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Loire

Raw cubes of tuna and salmon in a large white bowl, garnishes of slivered crab, lettuce, ginger, crushed nuts and sesame

Sancerre + the Poke Bowl: An Unexpected Conversation

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Bunch of green Sauvignon Blanc grapes in full bloom hanging from the vine and surrounded by a lush green canopy of leaves in summer

Sauvignon Blanc: The Grape That Travels

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Village of Sancerre in the background uphill and foreground going back uphill are the vineyards

Sancerre: Where Sauvignon Blanc Becomes Something Else

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Two glasses of Cabernet Franc on a white fleur-des-lis platter with two rows of Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Pistachio nuts and a drizzle of olive oil

The Pairing Nobody Expects (But Everyone Should Try): Goat Cheese Beet Salad with Cabernet Franc

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Cabernet Franc grapes on the vine in full bloom - black grapes with full leaf canopy

Cabernet Franc: The Quiet Noble

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Montresor the charming small country town in the valley of Loire

Touraine: Where the Loire Finds Its Voice

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Smoked Trout Mousse: A Savennières & Muscadet Love Story

Smoked Trout Mousse: A Savennières & Muscadet Love Story

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Muscadet: The Misunderstood White Wine Worth Discovering

Muscadet: The Misunderstood White Wine Worth Discovering

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Pays Nantais – Where the Loire Meets the Atlantic

Pays Nantais – Where the Loire Meets the Atlantic

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Parmesan Popcorn + Chenin Blanc

Parmesan Popcorn + Chenin Blanc

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Close-up ripe bunch of white Grapes on Vine for wine making. Autumn grapes harvest, fresh fruits. Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc grape sort

Chenin Blanc: The World’s Most Versatile White Wine

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Anjou-Saumur: Where Chenin Blanc Shows Its Many Faces

Anjou-Saumur: Where Chenin Blanc Shows Its Many Faces

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Ham and Cheese Quiche + Rosé d’Anjou: The Perfect Brunch Pairing

Ham and Cheese Quiche + Rosé d’Anjou: The Perfect Brunch Pairing

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Rosé d’Anjou: The Rosé for Red Wine Drinkers

Rosé d’Anjou: The Rosé for Red Wine Drinkers

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The Loire Valley: Amazing Wines for Absolutely Every Taste 

The Loire Valley: Amazing Wines for Absolutely Every Taste 

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