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Spotlight on Pouilly-Fuissé

Pouilly-Fuissé is a white wine appellation in the southern Mâconnais region of Burgandy. The "terroir" of this region is made up of limestone and clay, making it the perfect place to grow Chardonnay grapes. In fact, Chardonnay is the only grape variety grown in the region and Pouilly-Fuissé is where the finest examples can be found. 

The grapes are grown on a series of impressive slopes which naturally catch the sun and help to attain the richness displayed in the wine. The Pouilly-Fuissé region has become the role model for unoaked Chardonnay - a crisper, lighter wine that lets the flavor of the grape shine through.

The Charles Thomas Pouilly-Fuissé is a perfect example. With a nose of baked apples, pear, cinnamon and lemon, it's medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and a clean finish.

See what our wine expert, David Andrews, thinks of the Charles Thomas Pouilly-Fuissé: Watch the tasting video!

For a limited time, try the Charles Thomas Pouilly-Fuissé in our Summer Sippers wine pack and save $18!

Bastille Day

Bastille Day is our President and CEO's favorite holiday so we thought we'd go all out with a  few posts, articles and a Bastille Celebration Wine Pack to commemorate the event. Vive la France!

If you didn't know already, Bastille Day is France's yearly celebration of their Independence from Monarchist rule that followed the French Revolution. Named after the symbolic "storming of the Bastille" on July 14, 1789, the day represents the turning point toward democracy and equality. France declared the day a national holiday in 1880 and it is generally celebrated with an impressive parade up the Champs Elysées, festivals, parties and fireworks. 

In the US we celebrate the day with Pétanque, French music, French food & French wine . In fact, in my very own neighborhood of Carrol Gardens, Brooklyn, we hold the country's largest pétanque tournament. It's one of my favorite street festivals.  

Don't miss out on Karin's recap of her recent wine and food tour of Eastern France and check out how American's shocked the wine world at the Paris Wine Competition of 1976. Plus, celebrate Bastille Day with savings! For a limited time, save $20 on our Bastille Celebration pack: an excellent mix of French and California red wines. Cheers!

The Storming of France, American Style

We took France by storm, not only conquering Paris, but the whole of eastern France. Armed with our appetites and an insatiable thirst for excellent wine, my family's recent trip to France left us full, happy and with many mouthwatering memories.

My family celebrated – Americans in France – delighting in endless artfully prepared dishes, paired with overflowing glasses of French wine, in what could only be described as mmmmm. From the South of France, to the cafés of Paris, we wined and dined our way through the beautiful countryside.

Fresh seafood salad paired with Rosé in Nice. Burgundy with Bœuf bourguignon in Beaune. Moelleux au chocolat paired with Champagne in Colmar. Frogs Legs with Pinot Blanc in Paris. Quiche Lorraine. Crème brûlée. Crepes. Pain au chocolat. Baugettes with brie. Bordeaux. Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Riesling. We couldn’t get enough!

Our final night, we lay on the grass in front of the sparkling Eiffel Tower, sipped our last few glasses of Champagne and made a toast to a truly delicious holiday in France.

The celebration of France continues, in honor of Bastille Day – July 14 – France's Independence Day. Marking the storming of Bastille over 225 years ago, the French celebrate with "all the brilliance that local resources allow" including parades, fireworks and huge feasts with fine wine. We're joining the celebration of fine wine by combining delicious French specialties with some of our favorite California classics in the Bastille Celebration pack. Enjoy this Celebration pack of 6 red wines, along with $20 in savings, to bring a taste of France into your home.

Think it's hard to find good wine in your state?

Obviously, this is why we're in business.  My Wines Direct is your tool for getting good wines at a great price delivered direct to your door.  Just thought I'd share the following news story with you, I'm sure you'll laugh just like I did!

There are still states that don't allow direct to consumer shipping, PA is one of them.  In PA, up until now, if you wanted to purchase a bottle of wine, you'd have to do it at one of the state-run liquor stores.  According to an article at www.suntimes.com, this is about to change.  The PA Liquor Control Board is now allowing wine sales in grocery stores, with a pilot program involving two stores near the Harrisburg area.

The purchase is conducted with a machine, or kiosk.  After selecting your wine, you insert your driver's license and finally, blow into a Breathalyzer to prove that you are sober.  If the pilot program is successful, the PA Liquor Control Board plans to launch kiosk sales in about 100 grocery stores.

I'm sorry, but doesn't this seem a little unhygienic, so say the least?

Our New Look

We just launched a new look for our blog. This is just a small step toward some major changes we have planned for you! But we need your feedback! What do you think of our new look? What do you like or not like about our blog? What features would you like to see and what things are you interested in hearing more about. We write for you and we want to know what you want! I hope to hear from you soon.

Love you Dad! Sorry, it's coming late!

Father's Day not only encourages us to remember, but to become aware of the special role that Dads have played in our lives. I have many fond memories of times with my Dad in both childhood and adulthood: he coached my soccer team, bought me a Mickey Mouse fishing pole and took me fishing, introduced me to great music, saw me off to college, and most importantly he has supported me and encouraged me in all decisions I have made in my life, both good and bad. 

Even though I think so highly of my Dad, I am a culprit of waiting until the last minute to get him a gift for the big day! He is so hard to shop for and that alone gives me a headache. This year I have decided to send him a nice pack of wine from MyWinesDirect.com. Since he likes red wine, I chose A Toast to Dad which has a great variety of six red wines. And of course, there are always white wines!

This gift is going to come late because I just ordered it today, but that's ok! I know that Dad will love it anyway. If you know that your Dad loves wine but cannot remember what kind, your best bet is to send him a wine e-Gift Card - now you  have a gift for him (on time), and better yet, he can pick it out himself!

Good Luck & Happy Father's Day to all Dads!