What's Going On in the World of French Wines

One of my first major wine trips as a wine student was to the Alsace region of France.  I went with my friend Christine and we visited producers (and great restaurants) throughout the region.  It was an amazing trip: each vintner spent hours tasting with us through flights and flights of wines.  We toured small picturesque towns and lovely old vineyards.  I can’t imagine a more wonderful trip for a food and wine lover.

Alsace has one of the most interesting histories of all of the different wine regions of France.  Passed back and forth between French and German hands, it has a unique wine style that sets it apart from the rest of French wine.  Not only do you …