Champagne Louise Brison: A Tradition of Women in Charge #Winophiles

March is Women’s History Month, and the French Winophiles group of wine and food writers are celebrating France’s Women in Wine! You can see the invitation post from our host Gwendolyn Alley of Wine Predator here. The history of Women in Champagne has mostly been well documented, or more accurately, the history of widows who…

A Delightful Duo of Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace #Winophiles

Both of these wines have been perennial go-to Crémant d’Alsace for me. They’re delicious, harmonious sparkling wines that offer wonderful value for the price. This month the French #Winophiles are celebrating Crémant from France.  The term Crémant (which literally means creamy) originated in Champagne. It was used to differentiate fully sparkling classic champagne made using…

Pairing Sweet Bordeaux with Southern Fare #Winophiles

They can quickly expand a dining palate by bringing a broad spectrum of styles, price points, and food pairing options to the table Sauternes and Sweet Bordeaux Wine – Spruce Eats This month our French #Winophiles group of wine and food bloggers are collaborating with Sweet Bordeaux US, a group of wineries from a sub-region of Bordeaux that…

Getting “Au Naturel” with Damien and Didier Richou ‘Les D en Bulles’ Méthode Ancestrale #Winophiles

This month the French Winophiles are taking a virtual summer escape to the Loire Valley. Jill of L’Occasion with be hosting the event ( (Check out her invitation post here.) About the Loire Valley The Loire Valley, two hours southwest of Paris is known as “the Garden of France” due its abundance of fertile farmland that…

Champagne Drappier’s Blanc de Quatre Blancs; A Taste of Champagne’s White Heirloom Grape Varieties #Winophiles

This month the French Winophiles are exploring “Unexpected Pleasures In Champagne”. Our event is being hosted by Gwendolyn of Wine Predator . And what are the “unexpected pleasures of Champagne”? In my case, it’s a “two-fer”. I’m sharing a wine made from unexpected heirloom grapes from a producer in an unexpected region in Champagne. The Aube –…

A Taste Of Chénas, Beaujolais’ Rarest Cru #Winophiles

We thoroughly enjoyed this alluring, delicious and food-friendly wine. This month the #Winophiles, a group of French wine, food and travel aficionados are exploring Beaujolais, and in particular Cru Beaujolais! I have long believed that Cru Beaujolais are among the most food friendly wines. But several years ago I attended a Beaujolais Wines & Japanese Cuisine Pairing…

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…

Getting To Know Rasteau #Winophiles

…it’s clear to me that Rasteau offers vibrant, well-structured, high QPR wines… This month the French Winophiles (#Winophiles) group of bloggers is making a virtual visit to the Southern Rhône region of France to explore Rasteau.  I was delighted to see the invitation to participate in this sponsored event. That’s because, before now, I’d only…