Wines made from Grenache Blanc grapes of Vin de France

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More informations about the region of Vin de France

Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.

News about the grape variety Grenache Blanc

Marchesi Frescobaldi purchases Oregon producer Domaine Roy & fils

The Frescobaldi family has been producing wine in Tuscany since the 14th century, building up a client base that included Michelangelo and King Henry VIII. Its iconic estates include Ornellaia, CastelGiocondo, Castello Nipozzano and Castello Pomino. Marchesi Frescobaldi has close links to the Mondavi family in California, but this marks its first winery acquisition in the United States. Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel set up the 16ha-estate of Domaine Roy & fils back in 2012. Their fathers – ...

Cornas & St-Péray 2020: report and top-scoring wines

The wines of Cornas fall broadly into two camps this year; soft and juicy wines for early drinking and some tighter, structured, appetising wines with good longevity. My suggestions are broadly taken from the latter camp. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Cornas & St-Péray 2020 wines Many 2018s and 2019s in Cornas are overripe and soft; 2020 is a welcome return to a more clear-headed, focused style. {"content":"PHA+UGllcnJlIENsYXBlIHNheXMgJiM4MjE2O2l ...

Lake County Winegrape Commission to host first regional pruning school for vineyard workers

The course will be taught by the masters of vineyard management, Simonit & Sirch, and their Master Pruner, Jacopo Miolo. Lake County sits north of California’s most famed region, the Napa Valley, but the techniques being taught by Miolo (in both English and Spanish) are employed at an impressive list of wineries. Their client list includes some of the world’s most renowned producers; Château d‘Yquem, Chateau Latour, and Roederer, among others. In Napa, names like Corison, Diamond Creek, Sha ...