The universe is interesting sometimes when it comes to coincidences. In 2009, quite along time ago now, a friend … More
Category: French wine
Munster and Gewurtztraminer at Domaine Weinbach
I miss Alsace and all its flowers and greenness but sorting through my photos and notes reminds me how lucky … More
Drinking Wine in the Vines With Philippe Blanck
The Wine Scholar Immersion trips are action-packed but never did I imagine I would be sitting in a vineyard overlooking … 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
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
Traveling By The Glass - Posts by Jeannie Boutelle 