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Month: April 2011

Four Delicious Mother’s Day Wine Gifts

Four Delicious Mother’s Day Wine Gifts

Mothers, grandmothers and the special friends who “mother” and nurture us deserve our special gestures of appreciation and thanks this...

Are the French Leaving the Old World?

Are the French Leaving the Old World?

In my first four articles in my series on French wine laws, I gave the background of the French AOC...

The Downsides of French Wine Laws

The Downsides of French Wine Laws

Having a system to tell you the quality of a wine is a very cool concept. Isn’t it? Well, yes...

France’s AOC System

France’s AOC System

France’s AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) system defines the grape varieties and wine making practices approved for classification in each of...

French Wine Laws Continued

French Wine Laws Continued

In my last article on the origins of French wine regulations, I had the nerve to say that French wines...

The Origins of French Wine Laws

The Origins of French Wine Laws

A friend recently asked me about the history of French appellations and growing prohibitions. Specifically, she asked, “Why do the...

Muscat Is the Perfect Spring Wine

Muscat Is the Perfect Spring Wine

With its beautiful floral notes, Muscat is the perfect spring wine. This article provides all kinds of information about the...

Blended Wines vs. Varietal Wines Part 2

Blended Wines vs. Varietal Wines Part 2

My “Blended Wines vs. Varietal Wines” article generated great comments on LinkedIn that I am pleased to share with you....