Bordeaux, the most storied of wine regions, has lost some of its cred in recent years. Overpriced in all price ranges and having to compete
Tag: French wine
Budget Wine: Alfio Moriconi Selection d’Autrefois Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d’Oc, France
Burgundian Pinot Noir has become so expensive it is nearly impossible to find one under $25 and even that will typically be of low quality.
Domaine Marcel Deiss Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg White Blend 2010
Just as dogs seem to take on the characteristics of their owners, perhaps wine takes on the characteristics of the winemaker. But can grapevines take
Budget Wine: Le Jade Viognier Pays D’OC IGP 2013
French Viognier is not exactly on the average wine consumer’s radar. The good ones from the Northern Rhone are very expensive and the less pricey
Wine Review: Sieur d’Arques Toques et Clochers Crémant de Limoux NV Sparkling Wine
I am still boycotting Champagne due their trade association’s shabby treatment of the blogger Champagne Jayne. Most people boycott Champagne because of the price tag.
Wine Review: Chateau de Jau Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2011
Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the South of France, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages is a red wine sub-appellation of Roussillon. Roussillon is famous for its