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Bargain Bubbly
Nicolas Feuillatte is one of my favorite Champagnes to serve at a party, and just made Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Values of 2023. Here’s why it’s so awesome.
Bordeaux Blends
How much do you know about Bordeaux? Let’s dive a little deeper into Bordeaux blends.
Wine Wednesdays with KDKA Radio
So excited to be joining Rick Dayton from KDKA Radio to talk wine on Wednesdays!
6 (Now 7) Wine Tools I Can’t Serve Without
There are so many overpriced, useless wine gadgets out there. Here are 6 wine tools I can’t serve without.
Savoie Faire
Say hello to my favorite vermouth, which is from Savoie, and is great in cocktails, for cooking, or on its own.
Blanc de Blancs
This is a Blanc de Blancs Champagne, which are my favorite. So, what does Blanc de Blancs mean and what do BdeB Champagnes taste like?
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is one of my favorite French white wines, because it’s just so interesting, but not too weird. Here are some of the qualities I love most about it…
Red Sancerre
Red Sancerre?! Who knew?! Learn more about Sancerre’s best kept secret, and quite possibly my new favorite red wine.
Winter’s Day Chardonnay
A perfect Chardonnay for a winter’s day… How to find the right whites this time of year…Plus, what does Burgundian-style actually mean?
Spanish Sparkling
If you’re looking for a lovely bubbly, but don’t want to break the bank, try Spanish Cava. It’s made like French Champagne- one of many reasons I think it’s so delicious-but, it can also be really reasonable. This bottle is just $21.99.
FNF: Friends N Family
FNF: Francey Not Fancy, but also, Friends N Family. Why Montepulciano d’Abruzzo holds such a special place in my heart, what it goes with, and some of the incredible values you can find with this kind of wine.
Cheap & Chic
Bordeaux will never be out of fashion. How to find fabulous Bordeaux blends at great prices, whether you prefer Cabernet or Merlot.
Wine Pirates!
Honored that WPAWINEPIRATE, Rich Rocca, interviewed me for his blog. We talk about building Francey Not Fancy, my favorite wines and regions, and what wine and news have in common.
Oregon And On
If you’re already drinking a ton of Oregon wines, bravo. We all should be. Oregon may be best known for its red Pinot Noirs, but this Pinot Gris is a pretty awesome white wine worth trying…
Willamette Damn It!
Willamette, damn it! Now that you know how to say Willamette (rhymes with damn it) don’t sleep on these fabulously affordable Pinot Noirs from Oregon.
Jura (sick)
I missed Jura day at Le Cordon Bleu because I was sick. Let’s learn about this super interesting French wine region together and what makes its white wines unique and often funky.
The Queen of Beaujolais
While everyone else is talking about the (pretty bad) Beaujolais Nouveau this November, let’s talk about Fleurie instead! She’s known the Queen of Beaujolais. Here’s why…
Thanksgiving Wine
Finding the right Thanksgiving wine can feel overwhelming, but you have plenty of options. When in doubt, just don’t run out, whatever you’re serving.
Happy Beaujolais Nouveau Day!
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! Today is a big day for bad wine in France. What to know about the 2023 Beaujolais Nouveau.