This is Chardonnay, technically from the Loire Department, but we're talking closer to Lyon and Burgundy than to Vouvray or Chinon. This is the delicious Alsace Pinot Blanc I drank the other day with a Vacherin-style cheese. Is it possible to drink great wine on a daily basis if you're not rich? think it it is possible, yes. or $13.50 MORE >>

This grape variety doesn't stray much from its homeland of Burgundy, and has made its great red wines famous. Outside Burgundy, Pinot Noir can be found in Alsace, where it is one of the few red varieties grown, and in certain vineyards in the centre of France. Quick! Wine, of course. Well done!" Le Nez du Vin ," she whispered. MORE >>

decided that I wouldn't try to impress him with Grand Cru Burgundy and things like that. Tags: Luneau-Papin Bandol Eric Asimov Muscadet Provence Dirler Cedric Bouchard Sherry Champagne Alsace Equipo Navazos Domaine Tempier If you look at the left side-bar of this blog you'll see that with 2010, this blog enters its fifth calendar year. MORE >>

France Schueller, Gerard 2007 Alsace Riesling Cuvee Particuliere This puppy isn't for everyone, but it will be great with cocktail food. Real burgundy. The one everyone has been waiting for, party wines from Chambers Street Wines, my home away from home. Expect a touch of that old natural VA. Lovely. MORE >>

This is a bone dry blend of white Alsace grapes, and it is ripe, herbal, and completely delicious. If this wine were from someplace famous like Burgundy it would cost $50. Call me crazy, but I don't see us climbing out of this recession any time soon. think we have another two years of hard times ahead, maybe more. Syrah, and Grenache. MORE >>