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podcast· 25:21Wines of the Tuscan Archipelago | S12E5
Exploring the winemaking islands off the Tuscan coast. Whether these gems were, as fabled, from Venus's crown as she rose up out of the sea, or not, we did find some jewels as far as the wine goes. Resources from this episode: Books: Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Cucina d'Italia: Tenuta Isola Nel Giglio - Wine from the Tuscan Archipelago, (n.d.) https://cucineditalia.com/en/tenuta-isola-nel-giglios-island-white-wine/ Forbes: This Tuscan Prison Island is Producing Top Quality Wines, Mullen, T. (1 October 2020) https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2020/10/01/this-tuscan-prison-island-is-producing-top-quality-wines/?sh=3d66d1d31699 Gambero Rosso: Il Vino D'elle Isole - Giglio in Toscana, Gabbrielli, A. (7 March 4014) https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/notizie-vino/il-vino-delle-isole-giglio-in-tos
podcast· 43:49· S12E4Rum: King of Booty? | S12E4
Exploring the world of rum and rum around the world: history, places, people, and the etymology of the word booty ... because pirates. The Moghuls (?!) make a surprise appearance, we talk Navy rum rations, and Chat GPT lays a rum history "masterpiece" on us. 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) Rum, Broom, D. (2003) Websites: Cocktail Wonk: Setting the Record Straight on British Navy Rum, Pietrek, M. (5 December 2019) https://cocktailwonk.com/2019/12/setting-record-straight-british-navy-rum.html Code of Federal Regulations: 27 CFR 5.147 Rum (2023) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-5/subpart-I/section-5.147 Drum: The Rum War Rages - Bacardi insists it's Havana Club forever Cuban despite criticism, Smiley, M. (8 January 2018) https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/01/
podcast· 23:52· S12E3Madeira Primer | S12E3
Sailing through Madeira's history into the grapes, styles, and cultural references. This is a fun way to learn about Madeira, unless you're sipping it. Your host even had Chat GPT write a special Madeira rap for the occasion. Resources from this episode: Books: Madeira: The Mid-Atlantic Wine, Liddell, A. (2012) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits: Unit 6 Fortified (Liqueur) Wines [issue four], Wine and Spirit Education Trust (August 2012) The World Atlas of Wine [7th Edition], Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Armstrong Tour Guide: The Madeira Wine Culture and Savannah, Self, J. https://armstrongtourguide.wordpress.com/about/hist-3800/drink-in-savannah/the-madeira-wine-culture-and-savannah/ Catavino: A Beginner's Guide to Madeira Wine, Opaz, R. https://catavino.net/introduction-madeira-wine/ Madeira Wine and Dine: Estufagem Process, Patterson, D. https://www.madeirawineanddine.com/making-madeira-w
podcast· 31:56· S12E2Algerian Wine Then & Now | S12E2
This episode winds its way through Algerian's long, controversial wine history to the present day efforts to revive it. Only 100 years ago, Algeria overcame everything from jackals, fungus, phylloxera (complete with phylloxera deniers), colonial infighting, slander, war, and a plague of locusts to rank among the top four wine-producing countries in the world. Now efforts to produce and export quality wines often face an economic and political challenges fraught with ideology. Your host laments about "why we can't have nice things," but then some hope crops up portending that …maybe we can? Resources from this episode: Books: The Blood of the Colony: The rise and fall of French Algeria [Kindle Edition], White, O. (2021) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs [Audio Version], Baer, M. D. (2021) Websites: Associação Portuguese da Cortiça (APCOR): Forest https://www.apcor.pt/en/montado/forest/ Be Inclusive Hospitali
podcast· 13:46· S12E1And a Bugey Bubbly New Year | S12E1
Bugey-Cerdon is tucked away in a sub-alpine region of France between Jura and Savoie. We explore the wine, the region, and, of course, a tiny bit of history. This is a bubbly we should really give more props to, or just find more reasons to celebrate more stuff … so we can drink more bubbly and more kinds of it. Resources from this episode: Books: Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) Wines of the French Alps, Lorch, W. (2019) The World Atlas of Wine [7th Edition], Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Ain Tourism: AOC Bugey Wines https://www.ain-tourism.com/gastronomy/aoc-bugey-wines/ Bugey Vignobles and Découvertes: Découvrez les vignoble et la gamme des vins AOC Bugey: https://www.bugey-vignobles-decouvertes.com/vignoble-gamme-vins-aoc-bugey/ Cerdon Vallée de l'Ain: Cerdon, Village of History, Appoline (21 August 2022) https://www.cerdonvalleedel
podcast· 22:43· S11E4Corsican Wine, Grapes, History ... and a Grave with Goblets! | S11E4
Exploring Corsica's wines, history, and grapes, as well as some fun facts, including an exciting archeological wine find! Resources from this episode: Books: French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Ancient Origins: Rare Etruscan Tomb of Treasures Excavated in Corsica, Cowie, A. (27 April 2020) https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/etruscan-tomb-0013628 Corsica Guide: History of Corsica https://www.corsica.co.uk/guide/history The Good Life France: Wines of Corsica,Archer, L. M. https://thegoodlifefrance.com/wines-corsica/ Go to Corsica: Wines of Corsica https://www.go-to-corsica.com/corsica-infos/wines-of-corsica Greek Reporter: The Most Important Ancient Greek Colonies in History, Chrysopoulos, P. (17 October 2022)
podcast· 16:41· S11E3Malta, the Wines, and the Bird | S11E3
Exploring Malta's wines, the history, grapes, and styles. And what's the bird got to do with any of it? Resources from this episode: Books: Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Around the World in 80 Harvests: Heroic Viticuluture and Wines from Malta and Gozo, Barnes, A. (3 December 2020) https://aroundtheworldin80harvests.com/2020/12/03/heroic-viticulture-the-wines-from-malta-gozo/ Brittanica: Malta, Busuttil, S. (6 October 2022) https://www.britannica.com/place/Malta CIA World Factbook: Malta - Country Summary (3 October 2022) https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/malta/summaries Internet Archive: The Maltese Falcon [full movie], Huston, J. (1940) https://archive.org/details/the-maltese-falcon-1941 Malta Products: https://www.maltaproducts.com/product-category/drinks-beverages/maltese-wine
podcast· 21:31Medieval Wine & Holy Warriors (Re-Release)
While your host continues to heal from a recent illness, please enjoy this primer on why we see crosses from the Knights Templar and the Order of Malta on wine bottles to this day. GIS will be back in November with a new episode in the "booze from islands" series on the wines of ... you guessed it ... Malta! Thank you all for your healing thoughts & good wishes. Val What do popes, kings, and holy wars have to do with wine? Religious orders dating back to medieval times are still leaving their distinctive marks on wine bottles over a thousand years later. This episode is an exploration of what the warrior monks of Knights Templar and Order of Malta have to do with wine, and why their crosses show up on bottles of great wines today. This is a light, chronological nod to wine's role in economies, cultures, and religion throughout history. Resources from this episode: Books: The Rose-Croix: The Templars' Secret Life, Fedan, (2011) Websites: Ancient Origins: The Incredible History of Koloss
podcast· 22:23Wines of Cyprus: Re-release
To stay with the "wine from islands" theme, we're re-releasing the Cyprus episode, as your host is unable to record for a couple of weeks due to health reasons. Wines of Cyprus, grapes, history, a little geography, culminating in a discussion about one of the oldest branded wines in the world, Commandaria. Resources from this episode: Books: Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viticulture (Princeton Science Library Book 76) [Kindle Version], McGovern, P. (2003) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Ancient Origins: Commandaria: The oldest wine in production, praised by Homer, and Richard the Lionheart's "King of Wines," Strom (14 March 2019) https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/commandaria-0011615 Choose Your Cyprus: Wine Routes Map https://chooseyourcyprus.com/images/Disco
podcast· 13:03· S11E2Curaçao - Orange You Special?! | S11E2
Exploring the Curaçao liqueur from Curaçao the island. We investigate the oranges of the spirit, history of the island, how it's made … and what a dog humping one's leg has to do with any of it. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020) The Drunken Botanist: The plants that create the world's great drinks. Stewart, A. (2013) The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Websites: Bar None Drinks: Curaçao https://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/by_ingredient/c/curacao-391.html CIA World Factbook: Curacao - Country Summary (18 July 2022) https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/curacao/summaries Senior and Company: https://www.curacaoliqueur.com/ Tipsy Bartender: Funky Cold Medina https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/funky-cold-medina/ World Atlas: Curacao https://www.worldatlas.com/islands/curacao.html Related or Referenced Glass in Session®
podcast· 21:43· S11E1Tasmanian Sparkling Wine History, Devilish Deets | S11E1
A devil of an episode in which we explore the history and emergence of Tasmanian Sparkling wine. Don't think for a minute we didn't "go there." Resources from this episode: Books: Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014) Fizz! Champagne and Sparkling Wines of the World, Rose, A. (2021) The Oxford Companion to Wine [4th Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015) Websites: Animalia: Tasmanian Devil https://animalia.bio/tasmanian-devil CIA World Factbook: Australia and Oceana (1 September 2022) https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/australia/ Jansz Tasmania: https://www.jansz.com.au/en/our-history/ Meininger's Wine Business International: The Sparkling Isle, Quinn, S. (5 December 2014) https://www.wine-business-international.com/wine/general/sparkling-isle Sparkling Wines Tasmania: https://sparklingwinestasmania.com.au/ Tasmania: https://tasmania.com/ University of Tasmania: A History of the Tasmanian Wine Industry, Walke
podcast· 17:41· S10E6Amari Amore: Beauty of the Bitter | S10E6
Amore for Amari! Bittered spirits loaded with botanicals have a long history rooted (pun intended) in medicine. This episode explores some of the foundations and culture behind bittered spirits. Resources from this episode: Books: Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, Parsons, B. T., 2011 Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020) The Drunken Botanist: The plants that create the world's great drinks. Stewart, A. (2013) The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Websites: The Amaro List: What is Amaro? Parsons, B. T. (n.d.) https://www.amarolist.com/what-is-amaro Amaro Montenegro US: Our Story https://amaromontenegro.us/our-story Chartreuse: History of Chartreuse https://www.chartreuse.fr/en/story/ Dictionary.com: Carminative https://www.dictionary.com/browse/carminative The Spruce Eats: What is Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur?, Graham, C. (23 July 2021) https://www.th
podcast· 17:25· S10E4Montefalco Sagrantino: Wine, Birds, & the King of Everything | S10E5
Exploring the wines of Montefalco Sagrantino. A unique grape, cool birds, and a special growing region, along with a rich history, make this one of the host's favorite wines. Resources from this episode: Books: 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: Agraria: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG - Atlante dei Prodotti Tipici, (n.d.) https://www.agraria.org/vini/montefalcosagrantino.htm Biodiversity Library: The Birds of Asia - Saker Falcon, Falco Sacer, Gould, J. (1850 - 1853) https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/partpdf/323332 Consorzio Montefalco: https://www.consorziomontefalco.it/ Forbes: Two Italian CEOs Discuss the Joys and Trial of Taming the Sagrantino Wine Grape in Umbria, Thach, L. (29 June 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2022/06/29/two-italian-ceos-discuss-the-joys-and-trials-of-taming-the-sagrantino-wine-grape-in-umbria/?sh=4eb3d26d1292 Italian
podcast· 22:08· S10E4Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow | S10E4
This episode explores the history of wine in Ukraine, styles, grapes, and vineyard areas through the unavoidable lens of current events. *Note: We wish to provide information on the wine culture and history, and understand things change. So yes, Crimea is part of the wine culture history, and we included it. This episode is presented in the spirit of hope, and dedicated to the brave, inspiring people of Ukraine. Resources from this episode: Books: 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: Army SOS: https://armysos.com.ua/ Britannica: Ottoman Empire, Shaw, S.J. and Yapp, M.E. (nd) https://www.britannica.com/place/Ottoman-Empire/Selim-I CIA: Ukraine (15 June 2022) https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/ukraine/ Decanter: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 - Results Announced, Mason, O. (7 June 2022) https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/decanter-world-wine-
podcast· 14:06· S10E3Getting Our Grappa On | S10E3
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 & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Websites: Difford's Guide: Grappa's Origins and History, Difford, S., (nd) https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/979/bws/grappas-origins-and-history EUR-Lex (Access to European Union Law): Regulation (EC) 787/2019 (Definition, designation, presentation, and labeling of spirit drinks in the presentation and in the labeling of other food products, as well as the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks and the use of ethyl alcohol
podcast· 29:01· S10E2Jurassic Wine, Jura, and Dinosaurs | S10E2
The wine region of Jura in Eastern France, the wines, styles, appellations, and ullage. Yes, ullage, along with straw lustiness, yellow wine, toasted angels, and dinosaurs ... all in under 30 minutes. Resources from this episode: Books: A Bite-Sized History of France: Gastronomic tales of revolution, war, and enlightenment (Chapter 40. Revelation in a Bottle), [Audio Edition], Hénault, S. & Mitchell, J. (2019) French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015) Jura Wine, Lorch, W. (2014) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) 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 World Atlas of Wine [7th Edition], Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Active Wild: Jurassic Dinosaurs List: Discover The Dinosaurs That Lived In The Jurassic Period https://www.activewild.com/jurassic-dinosaurs/ Christie's: Level/Ullage D
podcast· 10:55· S10E1Cap Classique: A South African Sparkling Wine Story | S10E1
South African Sparkling Wine - Specifically Method Cap Classique (MCC), a brilliant sparkling wine made in the classic method. It's a wine that's not even been around 100 years, yet the quality of these wines are undisputed. In this episode we explore the history of Cape Sparkling, and even take a sip of traditional method wines from other areas of the continent. Resources from this episode: Books: Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014) The Oxford Companion to Wine [4th Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015) Websites: Cap Classique Association: http://www.capclassique.co.za/ E Wine Planet: Zimbabwe http://www.ewineplanet.com/country.asp?id=23&main=106 Glass of Bubbly: South African Sparkling Wine (21 January 2014) https://glassofbubbly.com/south-african-sparkling-wine/ International Wine Review: South African Sparkling Wine - A hidden treasure, Potshnik, M. and Winkler, D. (January 2012) https://i-winereview.com/NonReportTa
podcast· 23:47· S9E6Vodka Wars, Empires, and Culture | S9E6
Vodka: What it is, where it's from, its role in the rise and fall of empires and … barbarians? Again? This episode is especially relevant to current events, and hopes to elucidate otherwise confusing issues around boycotting Russian Vodka: it has history, scandal, and irresistible international intrigue, especially considering the host isn't even a fan of the neutral spirit itself. Resources from this episode: Books: Society of Wine Educators: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Nickles, J. (2020) Grossman's Guide to Wines Beers, and Spirits (7th Edition) Grossman, H., (Revised by Harriett Lembeck), (1983) The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Websites: CNN Business: States want to boycott Russian vodka: Here's why that won't work, Valinsky, J. (27 February 2022) https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/27/business/russian-vodka-boycotts/index.html Eater: The Empty Politics of Stoli's name change, Saxena, J. (7 March 2022)
podcast· 20:52· S9E5Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories | S9E5
A quick trip around Swiss wine regions, grapes, and styles, ending with fascinating bits involving a world class counterfeiter, and … the Dalai Lama? Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015) 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 World Atlas of Wine [7th Edition], Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: A: Tiny Vines - Possibly the smallest vineyard in the world, Pilley, K. (30 September 2021) https://read-a.com/small-vineyard-farinet-switzerland-dalai-lama/ All About Switzerland: Switzerland's 26 Cantons (Federal States) http://swiss-government-politics.all-about-switzerland.info/swiss-federal-states-cantons.html Federal Statistics Office: Languages https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/en/home/statistics/population/languages-religions/languages.html My Switzerland: Glacier Wine - The Sherry o
podcast· 18:54· S9E4The Silk Road to Samarkand & Uzbek Wine | S9E4
A wine podcast inspired by Barbarian Empires of the Steppes and the Silk Road? We got that! This episode on the wine history of Uzbekistan was inspired by Mongols, Mughals, and explorers: Genghis/Ginngis Kahn, Tamerlane/Timur, Babur, and Marco Polo all passed through, conquered, loved, loved to conquer - or were kicked out of - Samarkand, the crossroads of civilization. Who brought the grapes, and who started the wine industry? What happened under soviet rule? Who tried to tear it down? What's being done to move the historic wine culture forward? Let's explore this and other curious nuggets of stuff you never thought you wanted to know about wine, but are delighted to learn! Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015) 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: Central Intelligence Agency (CI
podcast· 15:40· S9E3Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) | S9E3
Wine from frozen grapes: Is it Eiswein, Icewine, Ice wine, or "ice" something else? This episode is an overview of the where, when, why, and how of a wine celebrated in winter festivals, events, and wine lists around the world. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015) Websites: Austrian Wine: https://www.austrianwine.com/our-wine/wine-styles/10-nobly-sweet-wines Casa Ronsilvini: Italian Ice Wine, https://casaronsilvini.it/tag-prodotto/italian-ice-wine/ Casa Larga: 2022 NYS Ice Wine & Culinary Festival - https://www.casalarga.com/events/ny-ice-wine-culinary-festival/ New York Upstate: Who likes these cold winter blasts? Finger Lakes ice wine makers, that's who, Casentre, D. (15 January 2022) https://www.newyorkupstate.com/wine-tours/2022/01/who-likes-these-cold-winter-blasts-finger-lakes-ice-wine-makers-thats-who.html Niagara Wine Trail: Ice Wine - https://niagarawinetrail.org/ice-wine/ Research Gate: Icewine - T
podcast· 25:34· S9E2Whisky, Burns Night, and ... Beerhenge? | S9E2
Grab your whisky sweater and meet me in front of the fire. How we've gone 9 seasons without sipping a dram together of one of my favorite spirits is beyond me. And it's beyond time. Whisky/Whiskey: what it is, a little history, distinguishing some styles, and a little silliness (because your host cannot help herself). Just the thing for a cold, January in the northern hemisphere on this weird third rock from the sun. 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) Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide, Jackson, M. (2005) The World Atlas of Whisky [2nd Edition], Broom, D. (2014) Websites: Difford's Guide: On this Day - 25 January, Sutcliffe, T. & Difford, S., (2020) https://www.diffordsguide.com/on-this-day/january/25 Independent: How to Address you Haggis in Honor of the Great, According to Robert Burns, So
podcast· 21:55· S9E1Franciacorta DOCG | S9E1
Franciacorta is a bottle-fermented, classic method produced sparkling wine with from Northern Italy. It is so much more than what some people call "Italy's answer to Champagne" (and no): it's its own unique creature of culture, with its own terroir story to tell. Resources from this episode: Books: Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014) Italy's Native Wine Grape Terroirs [Kindle Edition], D'Agata, I. (2019) The Origins of Franciacorta in the Italian Renaissance, Archetti, G., (2017) Websites: Franciacorta Consorzio: https://www.franciacorta.net Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
podcast· 12:25· S8E6Mirabelle: Plums, Spirit, and ... Poodles? | S8E6
Mirbelle eau-de-vie is a specialty from the Lorraine region of France. We discuss Mirabelle plums, the spirit by the same name, production regulations, a cocktail recipe, and … what do poodles have to do with any of it? Resources from this episode: Websites & Documents: Bubbly Professor: Lorraine: Quiche, Plums, and a Bit of Wine, Nickles, J. (9 September 2016) https://bubblyprofessor.com/2016/09/09/lorraine-quiche-plums-and-a-bit-of-wine/ Cahier des Charges de L'Appellation d'Origine Controlee, Mirabelle de Lorraine (29 January 2015) https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-d0be9622-e29c-4dfa-bbbb-2fafaebf8acd/telechargement EUR-Lex (Access to European Union Law): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R0110 Liquor.com: Everything You Need to Know About Eau-de-Vie, Nusog, T. https://www.liquor.com/articles/eau-de-vie/ Lorraine Magazine: La Mirabelle - la reine en sa région, #32 (27 August - 9 September 2014) https://www.lorrain