The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine
Interested in learning about wine, but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place!
Here at the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into the world of wine in a fun and approachable way.
Hi! I'm Hailey, wine enthusiast turned wine educator and founder of Cork & Fizz. I’m here to answer all your wine questions, anything from “what the heck is an orange wine?” to “is natural wine really better for me?”
I’ll also cover topics such as wine tasting, pairing food and wine, how to shop for wine, and so much more!
You’ll also get to hear from experts in the wine industry like winemakers and experienced sommeliers.
Whether you’re a casual wine sipper or a total cork dork like myself, this podcast is for you!
Want to learn even more about wine? Come follow me on Instagram @corkandfizz and check out my website, www.corkandfizz.com to book a private tasting or join my virtual tasting club, the Cork Crew!
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The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine
Ep 80 Burgundy Wine Adventures w/ Kim of Journeys in Wine (Part 1)
Ever dreamed of sipping world-renowned Burgundy wine in the very vineyards they come from?
I did just that on my recent trip to Burgundy! It was made possible by an amazing wine tour from Kim Gagne of Journeys in Wine. The tour was a highlight of my trip so I knew I had to invite Kim on the podcast!
Kim’s career in the wine world originated in California in the late 80s, which enticed her to spend an immersion year in Burgundy, now her permanent home. In 1999 she started Journeys in Wine, creating personalized itineraries for individuals and small groups of wine enthusiasts to discover this renowned wine region. Sharing the insider's knowledge of Burgundy is her passion, along with its wines and rich cultural heritage. Kim’s mission is to make the complexities of the region and its wines more understandable, approachable, and, most especially, more enjoyable!
In today’s episode, we dive into Beaune, often considered the wine capital of Burgundy. We discuss how it offers an unparalleled wine experience compared to Dijon, as well as how generational trends are shaping Burgundy’s wine tourism. We peel back the layers on France’s unique wine sales dynamics, with small family wineries producing limited quantities of wine while marketing often takes a back seat. And we find out how tourists can try to get a coveted tasting at these small wineries.
So, if you are ready to go beyond the typical wine tour handbook, discover hidden gems, learn the nuances that make Burgundy wines stand out, and get insider tips that will transform your next wine adventure, then press play and listen in!
Don’t miss next week’s episode when I have Kim back on the podcast and we dive into demystifying Burgundy wine - how the soil affects the taste of the wine, tips for reading the labels on the bottles, and how Kim selects the wineries that she includes in her tours.
Resources:
Book a wine tour with Kim Gagne at kim@journeysinwine.com
Episode Highlights:
- Kim Gagne’s wine journey from California to Burgundy
- What drew Kim to Burgundy
- Challenges as an American working in the wine tourism industry in France
- Beaune vs Dijon
- The evolution of Burgundy and tourism from 1999 to today
- Why French wineries don’t need to have tastings
- Best day of the week for a tasting
- Generational trends from older to younger gene
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The Cork Crew Tasting Club is a community of people that enjoy drinking and learning about wine. It's like a book club...but with wine! Each month I’ll select two styles of wine for us to focus on. We’ll then have a virtual tasting party to explore those wines along with a community event to learn from professionals in the wine community.
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