It remains widely grown there today, but the variety became so popular in the 1970s that for a time it became nearly synonymous with "white wine" in the U.S. Today, almost every wine-producing region ...

Beaujolais wants to show you its serious side. For decades, this region between Burgundy and Lyon was known for juicy, grapey Beaujolais Nouveau, rushed to market after the harvest for a global party.

Undecided? Check if there's still space for the two of you on Saturday (February 14) at the oysters-quail-chocolate Valentine's three-courser, $70 per couple, at Aurora Bistro (2420 Main Street).