Exploring French Wines with Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe (1.2)

January 28, 2025·22 min·2 clips

Keith and Alana uncork everything you need to know about wine in this approachable podcast.

Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe, hosts of the After Wine School podcast, explore the wines of France in this episode. Wallace is teaching a class called "Classic France" during the recording. The hosts begin with a disclaimer that their views do not represent their sponsor, the National Wine School. The episode focuses on a tour of French wine regions, referred to as "the hexagon." They plan to taste several wines, described as good standards of French wine. The specific regions mentioned include Burgundy. The conversation also references the Côtes de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy. The hosts associate France with historical themes like monarchy and beheading. They connect French wine culture to broader concepts of elitism. The tone is established as informal and not focused on stuffy lectures or confusing jargon. The episode is presented in a conversational and educational style, aiming to make wine approachable. The hosts interact casually, with Wallace leading the class-based discussion. Listeners interested in a foundational overview of classic French wine regions would enjoy this episode. Those seeking deep technical analysis or avoiding introductory content might choose to skip it.

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