Whenever we have oysters, our thoughts go to Muscadet Sevret et Maine sur lie as the pairing. There is something about this particular grape that works so well with oysters as the lees aging offers a richness to what would otherwise be a simple wine. Beyond that, we historically have noted a decent salinity in … Read more
We first heard about Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie in our WSET classes. This wine hails from the western part of the Loire Valley near the ocean and is considered to be a cool-to-moderate maritime climate- perfect for a white grape such as this one. But it is the Sur Lie element that makes … Read more
Out of the six modules of WSET Diploma, none is more daunting than the D3 exam featuring still wines of the world. Part of this is because of volume- the module has a ~600-page book with dozens upon dozens of wine-growing regions, hundreds of grapes, and an untold number of facts and figures to remember. … Read more
When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day, we love nothing more than staying in, cooking a good meal, and opening up a great bottle of wine. So if you’re like us, you may wonder what type of wine to pair with your meal. Whether you’re cooking up some fancy seafood or steaks, something vegetarian, or … Read more
