The Loire Valley Is For French Wine-Lovers

Rebecca says that her favorite wine-making region is the Loire Valley in France. There's a lot of grape diversity from the Loire, lots of experimentation, the wine is high in acidity.

Best Choices from the Loire

• Cabernet Franc
• Pinot Noir
• Be sure to drink these wines when they're still young.

Good Vineyards from California (in case you can't experience the Loire)

• Grgich Hills: Great Merlots and Cabernets
• Tablas Creek: Great Rhone style wines
• Tolucay: Nice Zinfandel Red Grapes