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Panoramic vineyards of Alsace with Vosges mountains in the background
Vineyards of Alsace. Matt Walls

5 Iconic Alsace Rieslings Every Wine Lover Should Know

Why Alsace Riesling Is a Collector’s Favorite — and Still Under the Radar

A Rosé Renaissance in Provence

Dappled sunshine, joie de vivre holidays, and endless lavender fields are just the tip of Provence's appeal. The other is its world-famous rosé.

Alsace: Don’t Miss a Trick

How did that happen? Call it what you want (fashion, peer-group pressure, herd instinct, a historical hangover) but somehow or other Alsace has ended up as France’s most neglected and misunderstood wine region.
Olivier Humbrecht MW portrait at Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Olivier Humbrecht MW. Leif Carlsson

In conversation with Olivier Humbrecht MW of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Olivier Humbrecht MW is one of the most influential winemakers of Alsace. Matt Walls speaks to him about his journey so far, taking in changing styles, biodynamics and the future of the region.

The Grands Crus of Spain: Grandes Pagos de España and the Importance of Terroir

Summary: Join the leading Spanish wine association of 35 wineries known as the “Grands Crus of Spain,” Grandes Pagos de España (GPE), for an exclusive webinar with the Spanish Wine Scholar Guild. GPE representatives Valentí Llagostera (Co-Owner & Co-Founder, Mas Doix) and Marta Santander (Director of Exports, Familia Martínez Bujanda) will discuss GPE’s mission to uphold the
Winemaker carefully inspecting a bottle in a dimly lit Jura wine cellar, symbolizing precision and tradition in French winemaking

The Heart of a Sommelier: Passion, Precision and the Pursuit of Emotion 

In the world of wine, the sommelier holds a position of both reverence and responsibility. More than just a connoisseur, a sommelier is an interpreter of terroir, a storyteller of vintages and above all a master of human connection. Philippe, a world-renowned sommelier from France's Jura region, spoke with WSG’s Founder and President Julien Camus recently, with rare authenticity about what defines excellence in this noble craft.