Goutorbe-Bouillot Drinking Champagne is famously fun and easy; making Champagne is notoriously laborious and difficult. And while it’s not entirely true that these properties exist in inverse proportion to one another, often as not the...
Grenache Rosé Garnacha/Grenache, a widely cultivated grape variety, has its origins in Europe, specifically in the region that is now eastern Spain/southern France. Flourishing in the arid Mediterranean climate, this grape quickly made its way...
LAZIO In Italy, it’s tradition to welcome the New Year by tossing old pots and pans out into the street to make room for the future. Drastic perhaps, but you can see the logic: in...
LOIRE VALLEY France's heart, the Loire Valley, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, magnificent châteaux, and exceptional wine. This region is steeped in a rich history and vibrant culture. It is the birthplace of Renaissance...
We’re starting off the new year with a fairly new (they will be celebrating their 5th anniversary in July of this year) brewery out of the mountains of Colorado. Knotted Root is the brainchild of...
Back to France As you may recall, the Greeks and Phoenicians began producing wine a long time ago, and during this time, rosé was “invented”. The winemaking process involved separating the juice from the skins...
