With over 280 vineyards, 10 wine regions and seven American Viticultural Areas, Virginia has become a state that is increasingly recognized for the quality of its wines. After California, Oregon, Washington, New York and Texas, it is the 6th largest wine producing region in the United States by volume. Unfortunately, wine production remains on...
The Wines of Chablis
Chardonnay is with no doubt one of the best known and most planted grape varieties in the world. If Burgundy remains for the great majority of Chardonnay lovers THE reference, Chablis holds a place of choice with its unique wines characterized by a purity, a freshness and a minerality out of the common. The...
My Lunch Experience at l’Assiette Champenoise
During a stay in Champagne, I had the pleasure to have lunch at the Assiette champenoise in Tinqueux, near Reims. I had eaten in a few starred restaurants, but never in a three star restaurant, the highest distinction of the Michelin Guide. So you can imagine how excited I was to visit and eat...
Discover the Region of Cahors
I had the pleasure of traveling to France recently at the invitation of Atout France, France’s tourism development agency, and Air France, to participate in the #Francedanslesvignes blogger challenge. The goal: to help you discover a wine destination in France. We were four bloggers to participate in the adventure and it was only at...
Four Dishes to Share with a Good Bottle of Beaujolais Wine
I love to cook at home, even more so when it comes to inviting friends and family over for a good dinner. However, it’s not easy to please everyone when it comes to choosing a wine. That’s why I choose wines that are accessible, easy to drink and still have character. In this sense,...
The Wines of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
When we think of Prosecco, the famous Italian sparkling wine, we often forget that there is not one, but many Proseccos. To be sure you’re getting your hands on a quality prosecco, look carefully at the label and choose a wine with a designation (D.O.C. for Denomination of Controlled Origin or D.O.C.G. for Denomination...