Hi friends! I’ve just returned from a whirlwind trip to France to attend Wine Paris. This international wine trade show exclusively for professionals brings together wine producers, agents, buyers, importers and sommeliers from all over the world for three days of networking, conferences, masterclasses, and of course, wine tastings.
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My love for Loire Valley sauvignon blanc is no secret. To the point where I took time during my vacation last year to help harvest it. I am a dedicated fan. So when I have an opportunity to learn about much-loved appellations like Sancerre from the Centre-Loire, it doesn’t take much to convince me.
About a month ago, I received an invitation to attend a masterclass and walkaround tasting in Montréal, featuring the wines of the Centre-Loire. I hemmed and hawed about it for a while, since that is now a three-hour drive away after my move last year. But in the end, the idea of tasting a wide range of wines from a region I love won me over.
So on April 1, armed with podcasts and a playlist entitled Songs to Sing in the Car, off I went on a road trip to Montréal.
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Catching Up: 2023-2024
As some may have noticed, it’s been pretty quiet on this Wining with Mel website.
Fear not! I haven’t abandoned my wining. But new posts are now being published over on Substack.
Unfortunately it makes it look like it’s been radio silence here.
So I thought I’d take the opportunity to catch you up on what’s been going on! Here are my latest posts, in reverse chronological order:
After learning all about the Rías Baixas wine region in Galicia in Part 1, it’s time to hit the virtual road for some wine tastings and see what albariño is all about!
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This month the #worldwinetravel group is exploring Rías Baixas, home of the beloved white wine albariño. If you love refreshing, high-acidity white wines, you’ll want to keep reading.
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