French Wine
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Beaujolais Nouveau, by Dan Berger
Young wine buyers today are more interested in drinkability, different styles, and just having fun – and apparently aren’t interested in expensive, iconic wines. With their ... -
Investing in super-Tuscan wines can earn up to 20%
Investors in fine vintage wines can raise their glass to tasty returns – with some bottles having doubled in value in the past three years. Yet ... -
Finger Lakes Wines and Rais: What recent rains mean for the harvest | Lifestyles
Chris Scholomiti special to the citizen The 2021 harvest is on the books, and I’d say it was wet and wild. After record rainfall in July ... -
Macron has a last toast to Merkel: “you have kept Europe united”
PARIS, November 3 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday sent German Chancellor Angela Merkel an affectionate and elegant farewell, congratulating her on having kept ... -
Australia & New Zealand Wine & Food Tour – Hot Springs Village Voice
It was a full turnout for the recent Wine and Food World Tour held at Xplore DeSoto. Participants tasted 5 tasty vintages from Australia and New ... -
Fancy a “charbonnay”? How the French coal belt reinvented itself as a tourist destination | Holidays in France
A A holiday at the Cité des Électriciens in northern France might not sound like a glamorous getaway, but there are some real surprises to be ... -
Bien Nacido Historic Vineyard Continues To Be Recognized Nationally | Homes and Lifestyle
Bien Nacido, one of Santa Barbara County’s oldest and most distinguished wineries, was recognized by two national publications earlier this year. In January, Wine Enthusiast included ... -
Robert Russell: weather conference
Growing up duck hunting in Louisiana, time was always on the minds of hunters and guides. It was always too hot or too cold, or the ... -
France and Russia clash as Putin backs down in champagne war | World | New
Russia has accepted a two-month moratorium on the implementation of its new law on viticulture and winemaking. The law prohibits the use of the Russian word ... -
10 Great Metro Phoenix Restaurants For A Day Without A Work From Home
The last year and a half has changed the way people work. Working from home has become the norm, but that no longer means being confined ... -
Clemens: Wine and Halloween
Halloween can be a scary challenge for a wine writer. Are you ignoring the holidays? Do you give any fancy advice on pairing wine with candy ... -
Guide to tasting rooms and cellars
There is a common saying among Arizona wine professionals when discussing the state’s wine production: “We are still in our infancy.” And honestly, that makes for ... -
You have to know that we will always have Paris
Having visited Paris several times over the past 15 years, the destination still attracts. Drinking wine in the city is a daily activity, but it cannot ... -
Best French Cuisine in Brisbane: Name Your Favorite to Win for 2021 | Mail-Mail
We are on the hunt for the best French food in Brisbane for 2021 and need your help – nominate your favorite French restaurant now !!! ... -
Round table: John Williams MBE
The Ritz London executive chef, born in South Shields, searches for missing partridges at a royal banquet, drawing inspiration from The Gourmand at the gallop, and ... -
The Robert-Jean De Vogüé Research Center
“Closely aligned with the Living Soils, Living Together program that we launched last year, our new cutting-edge research infrastructure will support all Moët Hennessy Houses as ... -
Eiffel Tower – Celebrating human engineering
The Eiffel Tower – one of the most iconic monuments in the world has been the symbol of Paris and France. Every year on March 31, ... -
French outrage over US submarine deal won’t sink long-standing alliance
By Hervé-Thomas Campangne, Professor of French Studies, University of Maryland Maryland (US), October 17 (The Conversation) France’s recent recall of its Ambassador to the United States ... -
Port City Small Bites: Wine Knot Sky Lounge launched, Krispy Kreme reopened and more
The Wine Knot Bar and Lounge will have its provisional opening on October 14 and 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Port City Daily / ... -
SEIU leader accused of fraud as campaign money gave speaker Nuñez a ‘rich travel style’
Alma Hernández, executive director of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), California’s largest union, resigned after she and her husband, Jose Moscoso, were indicted by California ... -
Time will tell if the difficult 2021 harvests affect wines around the world
The heady aroma of mashed grapes (must, as it is called in the industry) fills the air of wineries in the northern hemisphere. Starting in August ... -
Champagne Wars: In a Tizz Over Fizz
Champagne vineyards near Reims in France. Credit: Shutterstock French champagne producers are protesting against a new law in Russia that requires them to rename their famous ... -
Augustine’s French reunion – Mpls.St. Paul Magazine
I stuck my fork in, and suddenly it was there: the familiar crispy crumb, the richness of scallops, that buttery and caper flavor that snatches a ... -
How French wines adapt to global warming
In France’s Bordeaux wine region, an experiment to help some of the world’s most beloved drinks weather the ravages of climate change is starting to pay ... -
Cypriot wines to taste throughout the seasons
Vouni Panayia vineyard 2020 Vouni Panayia, Spourtiko, IGP Pafos, Abv 12% There is something about Spourtiko that I cannot explain. The wine made from grapes with ... -
Five alternatives to the LCBO’s bestsellers (that could save you money)
If you’re a fan of the bestselling J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon from California and haven’t tried the Escudo Rojo Reserva Cab Sauv 2019 from ... -
Boisset Acquires Calistoga Depot, Adding Another Location in Napa Valley to the JCB Brand | New
JCB is also very present in Sonoma with Buena Vista, the oldest winery in Sonoma. “Some historic buildings, like the Depot, have a charm and resonance ... -
As mysterious as it is delicious, the St. Laurent 2019 from The Vice Wine, “Majorelle”
Advertising Of unknown origin, this exotic grape finds its place at The Vice Napa Valley Wines Napa Valley, California – October 6, 2021 – Saint-Laurent, a ... -
Camden County, New Jersey harvests first harvest of wine grapes
BLACKWOOD, New Jersey (WPVI) – Camden County harvested its first grapes for winemaking in hopes of creating more educational opportunities for future winemakers. The Chambourcin grape ... -
France is increasing its production of canned wines, but are connoisseurs ready?
Canned wines have peaked in popularity among people in Europe and America looking for portability and convenience. More than half of young people in the UK ... -
Shafer One Point Five tells the story of Napa Cab in the 21st century – Robb Report
When you buy a “1.5” from Shafer Vineyards, you don’t get a magnum. It’s a generation and a half of the Shafers themselves: Doug and his ... -
Revealed: Czech PM used offshore companies to buy £ 13million French mansion | Czech Republic
Billionaire Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is under pressure to explain a convoluted offshore structure he used to finance his purchase of a £ 13million mansion ... -
With new interpretations of sparkling wine, is champagne still champagne? – Robb report
IIt was an afternoon in 2001 spent digging through his family’s archives that first aroused the curiosity of Frédéric Rouzaud. Rouzaud is the CEO of the ... -
Even with new cranes, the Port of Boston will not alleviate the shipping crisis in the United States
“It would be a mistake to view this as a huge opportunity for a port like Boston,” said Hauke Kite-Powell, senior analyst at Marsoft, a Boston-based ... -
California dreaming of a great vintage
Don’t wait for the critics to announce it, 2021 is already a good vintage. By W. Blake Gray | Posted Saturday, 02-Oct-2021 Vintage didn’t matter much ... -
Robert Russell: Red wine production
Red wines are generally more complex, richer and heavier, with hints of spices and herbs, as well as non-vegetal characteristics, generally identified as mineral or flint. ... -
Bring the funk – Chicago Magazine
NOTNatural wines are the fun little sister of the drinking world – they’re fresh and crisp, often with funky notes and bright labels. If you love ... -
Wine sales in the United States improve
It’s been an eventful year, but the signs are bright in the world’s largest wine market. By W. Blake Gray | Posted Thursday, 30-Sep-2021 Restaurants are ... -
Burgundy 2021: winegrowers hold their breath on final yields
The 2021 harvest is underway in Burgundy, but the region’s wine growers are holding their breath over the latest yields after a year of severe weather. ... -
How to drink cognac and what it tastes like
It is easy to be a little intimidated by Cognac. The wine-based spirit is some 500 years old, carrying a heavy tradition and associated culture that ... -
French exports of “sparkling wines” to Russia resume
The French champagne industry group has resumed exports to Russia despite a Russian law requiring foreign champagne producers to add a reference to “sparkling wine” on ... -
Louisville’s best wine bars
Derby City will always have plenty of bourbon to present, and the brewing scene is booming, but there are also some great places to enjoy a ... -
Château Quintus grows with the acquisition of Château Grand-Pontet
Created in 2011, Château Quintus released its 10e vintage this year, with its much noticed 2020. The Gallo-Romans, creators of the Saint-Emilion vineyard, traditionally named their ... -
How are the wine drinkers in Singapore? Actions of a leader in wine distribution
Perhaps Chong’s vast experience in food and wine distribution appealed to his customers, or perhaps it was his enthusiastic demeanor; a sort of serious schoolboy. Perhaps ... -
In France, the perfume capital of the world, there is a world of beautiful perfumes
Your browser does not support the audio element. Perfume flower grower Pierre Chiarla picks jasmine flowers in his field in Grasse, France. Bénédicte Desrus for NPR ... -
It’s harvest season at The View Winery and Wards Cider
Winemaker Kristy French with Assistant Winemaker Cody Latino at The View Winery. (Carli Berry / iINFOnews.ca) A visit to The View Winery and Wards Cider tasting ... -
Margot Henderson’s Fantastic Dinner – Champagne and Bistro Dishes with the Two Queen Elizabeths
Newsletter: FT Weekend Get weekend inspiration with the best of life, arts and culture. Delivered every Saturday morning. I invite Sarah lucas, Elisabeth i, Elisabeth ii ... -
Cierto Tequila honored with ten unrivaled prizes at the 2021 Sommelier Challenge International Wine and Spirits Competition
LOS ANGELES–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila has received three platinum, four gold and three silver medals, far ... -
9 best cheese and wine shops in UK according to locals
I like a good cheese and wine store. There is something so decadent about an entire boutique dedicated to wine and cheese pairings. I love the ... -
Tired ’90s Helotes kitchen gets $ 68,000 remodel with French country features and a mix of materials – wood, tile, stone
When Eddie and Chantal Rascon decided to update the tired kitchen of their newly purchased Helotes home in the mid-90s, they rejected the idea of a ... -
French Pastry and Halal Burger Connection Spawns New Breakfast Powerhouse in Dearborn | Restaurant Reviews | Detroit
At first glance, Brome Modern Eatery chef Zane Makky and Cinnamon pastry chef Matt Knio may seem like an unlikely couple to team up on a ... -
Savoie, wines close to the French Alps made from fascinating local grape varieties
Savoie is a beautiful region where grapes grow on the slopes of the French Pre-Alps. The wines are not very well known outside of France or ... -
Pour a glass for champagne diplomacy as travel ban is lifted
The organizers of La Fête du Champagne 2021 blew traffic jams Monday night, after the Biden administration’s decision to let fully vaccinated travelers from around the ... -
FB Roundup: Pentland Group, Fox Corp, Pernod Ricard
Rubin family’s Pentland moves from Brexit Britain to Ireland Pentland Group, the British Rubin family that owns sports brands Speedo and Lacoste and majority owner of ... -
Yarra Valley Tokar Estate releases 2021 Pet Nat
Tokar Estate, a winery in the Yarra Valley, released a Pet Nat 2021, the first of its kind from the producer. The goal was to produce ... -
Corsican rosé wines share a story with Napoleon, its conquering hero
While the elegant rosé wines of the French island of Corsica continue to draw favorable comparisons with those of its close neighbor on the Mediterranean continent, ... -
18 incredible new health benefits of tasting French wine
A control in the fridge and the wine cellar and GRRRR. The bottles are BIG! I want a glass of wine (maybe a little more) – ... -
Environmentalists examine unintended environmental consequences of flawed farm laws – Reason.com
Two independent food policies, one here in the United States and the other in France, are attracting the wrath of environmentalists and sustainability advocates, who argue ... -
Chainsaw Artists Across the Country in French Lick for Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Block Bash
There’s a roar coming from downtown French Lick this weekend as the Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Block Bash takes over. More than a dozen professional chainsaw ... -
Mâconnais Wines: Discover the names of all the ‘Mâconnais’ villages that can add their names to elegant Chardonnay wines
Uchizy is one of the 27 villages that can add their name to the Mâcon appellation – you would see Mâcon-Uchizy on a label Photo: BIVB ... -
The 2021 Wine-Searcher Retailer Awards
It’s that time of year again and the Wine-Searcher’s Retailer Awards are bigger and better than ever. Have you ever wondered what the Oscars in wine ... -
7 San Francisco restaurants where the wine is as good as the food
When it comes to drinking well, San Francisco lives up to New York and any European city you can name. Many restaurants in the bay offer ... -
A moment of awakening | News, Sports, Jobs
Sometimes things turn out the most horrible way. For years, I didn’t like onions. The only way to eat them was in a liver and onion ... -
Despite what they say there is a Chardonnay for everyone
This section doesn’t really list, but I would have liked to find a way to provide you with details of all the great Chardonnays that I ... -
Five London dens that will transport you to another place
1. Sabor, Piccadilly For an authentic taste of Spain For a welcome break from its haughty neighbors on Heddon Street, slip into the cool lobby of ... -
BOTTLE SHOTS: wine and cheese pairings that will delight your palate
Even if you don’t know anything about wine, you’ve at least heard that wine and cheese “go hand in hand”. It’s an idea that, while grounded ... -
IMW announces three new Masters of Wine
Claire Blackler MW (UK), Michael Henley MW (New Zealand) and Siobhan Turner MW (UK) are the latest names to be added to the IMW 2021 vintage, ... -
Infrared photos of France, emblematic places with hidden gems
For the past few years, I have traveled through France every summer to discover the diversity of its landscapes and its natural heritage. Usually, summer is ... -
Wine will not be appropriate
Posted by Tom Wark on Aug 22, 2021 The recent controversy over the cultural appropriation of Pippa Middlehurst’s new cookbook exploring noodles and dumplings has instructive ... -
Cabernet Franc Black Sage 2018 – Wine Reviews
Allison Markin – August 22, 2021 / 4:00 a.m. | History: 343577 Photo: contributed Wine: Cabernet Franc, 2018 Vineyard: Black sage vineyard, Summerland Why drink it? ... -
Wines for a warming world | Wine
Gallina de Piel Roca del Crit, Empordà, Spain 2018 (£ 19.99, majordomes-winecellar.co.uk) It has been another unusually hot summer in southern Europe, during which media in ... -
North Bay Winemaker Adds American Flair to Classic European Spirits
Eventually, the custom of infusing wine with plants to improve its taste migrated to Europe with the flourishing trade in Silk Road spices. “The oldest wine ... -
Sonnys Cocktail Joint on South Street mixes high end with everyday life
Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico have converted The Cambridge, one of their South Street restaurants, into the new Sonnys Cocktail Joint (1508 South St., next to ... -
Cellars under influencers | Wine-Searcher News and Features
It’s easy to lash out at social influencers, but what about the brands that employ them? Just as liberals take fierce opposing positions on gender identity ... -
How to pair rosé wine with food (and what to avoid at all costs)
We’ve reached the peak of the pink season, but I wonder how many of us are seriously thinking about pairing it with food? Fresh rosé is ... -
6 wine and cheese baskets to savor
Handpicked wines 1. The Peninsula Luxe Pack, $ 145, handpicked wines Sign up for this perfect pairing of Mornington Pinot Noir, Mornington Chardonnay (which we all ... -
More Means Less: Why a Magnum of Wine May Be Great for Weeknight | Australian food and drink
Acrossing Australia, so many of us are staying at home right now. While we can wait until the day when we can gather around a table ... -
New Orleans chef comes out of retirement to lead another big dinner party | Where NOLA eats
The Versailles restaurant was an emblem of its time in New Orleans gastronomy, a great restaurant of continental cuisine with all the bells and whistles. Those ... -
The 5 Best New Low Sugar Wines On The Shelves
Maybe you’ve noticed that a handful of celebrities have released their own low-sugar wines this summer. (Yes, we’re watching you, Nicki Minaj!) Now that the beloved ... -
How to dine like the French
Rebekah Peppler © Joann Pai In his new book À Table: Recipes for French Cooking and Eating, Rebekah Peppler shares pragmatic, easy-to-follow recipes that are sure ... -
Snow Capped Cider launches long-awaited reserve and specialty bottle lines
Publicity Award-winning bottles, handcrafted from Colorado-Estate apples July 20 – (Denver, CO) Apple growers and Colorado cider producer Snowy cider, led by Kari Williams, is more ... -
Kavalan wins triple trophy at ISC, IWSC
Kavalan received on 2021: ISC World Whiskey Producer of the Year Award ISC Spirit Tourism Awards Distillery Visitor Center Trophy IWSC World Whiskey Trophy Kavalan won ... -
Ramón Bilbao embarks on an American journey
Publicity Main Rioja Producer Set to Take US Market by Storm July 19, 2021—Ramón Bilbao is pleased to announce the launch of its first public relations ... -
Tom Parker Bowles & Olly Smith: Dining Out
Tom Parker Bowles & Olly Smith: Dining Out By Tom Parker Bowles and Olly Smith Posted: 7:01 p.m. EDT, July 17, 2021 | Update: 7:01 p.m. ... -
Climate change affects the taste of wine
July 17, 2021 IN hills Elena Lapini and her husband, who live in Chianti Classico in central Italy, walk down a neat row of vines and ... -
Balderdash Cellars – a dream that ages well. • Greylock glass
Walking up the driveway to Balderdash Cellars in Richmond, Massachusetts, you come across a quaint house on a hill, leading to a world of beautiful mountain ... -
The Pan Bagnat au rosé is perfect for a picnic
I rarely, if ever, use a sports analogy to get a point across, but when it comes to our wine of the week, the Naidu, 2020 ... -
Where to celebrate July 14, 2021 around DC
Photo courtesy of the Diplomat. The national holiday is Wednesday July 14. Many French restaurants and bars around DC celebrate with special food and wine, live ... -
French regions compete to replace Paris as “capital” of wine
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Rome have all made their choice to become the new headquarters of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) after announcing ... -
Long Island’s Oldest Vineyard Seeks New Caretaker For $ 6.5 Million
Then, in 1999, the Borghese The family bought the property, renaming it Castello di Borghese and specializing in Bordeaux grape varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Franc and ...