Why You Should Chill Your Red Wine – A Winemaker’s Guide
Should you chill your red wine? Julien Miquel explains why a few minutes in the fridge can unlock freshness and flavor, transforming your next glass.
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Rioja: The Beating Heart of Spanish Wine
Explore the Rioja wine region, where Spain’s signature Tempranillo meets oak, tradition, and timeless elegance across its diverse subregions.
5 Wine & Food Pairing Myths That Deserve a Second Look
Think white wine always goes with fish? Or red wine with cheese? Julien Miquel breaks five classic wine and food pairing myths — and shows what really works.
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The Battle of the Bubbles: Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco
Champagne vs Cava vs Prosecco—three sparkling wines, three distinct stories. Discover their secrets and why each has its perfect moment.
The Lie of the House Wine (And Why Good Wine Can’t Be Rushed)
In Europe, house wine means local, honest, and soulful. In the U.S., it often means engineered. This is a story about real wine and why we refuse to rush it.
The #1 REASON people love Pinot Noir
The true reason people love Pinot Noir is not acidity or price, but its low tannins and the elegance, nuance, and versatility that follow.
The TRUTH nobody tells you about Champagne VS Prosecco!
If you have ever stood in a wine shop holding a bottle of Champagne in one hand and Prosecco in the other, you are not alone. Champagne vs Prosecco is one of the most misunderstood debates in the wine world,…
The Sun, the Mood, and the Wine
A reflection from Paris on how sunlight shapes not only our mood, but the character of wine itself, from grey winters to high-altitude vineyards in Salta.
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.