Posts tagged “Beaujolais”

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Today is Beaujolais Nouveau Day!

Today is Beaujolais Nouveau Day!

Beaujolais Nouveau. Its name literally means ‘new Beaujolais.’ This wine is named for the village of Beaujeu in France, which is a small region just south of Burgundy. On the third Thursday of each November, which is November 16th this year, France ...

It's Time for Beaujolais Nouveau Again!

It’s Time for Beaujolais Nouveau Again!

Beaujolais Nouveau. Its name literally means ‘new Beaujolais.’ This wine is named for the village of Beaujeu in France, which is a small region just south of Burgundy. On the third Thursday of each November, France releases Beaujolais Nouveau wine t...

French Wine - Simplified

French Wine - Simplified

One of the most confusing subjects for American consumers is trying to understand wines from France. The wine labeling system in France is mostly based on region or appellation, not by the type of grape used to produce the wine. So, here are some b...

Wines that Pair Well with the Thankgiving Meal

Wines that Pair Well with the Thankgiving Meal

We are just days away now from the big Thanksgiving feast. And one of the most common questions is “What wine pairs best with the Thanksgiving meal?” As we learned last time, the trick is to pair your wine with the type of sides you are serving, no...

Are You Ready for the 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau Wine?

Are You Ready for the 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau Wine?

Get ready because it’s almost ready for you! Every year on the third Thursday in November France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau Day. And this year that will be November 16, 2017. The celebration starts at 12:01 a.m. in France. The 2017 vintage of Bea...

It's Beaujolais Nouveau Time!

It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time!

Beaujolais Nouveau. Its name literally means ‘new Beaujolais.’ This wine is named for the village of Beaujeu in France, which is a small region just south of Burgundy. On the third Thursday of each November, France releases Beaujolais Nouveau wine t...

Pairing Wines with Hot and Spicy Foods

Pairing Wines with Hot and Spicy Foods

When pairing wines with food, the general goal is to make sure that the flavors of the food don’t overwhelm the wine and cover up all of the wine’s wonderful flavors. And the basic rule of wine pairing says that you should have a red wine with beef a...

Behind the Cork™ - Louis Jadot Beaujolais

Behind the Cork™ - Louis Jadot Beaujolais

Louis Jadot Beaujolais ($12) This week’s wine is a light bodied Beaujolais from France. This wine is made from the Gamay grape that results in a easy to drink wine with fresh fruit flavors including hints of strawberry and cherry. Chill this one sli...

What is Red Burgundy?

What is Red Burgundy?

Previously I covered the most widely known white Burgundy (Bourgogne Blanc) from Chablis. We learned that wines from Chablis are produced from the Chardonnay grape. The other most notable wines from Burgundy are red wines (Bourgogne Rouge). And, the...

What is Beaujolais Nouveau?

What is Beaujolais Nouveau?

Ever heard of Beaujolais Nouveau? Well, its name literally mean ‘new Beaujolais’ and it really is ‘new.’ On the third Thursday of each November, France releases Beaujolais Nouveau wine to the world. The ‘new’ part of this wine is due to the fact ...

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