Welcome to the wine 2 in my 300 AOC wine quest. Last time, we covered Hautes Côtes de Beaune from Burgundy. Today, we venture to Bordeaux, the place that inspired my passion for wine. Wine Key Details: Producer: Château Lamarzelle-CormeyRegion: Saint-Emilion, BordeauxAlcohol: 14%Grape Varieties: Merlot and Cabernet FrancYear: 2015 I was pretty excited to try this … [Read more...] about Wine Quest 2: Château Lamarzelle Cormey (Bordeaux, France)
Champagne Wine Region: 6 Things You Need To Know As A Beginner
The Champagne wine region is home to the world's best-known sparkling wine. You've probably heard that much, but there is much more to the story. To truly appreciate champagne wine, it is helpful to know a few facts. After reading this guide, you'll know how to navigate your way around the champagne wine region and then you can explore other French wine regions. 1) … [Read more...] about Champagne Wine Region: 6 Things You Need To Know As A Beginner
How To Enjoy Wine Travel If You’re A Complete Beginner
Wine travel is a great way to experience wine more deeply. I’ve had the good fortune of visiting wineries in three countries – Canada, France, and Uruguay – so far. It might not be wise to travel abroad as I write this (April 2021), but we can research and plan for a post winery trip. I’m going to lay out two ways to approach winery visits depending on whether you are a wine … [Read more...] about How To Enjoy Wine Travel If You’re A Complete Beginner
The Everyday Guide to Wines of France (Audible) Review – Learn French Wine In An Afternoon
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)
