The French drink about 53 bottles of wine per person per year (i.e., about one glass of wine per day as of 2019. In reality, French wine consumption is declining over time. Before you change your wine habits, let’s find out more about French wine drinking customs and how they compare to other countries. France […]
Does Cabernet Sauvignon Go With Salmon?
As you start to make dinner, you might wonder if your bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon will go well with salmon. The short answer: no, salmon and Cabernet Sauvignon are not an ideal food and wine pairing. Now let’s explain why this pairing does not work well and some alternatives to enjoy. Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing: […]
Best Wine Movies On Netflix: 10+ Must See Films For 2023
Want to expand your wine horizons at home? Checking out the best wine movies on Netflix is one of the best ways to get into wine further. Whether you are looking for heartwarming stories about Burgundian winemaking families, seeing Tina Fey in a wine comedy or a documentary about fake wine, streaming services like Netflix […]
Champagne Alternatives: 5 Sparkling Wines To Spice Up The Festive Season
There are plenty of appealing champagne alternatives if you are looking for an enjoyable sparkling wine experience for the festive season. While only wine made in the Champagne wine region can be called Champagne, many other wine regions make great alternatives to Champagne including Burgundy’s Cremant de Bourgogne. Two Ways To Look At Champagne Alternatives […]
24 Wine Terms For Wine Beginners
Understanding a few wine terms is one of the keys that unlock the wine world for you. In compiling this guide to wine terms, I’ve chosen wine terms that reflect my interest in French wine and those most valuable to wine beginners. With this glossary of wine, you will be on your way to becoming […]
