Henri Bardouin Pastis
Sponsor Over a century of production has not dimmed the freshness of Henri Bardouin Pastis. The American appreciation for bitterContinue Reading
Tag: france
The Dozen – Spanish Gold
Riojas come at a very affordable price.
Champagne Boizel Rosé NV
Sponsor This Champagne is produced by the Boizel House, established in 1834 and located in Épernay, in the heart ofContinue Reading
Armagnac: France’s First Spirit
Considered by many to be the heart and soul of France’s brandies.
A Conversation With Patrice Piveteau
The cellar master of Cognac Frapin believes in using new ‘tools,’ but one tool remains a very traditional one.
The Dozen – A Friend in Bordeaux
From the region’s Right Bank come wines with a familiar name on the label.
Adding Sparkle To The Holidays & Beyond!
No special occasion is needed for these eight sparklers!
Le Chemin du Roi Champagne Brut NV
Sponsor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, award-winning musician, entrepreneur, actor, and producer, is the owner of Le Chemin du Roi (‘TheContinue Reading
Marseille Bouillabaisse-Chef Daniel Drexler
Sponsor Bouillabaisse is a traditional Provençal fish soup whose origins are tied to the port city of Marseille in southern France. The ancient GreeksContinue Reading
The Dozen – Call Me a Cab
Can wineries make this premium red both good and affordable?
The Dozen – Drinking Pink
Rosés are on a diet – lean, light, with lots of food-loving citrusy flavors.
The Dozen – Affordable Portuguese Wines
The Douro and Alentejo continue to be good sources of everyday drinking.
France Meets New Orleans
A Visit To Degas House
The Dozen: Bubbles Galore
Krug serves as our Grand Marshall for this parade of sparkling wines.
The Dozen – More Mas!
Jean-Claude Mas makes value wines from the South of France and adds a soupcon of charisma.
FROSTS HIT FRENCH VINEYARDS
The damage to budding vines was severe and widespread.
Twenty Shades of Pink
Everything is coming up rosés!
The Dozen – Grenache Garnacha √ Cannonau √
Once known as a secondary grape, it now checks all the boxes regardless of name.
Pineau des Charentes, Ooh La La!
Join me on a virtual trip to the Cognac region to taste fortified wine!
Red is for Valentine’s Day
Sparkling wines and roses may tend to be the “go-to” drink on Valentine’s Day, but there are many noteworthy red wines to explore as well.
