• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Travel By Glass

Exploring The World One Glass of Wine At A Time

  • Home
  • Blog
    • Wine Tips
    • Travel
    • French Wine
    • Reviews
    • Wine Accessories
    • Wine Quest
  • Contact
  • About

Archives for September 2021

Champagne Alcohol Percentage: How Much Alcohol Is In One Glass?

September 30, 2021 by Bruce Leave a Comment

On average, champagne alcohol percentage is usually around 12%. That means a few glasses of champagne or any sparkling wines can raise your blood alcohol levels. Simply looking at the alcohol by volume information is not enough to make intelligent decisions about alcoholic beverages. When you know the typical champagne alcohol level, you can make better decisions about how … [Read more...] about Champagne Alcohol Percentage: How Much Alcohol Is In One Glass?

Unoaked Chardonnay: Flavors, Food Pairing & Wine Regions

September 29, 2021 by Bruce Leave a Comment

Good unoaked Chardonnay is made using stainless steel and other non-wood methods. If you don't' like the buttery flavor in oaked Chardonnay, unoaked Chardonnay is well worth trying. What Does Unoaked Chardonnay Taste Like? The Chardonnay grape is made in many different styles and winemaking techniques, so it isn't easy to generalize. The taste will change when you avoid … [Read more...] about Unoaked Chardonnay: Flavors, Food Pairing & Wine Regions

Wine Quest 4: L’Equilbre (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

September 25, 2021 by Bruce Leave a Comment

Welcome to wine 4 in my AOC wine quest. In this wine review, we're traveling to the south of France. The wine comes from the AOC Peznas appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Wine Key Details Producer: Villa SymposiaRegion: Languedoc-RoussillonAlcohol: 14%Grape Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, CarignanYear: 2017 The LCBO describes this wine as coming from the … [Read more...] about Wine Quest 4: L’Equilbre (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

Vouvray Wine: The Delightful White Wine of France’s Loire Valley

September 24, 2021 by Bruce Leave a Comment

Vouvray wine is a French white wine made from the Chenin Blanc wine grape. Picking up a bottle from the Loire Valley is a great place to start. Wine lovers enjoy Vouray because of Chenin Blanc’s rarity compared to other popular varieties like Sauvignon Blanc. Vouvray Wine: Taste and Sweetness Levels As you browse among the wide range of white wines at your local wine … [Read more...] about Vouvray Wine: The Delightful White Wine of France’s Loire Valley

What is Claret Wine?

September 19, 2021 by Bruce Leave a Comment

Claret wine is a popular British term used by British wine lovers and the British wine trade. It refers to a Bordeaux-style blend of red wine from the Bordeaux region of France. Claret Wine: When Did The People Start Using It? For fun, let’s take a look at the definition of claret from the Oxford English Dictionary: “A name originally given (like French vin clairet) to … [Read more...] about What is Claret Wine?

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

About This Website

Ever feel lost in the world of French wines and travel? Read along and you’ll learn how to enjoy French wine and travel at the same time.

You’re invited to join my ongoing wine quest to taste  100+ AOC (i.e. Appellation d’origine contrôlée) wines of France.

I’m Bruce Harpham and I started this blog to share my passion for travel (20+ countries) and wine. You’ll find that I focus on French wine in particular as I discovered my passion for wine during a 2014 visit to France, but I cover other wines and travel experiences as well.

Recent Posts

  • Grand Wine Category: Everything Wine Enthusiasts Need To Know
  • Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts: The Key Wines To Drink & Wine Chateaux To Visit
  • Warm Climate Wines: Top Regions & Flavors
  • Wine Traditions From America, France, and Britain For Your Next Celebration
  • What Is Grand Vin De Bourgogne Wine? The Amazing Wines of Burgundy

Recent Comments

    Footer

    Disclaimer

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

    Privacy Policy