This month (and next!) the French Winophiles will be taking a virtual tour of Burgundy, the birthplace of two of the world’s most revered grapes – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir! For May , I’m focusing on Chablis and Côte de Beaune . I’ve chosen to focus on white Burgundy, which for the uninitiated are wines crafted…
Tag: Chablis
Chablis:The Spirit of Chardonnay – In The Glass And At The Table
I love minerally, acid-driven white wines. They are refreshing and delicious on their own, and a great companion for a wide variety of foods at the table. So, I was thrilled when I received four sample bottles of Chablis from Pure Chablis a couple of months back. About Chablis Pure Chablis is a trade organization that…
How I Lost My Chablis Virginity!
Late last year (I’m invoking the tried and true cliché; ‘better late than never”;-) I had the pleasure of attending a lunch hosted by the Pure Chablis, at one of San Francisco’s best restaurants, Boulevard. The Pure Chablis folks were touring the U.S. evangelizing the virtues of Chablis (pronounced Sha-blee). My own experience with Chablis? None!…