by admin | Dec 2, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Dear Friends, “We can’t guarantee we’ll leave you money when we’re gone, but we can guarantee you some education.” – Mom That’s what my mother told me growing up. My mom and dad are still very much alive, but that phrase stuck with me. It was their way of explaining...
by admin | Nov 25, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Paris, France It snowed in Paris this week. Not much, but snow’s so rare here it’s always an exciting moment. The flakes were soft, fleeting, almost shy. The kind of snow that doesn’t stay, but it was enough to stir something in me. A craving. For warmth. For...
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 18, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
London, England Dear Reader, Today, I write to you from The Griffin, a pub in Shoreditch, not far from the heart of the city, where the world’s bankers shuffle papers and move decimal points. But here, at these sturdy oak tables, the real business of life takes place....
by admin | Nov 17, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Is $5 Woodbridge wine any good? This week, Julien digs into the bargain bin to find out: are Robert Mondavi’s budget wines drinkable? Julien tastes a white, a rosé, and a red and tells us what he likes… and what he doesn’t. If you’re looking for something cheap and...
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...
