In this episode, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe interviews Master of Wine Natasha Hughes about the modern winemaking landscape in Beaujolais. Tune in to hear them discuss winemaking techniques, generational turnover, stylistic shifts, and more.
Natasha passed her Master of Wine exam in 2014 and writes for Decanter, World of Fine Wine, Jancis Robinson, Imbibe, and other publications. Her new book on Beaujolais was published this fall by Académie du Vin Library.
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Master of Wine Natasha Hughes is a journalist, consultant, and educator. She is the author of the new book The Wines of Beaujolais, published by Académie du Vin Library. Along with MW Cathy van Zyl, Natasha runs master-classes.org, which provides educational courses to MW candidates as well as those interested in becoming MW students.
Natasha began her career in the wine industry as deputy editor for Decanter's website. She passed the Master of Wine exam in 2014, winning the Outstanding Achievement Award, and has been a freelance journalist since 2001.
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Natasha, Thanks for the informative podcast. I am in Vancouver, BC Market and attended an excellent wines of Beaujolais tasting this fall which really did highlight the diversity and complexity of Beaujolais. We don't have a huge selection here in BC and due to a government strike there was no Beaujolais Nouveau to be had on Nov 20 (I know, I know but Its still interesting to taste each year if only to give my palate a refresh on full carbonic maceration with likely thermovinification) and had to wait a week.... In any case I listened to the podcast yesterday and when shopping for a wine to (As Chris T says) "Intentionally Drink" saw a 2019 Chiroubles from Steeve Charvet. https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/121135 It is indeed lovely and offers more nuance and complexity than any basic Bourgogne that I have tasted in the same price range ($30 CDN). So I would echo your hope that producers don't abandon the cru despite the challenges you outline in terms of cost of production. Your book is on my queue now, just have to finish a few that I have on the go.