Tagged with "Loire valley wines"

We’ve had very little rain these past few weeks and lots of sunshine.

Domaine de la Cotelleraie has long been one of our favourite producers in St Nicolas de Bourgueil so it was great to pop in last week.

In the vineyards, growers are ‘tying down’ – pliage in French. Only vines that have a long cane after pruning can be tied down to the wire.

Do you know the difference between passerillage & botrytis? Sweet wines can be made with grapes affected by both. But what’s the difference?

Domaine de Rochelles is a family run estate based in Saint Jean des Mauvrets, about 10 minutes from Angers.

It’s a while since we were in Anjou so it was a pleasure to drop in on Antoine and Nathalie Leduc of Leduc-Frouin last week.

Nigel is pruning a parcel of Chenin Blanc in the Vouvray appellation again this year.

It’s a while since I prepared a spaghetti squash. They’re easy to cook and can be transformed into a delicious easy dinner.

Yes, it’s that time of year! As we approach Christmas, traditionally domaines open their doors and welcome private customers to taste & buy.

The Vin de France category of wine production in France is the least regulated. Most wines in this category are every day wines, simple wines.

If you like smoked haddock then you’ll love this easy recipe that can be whipped up in a jiffy. The spicing is gentle and comforting.

As the grapes for the 2021 harvest come in, thoughts turn to the subject of chaptalisation. Have you any idea what it is?