Languedoc-Roussillon, located in southern France, is a large, diverse wine region that spans the area along the Mediterranean coastline from the French border with Spain all the way to Provence.
The Loire Valley wine region, located in central France along the Loire River and its tributaries, is famed for its dry, white wines such as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.
The Rhône wine region, located in southern France, largely follows the path of the Rhône River, which flows north to south for about 150 miles from Lyon in the north to the Rhône Delta near the Mediterranean coast.
Corsica, a remote island in the Mediterranean, is the one French wine region that perhaps owes as much to the Italian winemaking tradition as the French winemaking tradition.
Champagne, located in the northeast of France just 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Paris, is one of the most famous wine-producing regions in the world.
Master Sommelier Brandon Tebbe has joined the Sommeliers Choice Awards judging team. With over two decades of experience and a passion for wines, his expertise promises a delightful observation of exceptional wines.
Chief winemaker Peter Bauer meticulously crafts outstanding French varietals like pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay, along with varietals that are not usually associated with the Mornington Peninsula such as viognier and sauvignon blanc.