Loire Valley

CNY Specials: Ancestral Julien Courtois

How often do you see a beautifully drawn tiger art on a wine label? If you have been searching for one to grace your tables for the Year...

Unicorn Chenin Blanc

Quite a stunning work of art as far as wine labels go, this is a natural Chenin Blanc called "Résonance" (vintage 2014) made by Julien...

Sébastien Riffault Raudonas 2007

Perhaps more famous for its grassy, citrus, highly aromatic and racy Sauvignon blanc, Sancerre is also home to Pinot Noir, which...

The Obscure Romoratin Grape Variety & Julien Courtois' Autochtone

Romorantin is an ancient variety descended from Gouais blanc and Pinot fin teinturier, and was quite widely planted in the Loire Valley...

#CheninCheninChenin

Naturally high in acid, Chenin blanc, Pineau de la Loire or Steen (commonly used in South Africa) is a supremely versatile white grape...

curry, sherry & chenin

We adore curries, especially those that are made from scratch and with a lot of love. Our friends at @jiakbacurry prepare theirs with...

Pithon-Paillé Quarts de Chaume 2009, Loire Valley

Sweet wines have never truly been our thing (at least not on a regular basis) but occasionally we do love to sip on some with great...

Guiberteau's Saumur Rouge of Brézé

A stunning, single vineyard example of ageworthy Cabernet Franc made from the famous limestone-clay based soil of Brézé in Saumur (Loire...

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