One of the reasons I named my blog “Traveling By The Glass” is that I love traveling and I think … More
Category: France
Aeration – It Can Make a Difference Even on Every Day Wines
No matter the price sometimes wines with a little age on them just need some oxygen. I made the rookie … More
2 Must Read Books and a Must See Organic Vineyard in the Dordogne
I can’t say the last time was that I read an actual physical book for pleasure until recently. These 2 … More
2 Burgundy Wines That Express Terroir Yet Don’t Break The Bank
The picturesque medieval villages of Burgundy are beautiful. However, it can be a very overwhelming region when it comes to choosing … More
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting Producers in Burgundy
Sadly, time has marched on, since the fantastic Bourgogne Immersion Trip I took with the Wine Scholar Guild lead by Andrew … More
Beaujolais Cru – 3 Producers to Look For – WSG Trip Oct. 16
The annual celebration and release of Beaujolais Nouveau is coming up shortly, the 3rd Thursday of this month, November 17th 2016. … More
Ayze, Savoie Domaine Belluard : Mountain Wine
Table, Donkey and Stick, a bistro in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, hosts weekly Tuesday wine tastings aptly called … More
Champagne Bureau Tasting Chicago Tasting Terroir and History
The Champagne Bureau, USA came through Chicago February 29 with a large tasting at The Ivy Room. The Bureau works … More
Provence In The City: Sipping Summer
The Provence Wine Council, known as Vins de Provence, made a stop in Chicago yesterday pouring their light, ethereal roses … More