Dry January Is for Quitters

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

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

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....