by Lucy | Apr 30, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
Do white wines have tannins? Casual wine drinkers often think white wines are tannin-free — but they’re wrong! While lighter and more delicate, the tannins in white wines can greatly influence their flavor and mouthfeel… Learn more in this week’s video from...
by Lucy | Apr 14, 2025 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Paris, France I was at the edge of Europe, near Faro, Portugal. Fresh fish. Good wine. A beautiful setting. The westernmost point of the continent, where the West becomes the East again. Old stone towns, salty Atlantic winds, seafood pulled from the ocean that...
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...
