Debunking the Myths of Wine Value
A reflection on why expensive bottles do not always deliver more meaning, and how context changes what a wine is worth.
Category The Wine Explorers Letter
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Criolla Chica: Argentina’s New Wine Star
A look at how Criolla Chica moved from forgotten heritage grape to one of Argentina’s most talked-about wines.
Seoulful Nights: A Stumble Through South Korea, Part 2
From royal rice liquor to Busan street food, South Korea reveals another world of fermentation and flavor.
Seoulful Nights: Makgeolli and Seoul’s Drinking Culture
From smoky alley bars to Korean barbecue tables, Seoul reveals a drinking culture built around sharing and fermentation.
Wine Tasting & Serving Lessons from Julien Miquel
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Do older grape vines produce better wines?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Note: In case you missed it, we just announced our 2023 Mother’s Day Collection! With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we’ve put…
Your Italian Collection Tasting Video
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Vini Californiani (Italian Wines Pt. 4)
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Explaining the “Super Tuscan” Italian Wines (On Italian Wines Pt. 3)
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] In a country that treats traffic lights as more suggestion than rule, there are, nonetheless, some areas in which Italians become outright sticklers. Fast cars…
Julien’s 2-Part Guide To Enjoying Italian Wine
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Partnership Update: Big news… We’re celebrating this week, as the Partnership turns 4 years old! What better way to celebrate than with a special members-only collection featuring…