Alsace wine: icons, oddities, rarities
Iconic Alsatian wine. Six tasting notes of Alsatian masterpieces. Complex field blends, exceptional rieslings, a golden Gewurztraminer and more…
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Alsace wine: a tale of steel, richness and minerality
Alsace wine is described as the white wine for red wine lovers. Discover the secrets of this region that has a dual personality: half French, half German! As usual, tasting notes included
Burgundy wine – part 2: appellations and labels [with infographic]
The second of a two-part article about Burgundy, the sensual heart of French wine. The Burgundy appellation system and quality levels (hopefully without headache!)
Burgundy wine – part 1: intro, grapes, sub-regions [with infographic]
The first of a two-part article about Burgundy, the most refined wine region in France. Covering Burgundy’s geography, grape varieties and sub-regions
Bordeaux wine – part 3: the Right Bank and Entres-Deux-Mers
We move north and east of Bordeaux to discover the appellations of the Right Bank (where merlot is king) and Entres-Deux-Mers (a white wine land). With 4 tasting notes for reference
Bordeaux wine – part 2: general appellations and the Left Bank
Discovering the appellations of Bordeaux wine. Regional denominations and the so-called Left Bank. With five tasting notes of notable examples
Bordeaux wine – part 1: intro and grapes [with infographics]
First part of my introduction to Bordeaux – one of the finest wine regions in the world. Geography, history and grape varieties