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Exploring the Food and Wine Regions of France: Alsace
So the first stop on my food and wine journey this summer is in the region of Alsace. A fun fact about this region is that for CENTURIES, this part of France went back and forth many, many times between French and German rule. It wasn’t until after World War II that it became situated…
My Two-Week Road trip: Exploring the Food & Wine Regions of France
It’s that time of year when school has let out for the summer. So you know what that means….it’s time for my Passport To Europe, as Samantha Brown would always say. This year I am doing a food and wine tour of Eastern France. One of the things I’ve always said that I love about…
Vive la France at Vino Venue
Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Jura, and more. Another fun class presented by the Atlanta Wine School where we spent an evening tasting wine and foods from various French regions. The interactive discussion featured France’s wine culture and the important concept of “terroir”. French music playing in the background added the perfect touch to our evening à la Française!
In home Tasting Series: Côtes du Rhône
These in-home tasting events are one of my favorite ways to share and learn about wines. This time, we headed to the south of France in the Rhône Valley. Selections included Kermit Lynch, M. Chapoutier Belleruche, Châteauneuf du Pâpe, and with Cru regions represented such as Lirac, Gigondas, Crozes-Hermitage and more! The venue offered stunning views(…)
In home tasting event: Wines of Burgundy
Have you ever hosted or attended an in-home wine tasting? There’s something special about sharing great wines with friends in a small, intimate setting. I first met my friend Jeff at another incredible Burgundy tasting at Vino Venue just a few months back. He had mentioned that he enjoys inviting others for private tastings at his home. I said to let me know when he does another one, as I would love to attend sometime. So when I saw the Burgundy event listed, I thought not only would I love to participate, but what a great occasion would this be for our French group to learn about French wines.
Burgundy Wine Tasting at Vino Venue
Another enjoyable and yet educational evening at Vino Venue. For this special tasting event, the Queen of Burgundy, Madame Jean-Marie de Champs of Domaine et Saveurs, presents an exquisite collection of Burgundy wines. We started with a delicieux (sparkling) Crémant de Bourgogne, De Aureo Spirito from Montigny. From there Madame presented a Chablis…