The wines of this Jura region are relatively unknown yet are so distinctive always showing their unique terroir. I don’t drink them regularly but one of my favourite pairings during 2012 was a 40 year anniversary bottle of 1972 Vin Jaune D’Arbois from Henri Maire with some hot buttery garlic escargots. We certainly need much more detailed information on this underrated region.
Fortunately there is a credible expert on the region who has come up with an innovative book project for Jura Wines. Check out Wink Lorch on her website of www.winetravelmedia.com and @WineTravel on Twitter for more information.
Wink posted today on www.jurawine.co.uk her campaign to fund the production of her book for publication in April 2014. She is using Kickstarter for a fund raising target of 7500 English pounds through individual pledges of various amounts possible from 1 pound to 1500 with various rewards as a result of the amount of your pledge (if average 25 pounds would need 300 people). I believe Wink is very credible and I have pledged my 25 in support and invite you to join in too. The reward is a worthwhile encouragement for a great idea and for 25 pounds delivery of what will be an interesting valuable wine book and 2 PDF Travel Guides. It is also an all or nothing deal so if the budget is not reached you end up paying nothing. Check out www.kickstarter.com/projects/winklorch/jura-wine-the-book and it is off to an encouraging fast start because right now there already are 74 backers with 2207 pledged towards the 7500 goal with still 27 days to go. Follow the details set out on these postings to become involved in all the excitement.
I worked closely with Wink Lorch as my editor last year on my Monograph “An Appreciation Of The Age Of Wine” and set out in Author’s Acknowledgements my praise for her laudatory work.
Pleased to receive any feedback you have on sharing your own Jura experiences – either touring or drinking!
Currently in Chateau Chalon after two days (7 excellent tastings – some based on Wick’s recos). It is my first visit to Jura and has proved most interesting. The wine styles , varieties and flavour profiles are so very different. The wine makers we have visited have been so welcoming and generous with their time. Whilst I may not become a major consumer of the wines I really loved the passion that these makers have for their appellation and to make the best possible wines. I will pledge 25 quid and mention it to my two travel companions..