FRENCH BISTRO AT YOUR HOUSE
byBordeaux can be too traditional – as in too austere, or too modern – as in jammy rich. But here’s one in the mid-range,…
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AMAZING RETRO RED #1
byThe wine I’m about to recommend is not for everybody – so take note. It is modeled on the traditional Bordeaux style – which…
THE NEW ‘SUMMER’ BURGUNDY RED
byCoteaux Bourguignons is the new designation for Burgundy blends of Pinot and Gamay – replacing the old Passe-tout-grains. Blah, blah. The important news is…
GAMAY ON SALE
byDELICIOUS, LIGHT, and SUMMERY GAMAY ON SALE! If you like Gamay, if you like Beaujolais, if you like light reds, if you like summer…
Spring Rose Training #3
byBring on the summer! The Perrin family’s Old Farm might be their best-ever in 2017. Subtle everything, combined with liveliness. Very “south of France”,…
French Bistro Feeling for $10.95
byWhile I love the interesting flavours and nourishing feelings in semi-expensive Cotes du Rhone, some times are better satisfied with the simpler edition. Such…
DUBOEUF ON SALE
byNew World regions use technology and winemaking tricks to create easy-drinking, light red wines, but for centuries the Beaujolais region has been doing it…
Spice up your weekend
byRICH RED – think exotic/spicy It’s no surprise that this Catalan corner of France produces wines with a very gulpable, Spanish feeling. Rich, but…
French Classic Bistro Red
byRUSTIC RED – classic bistro Bellevue delivers a firm, workingman’s handshake. Dusty dry, rustic and delightfully old-fashioned – forget fruitiness, this tastes of the…