It’s no simple task, understanding the classification of wines from Burgundy. However, knowing a little about the classification system helps consumers make the right purchase. No one wants to overspend for a bottle of wine, only to be disappointed when it is opened. And think about how good you feel when you find a great deal on an amazing bottle. You feel like you won the lottery! So knowing a few of the basics can prevent those ill-advised purchases and lead to more lottery winning purchases.

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And so begins my journey into Burgundy. To being, let’s take a step back and look at some of the history surrounding the region. It’s impossible to cover every aspect of history in a region where wine has been made for thousands of years, but instead we’ll hit a few highlights. Physical evidence of wine dates back to the 2^ndcentury AD. A tombstone in the village church of Corgoloin shows a Celtic god with a vine in his right hand. Other carvings on various gravestones show pictures of grapes. However, some archaeologist have theorized that grape growing in the region could date back as far as 51 BC.

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A few weeks ago, I saw a Twitter posting from Loire Valley Wines encouraging interested wine consumers to visit their website and sign-up for the Loire365 factoid booklet. And you know me, I don’t pass up anything free, plus I don’t know a lot about the Loire Valley so why not pick up some facts and useful information. Well, I received my Loire365 booklet last week and have been reading through ever since. I think it should be paired with a nice glass of Vouvray

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I enjoy wine from all over the world. Quality wine is made in many regions you’d never expect, and I enjoy experimenting and tasting new wines. However, I am continually drawn back to traditional French wines. After reading how winemakers protected their wine during the war, I realized that this was much more than a beverage or a job. It was their passion and their life. And each time I taste one of these wines, I’m reminded of the passion, dedication and the winemaker’s touch that goes into each bottle. I’ve long loved wines from Bordeaux, and I’ve spent considerable time reading and learning about the region. While, I’m not an expert, I know more about Bordeaux than any other French region. However, I’ve decided it’s time to move on to other regions, and my first stop is Burgundy.

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My favorite beer - Shiner Bock.

So I mainly talk about wine things on here, but I ran across an article in a local magazine describing the flavors of beer. My beer knowledge consists of this: light beers, dark beers and then the super dark beers so I thought I’d post some of the information so we can all become better beer connoisseurs.

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