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
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?
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?
Good Sauvignon Blanc: Recommended Wines from France and New Zealand
Finding a good sauvignon blanc is easy once you have the proper knowledge. Use this guide to navigate the options so you can find the right Sauv Blanc for your taste. Find Good Sauvignon Blanc You Will Like With These 3 Tips Depending on your preferences, you might not enjoy Sauvignon Blanc. Think through the following point so you can make a good choice when browsing the … [Read more...] about Good Sauvignon Blanc: Recommended Wines from France and New Zealand
Become A Great Wine Taster: Creative Live Course Review
In the mid-2010s, I took a few wine courses through George Brown College in the evenings. It was a fun experience, mainly because the course fee included the wines. However, dedicating an entire evening or a big part of a weekend day to learning about wine can be difficult. Fortunately, there are fantastic online wine courses like “Become A Great Wine Taster.” Why Online … [Read more...] about Become A Great Wine Taster: Creative Live Course Review
