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This episode is Part 2 of a conversation with Olivier Humbrecht, MW and Andrew Jefford about Alsace. The first part covered Olivier's journey to become France's first Master of Wine, as well as the history and vineyards of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht.

Part 2 picks up with Olivier's philosophy of non-interventionism and biodynamic principles and practices in the vineyard. In addition to Olivier's approach to farming and yield management, we discuss wine making techniques, pressing, long fermentations, and climate change.

This episode features a conversation with Andrew Jefford, of Decanter Magazine, and Wine Scholar Guild’s Academic Advisor, and Olivier Humbrecht, of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht (Zind HUMbrescht) and Master of Wine.

Done in two parts, this first half of the interview will first cover Olivier’s accomplished journey as France’s first Master of Wine, and the history and vineyards of the domaine.

Katrin Naelapaa has been serving as Wines From Spain USA’s director since 2001. Born in Mexico City, and having studied in Madrid, Katrin was so deeply connected to the Spanish wine and food culture, she was fortunate to find a smooth transition to the wine world from her original career in International Banking.

Steven Spurrier, Consultant Editor for Decanter, joined the Wine Scholar Guild for a chat on his new Academie du Vin Library, named for France’s first private wine school that he opened in Paris in 1973. Through this venture he’s reviving classic pieces of wine literature from the past, bring them into the present for future enjoyment. In this interview he offers perspective on the cultural aspect of wine writing and the relationship of writing to not only learning about - but the enjoyment of - wine. The Academie du Vin Library will also be commissioning some new works by contemporary wine writers.

Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier is the first and only woman awarded both the Meilleur Ouvrier de France in the sommelier category, and the best sommelier in France. In this episode of the Wine Scholar Guild podcast she talks about the honor of winning MOF competition, Pét-Nats, wine making, blind tasting, the Loire, and much more. She also gives us a preview of the new Loire Master-Level course launching in Fall 2019.

Founder and President of the Wine Scholar Guild, Julien Camus, talks about the roots of the Wine Scholar Guild, running the organization from his home in Alsace. He also gives a peek at some exciting future projects. We don't often get to hear from Julien, so this is a rare opportunity to hear about the evolution of the Wine Scholar Guild and the creativity behind the scenes.

Dear WSG Students,

A new "Wine Scholar Guild Study Group" is now live on Facebook!

In today’s spirit of collaborative study, the Wine Scholar Guild created a group study page for students who wish to share study tips and self-created quiz questions on our certification programs.

The main objective of the group is to create a new way to speak and share with the “WSG student community”!

On this group, you can:

• Exchange on study tips and strategies 

• Post/answer questions to/from fellow WSG students

• Share cheat sheets, flash cards, quiz questions, graphics and more 

• Form study & tasting groups, meet ups, etc… 

• Be alerted when new learning tools are released by WSG such as the brand new Flash Cards for the French Wine Scholar program

Just know that this site will be a community-based, self-guided group with no official endorsement on our part. There is no WSG monitor to vet questions or guarantee accuracy and we will not be suggesting this page as a study assist. It is purely community-based and will have a life of its own should you wish to get involved. It is important that you know this upfront.

To join the Wine Scholar Guild Study Group on Facebook, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSGstudygroup/

This is a closed group. Only accepted members of the group will have access to posts, files or any other content posted on this group.

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