French Wine Tasting Notes

The Côte de Beaune - White Wine Paradise

info@wine-tours-france.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Last month, we explored the first half of the Côte d’Or, called the Côte de Nuits, which extends from Dijon to Nuits St. Georges, passing fabled vineyards that you owe yourself to see in person. Continuing south, we enter the Côte de Beaune at Aloxe-Corton, and begin a realm of excellent red wines, and the finest dry white wines on earth.

Chateau Phelan Segur and Chateau Pavie: Bordeaux Roses worth the time to try

info@wine-tours-france.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:27:00 GMT

Want a Bordeaux rose worth exploring? Try Phelan Segur and Pavie roses-

Il Vino Wine Tasting Lunch in Paris

info@wine-tours-france.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:22:00 GMT

Lunch with one of our guides, Mary, was a treat mixed with a couple of surprses, at Il Vino in Paris. Pictured are Mary, Enrico Bernardo, and me (looking a bit weary after just arriving from a transatlantic flight!)

Taste is for Wine, Points are for Ping Pong

info@wine-tours-france.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:16:00 GMT

This is actually the subtitle the book, Shepard's Guide to Mastering French Wines, written by my friend Bill Shepard. Discover why, per Bill, points are best left for games, not wine...

Which Champagne to serve for New Years?

info@wine-tours-france.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

With all the choices, styles and price ranges of Champagne, how do you know which is best to serve for New Years? A simple guide to serving Champagne to ensure you make the best choice..

The Gift of Wine

info@wine-tours-france.com — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Here's a great list of suggested wines as gifts for the holidays, with different price points to match your budget. This very informative gift list is written by Sheri Sauter Morano, Spokesperson for Wines of France.

French Champagne With Chips!

info@wine-tours-france.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:59:00 GMT

Natalie MacLean gives a fresh perspective on breaking the rules when pairing wine and food.

Bottlenotes: How some producers are innovating to combat conterfeit

info@wine-tours-france.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:47:00 GMT

By Dewey Markham, Jr.

Day Five: Tasting with Olivier-Chateau du Trignon

info@wine-tours-france.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:05:00 GMT

A lovely tasting awaited us at Chateau du Trignon.

A Taste of France, Part Deux

info@wine-tours-france.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:33:00 GMT

Bill Shepard's impressions of the latest "Taste of France" tasting at the French Embassy, excerpt from BonjourParis.com