This month, the French Winophiles will be writing about the Languedoc (a.k.a. Languedoc Roussillion) region. Nestled in the sun-kissed embrace of southern France, with the Pyrenees framing its southern border and Spain just beyond, lies the archetypal Mediterranean wine country of Languedoc. An Overview of the Languedoc Stretching from the rugged coastline of the Mediterranean…
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Exploring Languedoc; Uncovering France’s Hidden Gem #Winophiles
This month, the French Winophiles will be writing about the Languedoc (a.k.a. Languedoc Roussillion) region. Nestled in the sun-kissed embrace of southern France, with the Pyrenees framing its southern border and Spain just beyond, lies the archetypal Mediterranean wine country of Languedoc. An Overview of the Languedoc Stretching from the rugged coastline of the Mediterranean…
Looking For Value in Northern Rhône? Look For Crozes-Hermitage!#Winophiles
This month the French Winophiles are exploring the Northern Rhône Valley. “The Northern Rhône Valley is dwarfed by its neighbor to the south in terms of sheer size of production. Defined growing areas are typically much smaller in the north, and a substantial number of the region’s better vineyards are planted on steep, terraced granite…
French Grilled Cheese and Drappier Rose de Saignée Champagne #Winophiles
This month the French #Winophiles, a group of wine and food writers with a passion for French food, wine and travel, are diving into French Wine and Cheese! Given my regular participation in the French #Winophiles group events, it’s not a stretch to imagine I have a bunch of French wine at my fingertips. I do…
The French #Winophiles – French Wine and Cheese Preview
The June 2019 theme for the French #Winophiles is French Wine and Cheese! But of course, the history of wine and cheese in France is a very long one. Wine and cheese are an integral part of French culture, and has been for centuries. Just as French wine is regional, so is French cheese. Many cheese producing…
French #Winophiles |Invitation To Join Us For French Wine and Cheese
The June 2019 theme for the French #Winophiles is French Wine and Cheese! But of course, the history of wine and cheese in France is a very long one. Wine and cheese are an integral part of French culture, and have been for centuries. Just as French wine is regional, so is French cheese. Many cheese…
Grower Champagne From The Chalky Slopes Of Avize: Franck Bonville Prestige Brut Blanc de Blancs #Winophiles
Each month the French #Winophiles blogging group explores a particular French wine theme. Sometimes it’s a notable region whose wines we’d like to explore in-depth; other times it’s more about exploring a grape variety vinified throughout the country. This month we are exploring grower Champagne. If you’re not familiar with grower Champagne. Have a look at…
The French #Winophiles Sip Grower Champagne Preview
Each month the French #Winophiles blogging group explores a particular French wine theme. Sometimes it’s a notable region whose wines we’d like to explore in-depth; other times it’s more about exploring a grape variety vinified throughout the country. This month we are exploring Grower Champagne. Our group of food and wine writers will reveal what they’ve…
Côtes de Bordeaux: Your Go-To For Affordable, Approachable Bordeaux #Winophiles
These are soulful, richly textured and interesting wines crafted by passionate vignerons…If you’re looking for easy-going well-structured Bordeaux offering great value to share with loved ones look no further than Côtes de Bordeaux! The theme for this month’s French #Winophiles is Côtes de Bordeaux. I was introduced to Côtes de Bordeaux a few months ago when this…
Celebrating L’Amour Du Vin With French Wine At The Table #Winophiles
The theme for this month’s French Winophiles is L’amour– French wines with a name or concept reminiscent of love. When I received these sample wines (as always, opinion are my own), I immediately saw the connection between L’Amour (love) and the Saint-Amour from Beaujolais, and the Rosé from D’Anjou in the Loire Valley. The connection between…