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A Taste of France at Savor Wine Boutique
Situated in the heart of the Kirkwood neighborhood of Decatur is this charming haven for wine lovers. Savor Wine Boutique shares with the community “slow” wines from well-known regions (e.g. Europe, South America, and South Africa) but from small, lesser-known producers. What is a “slow” wine one might ask?
Champagne Tasting at Dilettantes Paris
Fanny Heucq, proprietor of Dilettantes, not only knows her stuff, she offers to her guests a welcoming, convivial place to gather, taste and learn about the hand selected boutique wines. Dilettantes is a one-of-a-kind boutique in Paris that specializes in Champagne.
In-home Tasting Series- The Veneto Region
Our in-home wine tasting series continues with the northeastern Italian region of Veneto. Wines of the Veneto region include Bardolino, Soava and Valpolicella Classico and Ripasso. Veneto is also home to the famous Prosecco Italian sparkling wine and the delicioso Amarone, the Rolls Royce of the Valpolicella wines.
Art Uncorked!
A warm and intimate living room situated in Dunwoody, Georgia, Wine Xplorer is a place where wine lovers meet together to explore wines from across the globe. Events range from complimentary tastings, to casual wine education classes, and even live music on certain nights of the week.
In-home Wine Tasting Series: Piemonte (Piedmont)
When most people think of Italian wine, the first thought that may come to mind is Tuscany. But did you know that besides Tuscany, Piemonte (Piedmont in English) is one of the most famous regions in Italy for wine production? The location is northern Italy, less than two hours southwest of Milan. Barbera, Nebbiolo, and Dolcetto for reds; Moscato, Arneis, and Cortese for whites, these are some of the grape varietals, just to name a few. I’m not sure if this is technically correct or not, but the style, especially the red wines remind me a little of Burgundy. 2007 Castello di Verduno Barbaresco, 2008 Mauro Sebaste Monvigliero Barolo, and 2011 Demarie Langhe Arneis Nebbiolo were some of the ones on the list for this event and were fabulous!
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(…)
Asheville Wine Bars
Asheville, North Carolina….While this quaint and charming town is best known for the spectacular Biltmore House, formerly the Châteauesque-style country home of the Vanderbilt family, Downtown Asheville is a fun attraction in itself. There you’ll find inviting cafes, chocolate boutiques, restaurants, shops and even a few wine bars, all within walking distance of one another.