Not only are French wines great, but the regions they come from are fabulous as well! I hope that you will all be able to visit France, and its wonderful wine-producing areas, some day soon. In the meantime, please join Dan, the Francelator (in cooperation with Atout France/French Tourism Development Agency) and myself in exploring several of France’s most famous wine regions. In addition to wine, they offer natural beauty, history, art, culture, cuisine and so much more!
Champagne
What’s the big deal about bubbly?
What makes Champagne the very special, and very chic beverage it has become?
There is truly no better way to celebrate — but our Francelator wants to know why!
Join Dan as Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine and Wines of France spokesperson, sends him through the beautiful land of Champagne in northern France, home to this most superb of sparkling wines…
What makes Champagne the very special, and very chic beverage it has become?
There is truly no better way to celebrate — but our Francelator wants to know why!
Join Dan as Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine and Wines of France spokesperson, sends him through the beautiful land of Champagne in northern France, home to this most superb of sparkling wines…
Lyon and Beaujolais
In France, every day is like Thanksgiving! The French know how to celebrate everyday life with friends, family, and, of course, lots of perfectly paired food and wine. Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine and Wines of France Spokesperson, sends Dan the Francelator to the Rhône-Alpes region, where he discovers the diverse culture and cuisine of the city of Lyon, and develops a taste for the area’s delicious Beaujolais wines. As Sheri agrees, they’re the perfect complement to everything from a traditional Lyonnaise meal to — you guessed it — your own Thanksgiving turkey!
Making Wine in Burgundy
In this episode, Wines of France spokesperson Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine, sends Dan the Francelator to Burgundy to discover the process of making wine. He is taken around the region by Brendan Moore: in a vineyard in St-Bris-le-Vineux, and in the neighboring towns of Chablis and Beaune. It is a very busy time in the vineyards, because this is the time of Vendange, or Harvest…
Refreshing Summer Wines in the Rhone Valley
Master of Wine and Wines of France spokesperson, Sheri Sauter Morano sends Dan the Francelator to the terraced vineyards and hillsides of the Rhone Valley in a 2-Chevaux (an old Renault car) in search of refreshing summer wines. While savoring the great summer wines, Dan discovers the great Palace of the Popes in Avignon and meanders through the many small and picturesque villages of the Rhone Valley.
A Bordeaux Biking Odyssey
Between the Tour de France, Bastille Day (the Fête Nationale – France’s Independence Day), and the numerous summertime activities awaiting you, it’s no wonder Francehas such a festive air each July. In this episode, Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine and Wines of France spokesperson, sends Dan the Francelator on a bicycle trip through Bordeaux in search of wine, parties, relaxation, and of course the world’s most famous bike race!
