This month the French Winophiles are exploring the tiny region of Maury, located within the largest wine region in France – the Languedoc-Rousillon. Our host this month is Lynn Gowdy of Savor the Harvest, you can read her invite post here for a wonderful overview. Despite being joined by hyphenation and government decree, the Languedoc-Roussillon,…
Author: Side Hustle Wino
As though I have been bitten by a bug, I am suddenly obsessed with learning about wine. Not only the tastes and smells and varietals, but viticulture and history. It seems the more you learn, the less you know and in the pursuit of knowledge, an entire lifestyle devoted to the grape unfolds.
The Judgment of Paris – Beyond Stag’s Leap and Chateau Montelena
The Judgment of Paris, was a pivotal moment in history. It had such a monumental impact on the California wine industry that, on the the 30th Anniversary of the event, the House of Representatives passed a Concurrent Resolution, officially documenting it’s place in American history. The Smithsonian also recognizes the significance having placed a bottle…
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