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! ...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Dear Fellow Wine Enthusiasts, With Halloween just around the corner, candy seems to be the talk of the town. I can remember Halloween being that time of year when candy rules didn’t apply — there were no limits. It was all about how much we could gather (and eat),...
by Lucy | Oct 15, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
We continue our Wine in 5(ish) series with one of Bordeaux’s most famous appellations… Saint-Emilion! Watch to learn about… The history of the area (it’s named after a hermit!)… What makes a wine eligible to be called a Saint-Emilion… How to identify the worst, best,...
by admin | Oct 9, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Paris, France I'm not one to drive fast. In fact, I usually prefer to take my time, enjoying the journey as much as the destination. But three weeks ago, I found myself on the deserted roads of Argentina's Calchaquí Valley — long, straight stretches cutting through...
