How Is Champagne Made And Why Is It So Popular?
Ask any Frenchman (or woman) and they’ll tell you that Champagne can only come from France. No, they’re not just
Snails, Rabbit and Frogs’ Legs: How To Pair Strange French Foods With Wine
If you’ve visited France or eaten in a French restaurant here in the US, you’ve probably noticed some rather unusual
The 2019 French Harvest Report
As grape growers all over France gather their precious harvests safely in, it's time to take a look at how
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Visiting Burgundy
If you’re a member of our French wine club, you probably saw our recent insider’s guide to visiting Bordeaux with
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Visiting Bordeaux
If you love French wine, visiting Bordeaux’s stunning vineyards and fairytale chateaux has to feature on your bucket list. But
What Does Terroir Mean For French Wine?
If you’re a member of our French wine club, you may have heard us talking about the “terroir” and how
Do French Wines Equal Fewer Headaches?
Many of our regular somMailier members tell us how they love our French wine club because French wines don’t give
Why Chardonnay Is The World’s Most Misunderstood Grape Variety
Chardonnay is the most divisive and misunderstood of all the grapes used to make wine. But as those who have
Which wines should you pair with Halloween candy?
Halloween is the time for elaborately carved pumpkins on every doorstep, the excited shrieks of small children that echo in
How are things looking for the 2018 French Vintage?
At this time of year the entire French wine industry toss and turn in their beds as they fret over