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...
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...
by admin | Oct 23, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
What’s the most you’ve spent on a single bottle of wine? This week, Julien tasted the cult-favorite Napa wine Opus One… Does he think it’s worth the hefty $500 price tag? And can it stand up to its Grand Cru cousins in Bordeaux? Watch the video to find out! ...
