Category: French Winophile

• Picpoul… Take Me Away!

  

  The warm weather of spring begins to usher in thoughts of summer vacation. It is nice to escape from the daily hustle and bustle to a relaxed beach getaway. But alas, it is only April and dreams of sun and fun must wait a few more months. One of the many aspects I love about…

  Michelle Williams

  April 20, 2018

  #Winophiles, Food, French Wine, French Winophile, Languedoc, Languedoc France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Music, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  #Winophiles, 2017 Les Costieres de Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet Coteaux du Languedoc France, food, French Winophiles, Languedoc, Languedoc AOC, Les Costieres de Pomerols, LP – Into the Wild, music, picpoul de pinet, wine, wine and food pairing, wine review, wine tasting

• Revealing Roussillon’s Sweeter Side

  

  How often do you enjoy dessert wine? I hope you said frequently. If not, the holidays are the perfect time to welcome this habit into your life. A prominent wine and food pairing rule of thumb is a wine should always be sweeter than the food pairing. When this rule is not followed both the…

  Michelle Williams

  December 16, 2017

  #Winophiles, Food, France, French Wine, French Winophile, Roussillon, Wine, wine and food pairing, wine education, wine review

  #Winophiles, 1985 Arnaud de Villeneuve Ambré  Rivesaltes France, 2001 Domaine de Rancy Ambre Rivesaltes France, Brian Setzer Orchestra – Jingle Bells, dessert, dessert wine, food, Food and Wine Pairing, France, French sweet wine, French Winophiles, holiday season, music, NV Terrassous Vin Doux Naturels Hors d’Age 6 Ans Rivesaltes France, Rivesaltes, Roussillon, sweet wine, Vins Doux Naturels, wine, wine and food pairing, wine review

• A Meal in Provence

  I love all things French! As luck would have it Christy Majors, Confessions of a Culinary Diva, has begun a new monthly food and wine tour of France called The French Winophiles. I missed last month’s launch but am happy to participate this month in exploring the wonderful French region of Provence. I feel in…

  Michelle Williams

  July 18, 2015

  Bandol, Food, French Winophile, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Music, Provence, Wine

  A Good Year, A Year in Provence, Bandol, food, France, French Winophile, Grenache, Julia Child, Le Pont 2011 Bandol Red Wine, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Mourvèdre, music, Peter Mayle, Provence, wine