Most people have some knowledge about Bordeaux, including that there is a difference between left bank Bordeaux and right bank Bordeaux. And yes, Bordeaux and Cabernet Sauvignon are closely related. But there is *so* much more to it; from understanding the maritime climate to the winemaking decisions that go into making Bordeaux, well, Bordeaux.

We'll learn how multiple grape varieties become different Bordeaux blend, how the classification system works and even what makes the sweet wines of Bordeaux special - to mention just a little of what we'll hear in this study guide.

Thank you for listening! Cheers from the Vinify sommelier team. If you haven't already tried Vinify, the wine cellar inventory management solution for restaurants, wine bars and serious collectors, then check it out on the web here, or download the iOS or Android app.

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Pinot Noir is a noble grape variety with Burgundian heritage that is spreading all over the world, from California to Germany and New Zealand - with many fantastic results. In this awesome episode we talk about its history, taste differences in the various regions, its unique growing challenges and the winemaking techniques that make it beautiful when its finally in the bottle.

If you like this episode, you'll probably also like our previous episodes about Burgundy and the Growth cycle of the vine, so maybe you want to check out those later.

This episode will work as a study guide about Pinot Noir fit for sommelier students prepping for an exam - or anyone who just wants to learn.

Thank you for listening! Cheers from the Vinify sommelier team. If you haven't already tried Vinify, the wine cellar inventory management solution for restaurants, wine bars and serious collectors, then check it out on the web here, or download the iOS or Android app.

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Explore the different stages of the vine growth cycle. Learn how each phase, from bud break to ripening and harvest, impacts the style, flavors and quality of the wine. In winemaking so much happens before grapes even reach the winery! And have you ever heard about how some winemakers say that "all the work happens in the vineyard"? Learn about tannins, yeast, sugars and everything else that affect the final wine, in this episode about viticulture.

Thank you for listening! Cheers from the Vinify sommelier team. If you haven't already tried Vinify, the wine cellar inventory management solution for restaurants, wine bars and serious collectors, then check it out on the web here, or download the iOS or Android app.

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Why not begin this podcast series with a deep dive into the finest region of them all? We're going straight to Burgundy, France, to have a look at the geography, climate, soil, grapes, winemaking techniques, wine styles, subregions, wine laws - you name it. A complete study guide if you are a sommelier student at a wine school, which is exactly what this podcast is meant to help with.

We'll surely be coming back to this episode from time to time to refresh our knowledge on this awesome place and the wines they produce.

In later episodes we are going to dive even deeper into specific regions of Burgundy, but this episode should cover almost everything you need to know for regional Burgundy.

Thank you for listening! Cheers from the Vinify sommelier team. If you haven't already tried Vinify, the wine cellar inventory management solution for restaurants, wine bars and serious collectors, then you can find it on the web here, or download the iOS or Android app.

The Wine Theory podcast is made by manually curating the best resources on wine and by creating the final podcast with the help of machine learning.

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