Category Archives: Beaujolais

A Great Summer Red- Domaine Dupeuble Peré et Fils Beaujolais

Ever find yourself really wanting a glass of red wine but reaching for something white because it is just a little too warm outside?  I often have in the past so I now make sure to have a few bottles … Continue reading

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A French Bargain- 2010 Georges Descombes Régnié

Beaujolais…often disregarded and overlooked.  I will admit there are French wines that may show a little more sophistication but to ignore Beaujolais as a category is a huge mistake.  Over the weekend I uncorked a bottle of 2010 Georges Descombes Régnié and was amazed at … Continue reading

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A Brouilly Perfect for a BBQ- Henri Plasse Brouilly 2009

Last week’s Beaujolais tasting was a fun experience and opened my taste buds up to wines that normally aren’t on my radar.  The final Beaujolais featured in the tasting was a Brouilly from Henri Plasse.  It was the heaviest wine of … Continue reading

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A Great Summer Red- Domaines des Braves Régnié 2009

Red wine will probably never be jealous over my relationship with white wine.  I much prefer to drink it any time of day with almost any food (I definitely am guilty of drinking a heavier red from time to time when it’s … Continue reading

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A Balanced Beaujolais Blanc- Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais Blanc 2010

I was very lucky to have the opportunity to participate in a live tasting event hosted by Discover Beaujolais on Twitter.  Four very different bottles of Beaujolais arrived at my door last week and yesterday we had the chance to … Continue reading

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