Romantic Wines this wintery Valentine’s Day
Optimistically, we still have so much to taste & toast to in France with many more posts on deck. But for now, we’re taking a short detour through a few other adventures while we sip & savor some romantic wines this Hallmark holiday season!!
All Shades of Burgundy, including the Beautiful Beaujolais
The coveted home of the world’s best Pinot Noirs, Burgundy is the beginning of this wine’s “best in class” reputation.
Just like the bourbon & whiskey definition, all Beaujolais is Burgundy but not all Burgundy is Beaujolais. Beaujolais is a subregion of Burgundy located in central France along the eastern border. Unlike the rest of Burgundy, where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reign supreme, 99% of Beaujolais vineyards are planted with the black grape Gamay.
Burgundy is the fatherland of Pinot Noir, and to further understand Pinot Noir and Gamay wines, we must first understand Burgundy and Beaujolais.
Collections from Côtes du Rhône
We’re falling in love with France this month visiting some of the country’s most cherished regions. Directing our attention to the Rhone Valley, we poured a few bottles of yummy Cotes du Rhône to continue the tour.
Found in the southeastern region of France, the Rhone Valley has built a reputation for the “best bargain red wines” from the country. Two major red grapes break up the northern and southern part of the region. Read more to find out the differences between the two.
King of Sparkling - the Classic Champagne
Can you imagine a celebration without champagne? What favorite memories come to mind when you first hear that pop?
We poured a tasting to sample all that sparkles and found some very interesting surprises. With so many exquisite ways to blend the taste, Champagne and it’s sparkling sisters all bring something different to the table.
Join us as we fall in love with France this February starting with our Champagne Celebration and the ultimate sparkling tasting.
Pop the Prosecco
Italy’s Sparkling Wine
Pop the Prosecco! Here’s to the Italian Sparkling favorite! A crisper, cleaner taste with hints of honeysuckle, peach, and even some minerality.
This Italian gem is always invited to the party, starting with a breakfast Bellini to a game of Prosecco Pong. How do you Pour Prosecco? Let’s read on to find out more!
“C” is for Cava
Cava / Champán / Champaña
Spanish Sparkling is certainly something to savor! Known as “Spanish Champagne” before the term “Champagne” was protected under European Union Law, Cava has been cherished in Catalonia, Spain, as either blanco or rosado. Read on for more sparkling stories of this Spanish wine.
