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Savoie

On the eastern side of France in the Alpine region is a small wine area known as Savoie. Wines from this area are hard to come by, as 95% of the wine is sold locally; mostly to the ski tourists that support the region’s economy. There are only three AOC’s in Savoie (pronounced sah-vwah not sah-voy). The small AOC of Seyssel makes two types of wine, dry white and sparkling white, using three types…

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To Be Perfectly Franc

The grape Cabernet Franc is one of the parents, along with Sauvignon Blanc, of the grape Cabernet Sauvignon. Consequently, the two Cabs have some similar qualities such as black fruit and bell pepper aromas and strong tannins. Unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc also has aromas of purple flowers, red fruit and graphite. While Cabernet Sauvignon originated in Bordeaux France, Cabernet Franc…