Posts tagged "France"

French Wine Tasting at D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lombard

The D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lombard is determined to make you fall in love with France. On Wednesday, July 28th wine director Tony Burger will be pouring wines approximately 10 wines, featuring regions such as Burgandy, Alsace, Rhone, Lanquedoc, Bordeaux and Champagne. Appetizers from the D.O.C. Wine Bar’s contemporary American menu will be served, including...

La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2006

Rundown: Great Southern Rhone style Spice, some smoke, and juicy. Medium bodied, people friendly. I think that when you’re first introduced to wine, it’s all about varietals. You learn that you like to drink Pinot Noir, or Riesling, and that guides your choices. As you become more educated about what you like, you become more...

perrin & fils cotes du rhone reserve 2007

the rundown a-team rhone producer black cherry, blackberry, and spice light bodied, great food wine ridiculous value for under $10 i will start this review by telling you to stop reading, go to your local wine shop, and buy a case  of this wine. that’s all i have to say to you. okay, so i...

granacha cotes du rhone 2007

Recently, i’ve been imbibing a lot of rhone wines, especially cotes du rhone, and i must say that this region has quickly become one of my favorites. the hot mediterranean climate gives its wines bursting red fruits and a smoky, savory quality that i absolutely devour. i have been anticipating opening this grenache from domaine...