Why are some wines aged in oak barrels? Wine ageing in oak can benefit certain wine styles; integrating flavours, softening tannins, and adding complexity.
What is an oaked wine? How is wine aged? What is the difference between French oak and American oak? Check out my latest wine education video below to learn all about it.
N.B. Oak is not the only type of wood used to age wine. Chestnut, Acacia, and Cherry wood are favoured in some areas. Oak for wine barrels can also originate from many other areas. This short video just covers the most common styles.
My Jura wine film is here! The vineyards grown in the Jura foothills of eastern France make mesmerizing wines. However, they do require a little initiation. Many of the region’s grapes are lesser known, and the oxidative, yeast-influenced style of the Jura’s most iconic wines is…an acquired taste. But, Jura wines are hugely popular with oenophiles. Curious to know why? Check out my Jura wines film.
The Jura is fascinating wine country. Despite its small size, this historic French vineyard is beloved by sommeliers the world over. I was intrigued by how a tiny, 2000-hectare vineyard gained such an ardent following. So, in 2021, I set off to eastern France to make a Jura wine film. My rockstar camera crew captured the beauty of Jura wine country and its wonderful producers. In this concise Jura wine film, we bring you all that you need to know to appreciate Jura wines – the distinctive grapes, the varied wine styles, the unique terroir, and more.
Join me as I dig in the vineyard soils with Stéphane Tissot, learn the secrets of Vin Jaune winemaking with Domaine Macle, and taste some Crémant du Jura bubblies with Domaine Baud. Tour the market of Arbois with Meilleur Ouvrier de France, sommelier Philippe Troussard to find out what foods pair best with Jura wine.
To learn more about Jura wines, the region’s famous Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and more, check out my Jura wines article here. Otherwise, hope you enjoy this short Jura wine film. If you do, please feel free to give me a like, share, or comment!
How long does an open bottle of wine last? You want to drink moderately, but you don’t want your leftover wine going bad too quickly! So how do you go about keeping wine fresh and how long does wine last after opening? Check out this wine 101 video for great tips on how to preserve wine after opening.
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