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 admin | Nov 20, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
We’ve gathered Julien’s 6 favorite wines from our 2024 Wine Explorers Club collections into a special collection, available while supplies last! https://bonnerprivatewines.com/product/julien-miquel-favorites-collection/ Transcript: 00:00:00:00...
by admin | Nov 11, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Paris, France Hello Friends, The best complaint I’ve had about our Wine Explorers Club? It’s got to be Hank’s. This week, as the dust settles from the election frenzy, I find myself thinking about decisions. Not about ballots or voting booths — I can’t...
by admin | Nov 4, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
There’s something about the French approach to dining. It feels like they work carefully on every meal, making it something worth savoring. That’s how Julien and I envisioned your latest French collection. Eight months ago, we sat down to taste our way through...
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 admin | Oct 30, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Ever look at a wine label and feel like you need a translator? Critics toss around numbers — 90, 96, 97 — like they’re all that matters. But here’s the truth: your wine has a crack. Wine, like life, isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about exploring, trying...
