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Beaujolais Nouveau. Its name literally means ‘new Beaujolais.’ This wine is named for the village of Beaujeu in France, which is a small region just south of Burgundy. On the third Thursday of each November, France releases Beaujolais Nouveau wine t...
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One of the most confusing subjects for American consumers is trying to understand wines from France. The wine labeling system in France is mostly based on region or appellation, not by the type of grape used to produce the wine. So, here are some b...
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Last time we started exploring the word “Cru” as it relates to wine. The simple translation of Cru is growth. This is really referring to a special or unique wine growing area. While this area can be a single growing site, it can also be a larger reg...
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