During the long months of the pandemic lockdown, I’ve been looking for ways to seek travel inspiration. In 2020, I watched the 20 DVD collection of Rick Steves travel shows and enjoyed his book “For The Love of Europe.” I also wanted to get back to European wine. So I picked up “The Everyday Guide to Wines of France” by Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan on Audible. I love audiobooks, … [Read more...] about The Everyday Guide to Wines of France (Audible) Review – Learn French Wine In An Afternoon
Wine Quest 1: Hautes Côtes de Beaune (Burgundy, France)
This is the first wine review in my 300 AOC wine quest. Let’s dive in. Wine Key Details Producer: Blason De BourgogneRegion: Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy, FranceAlcohol: 13.5%Grape Varieties: Pinot NoirYear: 2018 Mini Wine Review Appearance: the wine has a dark purple appearance that is completely opaque.Aroma: limited aroma, I didn’t pick up that much from … [Read more...] about Wine Quest 1: Hautes Côtes de Beaune (Burgundy, France)
My French Wine Quest: Enjoying 300 AOC French Wines In 5 Years
I love the idea of challenges, quests, and goals; let's apply that to wine. My quest is to drink wine from three hundred AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine appellations of France. There are more than three hundred and sixty AOC wine regions, by my estimate, so I'll have some flexibility. I'll use this post as the central hub for my quest. Before listing out the wines … [Read more...] about My French Wine Quest: Enjoying 300 AOC French Wines In 5 Years
The Best Wine Glasses For Your Budget: Budget-Friendly And Premium Options
Choose the best wine glasses for your home can add to your wine experience. In my experience, choosing the wine itself for your situation is 80% of the experience. The remaining 20% is the serving experience which includes the glass. Whether you’re looking to replace a broken wine glass (it happens to me occasionally during cleaning) or deepen your appreciation of wine, this … [Read more...] about The Best Wine Glasses For Your Budget: Budget-Friendly And Premium Options
7 French Wine Regions You Must Know
My experience with French wine regions wasn't quite love at first sight. Let me explain. In 2000, I was in Paris for a month taking a French course. We had a field trip to visit Champagne and taste some wine. It was an exciting experience, partially because I was under the legal drinking age back home in Canada (France is different!). Years passed, and I largely forgot about … [Read more...] about 7 French Wine Regions You Must Know