Light and fragrant, Fleurie as its name implies evokes the flowers of springtime. It is a fruity and fulfilling Beaujolais that is best young and cold. The Château de La Chaize has […]
Fine Summertime Cocktail Finds
They are among the great sweet white wines of the world. Who can resist a Sauternes or its cousin, the Barsac. Winemakers of these mythical wines have joined forces to create a […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Summer Wine Find
It is one of those mythical French wines. One hundred percent Chardonnay, light, refined, yet textured and wonderfully dry. Pouilly-Fuissé hails from the Mâcon region and stands out with its golden green […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine and Fine Art Find
The art of wine making has much in common with the making of fine art and a summer of art is to be found at the Château Trians, an estate known for […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Viognier
Richly aromatic, bursting with myriad flavors and savors, this wine, a star of the south of France is a perfect summer white wine. The Viognier is a grape variety that offers up […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Sweet White Bordeaux
Long Read Nature, the hand of man and mysterious mists join forces in Bordeaux to produce the region’s unique sweet wines, at times referred to as late harvest wines. They are fresh, […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Château Trians 2018
It’s a special world nestled in the heart of Provence, the world of Château Trians where red, white and rosé wines are made from the grapes of a certified organic vineyard. The […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Island Wine Find
They are shrouded in mystery and nature, the Paul Ricard Islands located off one of the most beautiful coasts in the south of France, the Var, facing the Mediterranean Sea. An earthly […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: A Cat Collection
Cats, they seem to be showing up everywhere. And now they are on bottles of fine wines from the Caaaaaat Collection, a delicious red and a rosé with the former being from […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Sparkling Wine Find: the Chandon Garden Spritz
It is a bouquet of orange peel, herbs, spices and Chandon’s signature sparkling wine, offering up a tasteful, refined and delicious new take on the spritz. The Chandon Garden Spritz is a […]