The special event, a family wedding, is enhanced with careful planning. And carefully selected French wine for weddings can play a role in creating a memorable occasion. You’ll want to make appropriate choices from the standpoints of affordability and flavor. What foods will you be serving at which event, and which wines go well with […] The post French Wine for Weddings: How to Pair Wine for Your Wedding appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

What makes the tiny Pomerol region stand out in a sea of world-famous Bordeaux wines? Uncover the unique secret behind Pomerol’s velvety reds that even seasoned wine lovers might be overlooking! Our last blog article featured the great wines of St. Emilion.  We continue our journey in the Bordeaux region and head for Pomerol.         […] The post Wines of the Pomerol Plain appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

Did you know the Rhône Valley produces some of France’s most overlooked wine treasures? Discover the hidden gems of this remarkable region that even seasoned wine enthusiasts might be missing out on! Sunshine, great food, and a palate of fine wines are your pleasure as you visit the Rhône Valley. This may be France’s oldest […] The post French Wine Treasures: The Rhone Valley appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

How To Choose the Best France Wine Touring Company For You Struggling to choose the right France wine touring company amidst the sea of options? Discover how to identify the key factors that will ensure you find a tour that perfectly aligns with your wine preferences and travel style. You have decided to spend your […] The post How To Choose the Best France Wine Touring Company For You appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

Ever felt overwhelmed by the vast array of Languedoc wines at events like Le Printemps du Languedoc? Learn how to navigate this rich showcase to find standout bottles that perfectly suit your palate and occasion. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire… these are very familiar to us all by now. But what about the Languedoc? The Languedoc produces […] The post Exploring Hidden Gems: Languedoc Wines Unveiled at Le Printemps du Languedoc appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

The Rhone Valley and Provence have some of the most beautiful vineyards in France. Vines cover the landscape as far as the eye can see in most places, punctuated by olive groves and lavender fields. You’ll find an incredibly rich variety of fascinating sites to discover while enjoying the full-bodied, expressive local wines and sun-drenched […] The post Top 10 Experiences in Provence appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

Ask any local, and their best advice for eating near the most popular Parisian landmarks is not to! Restaurateurs know that tourists coming down from the Eiffel Tower or out of the Louvre Museum starving.  They take advantage of tired legs and “underdeveloped” palates to pawn overpriced food off on us, telling us it’s local. But […] The post The Louvre Museum: Dining and Drinking Locally, Steering Clear of Tourist Traps appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

Italy offers some of the best wines in the world and is also perhaps the world’s most complex wine-producing country. In Italy, there are: 20 major regions, over 400 designated quality appellations (denominazione), and nearly 1,000 important wine grapes. Tuscany has more quality appellations (52) than any other Italian region except Piedmont. Montepulciano is one of […] The post Montepulciano Italy: Where Some of the Best Wine is Made appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

Italy is a country rich with culture, delicious food, and–of course–delicious wine. From Tuscany to Piedmont, there is much to learn about the wines of the country. But where do you start? Here are our most popular posts all about famous Italian wine regions!   Italian Wine: Easy articles for you Are You Confused by Italian […] The post A Guide to the Most Iconic Italian Wine Regions appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more

Planning a wine tour in France can feel like a part-time job. You have to research your destination, what to do, and what chateaus to visit. Before that, you check and book flights (and connecting flights). Then you find a desirable hotel—and hope that the website is representative of what you’re actually getting. Last, you […] The post Wine Tour Tips: Top 5 Planning Suggestions for Your Dream Tour appeared first on French Wine Explorers ..read more