43 min

Splendid Vin Jaune, Jura Wine 's Wild Variety and Mysterious Grapes of the French Alps with Wink Lorch Unreserved Wine Talk

    • Food

What makes Vin Jaune from France's Jura region so special? What can you discover about the diversity of wine coming out of Jura and the French Alps? What are some insider tips for planning a journey to the French Alps?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Wink Lorch.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
 
Giveaway
One of you will win a copy of Wink Lorch's terrific book about the wines of Jura and the French Alps.
To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose one person randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!
 
Highlights
What exactly goes into the winemaking process for Vin Jaune that sets it apart from other wines?
Why does Wink describe the taste of Vin Jaune as a “shock to the palate”?
What are some great food pairings for Vin Jaune, and how should they be stored and served?
How does using the méthode ancestrale influence Bugey Cerdon sparkling wine?
Which traditional dishes from the Jura region are a must-try, and how do they pair with Bugey Cerdon?
What are the best tips for having great wine-tasting experiences in the picturesque French Alps?
What inspired Wink to turn to Kickstarter for crowdfunding her books and other wine-related projects?
Why was there a need for a book on Jura alone and what challenges come with self-publishing and crowdfunding such a project?
What can you discover about diversity when you explore wine from Jura and the French Alps?
 
Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live
Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video.
I want to hear from you! What’s your opinion of what we’re discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn’t answer?
Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621
 
About Wink Lorch
British wine writer, author and educator Wink Lorch has always worked in the world of wine: writing, editing, teaching and presenting tastings having started her career working for British wine importers. Based between London and the French Alps, over the past 20 years, she has become known as the English-language specialist of the wines of Jura and Savoie.
 
 
 
To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/281.

What makes Vin Jaune from France's Jura region so special? What can you discover about the diversity of wine coming out of Jura and the French Alps? What are some insider tips for planning a journey to the French Alps?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Wink Lorch.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
 
Giveaway
One of you will win a copy of Wink Lorch's terrific book about the wines of Jura and the French Alps.
To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose one person randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!
 
Highlights
What exactly goes into the winemaking process for Vin Jaune that sets it apart from other wines?
Why does Wink describe the taste of Vin Jaune as a “shock to the palate”?
What are some great food pairings for Vin Jaune, and how should they be stored and served?
How does using the méthode ancestrale influence Bugey Cerdon sparkling wine?
Which traditional dishes from the Jura region are a must-try, and how do they pair with Bugey Cerdon?
What are the best tips for having great wine-tasting experiences in the picturesque French Alps?
What inspired Wink to turn to Kickstarter for crowdfunding her books and other wine-related projects?
Why was there a need for a book on Jura alone and what challenges come with self-publishing and crowdfunding such a project?
What can you discover about diversity when you explore wine from Jura and the French Alps?
 
Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live
Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video.
I want to hear from you! What’s your opinion of what we’re discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn’t answer?
Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621
 
About Wink Lorch
British wine writer, author and educator Wink Lorch has always worked in the world of wine: writing, editing, teaching and presenting tastings having started her career working for British wine importers. Based between London and the French Alps, over the past 20 years, she has become known as the English-language specialist of the wines of Jura and Savoie.
 
 
 
To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/281.

43 min