Tag: Michel Chapoutier
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Maison M. Chapoutier: Expressing Terroir Through Biodynamics
“Anyone who creates wines must be generous and festive. Without such qualities the creative act is doomed, sterile and vain.” Michel Chapoutier I just returned from a remarkable week in Chile. The focus of the week was terroir: climate, weather, soil. In the Rhone Valley Michel Chapoutier is the benchmark for terroir driven wines. Embracing […]
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Brothers in #Wine Express the Beauty of Côtes du Roussillon
One year ago I shared how I longed to sit in a café in the South of France enjoying French wine with a delicious meal. Happily, this past September I had the blessing of achieving this dream in Provence on the French Riviera. As 2017 begins, I still long to embrace this experience in the […]
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Food and #Wine Pairing: Betting on Garrigue
Spring is here! I have received many really nice wine samples and the beautiful spring weather has inspired me to cook some nice meals for my family. Here is a delicious and easy wine and food pairing perfect for a week night but definitely good enough for guests!