Real Life in Champagne; It’s Not All Bubbles and Brie
When I was still in the US and dreamed of living in France, my images were based upon a few visits I’d made to Paris, plus stories I’d read of […]
Châteauneuf Rocks!
The most distinctive element of the terroir in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the predominance of rounded rocks called galets which reside at the foot of the vines. The rocks absorb the heat from […]
Getting to Know French Wines
Are you a wine-loving expat living in France? Perhaps you travel to France frequently but live elsewhere? Or maybe you’re planning a long vacation in France and you want to […]
Arles Well that Ends Well
Ahhh, the South of France! My wineglass filled with a peachy-pink rosé, chilled to perfection, beads of condensation slowly making their way down the stem to my hand, cooling me […]
Aging Gracefully…You’ve Got to Know When to Hold ‘Em
Yesterday over lunch I got into a discussion about how long to keep white wines. White wines are meant to be drunk young…or are they? Many whites have a freshness […]
The Brut-al Truth about Champagne
When you think of champagne, what comes to mind? A white wine, dry to lightly sweet, with lovely lines of bubbles rising from the bottom of your glass? Despite its extended […]
How to Make a Great Bottle of Champagne – Part 3: The Bubbles!
Have I kept you in suspense long enough? It’s finally time to learn the last stages in the champagne-making process, and there will be a short quiz at the end! […]
