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Before traveling the beautiful French countryside, going from vineyard to vineyard, it might be wise to learn a little bit about the many regions of France and the wines that they are so famous for richly producing.
First of all, don’t be intimidated; there is a lot to learn but a wealth of information. First, let’s explore the Northern region of France and its signature wines. Climate and soil have everything to do with the growth of grapes and the Northern region of France is subject to hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Although there are winemakers who will tell you that the love for producing wonderful wine has a little to do with growing grapes.
For more on the Champagne region of France: Read the rest of this entry »
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