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podcast· 24:55· S20E1Ligurian Wine | S20E1
An exploration of the wines and the region of Liguria on Italy's northwestern coast Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Dorian https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dorian Britannica: Liguria https://www.britannica.com/place/Liguria Italian Wine Central: Liguria https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/liguria/ Quattrocalici: Il Vino nella Liguria: https://www.quattrocalici.it/regione/Liguria/ Unesco World Heritage Convention: Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/826 Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E5: Hello Vino Novello! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello S2E6: Marsala https://glassinsession.li
podcast· 14:47Summer Splash: Getting Our Grappa On - Again! (Re-release)
Since we have been all immersed in vino Italiano this season, I thought it would be fun to revisit this episode while I'm , let's just say, out of the cellar this month: Getting Our Grappa On (S10E3) A deep dive into grappa—the bold Italian spirit made from pomace, with anecdotes on its enduring appeal across centuries . As summer transitions to harvest season, grappa's rustic, artisanal character resonates with end-of-season flavors. Originally Released: June 10, 2022 Grappa: Not just for breakfast (you laugh)! This pomace brandy, like many spirits, has ancient roots. With over 130 producers in Italy, some dating back hundreds of years, what is it about this drink made from, oh, I don't know, chunky winemaking leftovers, that is so enchanting and beloved amongst connoisseurs? Resources from this episode: Books: Society of Wine Educators: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Nickles, J. (2020) The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D &
podcast· 18:26Summer Splash: Rosato Refresh - Italian Rosé Re-release
Since we're between seasons where we're exploring Italian wine and working our way down Italy's boot, I thought we'd revisit the Rosato episode from way back in Season 1. Rosato, Italian for rosé wine, it's literally what's in my glass right now. T I hope you can find a glass of Italian rosé to help you wind down your summer while we take a lovely stroll back through our archives with "Rosato - Wading through the Italian Pink" - Perfect for warm summer evenings: they pair beautifully with al fresco dining, casual sipping, BBQ and friends. Originally aired Jun 14, 2019 A quick dip into a couple of favorite rosé styles from Italy known as rosato takes us to the deep pink wines of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo. We also discuss Chiaretto (Bardolino) briefly, and check in on the rosé wine market for some figures and finds. Resources from this episode: AAWE http://www.wine-economics.org/aawe/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/5C-Roberta-Capitello-Consumer-preferences-and-perceptions-of-rose-wine-in-out-of-hom
podcast· 26:31· S19E6The Great White Wines of Piemonte, a Nymph, a Rascal, and a Princess | S19E6
An exploration of the major white wines and grapes, and legends of Piemonte (Piedmont), Italy Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Piedmont https://www.britannica.com/place/Piedmont-region-Italy Cantina Produttori Erbaluce di Caluso: Erbaluce - The Legend https://www.produttorierbaluce.it/en/erbaluce-the-legend/ Consorzio Tuttela del Gavi: https://www.consorziogavi.com/gavi-docg-2/ Italia a Tavola: Erbalcue di Caluso - Il Vitigno Autoctono che Raccconta la Storia del Canavese, Tortorelli, F. (23 August 2024) https://www.italiaatavola.net/wine/2024/8/23/erbaluce-caluso-vitigno-autoctono-racconta-storia-canavese/107162/ Il Piccolo: Mario Soldati e il Legame tra Vino, Cultura, e Territorial, Debeneditti, A. (
podcast· 21:30· S19E5The Wine & Region of Valle d'Aosta, Italy ... and a Saint Bernard? |S19E5
An exploration of the wines, grapes, and the gorgeously mountainous region of Valle d'Aosta Italy, where we meet up with a Saint Bernard. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Consorzio Vini Valle d'Aosta https://www.vinivalledaosta.com/doc-valle-d-aosta Decanter: Valle d'Aosta for Wine Lovers - A charming blend of French and Italian cultures in this northernmost Italian wine region, Finetti, M. (24 October 2022) https://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/valle-daosta-for-wine-lovers-490147/ Disciplinare.it: Valle d'Aosta o Vallée d'Aoste DOC (20 December 2020) https://www.disciplinare.it/valle-daosta-o-vallee-daoste-doc.html Fodor's Travel: Auberge de l'Hospice Gran San Bernardo https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/pie
podcast· 27:48· S19E4The Wines and the Region of Lombardia, Italy | S19E4
An exploration of the vast, diverse styles of wines, grapes, and the stunning region of Lombardia, Italy Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Lombardy https://www.britannica.com/place/Lombardy Italian Wine Central: https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/lombardia-3/ Quattrocalici: Wine in Lombardy https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/lombardy/ Vini di Valtellina: https://www.vinidivaltellina.it Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E1: Lambrusco Love Fest https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s2e1-lambrusco-love-fest S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes S2E5: Hello Vino N
podcast· 26:24· S19E3Wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy |S19E3
An exploration of the wines, grapes, and region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Some serious grape gabbery & cork dorkery in this one! Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alto Adige Wines: https://www.altoadigewines.com/en/home/1-0.html Britannica: Friuli-Venezia Giulia https://www.britannica.com/place/Friuli-Venezia-Giulia Foundation Plant Services (UC Davis) Grape Variety: Tocai Friulano https://fps.ucdavis.edu/fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=1536&showmore=yes Gambero Rosso: È in arrivo il primo disciplinare sui macerati del Collio". Luca Raccaro racconta l'evoluzione della Doc, Ferla, V. (11 June 2025) https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/vino/intervista-presidente-collio-luca-raccaro-menzione-uve-autoctone/ Italia.IT: Friuli V
podcast· 21:34· S19E2Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy | S19E2
An episode chock full of new grapes & places & wine styles unlike other regions of Italy we've explored so far. Click play to see what's unique, yet necessary, to find & sip from Trentino-Alto Adige. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alto Adige Wines: https://www.altoadigewines.com/en/home/1-0.html Britannica: Other Italic Peoples https://www.britannica.com/topic/ancient-Italic-people/Other-Italic-peoples#ref63584 Italia.IT: Atmospheric Nature, Art, Culture, Sport and Good Food - Welcome to Alto Adige https://www.italia.it/en/south-tyrol/guide-history-facts Italian Wine Central: Trentino DOC https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/trentino-doc/ Quattrocalici: Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige DOC - La denominazione
podcast· 13:40· S19E1Trentodoc on Deck: Classic Method Sparkling Wine from Northern Italy | S19E1
Kicking off Season 19 with classic method sparkling wine from Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol: a brief history, style summary and some extras. Quick, dirty, and delicious. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Tom Stevenson's Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide 2015, 6th Edition, [Kindle Edition], Stevenson, T. (2014) Websites: Britannica: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol https://www.britannica.com/place/Trentino-Alto-Adige-Sudtirol Disciplinare: Trento Doc (26 December 2020) https://www.disciplinare.it/trento-doc.html Glass in Session®: Bubbly to take us into the new year, Caruso, V. (18 December 2023) https://www.glassinsession.com/2023/12/18/bubbly-to-take-us-into-the-new-year/ La Cucina Italiana: A Trentodoc Primer - What to know about the sparkling wine from Trentino, Vercelli, V. (16 April 2021) https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/italian-dishes/trentodoc-the-italian-sparkling
podcast· 11:19· S18E6Nagambie Lakes Australia: Wines, History, & Some Grape Geekery | S18E6
In this final episode of this series about wine regions near lakes, we sail to the southern hemisphere to visit Nagambie Lakes in Australia. This lake region is quite different than the others we have explored in this season and in the past; click play to learn more in this short but punchy episode. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Australian Wine: Goulburn Valley, Natural Advantage https://www.australianwine.com/en-AU/our-places/victoria/goulburn-valley-wine-region/ Britannica: Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-Livingstone-Mitchell Goulburn-Murray Water: Goulburn Wier: https://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-operations/storages/goulburn/goulburnweir Halliday: Nagambie Lakes, Vi
podcast· 21:59· S18E5Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine Regions | S18E5
Italy's largest lake is surrounded by vines and three different wine regions. The variety of wine styles, grapes, and scenery - paired with fascinating history - is where we are quenching our thirst this week as we embark on the penultimate episode of Glass in Session®'s season dedicated to wine from regions impacted by lakes. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Lake Garda (27 February 2025) https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Garda Decanter: Garda DOC - Wineries to visit and wines to seek out, Lane, S. (9 August 2022) https://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/garda-doc-wineries-to-visit-and-wines-to-seek-out-484506/ Decanter: Lake Garda for Wine Lovers, Finetti, M. (4 July 2019) https://www.decanter.com/win
podcast· 21:19· S18E4Lake Constance: One Lake, Wine from Three Countries | S18E4
Exploring the wine regions around Lake Constance in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We find grapes on an island, and wine aged under the lake. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Austrian Wine: The Bergland Winegrowing Area https://www.austrianwine.com/our-wine/winegrowing-regions/the-bergland-winegrowing-area#c22248 Britannica: Lake Constance https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Constance Lindau Bodensee: Wine from Lindau Lake Constance https://www.lindau.de/en/experience-lindau/culinary-delights/wine/#/ Moëth: Projekt Tiefenrausch - Eine Einzigartige Weingeschichte https://www.moeth.at/projekt-tiefenrausch Radurlaub-Bodensee: Wine on Lake Constance https://www.radurlaub-bodensee.de/en/wine-lake-constance?langua
podcast· 22:41· S18E3Wine from Lake Neusiedl | S18E3
Exploring the wines & region of Lake Neusiedl, Austria. Resources from this episode : Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites: Austrian Wine: https://www.austrianwine.com Austrian Vineyards [wine maps]: https://www.austrianvineyards.com Burgenland:UNESCO World Heritage Site: Lake Neusiedl, https://www.burgenland.info/en/dc/detail/POI/neusiedler-see-seewinkel-national-park-2 New York Times: Scandal Over Poisoned Wine Embitters Village in Austria, Tagliabue, J. (2 August 1985) https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/02/world/scandal-over-poisoned-wine-embitters-village-in-austria.html Show Caves: Kellergasse Purbach, (2023) https://www.showcaves.com/english/at/subterranea/Purbach.html Wine Searcher: Neusiedlersee DAC Wine, Editorial (20 March 2024) https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-neusiedlersee Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://g
podcast· 15:45· S18E2Michigan Wine | S18E2
Exploring the wine, grapes and regions of the Mitten State. What pairs best with a wet burrito, and what does a Cadillac have to do with any of this? Resources from this episode : Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Established American Viticultural Areas https://www.ttb.gov/wine/established-avas#Michigan Detroit Historical Society - Encyclopedia of Detroit: The Founding of Detroit https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/founding-detroit Food and Wine: The Best Michigan Wineries to Visit (16 February 2023) https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-regions/amazing-michigan-wineries The Free Library: Back to the future: A historical viticulture perspective on the Michigan grape industry Va
podcast· 13:50· S18E1Finger Lakes Wine Fun | S18E1
A sail on the Finger Lakes of New York focusing on the lakes, wine regions and grapes. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): AVA Online Reading Room, Finger Lakes, Final Rule (T.D. ATF-113), Federal Register Volume 47, Number 170, pp. 38516 - 38519, (1 September 1982) https://www.ttb.gov/media/68769/download?inline Britannica: Finger Lakes (22 November 2024) https://www.britannica.com/place/Finger-Lakes Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail: https://www.canandaigualakewinetrail.com Cayuga Lake Wine Trail: https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/about Decanter: New York State of Fizz: The Sparkling Wines of New York (24 October 2022) https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/new-york-state-of-fizz
podcast· 14:54· S17E6Wine of Moldova | S17E6
A basic introduction to the wine of the Moldova, this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes and wines. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) The Wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova [Kindle Edition], Gilby, C. (2018) Websites: Milestii Mici: https://www.milestii-mici.md/en/ Moldova Live: Moldova Ranks 20th Among the Largest Wine Producers in the World, Gridina, M. (25 August 2023) https://moldovalive.md/moldova-ranks-20th-among-the-largest-wine-producers-in-the-world/ Vinovest: Where is the World's Largest Wine Collection? Zhang, A. (n.d.) https://www.vinovest.co/blog/largest-wine-collection Wine of Moldova: History of Moldovan Wine https://wineofmoldova.com/en/history-of-moldovan-wine/?utm_source=perplexity Wo
podcast· 15:58· S17E5Wine from Bulgaria | S17E5
A basic introduction to the wine region, history, and grapes Bulgaria. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) The Wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova [Kindle Edition], Gilby, C. (2018) Websites: Britannica: Bulgaria (4 November 2024) https://www.britannica.com/place/Bulgaria Bulgarian Wine Company: About Bulgarian Wines, (n.d.) https://bulgarianwinecompany.com/about-bulgarian-wines/?utm_source=perplexity Bulgaria Wine Tours: Bulgarian Wine https://bulgariawinetours.com/bulgarian-wine/ Bulwine: Bulgarian Wine https://www.bulwine.com/bulgarian-wine-bulwine.com Gilbert Gaillard: Bulgaria - A New Chapter for Wine, Varbanov, I., The Bulgarian Association of Independent Winegrowers (4 September 2023) https://www.gilbertgaillard.com/
podcast· 19:56· S17E4Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Goddesses | S17E4
A basic introduction to the wine of the Romania this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes, and unique wine styles. Dracula stops by for "a taste" and we bring it all home with gods and goddesses. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Decanter: Romania - A Journey to Where the Future Unfolds, Decanter Staff, (17 March 2024) https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/romania-a-journey-to-where-the-future-unfolds-523368/?utm_source=perplexity Gilbert Gaillard: "Ma Roumanie Contée" - Tales of Romanian Wine, Scavo, J. (2 July 2022) https://www.gilbertgaillard.com/en/magazine/discovery/ma-roumanie-contee-tales-of-romanian-wine?utm_source=perplexity Imperial Transilvania: Cotnari Wines, The Liquid Gold of Romania, Ch
podcast· 23:11· S17E3Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying | S17E3
A basic introduction to the wine of the Hungary this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes and unique wine styles. Resources from this episode: Books : The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites : Gilbert Gaillard: Hungary, a New, Old World Wine Country, Németh, Á. (26 August 2024) https://www.gilbertgaillard.com/en/magazine/discovery/hungary-a-new-old-world-wine-country Hungarian Wines: Grape Dictionary - Grape Varieties in Hungary https://hungarianwines.eu/grapes/ Offbeat Budapest and Vienna: A Beginner's Guide to Eger Wines, Tobias, T. (22 August 2024) https://www.offbeatbudapest.com/hungarian-wines/beginners-guide-to-eger-wines/ Offbeat Budapest and Vienna: A Guide to Hungarian Wines, Tobias, T. (26 August 2024) https://www.offbeatbudapest.com/hungarian-wi
podcast· 14:35· S17E2Wine of the Slovak Republic | S17E2
A basic introduction to the wine of the Slovak Republic, this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes and wine styles. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) The World Atlas of Wine [7th Edition], Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Decanter: Wines from Slovakia - A brief guide and 12 wines to try, Wu, S. (22 February 2023) https://www.decanter.com/wine/wines-from-slovakia-a-brief-guide-and-12-wines-to-try-497449/ Exotic Wine Travel: Slovak Tokaj - A Forgotten Region, Horkey, M. (26 April 2018) https://www.exoticwinetravel.com/slovak-tokaj-wine-region/ Little Big Slovakia: Slovakia Wine Guide - Traditional Regions and Grape Varieties https://littlebigslovakia.com/does-slovakia-make-wine/ Visit Bratislava: Tibor Kiss: "Slovakian wines are unknown treasures for foreigners." (23 September 2024) https://www.visitbratislava.com/convention-news/tibor-kiss-slovakian-wines-are-unknown-t
podcast· 20:42· S17E1Wine of the Czech Republic | S17E1
A basic introduction to the wine of the Czech Republic, this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes and some of the unique wine styles. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites: Bohemia Sekt: https://www.bohemiasekt.cz/en/about-us/ Brittanica: Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Preidel, H. (6 September 2024) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-IV-Holy-Roman-emperor Czech Journalist: Exploring the Wine Regions of the Czech Republic, Svobodova, V. (2 October 2023) https://www.czechjournal.cz/exploring-the-wine-regions-of-the-czech-republic/ Czechology: St. Martin's Wine, (24 October 2023) https://www.czechology.com/st-martins-wine/ Eating Europe: Where to Drink Burčák (Young "Wine") in Prague, Dunn, K. (21 August 2014) https://www.eatingeurope.com/blog/where-to-drink-burcak-in-prague/ Národní Vinařské Centrum (National Wine Center of the Czech Republic): Classification of Sti
podcast· 9:37Wine Caves: Bonus Episode
This is a bonus episode created from another project I was working on this month. It's got a little less corkdorkery than the original episode from way back in Season 3, but I've linked it up in case you would like to revisit it, as well as the original sourcing material. Wine Caves: Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt Wine caves aren't just for fancy parties. Some of the most famous caves date back to Roman times and have served mankind honorably through the centuries - for many purposes in addition to storing wine. Why do we care? This episode dishes the dirt on wine caves, by going back millions of years before returning to the current era. This is the who, what, where, when and why of wine caves. Resources from this episode: Books: Champagne: The essential guide to the wines, producers, and terroirs of the iconic region (2017), Liem P. Champagne: How the world's most glamorous wine triumphed over war and hard times (2005), Kladstrup D
podcast· 16:00Belgian Wines (updated) and PIWI Grapes | S16E3 Re-release
A light, quick nip at the wines of Belgium, as well as a little corkdorkery on PIWI grapes. *UPDATED with July 2024 stats and information* Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites and Digital Document Files: Belgium Map 360: Belgium Wine Map https://belgiummap360.com/belgium-wine-map Britannica: List of the World's Largest Countries and Dependencies by Area (1 May 2024) https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-the-total-areas-of-the-worlds-countries-dependencies-and-territories-2130540 Brussels Times: Why Belgium's Winemakers are Enjoying a Vintage Year, Mitchener, B. (22 January 2023) https://www.brusselstimes.com/356124/why-belgiums-winemakers-are-enjoying-a-vintage-year Brussels Times: Belgium Wins Five Gold Medals at World Sparkling Wine Contest, Belin, Hughes (20 December 2023) https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/845490/belgium-wins-five-gold-medals-at-world-sparkling-wine-contest Drinks
podcast· 19:58· S16E6Aquavit: The Spirit of Scandinavia |S16E6
Aquavit or Akvavit or Akevitt: The spirit of Scandinavia, gin's Nordic cousin, snaps, it goes by many names around the world. Some even sails around the world before it's bottled. This episode explores some of the history, styles, and origins of the spirit, as well as some tasty tales of potato priests, black death, and drinking songs. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Society of Wine Educators, Nickles, J. (2020) The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Websites: Alcohol Professor: Three Exciting Aquavit Trends you Need to Know Now, English, C. (3 March 2023) https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/3-exciting-aquavit-trends Drink Fellows: Demystifying Aquavit, Bickford, M. (11 January 2023) https://drinkfellows.com/blogs/news/demystifying-aquavit English Grammar Lessons: See a Man About a Horse - Meaning, Origin, and Useage, Pearson (18 November 2021) https://english-gram