Perhaps no country evokes such strong associations with fine wine as does France. Its reputation has led to worldwide imitation. Many varieties that are now considered international, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, are French, and winemaking pioneers in New World regions such as California and Chile look to the great wines of France as their benchmark.
I published a bucket list for the wines of France two weeks ago and took some grief for it. I try to keep these installments short, so I felt a need to be strict in my selection process. Many people felt I was a little too strict. Here’s a smattering o...
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Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...
The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
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Burgundy is perhaps the most complex and intimidating of French wine regions. It is locate...
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Jura is a French wine region that lies between Burgundy and Switzerland. The wines produced her...
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Patience, know-how, observation, intuition...these are the skills required to make and age our wi...
Moet & Chandon is one of the most well-known luxury champagne producers in the word. Wi...
The origins of the Château Clarke estate date back to the 12th century when the Cistercian monks ...
Arrogant Frog was born in the Herault Valley in Languedoc in the south of France, near the Medite...
Albert Boxler is a 300-year-old family winery in the small town of Niedermorschwihr. The domaine ...
Château Timberlay (appellation Bordeaux Supérieur) is located in Saint-Andre-de-Cubzac. It symbol...
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France on SnoothMar 12, 2011
Iam fairly new to french wine. I am looking to start expanding my french wine knowledge. I would love any suggestions.
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drinkable, but not a favorite Read More
May 2013
I bought this bottle of wine from a stall selling the wines of Provence at the 2013 London France Show.I was able to taste before purchase and this was easily their best rose.The Cotes de Provence in the beautiful South of France got AOC status for red,white and rose wines in 1977 although wine has been made in this region since before the Roman... Read More
May 2013
Light wine perfect for a warm summer day. Read More
May 2013
Yes EMark, we're all looking forward to see how this vouvray cliff hanger ... ... from the Loire valley in France. They make all different kinds but "sec" is dry and "Demi sec" is half dry. Had a '10 Demi Sec Clos du Bourg recently that was pretty stunning to say the leas Read More
May 2013
Flowery sweet smelling nose--hneysuckle. Very refreshing on the palate. Noticeable sugar, but also decent acid. Flavors of lemon and apple or peach. Looking forward to having this with grilled Moroccan spiced maridated chicken breasts. US$16.99 at Wine Club in Santa Ana. Read More
Nov 29, 2011
where in the uk can we obtain clos siguier, a malbec?
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Sep 17, 2011
OMG. Thats where wine comes from. Huge varienty and quality to go around and around. My favorite wines come from France. Yay!
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Jun 27, 2011
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Jan 25, 2011
appellation-a-vent Stuart Imports Chateau Des Jaque J Thorin 1959 Magnum
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Dec 25, 2010
Just had a bottle of Chateau Des Gravies 1999 with dinner at Christmas Eve. It was fantastic, well balanced and great finish.
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Nov 3, 2010
Let’s face it, this is may be the most intimidating problem facing a prospective wine buyer, either at a restaurant, wine store or wine auction. You probably don’t remember French pronunciation, but if you are lucky you may have some other Romantic language under your belt. Here is a list of some basic terms and their pronunciation: * Amon...
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Aug 6, 2010
"Ridiculously cheap" yet "drinkable" - how often do you find those phrases together in connection with French wine? See them dance together on the Sediment blog at www.sedimentblog.com
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Aug 4, 2010
Love France - love French wine!
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Jul 3, 2010
Do you have any wine from corsica, please thanks
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