Bandol: Provence’s Best Kept Secret
Challenge: Name what some have termed the five “noble wines” of France and Italy—those special regions whose depth, expression, tradition, and class have historically set the gold standard for...
View ArticleAll Rosés Lead to Southern France
It’s hot. The Fourth of July witnessed blistering temperatures around California, and this time the Bay Area was no exception. In my last column, I bemoaned the cool temperatures that typically beset...
View ArticleRosé du Loire? Mais oui! Cabernet Franc’s Lighter Shade
The Bay Area is experiencing an unseasonable hot spell. And here, like most places suffering under the unrelenting rays of our nearest star, rosé is king. But not just any rosé. Survey the bottles...
View ArticleProvence Rosés: A Summer Staple from Southern France.
Summertime is finally about here. Warm evenings on the front porch or perhaps the back deck are a great time of year for Rosé wine. Rose’s are made around the world, but, when I think Rosé, I think...
View ArticleBandol Wines: Great Red Wines from Provence
Provence lies in the south east corner of France. There are many famous wine regions within Provence, but none make better wines than Bandol. Wine has been made in Bandol since the Phoenicians...
View ArticleTop 75 French Wines to Try Before You Quit Drinking (a non-dump bucket list...
If you are a wine lover, wine connoisseur, wine aficionado or even if you just like to have a couple of glasses on a Friday night, it soon becomes obvious that there are some wines that are held in a...
View ArticleBandol: Provence’s Best Kept Secret
Challenge: Name what some have termed the five “noble wines” of France and Italy—those special regions whose depth, expression, tradition, and class have historically set the gold standard for...
View ArticleAll Rosés Lead to Southern France
It’s hot. The Fourth of July witnessed blistering temperatures around California, and this time the Bay Area was no exception. In my last column , I bemoaned the cool temperatures that typically beset...
View ArticleRosé du Loire? Mais oui! Cabernet Franc’s Lighter Shade
The Bay Area is experiencing an unseasonable hot spell. And here, like most places suffering under the unrelenting rays of our nearest star, rosé is king. But not just any rosé. Survey the bottles of...
View ArticleProvence Rosés: A Summer Staple from Southern France.
Summertime is finally about here. Warm evenings on the front porch or perhaps the back deck are a great time of year for Rosé wine. Rose’s are made around the world, but, when I think Rosé, I think...
View ArticleBandol Wines: Great Red Wines from Provence
Provence lies in the south east corner of France. There are many famous wine regions within Provence, but none make better wines than Bandol. Wine has been made in Bandol since the Phoenicians planted...
View ArticleTop 75 French Wines to Try Before You Quit Drinking (a non-dump bucket list...
If you are a wine lover, wine connoisseur, wine aficionado or even if you just like to have a couple of glasses on a Friday night, it soon becomes obvious that there are some wines that are held in a...
View Article2016 Domaine Isle Saint Pierre Depuis 1927 Rouge, France, IGP Mediterranée
This carries the Euro label of IGP or what used to be called Vin De Pays (VdP). It is grown in the Provence are of France on an Island in the Rhone River. It is a Bordeaux blend of grapes though...
View Article2016 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux-de-Provence, France, Languedoc, Wine Review
Vintage: 2016Score: 90Grade: A-Current Price: $15.00USDThis one comes in a unique shaped bottle. It is drinking quite well today and should easily last for five more years. Ruby/purple, clear and...
View Article2018 Château Minuty Côtes de Provence M, France, Provence, Wine Review
Vintage: 2018Score: 91Grade: A-Current Price: $21.00USDI don't know where you live, but here on the shores of Lake Erie, its been a wet, cool spring. That might be good for the grapevines, but its put...
View Article2018 Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or, France, Wine Review
Vintage: 2018Score: 92Grade: A-Current Price: $40.00USDThis is a higher end Rose that is a blend of Grenache and Tibouren grapes. It is a very bright but light salmon pink color. Quite an expressive...
View Article2018 Bieler Père et Fils Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Sabine, France, Wine...
Vintage: 2018Score: 90Grade: A-Current Price: $11.00USDA very pretty Rosé from the heart of Provence. 52% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cinsault, and 3% Rolle. Salmon pink in color....
View Article2018 Aime Roquesante Côtes de Provence Cuvée Sélectionnée, France, Wine Review
Vintage: 2019This is a great value Rosé from Provence. It comes in a "flute a corset Provençal" shaped bottle. This wine is pink/orange in color. It has a lovely nose of strawberries with some...
View Article2018 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé, France, Provence, Wine Review
Vintage: 2018Score: 92Grade: A-Current Price: $40.00USDThis is 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, and 20% Cinsault. Arguably the best Rose made today. Certainly, it is right up there with a rich track...
View Article2013 Château de Pibarnon Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review
Vintage: 2013Score: 92Grade: A-Current Price: $40.00USDPurple in color with ruby swirls. Slight volatile acidity on the nose. Plums, sour cherries, and slight black licorice. On the palate, this has...
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