New Wines from Southern France & Rhône

Quick feed on some fresh young wines from Southern France- the area that sometimes includes Languedoc-Roussillon, the Pyrenees, South West … More

Wine for Winter (Tops for Me)

If you are squeamish
Don’t prod the
beach rubble.

-Sappho

NICE – An Unexpected Haven The first night we stayed in a nicely situated Airbnb on a tiny quiet street … More

“The sea is not for drinking”. A happy days wine from the coast of Roussillon that has all the energy … More

With friends at Clown Bar, Paris

The name “Abrensis” is a tribute to the Roman general who decided to cultivate this plot of land just off … More

A well known producer in Burgundy, Anne Gros and partner Jean Paul Tollot decided to skip down to Cazelles in Minervois … More

Find it if you can. Buy it for the label. Drink it for the mouthmelt.

Several lesser-known red grapes usually recognized as part of a blend, that all start with C.

Birthday Wine #1: 100% Carignan. So far I’ve only tried this grape as part of a blend, but it’s rich … More