Category Wine Education

Introducing Our 2024 French Collection

A guided introduction to six French wines selected across Champagne, Loire, Provence, Rhône, Beaujolais, and Bordeaux, with pairing ideas.

Crystal Springs becomes Napa Valley’s first new appellation in 13 years, but producers are not yet convinced it adds real value.

A full Opus One review comparing Napa’s famous cult wine with top Bordeaux and asking whether the price matches the experience.

A clear guide to Saint-Émilion wine, from Merlot-based blends and limestone soils to the top bottles of the appellation.

From the Calchaquí Valley to Paris, a reflection on loneliness, friendship, and why wine still creates the best conversations.

A clear explanation of natural wine, its philosophy, its limits, and why minimal intervention does not always mean better wine.

Julien explains why wineries use “Chateau” and how the term spread beyond France.

In Argentina, an asado is never just dinner. It is friendship, ritual, and wine shared slowly around the fire.

A closer look at France’s difficult 2024 harvest, why yields are down, and whether this vintage is truly historic.

A ranking of Bordeaux’s most expensive wines, from legendary Pomerol estates to bottles reaching $30,000.