Tagged with "Loire wine tours"

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends that celebrate this important day in the calendar.

Walking through the vineyards this weekend we came across this delightful sight. An ocean of Cosmos flowers bordering an organic vineyard.

We called in to see Franck Breton on Thursday for a tasting with guests. It’s a busy time at the moment as harvest is underway.

When you think of the Loire you probably think about Sauvignon, Chenin & Cabernet Franc. Did you know that there’s Pinot Gris too?

Inspired by a recent trip to Orléans when we enjoyed a lovely fresh lunch at Les Becs à Vin. Today I recreated my version of the tasty veggie plate we shared.

One record after another is being broken this year. July 2022 was the driest July since records began in 1958/9.

This week has seen high temperatures again here in the Loire valley (and all over Europe).

More used to a few crisps and a bowl of peanuts with a pre- dinner glass of wine, the French apéro takes things to a whole different level.

We were warned. It was going to be HOT yesterday. And, it was. 41°C to be precise. The hottest day recorded in June since records began.

It’s been three years since the trusty Le Mans Gang came down for their annual Loire Wine Discovery day and there was a lot to catch up on.

Like most growers in Touraine, Sauvignon Blanc makes up the majority of plantings but they’ve also planted a new variety called Floréal.

The weather in the Loire has been unseasonally hot and dry these past few weeks and as temperatures rose, hail storms were predicted.