Pork and Apples with Château Soucherie Savennières #Winophiles
French Winophiles Explore White Wines of the Loire ValleyOctober brings our French Winophiles writers to a virtual tour of the white wines of the Loire Valley. The Loire River is the longest river in France and a wide variety of grapes are grown along its’ path. Grapes include Sauvignon Blanc in the Central Loire, Chenin … Continue reading
Versatile Trebbiano Spoletino: a New Star from Umbria #italianfwt
Let’s Explore Montefalco in the SummerAugust brings our Italian Food Wine and Travel writers to a virtual visit to Umbria. Take a look further down in this post for links to all our posts. The town of Montefalco is best known for Sagrantino but a big, bold, tannic red wine is a difficult play in … Continue reading
A Summer Salad with Muscadet #WinePW
Seasonal Summer Faire with Wines to PairOur Wine Pairing Weekend theme for July brings us to summer dishes and summer wines. You’ll find links to ideas from our writers further down in this post. For me, summer means lots of grilling (I have no space for a grill in France): BBQ, burgers, brats, etc… Summer … Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day with Troon Amphora Mourvedre
Earth Day 2025Each year, Earth Day reminds us to think about our activities and to take action to lessen our environmental impact. One of the big environmental factors in daily life is our choice of food and drink. We can opt for organic products and producers, eat more fresh local foods, and eat the foods … Continue reading
A Very Bourgogne Holiday Apéro #WorldWineTravel
December “Bubbles from Around the World with Small Bites” with World Wine Travel WritersThis month, our World Wine Travel writers are sharing some of their favorite sparkling wines and small bites, perfect for a holiday gathering. Take a look further down in this post for links to all the ideas, you’re sure to find something … Continue reading
At Home with Champagne Chassenay d’Arce
Champagne Chassenay d’Arse in the Côte des BarEarlier this week, I wrote about a media trip to Chassenay d’Arce. I loved tasting through their lineup of Champagnes to get a sense of the region and their approach. I really like to take my time with a bottle to get a better understanding of the nuances … Continue reading
Troon Vineyard Druid’s Wines: Committed to the Environment, Delicious!
Troon Vineyard – Leaders in Regenerative Organic CertificationOver the past several years, the team at Troon has transformed Troon Vineyard into a world-leading demonstration of real sustainability in the 21st century. Certified organic, Demeter certified biodynamic, and Regenerative Organic Gold Certified, they are showing that farming can improve the soil, protect animals and support workers, … Continue reading












