Explore Beaujolais

Explore Beaujolais

Beaujolais France produces some of the most misunderstood and best value wines in the world. Learn from sommeliers and winemakers what makes the wine so versatile, affordable, and enjoyable to drink.

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Explore Beaujolais
  • An Intro to Gamay

    Explore the world of Gamay with Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson.

  • A Closer Look at Beaujolais

    Take a closer look at the region of Beaujolais with winemaker Alain Coudert.

  • Tasting Notes: Syrah v. Gamay

    Master Sommelier Sabato Sagaria shares the differences between a Syrah and a Gamay.

  • BYOB: Beaujolais Fleurie

    The ten crus of Beaujolais offer a kaleidoscope of what the region and the Gamay grape have to offer. The northern cru of Fleurie is known for wines of elegance, florality, and nuance. While cru Beaujolais are the pinnacle of winemaking in this region there is still great value to be found, espec...

  • A Conversation about Gamay

    Two winemakers join SOMM TV today to talk about the sneaky next big grape for wine: Gamay. Famous in Beaujolais, this grape has been marginalized for centuries by Pinot Noir, but it is now standing in the sun. Join Meghan Zobeck of M Zobeck Wines and John Adams of Wildsound Wine as we talk throug...

  • Weekly Wine: Beaujolais

    Shakera shares three recommendations from one of her favorite red wine regions in France.

  • Blind Tasting Sessions: Episode 1 | Dustin Wilson & Eric Railsback

    Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier of Verve Wine, and Eric Railsback, sommelier at Verve Wine, pull out all the stops as they blind taste each other on two wines.
    *Episode contains strong language

    Lieu Dit Winery Melon, Santa Maria Valley
    2016 Riesling, Kamptal, Austria
    1995 Vieux Telegraphe Chat...

  • Blind Tasting Sessions: Episode 5 | Brenna Quigley & Rajat Parr

    Geologist Brenna Quigley and winemaker Rajat Parr meet in Santa Barbara to blind taste each other on two wines.

    Wines tasted:
    2017 Meursault, Clos du Cromin, Bernard Bodin
    2016 Jean Louis Dutraive Fleurie Beaujolais
    2014 Marsannay Chardonnay rose, Domaine Slyvain Patelle
    2017 Trousseau, Arbois,...

  • In Gamay We Trust

    Two winemakers join the podcast today to talk about the sneaky next big grape for wine: Gamay. Famous in Beaujolais, this grape has been marginalized for centuries by Pinot Noir, but it is now standing in the sun. Join Meghan Zobeck of M Zobeck Wines and John Adams of Wildsound Wine as we talk ...