One of the best ways to learn about wines to go a visit a wine region. Bordeaux is a wonderful place to visit, even if only for a weekend, to stroll through its broad boulevards and marvel at the grandeur of merchant life. Now is a better time than ever to visit Bordeaux, and appreciate […]
Beaujolais season!
If you are lightening up for summer, then take a closer look at Beaujolais. It’s the quintessential summer red from France – light in body and alcohol, with barely-there tannin, and bursting with fresh raspberry and cherry. Unusually, the wine (made from Gamay grapes), undergoes an enzymatic fermentation called carbonic maceration, which results in vibrant […]
