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Corsica's wild edge: The elemental wines of the island's far south
The taste of the elements...
by Chris Howard13 viewsfrancewinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
Panel tasting results: Superb St-Emilion & Pomerol from 2020
A stellar set of scores...
by Georgie Hindle19 viewsbordeauxwinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Ile de Conas Le Blanc From Trader Joe’s
A bit simple, but highly refreshing, we review the Ile de Conas Le Blanc from Trader Joe’s. 65% Sauvignon Blanc ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen17 viewsfrancetrader-joe-swhite-blends - news
Domaine Cauhapé Geyser Jurançon Sec 2020 Review
Jurançon sec? Do we have to try this? This region is admittedly obscure for the Australian reader. Jurançon is in […] The post Domaine Cauhapé Geyser Jurançon Sec 2020 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell10 viewsgreat-value-choicewine-reviewscamaraletcourbu-blancfrancegros-manseng - news
Two French Red Blends: Chateau Daviaud and M. Chapoutier Belleruche_PR SAMPLE
I recently decided to review two French red wines that are blends. Blends have the benefit that two or more grape varieties together fill in the weakness of the other grape. For example, one grape may be fruity but lack tannins, while another grape has plenty of tannins but lacks much fruit character. Putting the two grape varieties together makes...
by mywinepal17 viewsbordeauxcabernet-franccabernet-sauvignonfrancegrenachemalbec - news
The ethical drinker: Join the resistance and give hybrid grapes a chance
Do you know your Souvignier Gris from your Cabernet Cortis? Sustainability editor Natalie Earl explores the rise and symbolism of disease-resistant hybrid grapes via an innovative micro-négociant project in southern France's Languedoc.
by Natalie Earl23 viewsgrape-varietieslanguedoc-roussillonwinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Château Cheval Blanc CFO appointed estate director at Domaine Beauséjour
Arnaud de Laforcade, Château Cheval Blanc’s long-term CFO is to set to join Domaine Beauséjour in the Loire as estate director in September. The unexpected move underlines the huge potential of Chinon as an appellation, particularly for its Cabernet Franc. Arabella Mileham reports. The post Château Cheval Blanc CFO appointed estate director at Domaine Beauséjour appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Arabella Mileham28 viewsnewsbordeauxchinonfine-winefranceloire - news
Andrew Jefford: 'We've got a wine revolution on our hands'
Growers must seize opportunities in a fast-changing climate, says our award-winning columnist, highlighting exciting white wines being produced in the Monts d'Avène area of high Languedoc in southern France.
by Andrew Jefford18 viewslanguedoc-roussillonwinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Ohmygod–Part 6 On to Chenonceaux
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist20 viewschevernycyclingcycling-tours-in-europefrancehumorloire-valley - news
A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes
Travelling around the countryside in France, you can find plenty of charming guest houses or hotels in former nobles’ chateaux. Few are as exotic and as gastronomic as Chateau des Tesnières, just three hours from Paris. It has five rooms and a “botanical” restaurant. Both the rooms and the restaurant are quite extraordinary experiences. It […] Continue reading: A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes The post A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours O
by Britt Karlsson17 viewsfood-and-wineforbesfrancegastronomysouth-africa - news
Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux
In restaurants and wine bars in Bordeaux, plenty of other wines are open, but few bottles of the local product. Why?
by Eric Asimov12 viewswinesbordeaux-francefrance - news
What We Have Been Drinking in Korea (Redemption!)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist17 viewscabernet-sauvignoncarignancavachardonnaychilefrance - news
A tasting a century in the making – trying a 100 year-old Champagne forgotten in the cellar of France's most famous chef
Our Champagne correspondent was invited to Ruinart for an incredible vertical tasting of eight wines spanning 100 years.
by Tom Hewson14 viewsfrancechampagnewinewine-regionswestern-europe - news
Why Burgundy's Hautes-Côtes will be the region's next 'big thing'
Burgundy's appellations of the future...
by Charles Curtis MW15 viewsburgundywinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Panel tasting results: Make these your go-to Provence rosés this summer
Summer in a bottle...
by Heather Dougherty19 viewswinewine-regionsprovencerose-winefrancewestern-europe - news
What We Have Been Drinking in Korea (Was this why they warned me?)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist22 viewsairencabernet-sauvignoncavachilefrancekorea - news
'To keep freshness and elegance – this is my work' – Laurent-Perrier and the art of Grand Siècle
Consistency in extremes...
by Tom Hewson14 viewschampagnewinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Kirkland Signature Chablis Review
A new entry into the Kirkland Signature line, from the same producer as the Premier Cru version. We review the ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen31 viewschardonnaycostcofrancekirkland-signature - news
UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026 winner revealed
The head of wine at Estelle Manor in Witney, Oxfordshire has been named winner of the UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026.
by Natalie Earl11 viewschampagnewinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Celebrate Team Canada with Champagne Taittinger Brut Reserve FIFA Edition_PR SAMPLE
The FIFA World Cup starts June 11, 2026, with Canada’s first game on June 12th against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As we play and win games, which sparkling wine will you be drinking to celebrate our wins? Champagne Taittinger has been awarded the Official Champagne of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Their special edition FIFA Brut Reserve Champagne is available across...
by mywinepal21 viewschampagnechardonnayfifafrancepinot-noirsparkling - news
What We Have Been Drinking in Korea
NV Jaume Serra Cava Brut, Spain: Retail $15? Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada. It was our first full day in Seoul and the hotel sent us a half-bottle of this Jaume Serra Cava. For me, this was my first trip to Korea, … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist19 viewscavacote-des-barschampagnechardonnaychilecortese - news
Why Bergerac should be your next wine travel destination
Savour the languorous life of southwest France...
by Paola Westbeek14 viewswine-travelsouth-west-francewinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Costières de Nîmes: The Rhône’s Wild West
A hotbed of experimentation...
by Matt Walls16 viewsrhonesouthern-rhonewinewine-regionswestern-europefrance - news
Bordeaux's 2016 vintage: Revisiting & retasting 10 years on
Instant enjoyment yet ageworthy...
by Gareth Birchley14 viewswinebordeauxwine-regionswestern-europefrance