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Since the region was first planted with Pinot Noir in the mid-1960s, the Willamette Valley has caught the attention of wine consumers around the world.

Pinot Noir and Thanksgiving dinner -- it's a classic pairing. To take a closer look at this illustrious grape varietal, Alicia will be hosting Gilles de Larouziere, 8th generation of the Henriot family.

In recent years, we've seen an uptick in French wines labeled 'Vin De France.' If you enjoy French wines and want to learn more about this exciting category, join Binny's wine staff as we taste through some of our favorite Vin De France bottlings.

The Women of Binny's top 5 rosés for summer sipping

Originally, the Sazerac cocktail was made with French brandy. In 1873, the recipe for the Sazerac Cocktail was altered to replace the French brandy with American Rye whiskey. We decided to recreate the original with Hennessy Cognac - plus ginger syrup, a few dashes of barrel aged bitters, and of course, a heavy absinthe rinse.