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Not Drinking Poison, by Aaron Ayscough, focuses on the culture of natural wine, with reports from Paris since 2010. It covers industry events, profiles wine producers and regions, addresses challenges within the natural wine community, and explores how natural wine integrates into various cultures and markets globally.

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What Does La Dive Bouteille Stand For?

766 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Natural Wine
  1. There is a divide in the natural wine community over the use of additives like sulfites.
  2. The recent controversy at La Dive Bouteille reflects the increasing diversification of ideologies in the natural wine world.
  3. Natural wine producers at La Dive Bouteille are debating between zero sulfitage and minimal sulfitage approaches.

Should We Be Talking About Pesticides Instead of Sulfites?

353 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Agriculture
  1. The natural wine community believes that discussing the elimination of synthetic chemical pesticides in agriculture is more important than debating sulfite reduction in winemaking.
  2. Consumer expectations often clash with the natural processes and limitations of natural wine production, highlighting misconceptions about the industry.
  3. Natural wine serves as a platform to expose the 'Big Lie' in the wine world, revealing how production methods can impact the environment and quality of the final product.

Jean-Pierre Robinot: What Living Wine Is

137 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Wine
  1. The post discusses an interview with natural wine advocate Jean-Pierre Robinot.
  2. Jean-Pierre Robinot is described as a unique and eccentric figure in the natural wine scene.
  3. The content of the post is for paid subscribers only.
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Contemporary Paris Natural Wine

216 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Paris Podcast Natural
  1. Contemporary Paris natural wine scene is vibrant and diverse with young, innovative personalities.
  2. New generation of Parisians are enchanted by radical natural wines served by daring restaurateurs.
  3. Establishments go beyond food and wine, offering unique experiences and redefining expertise in the industry.

THE WORLD OF NATURAL WINE Turns One

235 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Books Podcasts Events Feedback
  1. The World of Natural Wine book turned one year old, celebrating with heartfelt thanks to supporters and a reflection on the journey.
  2. Book distribution in Europe for The World of Natural Wine has faced challenges mainly due to distributor issues and lack of awareness about natural wine.
  3. The author is working on more projects, including a new book pitch, podcast series, and reports from various regions, despite becoming a new parent.

Fall 2023 Natural Wine Salons

137 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Natural Wine International Events Podcast
  1. The post shares a handy calendar of international natural wine salons happening in Fall 2023.
  2. It includes interviews with key figures in the natural wine industry like Loïc Roure and Byron Bates.
  3. There are various natural wine events taking place in different cities like Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse during September, October, and November.

Errata in THE WORLD OF NATURAL WINE

117 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine
  1. Perfection is a myth in the world of natural wine.
  2. Writing a wine book is a process that involves ongoing judgment and integrity.
  3. The author discusses the challenges of creating and revising content over time.

Five Scenes from Vienna

216 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Cuisine Travel History Culture
  1. Vienna is a key waypoint for exploring central Europe's natural wine communities.
  2. Vienna's economy neglect of winemaking traditions created opportunities for young wineries.
  3. Vienna's natural wine scene is vibrant and diverse, with luxurious and forward-thinking elements.

Byron Bates: Natural Wine Is Not A Flavor

78 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Events Natural Festivals
  1. Byron Bates is a key figure in the natural wine community, known for Goatboy Selections and Wild World Wine Festival.
  2. Wild World Festival brings together a diverse group of winemakers, brewers, and speakers for a celebration of natural wine and fermented beverages.
  3. Bates discusses the intentions behind Wild World Festival, challenges in producing natural cider and mead, and the rationale behind not featuring sommeliers as panel speakers.

Spring 2023 Natural Wine Salons

157 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Natural Wine International
  1. The post provides a handy calendar of international natural wine tastings from March to May 2023.
  2. It includes bonus reports for subscribers, such as interviews and guides on natural wine.
  3. The list of events covers various locations and features a diverse selection of natural wine producers.

A Celebration of American Natural Wine

117 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine California Natural
  1. The post discusses a US natural wine fair organized by California winemaker Brent Mayeaux and fellow winemakers Subject to Change.
  2. The winemaker Brent Mayeaux is from New Orleans and started Stagiaire Wine in California after working in various regions like New Zealand, South Australia, Jura, and Auvergne.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only, with an option to subscribe or sign in if already a paid subscriber.

It's Also A Journey

78 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Natural
  1. Isabelle Legeron organizes RAW Wine fair featuring organic, biodynamic, and natural wines.
  2. Her book 'Natural Wine' was groundbreaking in the English speaking world.
  3. The RAW Wine fair series has events in various cities like London, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, and Montreal.