Journal
Stories and reflections on wine, the people who make it, the places we gather, and the ideas that connect them. A journal of curiosity, discovery and the pleasures of the table.
Launching Reading Wine
Knowing a wine and reading one are not the same thing. In Reading Wine, wine educator and Master of Wine Jean Charles Viens sets out a clear framework for making sense of the glass in front of you: place a wine before you judge it, judge it fairly on its own terms, and understand why it became what it is. Style asks what kind of wine this is. Quality asks how well it has succeeded. Learn to separate the two, and wine becomes legible. Written for students, professionals, and any thoughtful wine lover, this is a practical and humane guide to clearer judgement, fairer tasting, and greater pleasure.
Franciacorta in China, a long-term vision…
It gives me great satisfaction to have had an active role in influencing and guiding this initial stage. For me, the work of an “Ambassador” was always so much more than conducting a few masterclasses here and there. It was to be involved from the get-go with establishing an effective strategy to favour long-term success. Most of all, however, I feel privileged to have worked under the leadership of Silvano Brescianini, the President of the Consorzio.
Amarone… The Boom Generation, a Masterclass & a Paradigm Shift
In the context of “Amarone Opera Prima” held last June in Verona, I had a chance to present my case for the Amarone of the future. Focusing on six emblematic producers, my aim was to convince an audience of more than 100 journalists from around the world that the region is going through a generational change and seek to produce an Amarone both as an expression of place and a symbol of excellence.