Category Archives: Cabernet Franc
What to Pair with Veggie Chili
The other night I made a quick stop at an SAQ on the way to a friend’s for dinner. I knew she was making a vegetable chili, so I headed toward the Loire section. In my experience the slightly vegetal … Continue reading
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Wine of the Week: Firm, Red, & Spicy from the Loire
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain), Terres Chaudes, Saumur Champigny 2010 ($28.15 at SAQ) In 1991, Thierry Germain left his Bordeaux roots for the Loire and set up shop at Domaine Des Roches Neuves. He started using organic methods, and … Continue reading
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Picks from La Rennaissance des Appellations – Part 2
In case you missed it, you can find my introduction to the Return to Terroir/Rennaissance des Appellations here, my report of the pre-event at Chez Victoire here, and part 1 of my post-tasting report here. The term “natural wine” means … Continue reading
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This Week’s Wine Picks: Herbaceous & Green
A couple of recent picks from the SAQ… Château Coupe-Roses, “Les Plots” Minervois 2009 ($18.45 at SAQ) A rustic red from the Minervois AOC in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan. … Continue reading
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Tasting Twelve Bordeaux Supérieur
I was recently invited to take part in a blogger tasting panel of Bordeaux Supérieur wines. We did a blind tasting of twelve different red wines, from the 2008 and 2009 vintages, and each of seven bloggers chose their top … Continue reading
Filed under Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, French, Merlot, Red Wine
