Montepulciano Italy: Where Some of the Best Wine is Made
Wednesday, Aug 2nd 2023
Italy offers some of the best wines in the world and is also perhaps the world’s most complex wine-producing country. In Italy, there are: 20 major regions, over 400 designated quality appellations (denominazione), and nearly 1,000 important wine grapes. Tuscany has more quality appellations ...
What Is the Best Rosé Wine to Drink Now? We've Got Answers
Tuesday, May 23rd 2023
Have you heard of a June event called “Rosé Wine Day”? In our Eastern Shore of Maryland region, there are two wine retailers. Both of them featured rosé wines in their weekend promotions, with tastings. And if you were tasting them for the first time, you were in for a surprise. Some of the ...
Wine Tour Tips: Top 5 Planning Suggestions for Your Dream Tour
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 2023
Planning a wine tour in France can feel like a part-time job. You have to research your destination, what to do, and what chateaus to visit. Before that, you check and book flights (and connecting flights). Then you find a desirable hotel—and hope that the website is representative of what ...
Best Wine Movies for French Wine Lovers Including Some Surprises
Tuesday, Jan 17th 2023
Do you want our take on which wine movies are best for French wine lovers? Here are a few options, many are popular, and a couple may surprise you. Wine Movies: Start Here Mondovino: This is a great documentary that examines the critics, consultants, and the big guys vs. the little guys. It ...
Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Pairings Guaranteed to Please!
Tuesday, Jan 3rd 2023
What are the best Bordeaux wine and cheese pairings? This is a question often asked, and we wanted to offer you an easy guide to help you when hosting a dinner party or luncheon. Easy wine & cheese combinations: Brie with red St. Emilion wine Soft ripened Saint Albray cheese with red ...
New Years Eve Menus With Perfect Champagne Pairings
Tuesday, Dec 27th 2022
Perfect Champagne Pairings For New Years Eve Menus So you have decided to host a festive New Years’ Eve champagne supper. First, choose from a few New Years Eve menus and make sure to pair the food thoughtfully. Then there are still many choices to make, depending on your preference for ...
Easy French Wine Map You Need to Plan Your Dream Wine Tour
Monday, Jun 27th 2022
Have you ever wondered where the French wine regions are located, and how best to get there? First, when planning your wine tour to France, it’s best to see where the French wine regions are situated on a French wine map! Then gauge how far the French wine region is from Paris, or where ...
The 10 Best Markets of Provence Not to Miss
Monday, May 23rd 2022
Colorful and lively, the best markets of Provence will take you on a picturesque discovery of flavors, fragrances, and local products. Rooted in the French identity, food markets go beyond a tourist attraction. First, the best markets of Provence belong to the local culture. Second, they are ...
Vouvray Wines: Sweet and Delightful Pairings
Wednesday, Mar 2nd 2022
Vouvray Pairings for the Main Course: Baked Ham, Chinese or Indian food, Gingered Pork, Butternut squash soup, Peking duck Wine Pairings for Dessert: Goat Cheese, Lemon Meringue Pie, Mince Tarts, Pumpkin Pie It was some years ago–as a member of a group of teenagers bicycling through the ...
3 Fun Experiences to Add to Your Dream Wine Tour
Monday, Jun 7th 2021
Transcript for planning your dream wine tour: So you’ve decided you’re going to plan a wine tour. Congratulations. Now the question is, what do you want to include in the wine tour? Well, first of all, what you need to know is, if you only do wine tours on your wine tour, you may ...
New Burgundy Wine Masterclass Retreat Helping Wine Lovers Become Connoisseurs
Thursday, Apr 15th 2021
Transcript: Burgundy Wine Masterclass Retreat video Are you looking for a wine tour that would allow you to grow from Burgundy wine lover to connoisseur? Well, our Burgundy masterclass retreat might be the perfect program for you. Hi, I’m Pascale Bernasse with French Wine Explorers. And ...
Wine Pairing With Steak: Bordeaux Inspired Meal to Make at Home
Monday, Mar 22nd 2021
Picture this: you’re hosting a meal and you know the main guest loves Bordeaux wines and steak. What is the best wine pairing with steak? In this post, we’re going to offer you great tips and tricks for meal planning for Bordeaux wine lovers. Bordeaux wine pairing tip #1: The ...
Buy Wine Online: 3 Tips to Help Avoid the Pitfalls
Saturday, Feb 20th 2021
This video is an excerpt from our Facebook Lives FAQ Friday Series. Join the Live or see the replays here. Transcript: Hi, it’s Pascale Bernasse with French Wine Explorers and we help wine lovers become connoisseurs through our online classes and our wine tours to France. Today we want to ...
Easy French Cheese Board and Wine: Use the Rule of 3's
Wednesday, Feb 17th 2021
Easy French Cheese Board and Wine From our Facebook Lives, find more here: Facebook Live: French Wine Explorers Transcript: Hi guys, it’s Pascale Bernasse with French Wine Explorers and we help wine lovers become connoisseurs and we do that through our wine tours and our classes. This ...
Does Champagne Go Bad?
Tuesday, Feb 9th 2021
FAQ Friday Video: Can Champagne Go Bad? This is a video from our FAQ Fridays we offer to answer common questions about French wine and travel. Click here to see our Facebook Lives and join in! Transcript: Does Champagne Go Bad? Hi guys, it’s Pascale with French Wine Explorers and we ...
Cognac vs Whiskey: 4 Differences To Help You Choose The Best
Thursday, Jun 11th 2020
When it comes to choosing a spirit to drink, the choices are plenty. Choosing the best one can be a daunting task thanks to the many options available. Today, the comparison between French Cognac vs whiskey (from the States) dominates a majority of late-night conversations. The fight between ...
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