After a hiatus, we delve into the world of white wine, looking at arguably the most important grape for soms and wine enthusiasts alike: Riesling. Keegan takes you on a tour of the majorly important vineyard sites throughout the Mosel and Rheingau areas. 
Shownotes located here:
https://www.premcru.com/post/mosel-riesling

In this episode we will discuss briefly the extraordinary history of modern Barolo wine, and its founders. We also take a look at Piedmont's other darling, Barbera and the places this second grape grows. Notes available here: https://www.premcru.com/post/the-barolo-wars-a-chainsaw-that-changed-the-wine-world

https://www.premcru.com/post/piedmont-barbera-d-asti-and-barbera-d-alba

Today we will be looking at the entirety of the wine's unique history on out planet.  We will start from the recorded history of the Roman Empire and work through the transfer of ownership from the monastic system, to the noble classes, and onto the bourgeoise. You can follow along here: https://www.premcru.com/post/the-wine-timeline-a-synopsis

Here we explore one world-famous grape, which got its fame in Bordeaux, but ended up conquering the new world region of Mendoza. Its birthplace, Cahors, FR, is a little less well-known, but today, creates some stunning wines. Let's look at the past, present, and future of this world-renown grape! Show notes here: https://www.premcru.com/post/cahors-the-french-malbec
https://www.premcru.com/post/mendoza-the-original-malbec

Today we travel to the Central Loire Valley, a land of castles, kings, intrigue, and fine wine. We will explore the plantings of both red wines from Chinon and Bourgueil, and the white wines of Anjou, made from Chenin Blanc. Notes for these episodes located here:
 https://www.premcru.com/post/bréton-cabernet-franc-and-the-affordable-light-reds-of-the-loire-valley

https://www.premcru.com/post/savennières-vouvray-chenin-and-much-ado-about-the-loire

In this episode, we will get a wonderful peek into the business of wine with Lauriann Greene as she walks us through her years as a consultant, wine educator, and Sommelier. Lauriann was a graduate of high merit from the prestigious Université du Vin, and went on to run a successful company in corporate tours, and worked as a consultant for Wine Scholar Guild. Among other things, she lived at the foothills of one of the most prestigious appellations in all of France.

Today, she tackles the merger of art and fine wine with her latest venture: Grand Cru Collection, which you can find here: grandcrucollection.pixels.com

In this episode, we will explore the legendary winemaking town of Vosne-Romanée, its producers, and its vineyards. We also spend some time divulging into history and terroir, before carefully reviewing the lieu-dit of Echézeaux. Notes available here: https://www.premcru.com/post/vosne-romanée-and-its-grands-crus
https://www.premcru.com/post/echézeaux-burgundy-grand-cru

In this episode, we divulge under the soil to talk about terroir, soils, and Terroir. Yes - There are two terroirs! Learn how perspective influences a wine's aromas, and how perspective becomes tradition. This is an episode solely dedicated to the philosophy of wine. Notes located here: 
https://www.premcru.com/post/terroir-the-illusive-wine-word https://www.premcru.com/post/gravel-dirt-soil-and-the-turf-about-vines-and-wines

In this episode, we explore the Southern Rhône, and give some interesting pairing examples. We will cover the terroir of Châteauneuf-du-pape, an appellation synonymous with the region, and we will talk about some incredible producers creating amazing wines for great values. Show notes are located here: https://www.premcru.com/post/three-valuable-wines-from-châteauneuf-du-pape https://www.premcru.com/post/wines-of-the-northern-rhône-valley

This week, we discover the incredible Syrah, Marsanne, Rousanne and Viognier produced by the hardworking families of the Northern Rhône Valley. We also will see what natural affects winemakers have to manage when tending their vineyards. Then, we will pair the Northern Rhône's most affordable appellation with Cheese. Reference Material available here: 
https://www.premcru.com/post/wines-of-the-northern-rhône-valley
https://www.premcru.com/post/cheese-and-st-joseph