November 4, 2024
A guided introduction to six French wines selected across Champagne, Loire, Provence, Rhône, Beaujolais, and Bordeaux, with pairing ideas.
Wine Education
How wine is made, where it comes from and how to enjoy it more: regions, grapes, glassware and openers.
- All Posts
- Blog
- Extreme Altitude Collection Booklets
- Hidden Vineyards Booklets
- International Living Club Booklets
- Sidebar
- Special Collections & Seasonal Offers
- Tasting
- The Wine Explorer's Letter
- Wine Education
- Wine Explorer's Club Booklets
October 30, 2024
Crystal Springs becomes Napa Valley’s first new appellation in 13 years, but producers are not yet convinced it adds real value.
October 23, 2024
A full Opus One review comparing Napa’s famous cult wine with top Bordeaux and asking whether the price matches the experience.
October 15, 2024
A clear guide to Saint-Émilion wine, from Merlot-based blends and limestone soils to the top bottles of the appellation.
October 9, 2024
From the Calchaquí Valley to Paris, a reflection on loneliness, friendship, and why wine still creates the best conversations.
October 7, 2024
A clear explanation of natural wine, its philosophy, its limits, and why minimal intervention does not always mean better wine.
September 30, 2024
Julien explains why wineries use “Chateau” and how the term spread beyond France.
September 30, 2024
In Argentina, an asado is never just dinner. It is friendship, ritual, and wine shared slowly around the fire.
September 23, 2024
A closer look at France’s difficult 2024 harvest, why yields are down, and whether this vintage is truly historic.
September 16, 2024
A ranking of Bordeaux’s most expensive wines, from legendary Pomerol estates to bottles reaching $30,000.
Free, by email
Get the letters in your inbox.
Stories, tasting notes and travels in the world of wine, written from the road and sent straight to you.
- Letters from the vineyards, cellars and kitchen tables behind our wines
- News on new releases
- Unsubscribe anytime, one click
Almost there. Check your inbox.
We just sent you an email. Click the button in it to confirm, and the letters will start arriving.
Add contact [at] bonnerprivatewines.com to your contacts so the letters don't land in spam.