The Northern Rh̫ne РGeorges Vernay and Domaine Faury

During our visit to the Northern Rhône, every set of hands was fervently at work with the harvest. As a result, we weren’t able to have a comprehensive tour for each of the facilities we visited, but we sat down in the tasting rooms of Georges Vernay and Domaine Faury and spent time with them [...]

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The Northern Rh̫ne РDemystified

September 2009
Since this is the first of a series I am rolling out, here’s my game plan when I report on wine regions:

Part 1: The region demystified. Some find wines intimidating. There’s absolutely no need for this. Wine is supposed to be fun and enjoyed. I think it’s critical to know what’s behind the curtain [...]

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