by Lucy | Mar 24, 2025 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Someone recently described our wine club members as “people with brains.” I took it as a compliment—but more importantly, as reassurance. Reassurance that in a world chasing quick fixes, viral trends, and instant answers, some of us still prefer to slow down and ask:...
by Lucy | Mar 5, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
5 wines that punch above their weight… Looking for quality without paying an arm and a leg for a fancy label? Julien’s here to help… from crisp, layered whites to complex and exciting reds, here are 5 regional styles to check out – and how to find the best examples of...
by Lucy | Dec 3, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Why are some Bordeaux wines so expensive? This French region is home to several of the most expensive wines in the world, from Petrus to Le Pin… but is it the soil? The winemaking? Or just historical hype? Julien Miquel investigates… Transcript: 00:00:00:00...
by Lucy | Oct 30, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
There was some big wine news out of Napa this week… Or was there? Julien covers the new Napa Valley AVA… Where it is… Why it was felt to be necessary… And why the winemakers affected by it aren’t full of enthusiasm… Transcript: 00:00:00:00 – 00:00:45:03We...
by Lucy | Oct 15, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
We continue our Wine in 5(ish) series with one of Bordeaux’s most famous appellations… Saint-Emilion! Watch to learn about… The history of the area (it’s named after a hermit!)… What makes a wine eligible to be called a Saint-Emilion… How to identify the worst, best,...
