It is hard keeping up with each Stage of the Tour de France 2018 of French wine and food. My … More
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TDF2018 Stage 5 Quimper and Stage 6 Brest or Why the French Love Oysters and Muscadet
I have been having time management issues in keeping up with the TDF2018 stages so I am grouping Stage 5 … More
TDF2018 – Stage 2 – Fiefs Vendéens Mareuil
Still within the Fiefs Vendéens wine region of the Pays Nantais, western most sub-region of the Loire Valley, considered the … More
Tour de France 2018 aka Tour de French Wine – Stage 1
June was a busy month for me, so no posts. I started a job in the wine department of Eataly … More
Some Stars of the Loire – Pascal Jolivet and Saget La Perrière
The annual Spring to the Loire trade and media tasting event organized by Loire Valley Wines took place several weeks … More
Books, Brands and Bordeaux
I am in the midst of reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury which I decided to read after seeing that … More
Wine Gems Amidst the Chicago Gourmet Festival Food and Wine Extravaganza 2017
The 2017 Bon Appétit Chicago Gourmet Food and Wine Festival took place last week, September 19-24. The theme was “DECADENCE” … More
Ten Wine Movies to Watch
One of the reasons I named my blog “Traveling By The Glass” is that I love traveling and I think … More
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 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
