28. Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage - What Is The Difference Anyway?

Send us Fan MailThere is no doubt that the world of wine is incredibly confusing for a range of reasons, not least of which is the frequent use of names and terms that overlap and/or are similar to one another.Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage are two prime examples of this.  Located in the very prestigious Northern Rhone, these two wine appellations are similar in some ways but very different in others....and many consumers don't fully understand the nuances.Whether you are a wine student or a wine lover wanting to better understand the Rhone Valley, this episode is for you!  Tune in and learn more about what makes the Hermitage AOC and the Crozes-Hermitage AOC similar...and how they differ from one another.  We discuss everything from geography to winemaking to what you will find in your glass!To read about the differences between Hermitage AOC and Crozes-Hermitage AOC, read this blog post.If you loved and/or learned something new from this podcast episode, do drop me a line via email or on Instagram and let me know - I love hearing from the Wineitupanotch Community!! Please also consider subscribing to the show and/or sharing the episode with someone else who you think would enjoy it too! Your support means a lot!Until next time, wishing you peace, love and light…and of course, good wine!Cheers! xoLet’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you!  Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels:Blog: www.wineitupanotch.comThe Wineitupanotch Podcast on InstagramWineitupanotch on InstagramWineitupanotch on TiktokWineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to [email protected]