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You are invited to join the Loire Valley Wines webinar to discuss and taste some of the best Sauvignon Blancs from outside of Sancerre. Try your luck at answering questions during the webinar for the chance to win bottles of Loire Valley Wines to taste at home!

The Loire Valley is the #1 producer of French AOP white wines, and Sauvignon Blanc is one of its leading white varietals. Sancerre is the most recognized appellation for French Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley, where this intensely aromatic grape is known for its signature citrus and herbaceous notes. However, the varietal is sensitive to both soil and climate and has distinct, mineral-driven nuances in several other appellations of the region, like Pouilly-Fumé, Menetou-Salon, Quincy, Touraine, IGP Val de Loire and many others.

Join the Loire Valley Wines webinar to unveil the rich offerings of Sauvignon Blanc from outside of Sancerre!

REGISTER HERE – https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-TGzCxmxQ5WMLXx515HxxQ

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Celebrate National White Wine Day on August 4 with Loire Valley Wines, France’s #1 producer of AOP white wines. Did you know that white wine accounts for 45% of the Loire Valley’s wine production? Its leading varietals include Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Experience the Loire Valley’s diversity through some of its best white-producing appellations:

• Trois Versants, AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, 2019 is made from the Melon de Bourgogne variety which is intrinsically linked with Muscadet wines. Wines of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation must be made entirely from this high-acid, terroir-sensitive variety.

• Some of the Loire’s most famous white wines are made from Sauvignon Blanc, and the Coteaux du Giennois is a particularly beautiful expression of this grape. Try Domaine de Villargeau, AOC Coteaux du Giennois, 2018 to experience the exquisite freshness and minerality of this appellation’s Sauvignon Blanc wines. 

• Speaking of Sauvignon Blanc, did you know this varietal is extremely sensitive to both soil and climate? It expresses distinct, mineral-driven nuances in each of the appellations in which it is grown. Compare Domaine Vieil Orme, AOC Touraine Chenonceaux 2018, anintensely aromatic, full-bodied wine with the Coteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc to see for yourself!

Beat the August heat with a cool, refreshing glass of Loire Valley white wine as you toast National White Wine Day. Share your celebration with us on social media by tagging @loirevalleywine and using #LoireLovers. 

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• Bursting with ripe strawberry and plum fruit, Chateau de Montguéret, Rosé d’Anjou 2019 has a well-balanced acidity that pairs beautifully with AOC Pouligny St. Pierre, a slightly sour goat cheese with salty and sweet overtones. This rosé-specific appellation, devoted to off-dry rosé wines, will transport you to the Loire Valley’s gentle rolling hills where spunky little goats roam, right from the comfort of your own backyard.

• Next, enjoy Domaine Sylvain Bailly “La Louée” Rosé 2019, Sancerre with rustic blue grey AOC Valençay goat cheese. The fresh, citric taste of the cheese perfectly complements the crisp, snappy acid of Sancerre’s pinot noir grapes and truly captures this wine’s grapefruit and gooseberry notes. Get that cheese board ready!

• Dedicated to traditional method sparkling wine, Domaine des Varinelles Daheuiller, Crémant de Loire, Rosé Brut goes hand in hand with AOC Selles-sur-Cher goat cheese, known for its original artisan method of production. The light, sustained freshness of this sparkling rosé, with notes of redcurrants and wild strawberries, brings a fruity sparkle to the nutty flavor of this melt-in-your-mouth cheese.

Is your mouth watering yet? Remember to share your Loire Valley rosé and cheese pairings with us on social media by tagging @loirevalleywine and using the hashtag #LoireLovers. Cheers!

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Known as the #1 producer of AOP white wines in France, the Loire Valley is home to Chenin Blanc, one of the most iconic and versatile white grapes out there. This variety not only produces dry wines of the best quality, but also some of the world’s finest sweet wines, as the grape’s thin skin is highly susceptible to Botrytis Cinerea, or noble rot. Chenin Blanc’s fruitiness and natural acidity yield superb table wines that pair well with all types of cooking.

Pair Chenin Blanc wine from the Saumur, Vouvray, and Savennières appellations with the following foods for perfect summer meals, whether you’re cooking out or ordering in: 

AOP Samur with cold starters, seafood, crustaceans, fish, cheese, white meat 

AOC Vouvray (Demi-Sec) with rich fish like salmon or tuna, poultry, rich cheese like goat cheese, and other soft cheeses.

AOC Savennières with appetizers, chicken, turkey, seafood, creamy fish, vegetarian dishes

Share your pairings with us on social media by tagging @loirevalleywine ! 

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• Organize an online tasting with friends: Who doesn’t love enjoying a glass of red wine with friends? Go for a bottle of Domaine Pelle, Morogues Rouge Pinot Noir, AOC Menetou-Salon, 2017 – this snappy, bright and fresh Pinot Noir with a light tannin note and lovely red fruits will please everyone!

• Send a wine shop gift card to friends: National Wine Day is the perfect time to offer wine we like to those we love. Whether it is to introduce friends to Loire Valley Wines or to indulge the region’s connoisseurs, recommend a bottle of Domaine Baron, Vieilles Vignes Sauvignon Blanc, AOC Touraine, 2018 – it is ripe and complex with the pure character of the Loire terroir. With an enticing lime-citrus and stone fruit bouquet, this organic wine has excellent concentration and body.

• Show yourself a good time with a cozy at-home wine and food pairing: Grab a bottle of pale gold Domaine de Reuilly, Les Pierres Plates Sauvignon Blanc, AOC Reuilly, 2018 and enjoy its beautiful aromatic intensity, both floral and fruity with acacia, grapefruit, and mandarin notes. Very versatile, it pairs perfectly with fresh goat cheese as a hors d’oeuvre, fish and oysters as a starter, and it also goes very well with Asian or fusion cuisine as a main dish, enhancing lemongrass and coriander flavors.

These Loire Valley Wines are sure to help you celebrate National Wine Day in style, as it should be.

Happy National Wine Day!

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Spring is a time when nature is reborn and flowers return, bringing color, sweet scents, and renewed energy to the world. The rolling hills of the Loire Valley, known as the Garden of France, offers the best wines to welcome the new season: Loire Valley Wines ! 

Of the Loire Valley’s Fresh, Fruity, and Friendly wines, three appellations in particular reflect the Fresh sensations of Spring: bubbly and bright Crémant de Loire, crisp white Quincy, and refreshing Rosé de Loire. These wines fall into Loire Valley Wines’ largest production categories; the region is France’s #1 producer of AOP sparkling wines (excluding Champagne), #1 producer of AOP white wines, and #2 producer of AOP rosé wines. This assured quality and great variety makes Loire Valley Wines the very best for welcoming the spring season. 

Loire Valley Wines’ delicate color and nose easily inspire colorful and fragrant spring flower pairings. With warm weather on the way, we hope you take the opportunity to sip these wines outside to appreciate how perfectly they pair with fresh blooms and the sweet, spring air. 

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Loire Valley Wines make the perfect Valentine’s Day selection, sure to sweep you off your feet! Celebrate the love in your life with wines from the romantic Loire Valley region, home to the flowing Loire river, majestic castles, charming villages, and enchanting landscapes. 

Loire Valley Wines presents a wine pairing for each kind of love in your life: 

•  sparkling wines are fresh, crisp and vibrant, just as a gathering of family and friends can be! These friendly wines are sure to quell any drama and bring out the love. 
•  are some of the Loire Valley’s finest Chenin Blanc sparkling wines. These effervescent wines, with gentle nutty notes­, are the perfect festive alternative to still whites. They are excellent paired with a wide variety of cheeses, ideal for celebrating romantic love on the cheesiest day of the year. Ooh la la! 
•  make them the perfect wine for the special occasion. Pop a bottle of rosé bubbly and toast yourself; you deserve it! 

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Diverse Loire Valley Wines will elevate your Super Bowl party with “Fresh, Fruity & Friendly” wine pairing options that will put your light beer to shame: 

Watch history in the making on Super Bowl Sunday while sipping on the historical wines of Sancerre Rouge.­ A winegrowing area in Centre-Loire, Sancerre has been producing well-known wines since, legend has it, 582 AD! Sancerre’s red wines are made from Pinot Noir and pair well with many foods, especially red meat. 

Pair your guacamole, pizza, or garlic bread with IGP Val de Loire Chardonnay – the most important IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) in the Loire Valley. While Chardonnay is typically a blending grape in the Loire, you can try 100% Chardonnay from this iconic IGP. 

Signature game day snacks like chicken wings and creamy, cheesy dips will also be perfectly paired with Saumur Rouge ­­– Saumur’s red wines are made from Cabernet Franc, the signature grape of the region. 

These Loire Valley Wines are sure to help you get the most enjoyment out of your classic Super Bowl spread and the big game. 

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