Tag Archives: Rhone

An evening with Christian Voeux

Posted on January 26, 2017 by joyofwine

I love a good well-made wine. Sometimes those can be found in a large production winery with high distribution, however most times, I find myself appreciating, wanting and selling family owned, small vineyard, sustainable wines that I never mind drinking … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #9 – Tavel

Posted on March 18, 2016 by joyofwine

Apologies for not getting this post out yesterday. I had the matter of getting a little surgery and posting a blog was the last thing on my mind! I also apologize about the stock photo!  It really doesn’t do this … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #5 – Languedoc

Posted on February 11, 2016 by joyofwine

We all know how famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape is, with its GSM staple and sometimes up to the max 18 different varietals in the blend. But what about white CDP? It’s highly underrated in my books and a wine that is not … Continue reading →

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Today is My birthday…

Posted on June 5, 2014 by joyofwine

Today I am 45… Do I look like I’m 45?  Some days, I look older, but I think I can safely say, most think I’m in my late 30’s and I’m ok with that! (Yay!) Not long ago, I got a … Continue reading →

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A Sampling of France…

Posted on April 16, 2014 by joyofwine

I came back from a wine tasting on Monday, to tell my husband that this was the first evening I felt a semblance of “normal” since I returned from my trip to the Caribbean with my daughter.  The retail store I … Continue reading →

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