by admin | Dec 23, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
“Do you think it’s finally time to invest in Argentina?” The question hung in the air at the Agora Christmas party in Baltimore last week, swirling like the wine in my glass. It’s a fair question—and one I’ve been hearing more often. Argentina has a...
by admin | Dec 18, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Have you set your Christmas wine list? Julien’s here with his top picks for Christmas dinner… from bubbles (he won’t be serving Champagne)… to dessert (sherry, anyone?)… plus 2 whites and 2 reds for a perfect Christmas wine experience… Transcript:...
by admin | Dec 16, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Diego, writing from Buenos Aires Dear Reader, December has arrived. The sun is shining in Buenos Aires. The Jacaranda trees are in full bloom, painting the streets purple. The terraces of Palermo are full. Glasses clink. The city celebrates the end of polo season—the...
by admin | Dec 9, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Julien pits two of the world’s oldest champagne houses against each other… Who will come out on top? Julien’s tasted Moët & Chandon a few times before — how will it fare against Taittinger? Transcript: 00:00:00:00 – 00:00:31:16Today, I’m very...
by admin | Dec 9, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Editor’s Note: This week we wanted to share this essay from Will’s sister Mariah, who spent Thanksgiving at Finca Gualfín… You can read more about her experiences of ranch life in the Calchaquí Valley and travels around the world by subscribing (free) here....
by Lucy | Dec 3, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Why are some Bordeaux wines so expensive? This French region is home to several of the most expensive wines in the world, from Petrus to Le Pin… but is it the soil? The winemaking? Or just historical hype? Julien Miquel investigates… Transcript: 00:00:00:00...
