Nicole Chanrion
From the Archives (September 1996 Newsletter)

If I did not like my other Beaujolais producers so much, I would tell you that Nicole Chanrion makes the best of them all, because when you ...

Punta Crena

Behind the postcard-worthy image of Punta Crena’s vines toeing the cliffs over a glassy blue sea is the story of a family without pretense, a l...

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Value of the Month

Bordeaux may be best known for its grand red wines, but this region along France’s Atlantic coast also produces blancs that sing as apéri...

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Burgundy, North to South
6-Bottle Sampler

One of our producers recently sent me a photo he snapped of the Roche de Solutré, the magnificent limestone cliff west of Mâcon that stands tal...

Piedmont Reds For Every Occasion

We often talk about the ultimate bistro wine, but what about the ultimate trattoria wine—the kind of carefree, delicious red you can drink from ...

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Corbières Spotlight

If you’d like a travel tip for France, I have a good one for you: go to Corbières! A swath of hills, mountains, and small villages in southern...

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Looking Forward: Grottafumata

Grottafumata is, in a sense, the antithesis of many of the changes Etna has seen in recent times. As multinational wine brands have settled looking to...

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Alsatian Pinots

Alsatian Pinot Gris is an often-misunderstood category—a pity, considering the pleasures it can afford, especially once it’s acquired a few ye...

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