The Perplexing Pinot Noir One of the world’s most planted varietals, Pinot Noir, brings passion and delight to the wine drinker. Pinot Noir wines can deliver exotic, complex bouquets featuring scents of black cherry, raspberry, spice, fresh herbs, and a hint of dark soil. Once a consumer has put their nose into a glass of…
The Great Wines of Northern France The Northern section of France excels in the production of white wines. There are four distinctly different and famous regions: Champagne, Burgundy, Loire Valley, and Alsace. Champagne The Champagne region is France’s northernmost wine-producing area. Grapes here have a difficult time ripening, as the weather is generally cooler,…