by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Dear Fellow Wine Enthusiasts, With Halloween just around the corner, candy seems to be the talk of the town. I can remember Halloween being that time of year when candy rules didn’t apply — there were no limits. It was all about how much we could gather (and eat),...
by admin | Oct 9, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Paris, France I'm not one to drive fast. In fact, I usually prefer to take my time, enjoying the journey as much as the destination. But three weeks ago, I found myself on the deserted roads of Argentina's Calchaquí Valley — long, straight stretches cutting through...
by admin | Oct 7, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
What is natural wine, anyway? Our resident winemaking expert Julien Miquel weighs in on “natural wine”... is it a regulated term? (No)... Are so-called natural wines better representations of their local terroir? (Julien’s answer may surprise you)... And the question...
by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Julien Miquel explains why certain wineries use “Chateau” in their name... How the French revolution changed the wine landscape & popularized this (formerly) aristocratic term… And why you’ll see the word pop up in the US & other places (but never Italy or...
by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Calchaquí Valley, Argentina Watch that burn! There’s something primal about it. The fire, the slow crackle of wood, the scent of meat rising into the air. You don’t just show up for the meat at an asado. You arrive early. You settle in. The event unfolds slowly, like...
