Wine Writer Confidential | № 7

Dear Readers:

L.M. Archer is an internationally published freelance writer specializing in Burgundy and wine, the redThread™ that binds us all. She is creator | editor of www.binnotes.com, a site devoted to inspired storytelling about artisan wine and tastemakers worldwide.

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Welcome to my latest installment of Wine Writer Confidential, where I spill, thrill and chill you with all the news unfit to print about my world of wine writing.

It’s rosé season, which means time to drink some pink!

Domaines Paul Mas defines their wines as “Rural Luxe”, or an appreciation ‘for the simple pleasures of life, artfully rendered by nature.”

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#wineStudio | “Rosé en Mas” – Domaines Paul Mas | June 6th, 6-7 p PST

Not all rosé comes from Provence!

Join me and my #wineStudio compatriots this Tuesday, June 6th from 6-7 p PST as we taste through a trio of tasty rosé wines from Domaines Paul Mas of Languedoc, including a sparkling Côté Mas Crémant de Limoux Rosé NV, plus the popular Côté Mas Rosé Aurore 2016 and Arrogant Frog Rosé 2016.

Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Languedoc enjoys a rich winemaking history, often claiming fame as France’s oldest sparkling wine region.

Domaines Paul Mas encompasses a sprawling portfolio of wine estates dotting Southern France, helmed by Jean-Claude Mas, or ‘The Man,” a fourth-generation vine grower and first generation wine maker. Jean-Claude Mas describes his wines as “Rural Luxe,” or artful appreciation of life’s simple pleasures.

You can follow along on Twitter at #wineStudio – hope to see you on June 6th at 6 p PST!

Domaine Drouhin Oregon was founded in 1987 in the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley by Robert Drouhin of Burgundy’s Maison Joseph Drouhin.

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Burgundy is France’s noblest wine region, stretching from Dijon to Lyon.

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#Winophiles | A Tour Through Burgundy | Part 2

I’m also reprising my role as host for the The French #Winophiles virtual Tour of Burgundy, Part 2 on June 17th from 11 EDT.

For those of you unfamiliar with The French Winophiles, members include wine, food and travel social media influencers and writers, with a particular focus upon French wine paired with food, wine and travel themed-topics.

On June 17th, “A Tour of Burgundy, Part 2″ takes us on a tour of the Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, and Beaujolais. Join us on Twitter at #Winophiles.

Learn more about the #Winophiles virtual Tour of Burgundy here.

Food, Wine and Travel writers & Bloggers: Care to join the Burgundy Tour? Feel free to leave a comment below. Santé!

The Hedonistic Taster | Mt. Beautiful

Enjoy my latest installment of The Hedonistic Taster, featuring New Zealand’s Mt. Beautiful here.

Please feel free to check back for more tasting notes on wines from other artisan winemakers again soon. Cheers!

I want to hear from you! Please leave your questions and comments below. Cheers!

Welcome to my latest installment of Wine Writer Confidential, where I spill, thrill and chill you with all the news unfit to print about my world of wine writing.

It’s rosé season, which means time to drink some pink!

Domaines Paul Mas defines their wines as “Rural Luxe”, or an appreciation ‘for the simple pleasures of life, artfully rendered by nature.”

#wineStudio | “Rosé en Mas” – Domaines Paul Mas | June 6th, 6-7 p PST

Not all rosé comes from Provence!

Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Languedoc enjoys a rich winemaking history, often claiming fame as France’s oldest sparkling wine region.

You can follow along on Twitter at #wineStudio – hope to see you on June 6th at 6 p PST!

Domaine Drouhin Oregon was founded in 1987 in the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley by Robert Drouhin of Burgundy’s Maison Joseph Drouhin.

Burgundy is France’s noblest wine region, stretching from Dijon to Lyon.

#Winophiles | A Tour Through Burgundy | Part 2

I’m also reprising my role as host for the The French #Winophiles virtual Tour of Burgundy, Part 2 on June 17th from 11 EDT.

On June 17th, “A Tour of Burgundy, Part 2″ takes us on a tour of the Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, and Beaujolais. Join us on Twitter at #Winophiles.

Learn more about the #Winophiles virtual Tour of Burgundy here.

Food, Wine and Travel writers & Bloggers: Care to join the Burgundy Tour? Feel free to leave a comment below. Santé!

The Hedonistic Taster | Mt. Beautiful

Enjoy my latest installment of The Hedonistic Taster, featuring New Zealand’s Mt. Beautiful here.

Please feel free to check back for more tasting notes on wines from other artisan winemakers again soon. Cheers!

I want to hear from you! Please leave your questions and comments below. Cheers!

The Hedonistic Taster | Mt. Beautiful

Enjoy my latest installment of The Hedonistic Taster, featuring New Zealand’s Mt. Beautiful here.

Please feel free to check back for more tasting notes on wines from other artisan winemakers again soon. Cheers!

I want to hear from you! Please leave your questions and comments below. Cheers!