Beautiful Beaujolais

Food-friendly Wines of BeaujolaisIf you are looking for a food-friendly, wallet-friendly wine, it’s time to try beautiful Beaujolais from one of the 12 appellations in eastern France. Specifically, Beaujolais is easy and elegant. It pairs with grilled meats, seafood, winter salads and more. Meanwhile, the best cheese pairing is Gruyere. We recently received samples of five bottles, and we really liked three of them. Read on for more about the wines and the region.

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Garnacha for the Holidays

Three Grenache blendsGarnacha, also known as Grenache, is one of the oldest and most widely planted wine grapes in the world. But its origin goes back to Europe in the region of what is now eastern Spain and southern France.

We recently received samples of three Grenache blends, which we think might make a unique holiday party pour or a perhaps a hostess gift.

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Winter Whites and Rosé from France

Winter White WineWhen we contemplate the cold weather, our wine thoughts typically turn to rich reds in front of a cozy fire or paired with a hearty meal. But winter whites and rosé have a place too.

White wine and rosé pair with seafood, shellfish, smoked salmon, salads, pasta and Asian dishes. They also are very drinkable at a crowded holiday party, or a too-warm restaurant, when a refreshing chilled white or rosé is perfect.

Here are two excellent winter whites and a rosé from France that we recently tasted. And check out some of those price points!

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