Provence, 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 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 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 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 moreThis is a wonderfully impressive Rhone red wine from the Vacqueyras region in Southeastern France! This region is known for growing Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre grapes and that is exactly what this Rhone blend is with 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 20% Mourvedre. In my glass, violet in color with a ruby rim. Bountiful dark fruit, earth, spices, and floral
Read moreI enjoy finding unique, food friendly wines from across the world. This little ‘diamond in the rough’ comes from the Minervois region of France which is located in Languedoc-Roussillon near the Black Mountains. This red wine is a blend of 45% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 25% Carignan, and 10% Mourvedre. Yes, this adds up to 105% so someone had a few
Read moreVidal-Fleury is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Rhône region and was established in 1781. Even Thomas Jefferson made a stop at Vidal-Fleury on his trip to France in 1787. So it shouldn’t surprise me that amazing wines continue to be produced from this very dependable winery! This plush 2013 Cotes du Rhone is a blend of 65% Grenache
Read moreAs the Thanksgiving Day grocery store madness grows closer, who has time to worry about choosing wines for your Thanksgiving feast?! There is a plethora of different flavors and tastes on your Thanksgiving table and you want wines that will make everyone happy. Including your Wine Expert Uncle Pierre as well as teetotaler Gramma Betsy! There is a saying “Ain’t
Read moreFrom the Get Go, this wine just screams fruit, nature, and earth! Deep ruby red in the glass with intense aromas of wild berries, wet earth, and forest floor. Medium to full bodied across the palate with soft, velvety tannins. Flavors of ripe black cherry, black plum, leather, and herb. On the second sip, arousing flavors of earth, wild spice,
Read moreAn amazing wine that is impressive on all levels. It was one of only 12 French reds to win a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2010. It won another Gold Medal at the Concours des Grands Vins de Macon and a Silver Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. It is a flavorful blend of 50%
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