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By: Dynise Basore
Rosé wines have a long history in France and are finally beginning to recover from the negative associations with "Blush" and "Rosé" marketing gimmicks of the past. more...
The Benefits of Drinking Red Wine
By: John Yarlott
The good health of the French results from procyanidin in red wine rather than resveratrol. Red Wines low in sugar and alcohol from Southwest France are the best source. more...
Wines from the lower part of the Rhone River Valley provide wine enthusiasts with delicious alternatives to the pricier offerings from other areas of France. more...
Tannat - a Wine for Your Heart
By: Darby Higgs
Tannat is a minor red wine variety that deserves to be better known. Tannat wines contain compounds that could protect drinkers from number of cardiovascular problems. more...
Vineyards of South West France
By: Darby Higgs
Bordeaux is the centre of wine production in this corner of France, but there are other nearby regions producing delicious and often more affordable wines. more...
By: Darby Higgs
This lesser known wine region in France is emerging from the shadows of Bordeaux, its more famous neighbour. It has some treasures but you need to seek them out. more...
By: Cynthia Riede
Has anyone ever taken a bath in champagne? How many bubbles are in a bottle? The answers are here. more...
A Basic Guide to French Bordeaux Wines
By: Ellen Wilson
Wines from Bordeaux include everyday table wine, to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines of the world. more...
By: Ellen Wilson
Discusses the five-tiered growth classification system which ranks Bordeaux wines from high to low. more...
Champagne: The Science of Bubbles
By: Cynthia Riede
Those bubbles may enchant, but there is a science behind the mystery and beauty of champagne's effervescence. more...
By: Ellen Wilson
Winemaker Guilhem Dardé has blended fantasy and reality in a new wine that tastes quite aged. more...
By: Ellen Wilson
Making a vintage Champagne requires scientific artistry, agricultural technique, and a little luck more...
Champagne: Not Just Sparkling Wine
By: Ellen Wilson
Only sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of France may be truly called "Champagne." more...
France Welcomes the Beaujolais Nouveau
By: Christina Rebuffet-Broadus
In France, when the first wine harvest reaches restaurants, people celebrate. Find out about the wine behind the celebrations and how it got to be such a big event. more...
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