For Dinner Tonight
Salmon is a light, satisfying seafood option that’s easy to prepare for a weeknight dinner. For a twist on the typical, try this recipe for Moroccan Grilled Salmon from the Food Network.
Of course, what would a meal...
Category: Centre-Loire
Looking past Sancerre: the other Loire Sauvignon Blancs
Last week, we gave you some insight into the differences between Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Yet, those aren’t the only worthwhile wines from Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley. There are a number of other regions producing excellent Sauvignon Blancs in their own unique styles.
Distinguishing Sancerre from Pouilly-Fumé
Made from the same grape, Sauvignon Blanc, on opposing banks of the Loire, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are often compared to one another in style. Yet, although these two neighboring wine regions share much in common, each has established its own characteristic style of wine. If you look closely, you can find a number of differences.
Sancerre is the Centre-Loire’s most...
Winemaker Wednesday: Arnaud Saget
Welcome to a series we will be hosting on our blog called Winemaker Wednesday, where winemakers present their wines and their property in their words. These are all winemakers whose wines you can find in the United States, and below each post we will give you some ideas of where you can find them! Our first profile is of Arnaud Saget, who runs Vignobles Guy Saget with his brother, Laurent.
Winemaker Wednesday: Arnaud Saget
Tell us about your property (how long it has been in your family, how long you have been making wine there, the size, any growing philosophy you might have):
Arnaud:...
2010: A strong vintage across the Loire
The first major tasting of 2010 Loire wines occurred earlier this year at the Salon des Vins de Loire. Reports from the Salon have confirmed that conditions were favorable throughout the year, producing wines with great aromatic character and bright acidity.
Pays Nantais: Nature has certainly agreed with the Nantais this year. Spring brought sunny days, but without extreme temperatures, allowing even bud break and slow, even ripening of grape bunches. The temperature difference between day and night was particularly marked this year, allowing grapes to keep their fresh acidity....