Wines Of France
For many, France's delectables wines are the main reason to visit this country, the largest producer of wine in the world. Even those who don't go for the wine are quickly seduced by this nectar. Find out how to plan a trip that revolves around your favorite drink.
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Ancient Roman Wines in France -- A Fountain of Youth in a Bottle?
Read about the Fountain of Youth in a Bottle. At a winery in Languedoc, in the South of France, a French winemaker is using ancient Roman recipes with surprising results.
Read about the Fountain of Youth in a Bottle. At a winery in Languedoc, in the South of France, a French winemaker is using ancient Roman recipes with surprising results.
Top French Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
If you plan to celebrate with some bubbly, you want to be sure you do it in style. You can get a crappy grocery store sparkling wine, but only vintages from the Champagne region are truly called Champagne. There is also a small village in France that claims it, in fact, invented sparkling wine centuries ago. Here is a list for every budget of the best authentic French Champagnes and sparkling wines for New Year's Eve, wedding toasts, celebrations or just for fun!
If you plan to celebrate with some bubbly, you want to be sure you do it in style. You can get a crappy grocery store sparkling wine, but only vintages from the Champagne region are truly called Champagne. There is also a small village in France that claims it, in fact, invented sparkling wine centuries ago. Here is a list for every budget of the best authentic French Champagnes and sparkling wines for New Year's Eve, wedding toasts, celebrations or just for fun!
Top 2005 Beaujolais Nouveau Wines
Beaujolais Nouveau wine comes out but once a year in November. While other wines can be aged, this young, perky wine is best served young. These make perfect gifts, and are ideal to serve at holiday gatherings or parties. Get a list of the top 2005 Beaujolais Nouveau wines, as well as links to shops where you can buy them.
Beaujolais Nouveau wine comes out but once a year in November. While other wines can be aged, this young, perky wine is best served young. These make perfect gifts, and are ideal to serve at holiday gatherings or parties. Get a list of the top 2005 Beaujolais Nouveau wines, as well as links to shops where you can buy them.
Top Wine Tours and Winery Itineraries in France
This list rates the top wine and winery tours in France. One of the best reasons to visit France is the wine. The world's largest wine producer, the range of wine types, flavors and tastes is as diverse as the various wine regions in France. There are wine tours combined with hiking, bicycling and, best of all, sampling of France's fabulous cuisine.
This list rates the top wine and winery tours in France. One of the best reasons to visit France is the wine. The world's largest wine producer, the range of wine types, flavors and tastes is as diverse as the various wine regions in France. There are wine tours combined with hiking, bicycling and, best of all, sampling of France's fabulous cuisine.
Celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau's Release
The long-awaited release of each year's Beaujolais Nouveau comes at the strike of midnight on the third Thursday in November. This is a glorious time to visit this part of France. There are about 120 festivals to honor the arrival of this enticing young wine in the Beaujolais region alone, not to mention throughout France and across the globe.
The long-awaited release of each year's Beaujolais Nouveau comes at the strike of midnight on the third Thursday in November. This is a glorious time to visit this part of France. There are about 120 festivals to honor the arrival of this enticing young wine in the Beaujolais region alone, not to mention throughout France and across the globe.
The Wine Regions Of France
The About.com wine guide explains the various wine regions of France, and which types are native to each area.
The About.com wine guide explains the various wine regions of France, and which types are native to each area.
Visiting The French Wine Regions
About.com Europe For Visitors guide James Martin discusses the primary wine regions of France.
About.com Europe For Visitors guide James Martin discusses the primary wine regions of France.
Burgundy Uncorked
About.com Europe For Visitors guide James Martin notes that great wine, great food and interesting attractions make Beaune this a good base from which to explore France's Burgundy region.
About.com Europe For Visitors guide James Martin notes that great wine, great food and interesting attractions make Beaune this a good base from which to explore France's Burgundy region.
French Wines & Vineyards
About.com French food guide Debra F. Weber provides information on various vineyards of France.
About.com French food guide Debra F. Weber provides information on various vineyards of France.
Wineries Of France
The About.com wine guide provides links about the different vineyards and learning how they make their wine "the old fashioned way".
The About.com wine guide provides links about the different vineyards and learning how they make their wine "the old fashioned way".