280: Wines of Jura and the French Alps with Wink Lorch: From Ski Resorts to Worldwide Sensation

Unreserved Wine Talk

What is it about wines from the French Alps and Jura that makes them so different from any other wine region in the world? How has climate change impacted wines in the region? How did their perception as “ski resort wines” negatively impact Jura and Savoie wineries?

In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Wink Lorch.

You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks

Giveaway

One of you will win a copy of Wink Lorch's terrific book about the wines of Jura and the French Alps.

To qualify, all you have to do is email me at [e-mail] and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose one person randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!

Highlights

What sparked Wink’s interest in the French Alps and Jura?

Why is it important to distinguish between the French Alps and Prealps?

What’s the connection between Jura and Savoie?

Where exactly are Jura and the French Alps located, and what does the landscape look like?

How does Jura's terroir compare to Burgundy's, and what does this mean for their wines?

How did the historic Mont Granier landslide impact the region?

What was Louis Pasteur’s influence on the wine industry, and where can you visit to learn more about him while visiting the Jura region?

How do the mountains in the region impact the vineyards in Savoie and Jura?

How has climate change impacted the wine industry in the region, and should we be concerned?

What unique challenges face Jura and Savoie wine producers, considering their small production and export rates?

How did the historical association of Savoie wines with ski resorts affect their perception?

Why have Jura wines become popular with sommeliers in some trendy Manhattan restaurants?

What makes Jura wines so distinctive, and what challenges are they currently experiencing?

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About Wink Lorch

British wine writer, author and educator Wink Lorch has always worked in the world of wine: writing, editing, teaching and presenting tastings having started her career working for British wine importers. Based between London and the French Alps, over the past 20 years, she has become known as the English-language specialist of the wines of Jura and Savoie.

To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/280.