I’ve always had a curiosity about the wine industry, and having a mom who has a strong knowledge of wine has helped fuel this intrigue. However, the diversity of the category always has intimidated me.
My mom recently told me about the yearly Beajolias Nouveau wines. The first batch of red wines from the first batch of grapes of the year, these wines are celebrated in France and even gained some popularity in the United States during the 1990s, she says. However, the excitement for the varietal in the United States lacks the same luster. After researching and discussing, I’ve begun to wonder whether there might be a barrier that Americans relate to wines, making them less accessible than other categories.