french wine Archive

  • In case you didn’t know, Loire Valley wines set international standards for Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, as well as producing unique local specialties like Muscadet. The Loire Valley also produces truly excellent dessert wines. This tasting also confirmed Loire wines’ reputation for food friendliness.

    Loire Valley Tasting Showcases Under Appreciated Region

    Posted on October 2, 2010 | No Comments
    In case you didn’t know, Loire Valley wines set international standards for Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, as well as producing unique local specialties like Muscadet. The Loire Valley also produces truly excellent dessert wines. This tasting also confirmed Loire wines’ reputation for food friendliness.

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  • It seems when most people think of French wine, it’s usually one of the great table wines like Bordeaux or Burgundy, or Champagne. But France also is home to some of the greatest dessert wines in the world. And my experience has been that a person just needs to be exposed to their wonders once to become an instant fan. Several of these sweeties originate in the country’s southwest.

    An Introduction to Some of France’s Great Dessert Wines

    Posted on March 29, 2010 | No Comments
    It seems when most people think of French wine, it’s usually one of the great table wines like Bordeaux or Burgundy, or Champagne. But France also is home to some of the greatest dessert wines in the world. And my experience has been that a person just needs to be exposed to their wonders once to become an instant fan. Several of these sweeties originate in the country’s southwest.

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