The Journal
Valentine’s Day Wines for Every Relationship
February can only mean one thing. Tons of sugary messages about love. For singles, it can feel isolating. But love takes many forms, and so should your Valentine’s Day wine assortment. As the movie says, Love Actually is all around, and as corny as it sounds, it is...
Producer Spotlight: Roc Meynard
Esther Hermouet brings Heritage and Innovation to Her Role at Historic Bordeaux Estate. Location: Fronsac, Right Bank of Bordeaux, France On the famed Right Bank of Bordeaux, in the village of Fronsac, sits the historic Château Roc Meynard. We are not exaggerating...
Linguine with White Clam Sauce Featuring Roc Meynard
Market Visit with Esther Hermouet of Roc Meynard In November, we were delighted to welcome Esther Hermouet, winemaker at Roc Meynard, to the Florida market. Alongside our regional sales manager, Sami Berenson, Esther spent several days visiting accounts, checking in...
Dry January Is for Quitters
A Trade-Friendly Way to Talk Wellness Without Killing the Mood Dry January is a tough month for the wine industry. Buyers go quiet. Consumers announce they’re “being good.” And suddenly, everyone is acting like pleasure is a bad habit that needs correcting. But we all...
Producer Spotlight: Résidence Spirits
A Meeting of Worlds in the Heart of Charentes In a category full of “me too” brands, Résidence stands out because it refuses to flatten its identity. This is a house built from two very different worlds, and all the richness that comes from letting those worlds...
How to Host a French Christmas
A Celebration of Family, Food, and Fine Wine JP’s favorite bottles and simple tips for hosting a warm, elegant French-style Christmas Eve dinner. In France, Christmas is a cozy but elegant affair. A time for family, loved ones, and time well spent at the table....