Tag Archives: Viognier

A Titan’s Greatest Attribute is Compassion

Posted on June 24, 2017 by damewine

Almost a couple years ago now, in October of 2015, I met a Titan, or as some of my French friends call him, a god on earth, Alain Dominique Perrin. A man who helped turn the fortunes of Cartier around … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Trusting the American Palate When It Comes to American Wines

Posted on May 22, 2017 by damewine

My earliest memories of drinking wine are filled with gritty pictures of downtown New York City, in the early to mid-1990s; cheap European libations being consumed over long, in-depth conversations revealing the deepest parts of our youthful souls and venting … Continue reading →

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Falling in Love with French Viognier Again & Finding a Malbec with Nobility

Posted on October 29, 2015 by damewine

Loud laughter, an electric energy and lots of smiles filled our table of seven people for an intimate dinner with Alain Dominique Perrin, the owner of Domaine de Lagrézette, at Le Bernardin. We were there to meet Mr. Perrin with … Continue reading →

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