The Demystified Vine

Taking the mystery out of wine exploration!

A good Muscadet soothes the soul, and to be even more frank, it also packs a good punch with a variety of holiday foods such as freshly-shucked oysters and light cheeses. Savoring this wine is easy with chevre or mild cheddar. I recently had the chance to try Chateau du Coing de St Fiacre’s Muscadet …

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Cabernet Franc…Cabernet Franc. The grape varietal that wants to be popular, but just can’t seem to make it. The grape varietal that adds structure and a backbone in blends, but just can’t seem to “make it” among world wine drinkers. What’s with that anyway? That being said, I know a number of vineyards which grow …

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