Taste Test: Moët & Chandon Vs. Taittinger — Which is the best Champagne?
Julien Miquel compares Moët & Chandon and Taittinger side by side, breaking down style, tasting notes, and which champagne wins.
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Thanksgiving at Gualfín
A Thanksgiving spent at Finca Gualfín in Argentina, with home cooking, shared work, Malbec, and a long table in the Calchaquí Valley.
Is Pomerol the Best Wine in the World? Understanding the Finest Bordeaux Terroir
Is Pomerol the best wine in the world? A deep look at Bordeaux’s smallest appellation, its blue clay terroir, Merlot dominance, and iconic wines.
The Great Turkey Paradox
A Thanksgiving reflection on turkey disasters, gratitude, family traditions, and raising a glass to the moments that truly matter.
Never Be That Guest, Bland Wine Guest
A reflection on Paris snowfall, instinctive cravings, Tacana, the comfort of good wine, and why nothing is worse than being the bland guest at the table.
Julien’s Favorite Wines of 2024
Hello dear wine connoisseurs,and welcome to your new Bonner Private Wines video. I’m your host, Julien Miquel, Bordeaux-trained winemaker and seasoned wine taster. Today, I want to give you an opportunity to experience, taste, and stock up on absolutely delicious…
A Toast to the Simple Things
From a London pub to Paris cafés and American bars, this essay reflects on wine, conversation, and the simple rituals that connect us.
Your West Coast Collection, Six Unusual American Wines Worth Knowing
This West Coast Collection is a road trip in six bottles, and it is not built around the usual, obvious domestic picks. In this Bonner Private Wines video, Julien Miquel introduces our quarterly selection made entirely on American soil, but…
What Does It Mean to “Talk Like a Sommelier”?
Can you talk like a sommelier? Julien Miquel breaks down wine vocabulary and shows how the right words can change the way you taste and understand wine.