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#115 - Inside California Wine: with Christopher Beros, Asia Director of the California Wine Institute

Forget everything you think you know about California wine. Pour yourself a glass, settle in, and let Christopher Beros, Asia Director of the California Wine Institute [https://discovercaliforniawines.com/], take you from the fog-cooled vineyards of Napa and Sonoma all the way to the booming wine bars of Southeast Asia. Recorded live at Vinexpo Hong Kong, this conversation crackles with the energy of a region that refuses to sit still. Christopher trades finance for wine, builds an import business in mainland China, then spends a decade championing California across Greater China and Southeast Asia. Along the way he unpacks the 154 AVAs that make up the most diverse wine state on earth, retells the Judgment of Paris with an insider's eye, and explains why California's "no rules" philosophy turns winemakers loose to experiment. Then we open the bottles. Four Chardonnays, all from Carneros, all wildly different. Tune in for a masterclass in why California is far more than big oaky whites, and why Asia's most curious drinkers are falling for it. ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 The Wines of California [https://amzn.to/4vhXjfD], by Elaine Chukan Brown 📚 The Wine Bible [https://amzn.to/4fSPeJI], by Karen MacNeil 🍇 Learn more about California Wines [https://discovercaliforniawines.com/] 🇭🇰 More details about the California Wine Month in Hong Kong & Macau [https://www.cawinemonthhk.com/] 🍷 The wines we tasted: * Château Montelena [https://montelena.com/] Chardonnay 2023 * Rombauer [https://www.rombauer.com/] Chardonnay 2024 * Hyde de Villaine (HdV) [https://hdvwines.com/]De La Guerra Chardonnay 2023 * The Prisoner Wine Company [https://theprisonerwinecompany.com/] The Prisoner Chardonnay 2021 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop [https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop]: a curated selection of wine accessories, posters and much more 🗺️ Get the best Wine Map of the Bordeaux region [https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bordeaux]: as information as decorative ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Burgundy wines explained: Grand Cru, Premier Cru & the Climats

🗺️ The Burgundy Wine Map: https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bourgogne [https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bourgogne] 🎓 Learn wine, join the academy: https://academy.winemakersshow.com [https://academy.winemakersshow.com]  Burgundy might be the most confusing wine region on the planet, and also one of the greatest. In this video I break down how Burgundy actually works: its five sub-regions from Chablis down to the Mâconnais, the famous Côte d'Or "Golden Slope," and the four-tier classification system: Regional, Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru, that ranks the land itself rather than the producer. Plus: why a single vineyard can have 80 different owners, and what the "climats" really mean. In other words, if you want to learn about Burgundy wines, you’re at the right place. This is your ultimate guide to understand Burgundy.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚CHAPTERS 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Bordeaux ranks the Châteaux, Burgundy ranks the dirt 02:23 The geography of Burgundy from North to South 05:23 Focus on the Côte d’Or (Golden Slope) 06:43 The four-tier wine classification pyramid in Burgundy 10:05 Why one vineyard in Burgundy has 80 owners  12:16 How to read a Burgundy wine label?  13:12 Remember this to master Burgundy wines Conclusion ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. More about the Wine Makers Show: https://www.winemakersshow.com/ [https://www.winemakersshow.com/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/] Discover more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow [https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow] Learn more about wine through our Academy: https://academy.winemakersshow.com/ [https://academy.winemakersshow.com/wine-101] ⚠️ ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

#114 - Building the Saint-Emilion of tomorrow: Valérie Befve, CEO of Château Dassault

Is Saint-Émilion already what it needs to be, or is its future still being written? For Valérie Befve, the answer is clear: Bordeaux must keep building, adapting, and rethinking itself to remain at the forefront of fine wine. As CEO of Château Dassault, the Grand Cru Classé owned by the Dassault family since 1955, she is actively shaping what the next chapter of the region will look like. Over the course of our conversation, Valérie traces her unusual path from running her own family winery to leading one of the largest estates in Saint-Émilion. We dig into the singular Saint-Émilion classification that makes every estate re-sit an exam every ten years, the gulf between north and south-facing terroirs, and how the region is adapting to a tougher market. From hospitality and wine tourism to grape-variety choices made for a warming climate, this is a clear-eyed case for why Bordeaux is anything but finished, and why its best value-for-money wines might be the smartest bottles to put in your cellar right now. ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 Vigneronne [http://amzn.to/4eiFTJM], by Laure Gasparotto 🍇 Dassault Wine Estates [https://www.dassaultwineestates.com/] 🏆 Understand everything about Bordeaux classifications in a short video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbhZdnAoFHk] 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop [https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop]: a curated selection of wine accessories, posters and much more 🗺️ Get the best Wine Map of the Bordeaux region [https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bordeaux]: as information as decorative ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

The Bordeaux Wine Classifications EXPLAINED (1855, Saint-Émilion, Crus Bourgeois & More)

🗺️ The Bordeaux Wine Map: https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bordeaux [https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bordeaux] 🎓 Learn wine, join the academy: https://academy.winemakersshow.com [https://academy.winemakersshow.com] Bordeaux makes some of the most expensive wine on Earth, but its classification system is a labyrinth. In this video, I break down the 5 main Bordeaux classifications: the legendary 1855 Classification, the ever-changing Saint-Émilion ranking, the 1959 Graves Classification, the Crus Bourgeois of the Médoc, and the Crus Artisans. By the end, you'll know exactly what's on a Bordeaux label, and what it actually means. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚CHAPTERS 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Why Different Classifications? 02:09 The 1855 Classification 05:18 The Saint Emilion Classification 08:20 Graves classification 10:22 The Crus Bourgeois 12:33 The Crus Artisans 13:18 What about Pomerol? 14:00 Recap & Conclusion ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🍷LINKS TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS🍷 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Grands Crus Classés de 1855: https://gcc-1855.fr/en/ [https://gcc-1855.fr/en/] Saint Emilien Crus Classés: https://vins-saint-emilion.com/bienvenue-dans-le-vignoble/grands-crus-classes/ [https://vins-saint-emilion.com/bienvenue-dans-le-vignoble/grands-crus-classes/] Crus Classés de Graves: https://www.instagram.com/crusclassesdegraves/ [https://www.instagram.com/crusclassesdegraves/] Crus Bourgeois: https://www.crus-bourgeois.com/ [https://www.crus-bourgeois.com/] Crus Artisans: https://crus-artisans.com/ [https://crus-artisans.com/] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. Follow us on our platforms: Website: https://winemakersshow.com [https://winemakersshow.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/] Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J50w14nMbVRCnKSsQ4hEP [https://open.spotify.com/show/1J50w14nMbVRCnKSsQ4hEP] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow?sub_confirmation=1] ⚠️ ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. #Bordeaux #WineEducation #WineLover Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

#113 - Charles Treutenaere: General Manager at Domaine de Long Dai (DBR Lafite)

Curious about how a world-renowned Bordeaux house is shaping the future of Chinese wine? In this episode, we dive into the journey of Charles Treutenaere, the driving force behind Domaine de Long Dai [https://www.lafite.com/domaines/domaine-de-long-dai/], DBR Lafite’s ambitious estate in Shandong, China. Together, we explore how he navigates cultural bridges, builds a winery from the ground up, and adapts French expertise to a unique Chinese terroir. We unpack the challenges of earning recognition for Chinese fine wines, the evolution of the local market, and the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. From vineyard practices to consumer education, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to craft world-class wines in an emerging region. And why the story of Long Dai is only just beginning. ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 Château Lafite: the Almanac 1868 [https://amzn.to/4v2gVUt], by Saskia de Rothschild 🍇 Domaine de Long Dai [https://www.lafite.com/domaines/domaine-de-long-dai/] 🇨🇳 Deep dive into the wines of China with the first comprehensive Chinese Wine Course [https://academy.winemakersshow.com/chinese-wine-course] 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop [https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop]: a curated selection of wine glasses, posters and much more ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.