YOU SAMPLED a Bold Rosé from

Vacher Savoie Rosé

REGION

Savoie, France

TASTES LIKE

Strawberry and raspberry jam on the nose, but brighter flavors of cranberry, white peach, white cherry and pithy blood orange on the palate. Grown at the base of the Swiss Alps on the French side, a surprisingly light and enjoyable wine from a veritable frozen tundra.

PERFECT WITH

Shrimp cocktail, grilled cheese sandwiches, charcuterie, all of the cheeses

YOU SAMPLED an Al Fresco White from

L’Espinose Muscadet

REGION

Loire Valley, France

TASTES LIKE

Classic Muscadet with scents of pear, peach and grapefruit. The palate opens with citrus and lively minerality and the mouthfeel is velvet smooth thanks to aging on lees.

PERFECT WITH

Moules Frites, tempeh, oysters, grilled cheese lunch.

YOU SAMPLED an Al Fresco White from

Château Suau Bordeaux Blanc

REGION

Bordeaux, France

TASTES LIKE

Brilliant and bright with notes of fresh apricots, rainier cherries, freshly chopped Serrano chiles and a hint of lychee. Refreshing and brisk, this blend of Semillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle from Bordeaux’s Cadillac zone is lively and oh-so-easy to enjoy.

PERFECT WITH

Baguette and goat cheese, oysters, mussels in garlic, tinned seafood

YOU SAMPLED a Medium White from

Donjon Minervois Blanc

REGION

Minervois, France

TASTES LIKE

Notes of grapefruit, caramelized passion fruit, a touch of vanilla and some Pear Williams' as well. The fruits translate to the palate with a freshness that's balanced by minerality and fruitiness.

PERFECT WITH

Truffle toast, beurre blanc, as an aperitif.

YOU SAMPLED a Bold white from

d’Escausses Vigne Galante

REGION

Loire Valley, France

TASTES LIKE

A sweet white that’s not cloying or dessert level. The nose is fluffy and white with marzipan and lemon laced chiffon. Dense aromas of white flowers give way to exotic fruits on the palate with a distinct honeyed note. Crisp, smooth and quite airy for a “sweet” wine!

PERFECT WITH

Scallop carpaccio, chicken curry, spicy Thai salads with loads of basil.

YOU SAMPLED an Al fresco Red from

Domaine Sinson Pinot Noir

REGION

Touraine, France

TASTES LIKE

Fresh, flighty, fruity and oh so soft. Light cherry cola scents mingle with a pronounced raspberry note before warm baking spices and berry-pie-filling flavors dance across a super light, dry and fresh palate.

PERFECT WITH

Saag paneer, Seared tuna, Bruschetta, Red Pepper Hummus

YOU SAMPLED a Medium Red from

L’Échappée Bel Merlot

REGION

Bordeaux, France

TASTES LIKE

This stainless steel aged Merlot shows off the racier, leaner side of the Merlot grape. The nose explodes with ripe cherry and even-more-ripe raspberry notes that translate perfectly to the palate and bring a crisp acidity that lightens everything up, and a faint sweet-herb note to keep it interesting.

PERFECT WITH

Baked fish, Pot roast, Roast tomato crostini, Take-out roast duck

YOU SAMPLED an Al Fresco Red from

Rin du Bois Gamay

REGION

Touraine, France

TASTES LIKE

Ripe and warm gamay perfect for cool weather with loads of acidity and a soft texture. Plummy and pleasant with prominent cherry and raspberry scents and just enough earth to remind you that it’s French. Try with a slight chill for a refreshing red.

PERFECT WITH

Boiled shrimp, crudite with dip, grilled cheese sandwich.

YOU SAMPLED a Bold Red from

Château du Donjon L’Autre

REGION

Cabardes, France

TASTES LIKE

Garnet color with violet hues. Blackberry, liquorice, and vanilla on the nose. Full bodied, great expression and a long, aromatic finish of dark fruit.

PERFECT WITH

Lamb with fig, local produce in butter, grilled meats