I think it's great that she recommends going to a wine merchant to get help in making selections. A relationship with a trusted merchant can be really rewarding. They have the knowledge to help you make great pairings. And once they get to know your tastes, they can start bringing particular items to your attention. I think that relationship-building is missing from so many people's experiences, to their detriment.
Hi Diane, this video is so informative for anyone who’s interested in understanding the wine producing process. As a small wine maker for my family and friends only, I appreciate the details that Cathie has given about the french way of making wines. As you know, California has also wonderful vineyards and as a matter of fact, it was in Napa Valley where I first learned about the biodynamic vine growing in 2010. I’m convinced that more and more growers will eventually move towards organic because videos like yours are educating more and more people on this subject.
Thanks Niculina. There is so much to talk about and much of it is very confusing for the consumer. I agree with you, we will see more and more growers moving towards organic farming. We have 61,000 hectares already in organic here in France and another 17,000 in conversion.
Hi Diane. I absolutely enjoyed this video. What a wonderful tutorial on the appellation especially about organic and biodynamic wines. Im watching many of the videos you posted before I found your channel. Hope you are doing well. Joe DiPrimio and Gigi.
Glad I found this informative video, you guys absolutely answered my major questions about wine. Merci! I would love to visit you in Loire when lockdown is over🤞
Oui In France I will be doing the Expat Explore Taste of France Tour which travels to Paris, Lyon, Loire Valley, Bayeux, and Normandy. I did one of their tours a couple years ago around Italy and it was fantastic. This time I’m most excited about visiting the French chateaus. Then I will spend five days in Paris after the tour. I’m going with a friend at the end of September to the first week of October (2 weeks total). expatexplore.com/tours/taste-of-france/
@@travelingtherapist740 That sounds wonderful. It is a beautiful region with so much to do and see (and of course fabulous wine). We are only 10 minutes from Amboise!
Sounds wonderful. The chateaux are beautiful and of course hopefully you'll get to taste some of the Loire's amazing wines. We are just 10 minutes from Amboise.
I don't drink wine, but I found this video to be very enlightening -- especially the discussion of sulfates. I love Oui in France and wish there were more frequent vlogs!
20 euro's is not too expensive for that quality....but unbeatable? I can just hear the Alsace screaming : "Are we a joke to you?" :P Anyway, thank you for this informative video, kind regards from someone in Belgium taking an interest increasingly in Loire valley wines.
Roundup, a known carcinogen made by Bayer (formerly owned by Monsanto), is widely regarded in the US as utterly unacceptable and to be avoided at all costs. One is stunned the EU would allow its continued use. This was such a lovely post spending time with Cathy Henton. A morning learning about the wines of the Loire Valley and a convivial lunch sounds mighty fine!
Hi Charles, it's widely used in US vineyards as well! Roundup is 100% legal for use in vineyards to kill weeds, so while technically it's not supposed to be sprayed on vines and grapes directly, there's no way to prevent it from getting into the soil and vine roots. It's sickening to think about. Since learning about this, I've made a shift to buy organic wine whenever possible and not opt for conventionally made mass-produced wine.
Thanks Charles! There is another local initiative gaining momentum over here called HVE which stands for Haute Valeur Environnementale . Not as strict on the use of chemicals as organic but looking to increase biodiversity and reduce herbicides in the vineyards. The French government is hoping people will move towards this. I have yet to see much interest locally but it is starting.
@@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346 Thank you! Yes Diane is right. Generally we serve white wines chilled. Younger fresh ones and sparkling wines can be served pretty cold but older or oaked whites not quite so cold so as not to hide the flavours and aromas. Light style reds can be served lightly chilled too which is lovely in the summer months. Heavier reds are generally served at room temperature but remember room temperature is a term that was first used in the 16th century before the days of central heating!
@@ChristinaGerard433 You mean my live walk from St. Gilles Croix de Vie? 41 min? It's there with my other videos. ;-) Direct link: ua-cam.com/video/3m4dQ22y3ec/v-deo.html
I think it's great that she recommends going to a wine merchant to get help in making selections. A relationship with a trusted merchant can be really rewarding. They have the knowledge to help you make great pairings. And once they get to know your tastes, they can start bringing particular items to your attention. I think that relationship-building is missing from so many people's experiences, to their detriment.
That's so try Kimberly. A good independent wine merchant will get to know you tastes and introduce you to all sorts of new things.
Hi Diane, this video is so informative for anyone who’s interested in understanding the wine producing process. As a small wine maker for my family and friends only, I appreciate the details that Cathie has given about the french way of making wines. As you know, California has also wonderful vineyards and as a matter of fact, it was in Napa Valley where I first learned about the biodynamic vine growing in 2010. I’m convinced that more and more growers will eventually move towards organic because videos like yours are educating more and more people on this subject.
Thanks Niculina. There is so much to talk about and much of it is very confusing for the consumer. I agree with you, we will see more and more growers moving towards organic farming. We have 61,000 hectares already in organic here in France and another 17,000 in conversion.
Diane, living a great life in Europe! ❤️🤗 Thank you for sharing. 👍😊🇨🇦
Thank you for taking the time to watch! Another wine-focused video is coming soon... when we go out into a vineyard. Stay tuned!
Hi Diane. I absolutely enjoyed this video. What a wonderful tutorial on the appellation especially about organic and biodynamic wines. Im watching many of the videos you posted before I found your channel.
Hope you are doing well. Joe DiPrimio and Gigi.
Always such a pleasure! Informative, interesting vlogs. Thanks so much! Blessings to Kathy & Nigel!
That's so kind. Thank you Cathy & Nigel
So. Nice to learn as we see....
Another great video. So much information Diane... Wine can be such a mystery... I especially enjoyed the explain of bio wine...
Thanks Annie, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent video. Many thanks for this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is what made me subscribe to your channel.
Glad you enjoyed the wine talk! Did you watch my behind the scenes with a Vouvray winemaker? You might like that one too ;-)
Thank you, Diane! Another excellent learning session for us all. Loved Cathy's clear, concise explanations.
That's kind of you. Many thanks.
Glad I found this informative video, you guys absolutely answered my major questions about wine. Merci! I would love to visit you in Loire when lockdown is over🤞
Good job Diane. I love your content
Very informative and easy to digest.thx for the info
Thanks for the video!! I have enjoyed watching your videos. I look forward to visiting in September!
Thanks for watching! What area(s) will you be visiting?
Oui In France I will be doing the Expat Explore Taste of France Tour which travels to Paris, Lyon, Loire Valley, Bayeux, and Normandy. I did one of their tours a couple years ago around Italy and it was fantastic. This time I’m most excited about visiting the French chateaus. Then I will spend five days in Paris after the tour. I’m going with a friend at the end of September to the first week of October (2 weeks total). expatexplore.com/tours/taste-of-france/
@@travelingtherapist740 That sounds wonderful. It is a beautiful region with so much to do and see (and of course fabulous wine). We are only 10 minutes from Amboise!
Sounds wonderful. The chateaux are beautiful and of course hopefully you'll get to taste some of the Loire's amazing wines. We are just 10 minutes from Amboise.
I don't drink wine, but I found this video to be very enlightening -- especially the discussion of sulfates. I love Oui in France and wish there were more frequent vlogs!
Yay i never get wine headaches 😅🥰🍷
20 euro's is not too expensive for that quality....but unbeatable? I can just hear the Alsace screaming : "Are we a joke to you?" :P Anyway, thank you for this informative video, kind regards from someone in Belgium taking an interest increasingly in Loire valley wines.
Roundup, a known carcinogen made by Bayer (formerly owned by Monsanto), is widely regarded in the US as utterly unacceptable and to be avoided at all costs. One is stunned the EU would allow its continued use. This was such a lovely post spending time with Cathy Henton. A morning learning about the wines of the Loire Valley and a convivial lunch sounds mighty fine!
Hi Charles, it's widely used in US vineyards as well! Roundup is 100% legal for use in vineyards to kill weeds, so while technically it's not supposed to be sprayed on vines and grapes directly, there's no way to prevent it from getting into the soil and vine roots. It's sickening to think about. Since learning about this, I've made a shift to buy organic wine whenever possible and not opt for conventionally made mass-produced wine.
Thanks Charles! There is another local initiative gaining momentum over here called HVE which stands for Haute Valeur Environnementale . Not as strict on the use of chemicals as organic but looking to increase biodiversity and reduce herbicides in the vineyards. The French government is hoping people will move towards this. I have yet to see much interest locally but it is starting.
How did you get that map? It’s great I’d like to find one just like it
Thank you! Cathy and Nigel your home is beautiful! Is the wines served chilled or at room temperature?
Hi, it would depend on the specific wine. For tastings and the meal, white wine would be served chilled. ;-)
Salut! Thank you! 😄❤️
@@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346 Thank you! Yes Diane is right. Generally we serve white wines chilled. Younger fresh ones and sparkling wines can be served pretty cold but older or oaked whites not quite so cold so as not to hide the flavours and aromas. Light style reds can be served lightly chilled too which is lovely in the summer months. Heavier reds are generally served at room temperature but remember room temperature is a term that was first used in the 16th century before the days of central heating!
Great video.
Thank you for watching!
Many thanks.
What happened to the recents downloads? :(
Hi there, you mean my other uploads? All my videos should be under the videos tab here: ua-cam.com/channels/SVbpXAEVLx4vyAt1CQ5CGw.htmlvideos
@@OuiInFrance Their was a video or two uploaded before this video, I think one of them was an hour long. I dont see them anymore
@@ChristinaGerard433 You mean my live walk from St. Gilles Croix de Vie? 41 min? It's there with my other videos. ;-) Direct link: ua-cam.com/video/3m4dQ22y3ec/v-deo.html