Every author feels that she or he is unique. I haven't seen a series of articles quite like mine. I love French wine and food and I am writing a series on the wines and foods of France's eleven wine regions. That should keep me busy for some time, and I hope you'll join me on this journey. You may even find some bargains, I have. Keep coming back, I'll be adding more articles regularly.
A Perhaps Better French Kosher Merlot" Yes, you can get a French Kosher wine for not much more than $10. But will it be worthwhile? ... "
A French Kosher Merlot" Yes, you can get a French Kosher wine for less than $10. But will it be worthwhile? ... "
An Organic Languedoc-Roussillon Red Blend" ...Unfortunately their website is French language only but they do provide detailed wine data sheets ... "
A Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2011" It’s new wine time. This Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau was hanging on the vine a few short weeks ago ... "
A Kosher Côtes de Rhône" Côtes de Rhône is a basic appellation that often, but not always, represents a reliable, fairly well-priced wine. Of course, ... "
A Well-Known Rhone Valley Red" ...when you consider that the locals have been doing wine for some two thousand years... "
A Cotes de Provence Rosé" ...These upstarts have only been in the wine business since the turn of the century (1900) ... "
Yet Another Bandol Rosé" ...Bandol is arguably the best appellation in that great region of Provence. Some say that the local competition isn’t all that great. ... "
A Morgon Beaujolais Cru" ...Dominique Piron is a 14th generation winemaker and the vines are 50 plus years old... "
A French Grenache, Syrah Blend" ...The first variety usually leads to pedestrian wines ... "
Revisiting A Bandol Rosé" ...Provence...Like they get 3000 hours of sunshine a year. The soil is rocky, sea breezes help cool the nights, and the grapes are picked by hand. What more could you want? ... "
A Red Vacqueyras" ...Robert Parker... but when I had a chance to pick up a bottle that he evaluated at 91 for about $20... "
A Red Côtes du Rhône" ...This is a popular, relatively inexpensive wine appellation whose quality varies widely... "
Yet Another Tavel Rosé" ...in the words of one of my favorite wine writers, Tom Stevenson, 'Tavel is the most famous French dry rosé, but only the very best domains live up to its reputation'... "
A High-Volume French Chardonnay" ...There is no indication of where in France these grapes stem from. ... "
A Languedoc, France Kosher Merlot" Things really came together with this wine. In a sense... "
A Baron Rothschild Viognier" ...But he, and now his daughter Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, have made inexpensive wines as well... "
Yet Another Languedoc, France Viognier" ...Viognier is a white grape that came close to disappearing several decades ago and is making its way back. You should really give it a try... "
A Pinot Gris From Alsace, France (Under $15)" ...Opulent, full-bodied and heady, this Pinot Gris... "
A Languedoc, France Cabernet Sauvignon (Under $10)" ...today's wine that carries the by no means Prestigious Vin de Pays de L'Aude appellation... "
A Languedoc, France Sauvignon Blanc (Under $10)" ...Check out the company's web site for classic recipes such as hare on a spit, complete with wine pairings... "
A Saint Emilion Grand Cru" ...For a spectacular wine you might try the nearby Château Ausone. Both wines share the same owner, the famous Alain Vauthier... "
A Wine Lover's Weekly Review Of $10 Wines - A Gascony, France White Blend" ...I draw a blank when it comes to pairing wine with turtles... "
A Languedoc, France Viognier (Under $15)" ...The Viognier grape boasts a fascinating history. It was close to disappearing... "
A 2010 Beaujolais Villages Nouveau (Under $15)" ...The wine responded with upfront acidity, some plums, and cherries, stewed cherries... "
A Wine Lover's Weekly Review Of $10 Wines - A Rosé Blend From Southern France" Languedoc-Roussillon is a major wine producing area in southern France, just west of Provence. It was not particularly known for quality wines, but... "
A Bandol Rosé" Provence. The eyes pop and the mouth waters. Make no mistake about it, Provence is not considered one of France’s fine wine regions. But there are exceptions... "
Another Provence Bandol" Bandol is arguably the best wine in Provence, one of the few that can hold its own when compared to more prestigious French wine areas. ... "
A Wine Lover's Weekly Review Of $10 Wines - A Heart-Healthy (?) Madiran Under $10" ...which is used to reduce the ferocity of the tannins without lowering the levels of some chemicals alleged to be good for the heart when wine is consumed in moderation. "
A Bordeaux, France Merlot Under $15" ...No one knows Merlot better than Christian Moueix, owner of the world famous (and Merlot-based) Château Pétrus. ... "
I Love Organic Wine - An Alsatian Sylvaner" ...If you are a real hardliner you won't drink wines that are not fully certified as organic. But other fans of organic wine will... "
Access our 2009 reviews of French wines. You'll find a wide variety of red, white, and rosé wines in different prices. Many of these wines (or their cousins) may still be available. What are you waiting for? My Own French Wine Reviews - 2009
Access our 2007 reviews of French wines. You'll find a wide variety of red, white, and rosé wines in different prices. Many of these wines (or their cousins) may still be available. What are you waiting for? My Own French Wine Reviews - 2007