How a solo trip to Marseille lead to a serendipitous wine discovery that I will never forget The South of France is a state of mind – the rolling lavender fields, the Cypress trees looming over the villages, and of course the wine. It’s a mindset, an almost mystical ideal. With an unusually rainy andContinueContinue reading “What I’m Drinking – LES LUMIÈRES”
Category Archives: France
Wine in France & What I’m Drinking
One of the reasons I’ve long-dreamt of moving to France was the sheer abundance of wine. Wine is truly part of everyday life here and inherent in the culture. Many French people grow up having little tastes of wine here and there at family dinners well before they reach the legal drinking age of 18ContinueContinue reading “Wine in France & What I’m Drinking”
48 Hours in Reims, Champagne
Reims is an ideal home base for a trip to Champagne. Planning a wine trip in one of France’s wine regions can be overwhelming due to the amount of wineries available to visit. Not only is Reims extremely walkable, but many of the major Maisons are there, such as Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Taittinger, and Lanson.ContinueContinue reading “48 Hours in Reims, Champagne”
The Younger Wine 