CHÂTEAU BEAUSÉJOUR FRONSAC 2018

Fronsac is a wine growing zone in Bordeaux, a southern region of France. The region has been producing fine wines since the time of the Roman Empire. It is the home of multiple vineyards and numerous centuries old castle ruins. It takes its name from the commune of Fronsac located on the Gironde estuary’s rightContinue reading “CHÂTEAU BEAUSÉJOUR FRONSAC 2018”

CHÂTEAU du PAYRE CADILLAC CÔTES de BORDEAUX

This was really a journey into the unknown. Just recently some friends took a trip to France and happened upon this winery. They liked the wine so much that they had some shipped back home. They were kind enough to share a bottle with us which was not only a pleasurable evening, but also anContinue reading “CHÂTEAU du PAYRE CADILLAC CÔTES de BORDEAUX”

PAUL BUISSE TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC

“Wine Enters and reason leaves.” (Translated from the original French) The Loire Valley of France has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Age. Often referred to as the “Cradle of the French,” and the “Garden of France,” not only because of its many vineyards, fields of artichoke and asparagus which line the banks of the river,Continue reading “PAUL BUISSE TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC”

LOUIS BERNARD COTES du RHONE 2017

“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Nestled in France is a region where winemaking is more than an occupation. It is an art. Much the same as creating a sculpture or painting a portrait or landscape, making a good wine takes dedication and commitment,Continue reading “LOUIS BERNARD COTES du RHONE 2017”

LOUIS-JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2020

(Reprinted from an earlier post. I don’t really like to do this, but I think this one bears repeating.) Beaujolais is a French Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée wine generally made of the Gamay grape which has a thin skin and is low in tannins. The wine takes its name from the historical wine producing province ofContinue reading “LOUIS-JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2020”

GERARD BERTRAND COTE des ROSES

“Le vin est le lait des vieillards” (“Wine is the milk of old people”) One of life’s lessons that I always try to keep in mind is never, ever discount anything. You cannot even guess where this journey of life will take you, so you should never turn down or disregard an opportunity because anContinue reading “GERARD BERTRAND COTE des ROSES”

LOUIS-JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES

Beaujolais is a French Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée wine generally made of the Gamay grape which has a thin skin and is low in tannins. The wine takes its name from the historical wine producing province of Beaujolais. First cultivated by the Romans who established the region as part of a trading route, the tradition andContinue reading “LOUIS-JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES”