Alice Simard
Alice Simard, an accomplished sommelier renowned for her passion and expertise in the world of wine. With a refined palate and a talent for crafting unforgettable experiences, Alice guides enthusiasts through the diverse tapestry of flavors, turning every sip into a journey of discovery.
Articles by Alice Simard
Does Your Wine Smell Like Rotten Eggs
The rotten egg smell in wine is caused by sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. It can be removed by..... The reduction problem of rotten...
French Wine for a Flat Belly: Is it True?
Thomas Newman, personal trainer and weight loss expert offer a guide entitled French Wine for a Flat belly with a claim that French wine...
How is Rose Made?
Rosé wine is made using three methods that include either blending red and white wine or reducing red grape skin contact with must. direct...
Pineau de Charentes: The Success Story of an Aperitif
The Charentes and Charente Maritime regions of south-west France are noted for two fine alcoholic beverages, Pineau de Charentes a...
What Criteria Is Organic Wine Required to Meet in Europe?
European organic production covers an area of over 150 hectares with Italy, Spain and France the leading organic wine producers. The...
Common Vine Diseases and Disorders
Common vine diseases include harmful ones like powdery mildew, downy mildew, bunch rot and Pierce's Disease. However, some afflictions,...
5 Classifications of Wine: Still, Sparkling & Fortified
Still Wine, Sparkling Wine, Fortified Wine, Brandy, Grappa and Vermouth are all styles of wine that differ based on their alcohol content...
The Top 5 Vineyard Soils in the World
The black soil is reputed to deliver water to the vines very slowly...The Medoc region of Bordeaux is known for excellent Cabernet...
Are Claret and Bordeaux the Same?
A Bordeaux wine is one that that has been produced in the Bordeaux, France. Claret continues to be a generic term for Bordeaux red wine....
Wine in a Box: A Success Even in France
France holds a yearly international competition for the Best Wine in Box that serves as a great incentive for national and international...
The Grenache Trio: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris
Predominantly blending grapes, White Grenache, Black Grenache and Grey Grenache grapes produce quality single varietals as well that pair...
Introduction to the Red and White Noble Grapes
Noble Grapes used to be considered the backbone of wine making industry, the essential varietals for producing the best quality wines....
Roussillon: Home to Good Red and White Wine
Roussillon, one of France’s sunniest regions, is situated in the Deep South West near the Spanish border. Roussillon now boasts 2,000...
British Wine Business Is Booming
Wine trade in the United Kingdom has progressed over the years. Wine producers are becoming more experienced in the business of making wine...
Cooperative Growers go Organic with Syrah Grapes
The grape Syrah also known as Shiraz originates from the Rhone region in France. Most red wines from the Northern Rhone are made from...
Natural Polyphenols in Red Wine Contribute to a Healthy Heart
Red wine’s most outstanding health claim, over the years, is the heart-healthy benefits of high levels of polyphenols. Also referred to as...
Wonderful Washington Wine
Washington grows a diverse range of varietals and produces unique wines due to its topography, geographical features and climate. There are...
The History of Mulled Wine and How to Make It
Mulled wine has become a staple of our winter traditions along with Champagne. Mulled wine actually dates back to ancient Greece where ......
Christmas Wines to Pair with Everything from Gingerbread to Goose
Some of the wines we pair for Christmas are fortified wines, like Port and Sherry... A savory roast goose with its rich fatty meat pairs...
Grenache Magic: Subtle and Seductive
Black Grenache is the most common form of Grenache planted, this is a voluptuous grape variety, rounded and smooth; it blends well with dry...
An Exceptional Vineyard in the South of France
In the South of France lies the Abbey de Lerin, famous for its assortment of traditional wines. Producing red & white wines, these monks on...
Wine and Wood: Combining Tradition with New Techniques
Wines aged in oak barrels have a sophisticated and oaky set of flavors and aroma, but new-age techniques have reinvented the concept of...
The Wine Fraud of Rose de Provence
Millions of consumers are being fooled by false rosé wine with the Provence label; some wines have been adulterated (addition of cheaper...
Wine Tasting - Nose, Aroma or Bouquet?
Scents and smells attributed to wine are described by using various terms, the main three being nose, aromas and bouquet. Learn the basics...
A Review of Wine Presses
Wine presses have evolved over the centuries and the process has provided winemakers with the mechanics possible to create great wine....
