Stephanie Rivin launched into her journey into the world of wine in 2008 along with her employment at a quaint, family-operated vineyard nestled in Anderson Valley, Northern California.
The vineyard was so small that its tasting room shared the identical area with winemaking, granting Stephanie direct entry to the cellar. Daily, her fascination with the intricacies of winemaking grew. Desirous to delve deeper, she enrolled as a harvest intern underneath the steering of educated mentors who taught her the rationale behind every step within the winemaking course of.
Stephanie diverged from the standard path of winemaking schooling by way of college programs. As an alternative, her journey consisted of hands-on studying underneath the mentorship of seasoned masters within the discipline. Stephanie’s trajectory took a flip in 2012 when she, alongside along with her husband and their three-year-old daughter, visited Bordeaux, France for the primary time and immediately fell in love with it. Whereas Stephanie was already concerned in winemaking in California, the attract of Bordeaux led her to develop her ventures by creating French Blue.
Nevertheless, after juggling each California and French winemaking for a couple of years, the calls for started to pressure her work-life stability. It turned evident to Stephanie the place she really needed to be. Conscious of her husband’s shared ardour for Bordeaux, she proposed shifting there, and he jumped on the alternative. In 2018 Stephanie, her husband, and their kids relocated to France.
With the creation of French Blue Wine, Stephanie got down to construct a bridge between two worlds: America and Bordeaux.
“Bordeaux is a really conventional tradition. Folks’s lives are steeped in winemaking, and it’s ingrained into their soul. It’s simply part of who they’re. Whereas Individuals, we type of have our personal manner of doing issues. We’re progressive, spirited, and free. With French Blue you get a little bit of Bordeaux winemaking know-how, combined with American rock and roll, something goes. So, that’s what I needed French Blue to be; one thing that speaks of each cultures and is a manner for individuals to journey to Bordeaux from the consolation of their very own houses.”
When naming French Blue, Stephanie needed it to resonate with France’s id.
“The colour blue has all the time been related to France. It was the royal coloration again when there was a monarchy, and now all of the French nationwide sports activities groups are nicknamed the ‘Blues.’ You’ve acquired the brilliant blue sky, you’ve acquired the blue sea, and it simply encapsulates the spirit of France. Voila! – French Blue. One thing simple to recollect and it communicates the approachable and enjoyable vibe to the wine.”
French Blue Wine presents a various choice, together with Rosé, White, Pink, and Glowing Crémant. The model prides itself on versatility, catering to varied events. Stephanie emphasizes pairing the wine with the second, whether or not it’s having fun with an off-the-cuff gathering with pals or whipping up cocktails at a bar. She describes the wines as enjoyable and accessible, making them a preferred alternative for gratifying drinks.
“French Blue wines are perfect for a drawn-out lunch, a gathering of pals, or studying by the water on a sizzling day. It provides you the sensation of the very best type of Sunday afternoon: relaxed, brilliant, and cheerful.”
