I am enjoying the Domaine Besson Chablis Premier Cru 2018 from the Vaillons vineyard of Burgundy, France. Vaillons is one of the largest Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis and is always known for its award winning wines! In France, many wines are named after the regions they are grown in and by French law, these vineyards can only grow that
Read moreEveryday of life is a celebration! And you can celebrate life with your favorite food, favorite wine, favorite beverage, favorite ice cream, or whatever. Sparkling wines have been a part of most every celebration since the beginning of…..well….bubbles. Speaking of bubbles, tonight I am sipping the 2015 Veuve Doussot Cuvée “Ernestine” Brut Champagne and it is explosive! A blend of
Read moreProvence, France is the place to look when searching for a flavorful, bright, and refreshing Rosé! The climate is just right for the growth of the grapes and the Mediterranean breeze keeps the cool nighttime air circulating. The wine I am sampling is the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé Cellier d’Eguilles Belles d’Eguilles and it is impressive. This 2019 Rosé is a
Read moreGrowing up in Michigan exposed me to many northern grape varieties when I started tasting and getting into wine. Riesling was one of those grape varieties since Michigan had Rieslings of all different styles and levels of sweetness. So it is very natural to me to find great Rieslings and know the correct flavors that should follow when I taste.
Read moreLets talk summer…..summer in a wine bottle…..sunshine in a glass…..if you are talking about wine, then you are definitely talking about Rosé! And there are not many places in the world that can compete with the flavors and styles of rosés than the Provence region of France. With its beautiful Mediterranean climate, limestone soils, and wine making techniques, you can
Read moreBeing a huge fan of sparkling wine, I enjoy finding bubblies from around the world in unique places. Now Alsace, France is not an odd place to find great wines or even sparkling wines but I don’t see them at the store as often as I come across Champagne. Many regions of France use the designation “crémant” for a sparkling
Read moreThe Rhone Valley in Eastern France is a viticultural region known for its breathtaking beauty and their wonderful wines. They have been carrying on traditional wine making methods for thousands of years! The northern region of the Rhone is known for their elegant, robust red wines and the southern region also produces legendary red wines but also some amazing white
Read moreEvery winery and winemaker has a story which makes wine tasting even more enjoyable when you know some of the history behind it! The Champagne Philippe Prie has been producing wines in the southern Champagne region of France for almost 3 centuries. This 57 acre, single estate Champagne truly shows the wonderful terroir in the flavors of this sparkler. This
Read moreSpring has sprung in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere and it may decide to finally stick around for awhile! Warmer weather brings with it some beautiful foliage, bees, dragonflies, flowers, sandals, relaxing atmosphere, and more salads and lighter fare. I definitely crave more Rosé now than any other time of year! Rosé just seems to fit in with the
Read moreChateau Castegens has historical roots dating back to 1453 with an awe inspiring castle and a beautiful vineyard. Superb wines are still being produced to this day like this inviting red blend of 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon! In my glass, deep ruby red in color. Aromas of ripe plum, cranberry, tobacco, and oak. Medium to
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