Thierry Michon and Domaine Saint Nicolas – Biodynamic Loire Wines
An advocate of biodynamic agriculture you want to meet in Loire Valley’s Fiefs Vendéens AOC is Thierry Michon at Domaine Saint Nicolas. It’s a way of life for him!
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Distinctive Roussillon White Wines for your Buy List #Winophiles
A trip to Roussillon left me with a parting thought- Roussillon white wines are magically bright and refreshing, thought provoking and complex, and just enjoyable to drink! Here are some for your buy-list.
Preview: The #Winophiles Talk White Wines of Roussillon
The #Winophiles are talking crisp and bright, mineral dusted, and sea breeze blown. Think deeply complex and sweet or dry. This is Roussillon white wine!
You’re Invited to Discover the White Wines of Roussillon #Winophiles
The Roussillon region has something for everyone. Area diversity is vast- the Mediterranean Sea, charming countryside towns, mountains, and certainly, great food and wine. It’s a mecca for outdoor lovers with places to cycle, stroll or just relax. But today what most excites me are the white wines of Roussillon. On July 18 at 11am ET and 17:00 in France,… Read more »
Fleurie – The Queen of Beaujolais Crus
There is so much good happening in Beaujolais that it’s worth revealing. The natural wine movement is certainly present with a younger group of gals and guys involved. And then there are the ten crus.
Condrieu – Exploring Treasures of the Northern Rhone
There’s nothing quite like Condrieu. I remember my first sip of Viognier. It smelled of peach and oak, was thick and heavy on my palate, a wine I was not eager to run out for again. It was not flawed, but a very ripe style. It caused me to avoid the grape for years. Then I tasted a Condrieu. Just… Read more »
Biodynamic Crémant in Bordeaux #Winophiles
Aubrion is not your ordinary woman. Deciding to change her life is how she, her husband and kids landed in Bordeaux making organic wines including Crémant at Château de Piote.
Crémant de Bordeaux, Sparkling Wine From the Land of Big Reds
A budget friendly sparkling wine from the land of big reds, a little known yet high quality alternative to Champagne. Why don’t more people know about Crémant de Bordeaux?!?
Rhone Valley Rasteau Cru – A New Generation Wine With Duck Confit #winophiles
This is not any wine. Nope… nor a regular duck confit dish. Prepared with potimarron and duck from a local producer, the dish and Rasteau AOC wine combo could be one of our favorites.
Cheese and Loire Wine Pairing with Les Vignerons du Vendômois #winophiles
For me, cheese is like caviar or a Michelin starred restaurant- I partake on special occasions only. It’s not that I don’t like it, quite the contrary. There’s nothing like slathering young and creamy Gorgonzola on a cracker. Or a crostini topped with aged Mimolette or Manchego, a walnut then drizzled with honey. But sadly, cheese doesn’t like me. I… Read more »