Viral wines, viral bakeries, and the danger of overplanning. Sometimes the best bottle is the one you didn’t see coming.
Never be THAT guest
Paris, France It snowed in Paris this week. Not much, but snow’s so rare here it’s always an...
Julien’s Favorite Wines of 2024
We've gathered Julien's 6 favorite wines from our 2024 Wine Explorers Club collections into a...
A Toast to the Simple Things
London, England Dear Reader, Today, I write to you from The Griffin, a pub in Shoreditch, not far...
Is this CHEAP WINE worth the $? | French Winemaker Tastes Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi
Is $5 Woodbridge wine any good? This week, Julien digs into the bargain bin to find out: are...
The best complaint
Paris, France Hello Friends, The best complaint I've had about our Wine Explorers Club? It’s got...
Introducing Our 2024 French Collection
There's something about the French approach to dining. It feels like they work carefully on every...
Napa Valley’s First New Appellation in 13 Years!
There was some big wine news out of Napa this week… Or was there? Julien covers the new Napa...
Your Wine Has a Crack
Ever look at a wine label and feel like you need a translator? Critics toss around numbers — 90,...
Is this $500 Wine Any Good? Tasting Opus One
What’s the most you’ve spent on a single bottle of wine? This week, Julien tasted the...
The Sweet Truth About Candy and Cabernet
Dear Fellow Wine Enthusiasts, With Halloween just around the corner, candy seems to be the talk of...
How Good is Saint-Emilion Wine?
We continue our Wine in 5(ish) series with one of Bordeaux’s most famous appellations…...
Unknowingly pushing the limits
Paris, France I'm not one to drive fast. In fact, I usually prefer to take my time, enjoying the...