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The Great Burgundian Invasion of Chardonnay

The Great Burgundian Invasion of Chardonnay

Chardonnay, originally from Burgundy, is now grown in every wine region around the world, and as of lately the most planted grape in California. Re...

The Origin of Bordeaux Varieties in California

Cabernet Sauvignon is the first grape we think of when you mention the California wine industry. Having been deeply rooted in the success of this s...

Pinot Noir Three Ways– California, Oregon, Burgundy

Pinot Noir is a grape that likes cool climates and usually thrives in places with cloud coverage. (Cough Cough – Burgundy and Oregon). But the grap...

French Wines: Introduction to a Journey of the Wine Regions of France

You may have crossed glasses with people who expressed a light intimidation when drinking French wines. While some enjoy featuring how remarkable ...

French Wine Buying Guide for Rhône Valley

Buying guide for Rhône Valley: Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne/Rousanne and probably the first wine region of France The ancient valley is a sanctuary f...

Bordeaux Wine and the Region Defined

If your tastebuds lean towards Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends from California, then Bordeaux should be your first stop on your journey. It so h...

French Wine Buying Guide for Languedoc

Buying guide for Languedoc: The Most Value Driven Region of France. Like its Mediterranean neighbor Rhône Valley, Languedoc wine history can be tr...

Wine & The Burgundy Region: Tradition and Embracing Nature

If Bordeaux tends to be a region that looks for innovation and blend where the wine making shines, Burgundy incarnates the polar opposite: single ...

French Wine Buying Guide for Loire Valley

Buying guide for Loire Valley: so much more than Sancerre. If you crave for Sancerre, Vouvray and Chinon, you should buy tickets to go to the Loir...

Wine Buyer's Guide for Champagne: The Most Prestigious Sparkling Wine in the World

It is nearly impossible to talk about French wine and the wine regions of France without mentioning Champagne. This neighbor of Burgundy tried to ...

Wine Buying Guide for Bourgogne, Region by Region: Best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Chablis: The Most Emblematic Chardonnay If you are looking for a Chardonnay that brings you to the seashore, this is the destination. Although the...