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...
Chablis Wine Pairing Suggestions
Chablis is literally one of my favorite appellations. I drink a lot of Chablis because I particularly like its purity and minerality. And I also appreciate its great versatility in terms of food pairing. The different levels of appellation – Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru – allow for a wide...
Blogger Challenge and Contest #Francedanslesvignes
I recently learned that I was invited to join the #francedanslesvignes blogger challenge, an initiative of Atout France, the French tourism development agency. I will have the chance to travel to France from September 12 to 18 to discover a wine region, an adventure that I will obviously share with you live via my...
4 Monos: a Favorite Bodega in the Sierra de Gredos
4 Monos is a winery located in Cadalso de los Vidrios, a small village an hour’s drive west of Madrid, in the mountainous region of Sierra de Gredos. Sierra de Gredos is a mountainous wine region, overlapping three designations of origin, DO Méntrida, DO Vinos de Madrid, and DO Castilla y León. Its unique...