Discovering All Natural Wine Bars in Paris BY: DONI BELAU
Natural wine is all the rage in Paris and the fervor has been raging for many years now. That’s why its surprising that it really hasn’t caught on as much in the states, even in New York City where we love to adopt a trend. No self-respecting foodie in Paris would turn their nose up at natural wine or look at you with a dumb stare when you mention it but here both are the most common responses to the subject. There is simply no important restaurant in the city of light that doesn’t have natural wine on its list whereas I may only find a few bottles sprinkled on the better lists here in NY and oddly the sommeliers do not advertise or push it. Quelle domage! For those unfamiliar, natural wine can be described as wine made without many additives and using the least amount of intervention possible. No added sulphates means less headaches in the morning which we can all be grateful for. Natural wines do taste slightly different than wine you are probably used to, so taking a natural wine tasting tour is a wonderful way to learn about it the next time you are in Paris. If you don’t have access to Michael Issac, my go to expert and Sommelier who knows natural wine like the back of his hand or you are unable to take a tour with Gastronomes, then go ahead and enjoy several of my picks below on your own. Cheers!
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