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The Rebirth of French Rosé

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...

Cotes du Rhone Wines

By: Christopher Cooper

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...

Wines of the Dordogne

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...

Champagne Trivia

By: Cynthia Riede

Has anyone ever taken a bath in champagne? How many bubbles are in a bottle? The answers are here. more...