2. Loire region:
It’s a huge place, with many different
appellations, styles of wine & soils
3. Grape
varieties
Sauvignon Blanc-
Fruit balanced with
lively acidity and
lots of minerality in
this region
Chenin Blanc-
aromatic, apple-y
and delicious- a
versatile and
complex grape
variety
Melon de
Bourgogne- the
grape of Muscadet-
high acidity- lovely
with shellfish
Cabernet Franc-
sometimes austere
but in the right
hands, fragrant and
delicious
Gamay- Juicy and
fruit forward with
high acidity- a great
food wine
Pinot Noir- an
aromatic wine
blended in the Loire
by new producers
to create really
exciting wines