Château Mercian in Japan

Japan’s Chateau Mercian is a very impressive operation

Japan’s unique grapes

Japan has two unique grape varieties, Koshu and Muscat Bailey A.

Along the Hawkesbury River, near Sydney

What wine goes best with Sydney’s wonderful seafood?

Day in Fécamp

Fecamp is the home of the famous Benedictine liqueur.

Visit to Bougival

Bougival was famous for both culture and viticulture.

California’s Napa Valley

My first visit to Napa Valley.

On to Livarot

The cheese factory in Livarot is worth a visit.

Camembert versus Brie

Which do you prefer, Camembert or Brie cheese?

A day in Pont-l’Évêque

What should you drink with Pont-l’Eveque’s delicious cheese?

Wine in Normandy?

Normandy is better known for apples rather than grapes. But that could be changing.