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Top 12 Places to Buy Wine in Metro Atlanta
Have you ever been invited to someone’s home and were asked to bring a bottle of wine and had no idea where to start? Or maybe you’re just learning about wine and wonder where do other enthusiasts and connoisseurs like to go? Here’s a top 12 list to use as a guide (12 inside and 12 outside the perimeter).
Christmastime in Paris
People often ask when is the best time to visit Paris, and as the saying goes , “Paris is always a good idea”. But there’s something about Paris at Christmas that’s magical. The marchés de Noël (Christmas markets), the aromas of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts in the streets, the hot chocolate…
Champagne & Food Pairings
Most of us have heard of food and wine pairings. But did you know that food also goes with Champagne? If you think about it, Champagne is first and foremost a wine. The difference is that while still wines are fermented only once, Champagne goes through a second fermentation process that creates the bubbles that we all know and love. So for your next culinary experiences, how about trying these Champagne (or sparkling wine) and food pairings.
Sarlat & Castles of the Dordogne
Besides truffles, foie gras, and its beautiful landscape, the Dordogne is also famous for its castles. Several of these castles or chateaux such as Milandes, Beynac, and Castelnaud are located within minutes from one another. On the other hand, keeping in mind that each visit is at least 1.5 to 2 hours with a good walk (hike) to reach the top…
Spa Day in Bordeaux
Just twenty-five minutes from Bordeaux’s city center, a unique and unforgettable spa experience awaits you. It’s called Les Sources de Caudalie. It is a spa located at the vineyards of Château Smith Haut-Lafitte, in the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation. The atmosphere is rustic and is surrounded by beauty, luxury fragrances, and…
Bordeaux’s Right Bank: Pomerol & St. Émilion
Driving from the Médoc in Bordeaux’s left bank and into the Libournais, Bordeaux´s right bank, something I noticed was the landscape. There seemed to be more rolling hills on this side of the river compared to the left bank regions.
Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux)
The very first time that I heard of Château Cantelaudette wine was when a friend of mine brought it over one day and we were tasting the 2013 Bordeaux Blanc. Prior to that, I have to admit that white wines from Bordeaux were among my least favorite French whites. Most of the white Bordeaux…
Day Trip to Cognac
During my stay in Bordeaux, I took some time out for a day trip to the Cognac region, a place that I’ve been wanting to visit since Cognac (besides Armagnac) is my favorite digestif. I learned about Borderies, a specific ¨terroir¨ or growth area in the Cognac region while at a Camus Cognac tasting in…