Named for the river that runs through it, which incidentally is France’s longest river, the Loire Valley is home to much more than medieval chateaus and grand royal estates. Its fertile land that runs ...

White wine enthusiasts have fallen hard for sancerre. This Loire Valley appellation, known for exceptional sauvignon blanc, has gained significant consumer recognition lately. Its food-pairing ...

Just because we’re in full on winter weather mode doesn’t mean we can’t drink white wine. We’re big fans of drinking “winter whites,” with a bit more structure and body that can hold up to heartier ...

The Loire is one of the great rivers of France; it is also the longest, originating in the south-central countryside 30 miles to the west of the Rhône. The two rivers run parallel for 100 miles, then ...

“Wine was one of the first signs of civilization to appear in the life of human beings…It is in the Bible; it is in Homer, and it shines through all the pages of history, participating in the destiny ...

Last Thursday afternoon, Two Chefs Restaurant hosted a wine tasting of Sauvignon Blancs from the Loire Valley in France. Loire Valley Wines are produced over a wide swath of the country, and so of ...

The Renaissance writer Rabelais was born in the Loire Valley; Joan of Arc led the French troops to victory in the Hundred Years’ War in the Loire, and the area is noted as the Cradle of the French ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Anjou was a very strong French province in the medieval times. For example, the Count of Anjou in the 12th century was Henry II, ...

All paths lead to wine in the UNESCO Heritage-protected Loire Valley. Whether it's through royal Châteaux, picturesque chalky-limestone villages, or a deep oenological interest that prompts a visit to ...

Enjoyed by wine geeks like me and a new frontier to those less involved but with a healthy wine curiosity, Loire Valley wines have a lot to offer. The variety and learning-curve can overwhelm if you ...

It is a late October morning in Vouvray. The blanket of fog from the Loire River is receding, revealing veiled sunlight. The air is crisp, the temperature brisk. A short jaunt up a steep and narrow ...