wines of the Loire ValleyOctober brings our French Winophiles writers to a virtual tour of the white wines of the Loire Valley. The Loire River is the longest river in France and a wide variety of grapes are grown along its’ path. Grapes include Sauvignon Blanc in the Central Loire, Chenin … Continue reading →
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Join the French Winophiles on a Virtual Visit to White Wines of the Loire Valley #winophiles
French Winophiles and Loire Valley White WinesOctober 2025 brings our French Winophiles writers to a virtual exploration of the white wines of the Loire River valley. The Loire River is the longest river in France, extending over 1000km (600+ miles) from its source in the Massif Centrale west of Lyon all the way out to … Continue reading →
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Let Schiava be Your Red Wine for Seafood
Alto Adige is the Home of SchiavaThe region of Alto Adige / Südtirol is located in north-central Italy, in the foothills of the Dolomite mountains. Originally part of Austria, the region became part of Italy in 1919 at the conclusion of World War I. It is an autonomous Italian province and is part of a … Continue reading →
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A Day at Champagne Vaucelle Remembered at Apéro #worldwinetravel
World Wine Travel Writers Reminisce Over Summer SipsThis month, our World Wine Travel writers are remembering travel moments over a glass of wine and “nibbles”. In France, late afternoon is apéro time, where we do just that. I’m thinking about a trip to the more rural Côte des Bar of Champagne this spring, just before … Continue reading →
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Versatile Trebbiano Spoletino: a New Star from Umbria #italianfwt
Let’s Explore Montefalco in the SummerAugust brings our Italian Food Wine and Travel writers to a virtual visit to Umbria. Take a look further down in this post for links to all our posts. The town of Montefalco is best known for Sagrantino but a big, bold, tannic red wine is a difficult play in … Continue reading →
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Start Your English Sparkling Wine Discovery with Louis Pommery England
Champagne Houses ExpandFrench Champagne houses have been looking to expand for a long time. Back in 1973, Moët et Chandon established Domaine Chandon in Napa Valley. More recently, houses began to take interest in Southern England. With climate change, southern England has become a viable region for wine grape growing. It also has the distinct … Continue reading →