It’s always exciting to taste wines from an area I’m not familiar with, but it’s even more thrilling when they’re made by up-and-coming winemakers who are poised to influence the future of winemaking.

Chénas is the smallest of all the Beaujolais crus, yet it produces very unique and exciting wines that are a delight to drink. Originally, the region was covered with oak trees before being planted with grape vines.

Schubert is a guaranteed pick for my top composers, just as Aligoté, a Burgundian grape, is for one of my favorite varietals. Today, we delve into these two passions, seemingly unlikely companions that share a hidden charm.

There is a long-standing joke among classical musicians that Vivaldi wrote the same concerto five-hundred times for different instruments!

The significance of Juliénas as a winemaking region dates back 2,000 years (…) The rich history of producing fine wines for two centuries was intriguing enough to anticipate my exploration of this region.

For those accustomed to enjoying wine, Saint Amour is likely a familiar cru you’ve encountered or tasted before. Its popularity, especially during the Valentine’s Day season, is attributed to its name.

This list for the December 2023 roundup is long overdue.

Why not assign reasons and purposes to drinking? As I delved into wines around the world, I made a decision: in 2024, I will be focusing on one particular region—Beaujolais.

All the wines I listed are readily available and reasonably priced. Whether you're at home or sharing them with friends and family, I encourage you to give them a chance.

November was an exhilarating chapter in my wine journey. (…) What were the standout bottles in your November wine journey?