Writing in Friday’s Globe and Mail of Toronto, Beppi Crosariol, the paper’s wine columnist, weighs in on the topic of Cabernet Franc. Follow along on Twitter ) If you haven’t weighed in, do you love or hate Cabernet Franc? happen to love cab franc! happen to love cab franc! gonzogastronomy @drvino ouch! MORE >>

It is actually one of the oldest wine estates of France and in 1953, the Ministry of Agriculture awarded the property with the “Cru Classé” title, a prestigious vintage wines award. During the excellent dinner, prepared by her talented chef Fatima, we enjoy tastes of her other wines. “You must have some fresh Truffles on toast!” MORE >>

This year, also, the weather cooperated, as two years ago I arrived in Chablis for the first day’s tasting in a suit without a coat. Making up for the freezing rain and wind that day two years ago were the delicious 2006 Chablis and the very warm welcome of the producers of Chablis and Auerrois. chablis room. Tropez. MORE >>

Baccarat 's presentation of their beautifully designed crystal wine glasses was matched only by the vertical tasting of 3 vintages of Chateau Rauzan-Segla Gran Cru Classe-Margaux. Chateau Rauzan Segla 2006 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 50% French oak barrels for 18 months. MORE >>

They actually have a wine spitting contest in France! Sure, one may come forward, but it will have to do better than India’s United Breweries, which received a “frosty reception&# bidding on Taittinger in 2006. business of wine tasting sized poursSIPPED: spitting! No, this is not something from Urology. France24 ]. MORE >>