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Get to Know the 8 Satellite Appellations of the Rhône Valley with Matt Walls

Summary:  Do you know your Luberon from your Ventoux? What about Clairette de Die, the Rhône sparkling wine that's actually made of... Muscat? In this WSG LIve, we'll look at all 8 of the so-called 'Other Rhône Appellations', a diverse collection that includes some of the largest - and smallest - appellations in France.  We'll look at the key facts about the terroir that makes each of these appellations unique. Additionally, Matt

Insider's Guide: Rotundone and Dusted - Cracking the Code of Syrah's Spice

Watch Here You can watch this video in our community space here Summary In this interview we’re joined by Matt Walls, one of the world’s leading experts on the wines of the Rhone, to answer all your questions on this hot topic! We discuss what the peppery smell on Syrah is

Tasting Room: Do Vintages Still Matter?

Watch Here: You can find this recording in our community space here Summary Historically, particularly in the great vineyards of Europe, vintage variation has played a crucial role in the quality of the wines. But given these regions are

Tasting Room: What Makes a Great Wine?

Watch Here You can find this recording in our community space here Summary In this month’s Icon tasting, I get to try one of the Northern Rhone superstars, Domaine JP Jamet’s Cote-Rotie from 2011. It got me thinking about what it takes to elevate a