Have you ever noticed how your most memorable conversations about wine and about literature can sound much the same? Think about some descriptors you might…read more
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Memorial Day Beverage Pairing Guide
Memorial Day is here, summer is beginning, and we’re embarking on a summer of pairing! Here at France 44, this is our favorite time of…read more
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Thanksgiving Beverage Guide!
Planning for holiday gatherings can be stressful and complicated, so we wanted to take some of the stress out of your beverage shopping with our…read more
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Inspiration for your Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving 2021 is shaping up to be one for the record books. There’s nary a turkey to be found this side of the Mississippi. Sweet…read more
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A Love Letter to Cabernet Franc
by Tasha Poehler If you’re currently reading this blog, or any wine blog for that matter, chances are you’ve heard of a little grape…read more
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Pairing Wine with Springtime
My name is Mike Schufman. I am not a wine professional, I am a guitar player and drummer with a culinary degree. I graduated…read more
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Wine and Winter Bonfire Pairings
written by Karina Breaking out the Good Glasses A few weeks ago, we had a friend over for a socially-distanced bonfire and dinner. We hung…read more
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Grilling + Wine: Part 1
lovingly written by Eric the Meat Guy and Adam the Wine Guy This is a topic that needs no introduction (but here we go anyways)….read more
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The France-4-4 on Thanksgiving, Drink Choices, and the In-Laws
by Chaz Fenske As the end of November comes, people begin reflecting on their New Year’s Resolutions, how sweet and fulfilling the year has been,…read more
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Small Farmers, Big Feelings
This is an honest-to-goodness pairing of wine and food that’s not always easy to come by these days….read more
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Ad Convivium: Wines for Communing
Food and wine draw people together. What will be on your table for Easter/Passover this year?…read more
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Super Bowl Festivities: Not Just For Beer
Here are some alternative ideas (aka, not beer) on what to drink for the Super Bowl Festivities!…read more