The Journal
Producer Spotlight: Champagne Philippe Fontaine
If you ever find yourself in Balnot-sur-Laignes, you’ll know exactly why the wines of Champagne Philippe Fontaine feel the way they do. The village has a quiet energy. It is the kind of place where people wave from tractors, the air smells faintly of chalk and apples,...
The Beaujolais Spectrum: From Fresh to Profound
From Pierres Dorées to Moulin-à-Vent, here’s why Beaujolais deserves a real spot on your fall and winter lists. Every November, Beaujolais pops back into everyone’s mind, and usually because of Nouveau. It’s fun, it’s festive, and it has its place. But if that’s where...
A Frenchman’s Thanksgiving Table
When I moved to the United States, I discovered a holiday that doesn’t exist in France, Thanksgiving. But I have to say, it’s become one of my favorites. What could be more French than gathering with friends and family, eating too much, and making sure there’s always...
Orange Wine: Halloween Potions & Spooky Sips
If there’s ever been a wine made for Halloween, it’s orange wine: part science experiment, part alchemy, and 100% magic.
