The City of Love isn’t the only nickname for the French capital. Many people also refer to it as the City of Lights. Paris is a beautiful city during the day, but by night, it illuminates with a stunning display of lights. Why is Paris called the City of Lights and love? First, it was […]
What cities are near the French Riviera?
6 Most popular cities on the French Riviera Nice. Nice is unarguable the most popular city on the French Riviera. Cannes. Every year, Cannes attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists, many of which visit during the Cannes film festival. Monaco. Antibes. Saint-Tropez. Menton. What city is French Riviera in? Nice. Nice, the largest city and […]
Is Bordeaux sweet or dry?
Taste and Flavor Profile The red Bordeaux blend is a dry, medium to full-bodied wine high in tannins with medium acidity. Because a Bordeaux blend can be made with several different red wine grapes from different regions in differing proportions, the color, amount of acidity, texture, and exact flavors can vary. Is Bordeaux red sweet? […]
Is the French Riviera in Italy?
Riviera, Mediterranean coastland between Cannes (France) and La Spezia (Italy). The French section comprises part of the Côte d’Azur (which extends farther west), while the Italian section is known to the west and east of Genoa as the Riviera di Ponente and the Riviera di Levante, respectively. Where exactly is the French Riviera? Côte d’AzurLocated […]
Should I decant Bordeaux?
Decanting can be helpful for Bordeaux wine, California or Rhone wine as well as wine from every region. But it can also be harmful as well. Much of that is easily determined by the vintage, producer, grape variety, age and condition of the wine. How long should you decant Bordeaux? Burgundy: 1-2 hours for bottles […]