Glass In Session® Winecast: Recent Episodes
Val Caruso, Wine Educator
Glass In Session® is a bi-weekly wine education podcast by Val Caruso DWS, CWE, FWS. She's a wine educator, a lifelong learner, and shameless corkdork.
There’s a Glass in Session® every 2nd and 4th Friday where we explore the fun - sometimes funny - aspects of wine education.
In this episode we explore the history of the alembic pot still and distillation on our way to discovering Arak, an anise-flavored spirit from the Middle East, which most likely inspired your favorite anise tipple.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022)
Websites:
Atlas Obscura: Thank These Master Alchemists for the Magic of Alcohol, Eubank, A. (12 February 2018) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/distillation-alcohol-invention-muslim
Britannica: Arak, Payne, L. https://www.britannica.com/topic/arak-beverage
Dharma Dispatch: Bengali Arrack and Bouleponge - A Glimpse into the Savage Lifestyle of European Naval Merchants and their Crew in the 17th Century Mughal Empire, Balakrishna, S. (26 January 2022) https://www.dharmadispatch.in/bengali-arrack-and-bouleponge-a-glimpse-into-the-savage-lifestyle-of-european-naval-merchants-and-their-crew-in-the-17th-century-mughal-empire/
Difford's Guide: Arrack, Difford, S. and Sutcliffe, T. (n.d.) https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/category/949/batavia-arrack
Liquor: How to Use Arak in Your Cocktails, Dingwall, K. (14 September 2022) https://www.liquor.com/arak-in-cocktails-6666222
RTL Today: Raisin moonshine banned in Iran enjoys resurgence in New York (2 May 2026) https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/raisin-moonshine-banned-in-iran-enjoys-resurgence-in-new-york-443728357
The Spruce Eats: What is Arak? A Guide to Buying and Drinking Arak, Fayed, S. (Updated 20 January 2023) https://www.thespruceeats.com/arak-middle-eastern-alcoholic-beverage-2355492
Tasting Table: The Cultural Significance Behind Arak, A Timeless Levantine Drink, Holland, J. (10 July 2023) https://www.tastingtable.com/1330174/cultural-significance-arak-levantine-drink/
This Week in Palestine: Distilled Spirits an Arab Invention, Muaddi, N. (n.d.) https://thisweekinpalestine.com/distilled-spirits-an-arab-invention/
Wine Enthusiast: Understanding Arak, an Ancient Spirit with Modern Appeal, Teclemariam, T. (Updated 8 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spirits/arak-middle-eastern-spirit-modern-appeal/
Wooden Cork: What is Arak? A Comprehensive Guide to this Unique Spirit (17 July 2024) https://woodencork.com/blogs/uncorked/what-is-arak-a-comprehensive-guide-to-this-unique-spirit
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in or Related to This Episode:
S8E4: Let's Absinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e4-lets-absinthe
S10E3: Getting our Grappa On https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e3-getting-our-grappa-on
S12E4: Rum - King of Booty? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/rum-king-of-booty-s12e4
S15E6: Parlez-vous Pastis? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/parlez-vous-pastis-s15e6
S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising
S22E4: Amenian Wine - Of caves, mountains, wars, and resilience https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/armenian-wine-of-caves-mountains-wars-and-resilience-s22e4
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
An exploration of the rich history and culture of wine and grape-growing in Iran, the regions, and the hope that the Iranian diaspora offers us … in a glass.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Papers:
Grapes Production in Afghanistan, Khasrow, A. (January 2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289999498_Grapes_production_in_Afghanistan/link/569429ba08ae820ff072b7fe/download
Websites:
Britannica: Achaemenid Empire, Young, T. C. (22 May 2026) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achaemenian-Empire/Imperial-culture-and-governance
Classical Wisdom: Wine as pharmakon: Persian drinking in the Histories, McLaverty, R. (7 October 2020) https://classicalwisdom.com/symposium/wine-as-pharmakon-persian-drinking-in-the-histories/
Country Reports: The Achaemenid Persian Empire - the First Great World Empire https://www.countryreports.org/articles/the-achaemenid-persian-empire
Darioush: https://www.darioush.com/
Encyclopaedia Iranica: Angūr, Hanaway, W.L., E Planhol, X., and Bazin, M. (14 August 2018). https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/angur-grapes/
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley, Iran (2018) https://www.fao.org/giahs/giahs-around-the-world/iran-grape-production-system/en
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Sites in Iran and Italy designated as FAO globally important agricultural heritage sites (30 November 2018) https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/Sites-in-Iran-and-Italy-designated-FAO-globally-important-agricultural-heritage-sites/en
Forbes: The Story Behind an Oregon Pinot Noir Made by an Iranian Immigrant, Bell, K. K. (updated 31 May 2017) https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2017/05/28/the-story-behind-an-oregon-pinot-noir-made-by-an-iranian-immigrant/
Iran Daily: Iran among major exporters of grapes, raisins in the world, Dehqan, S. (24 July 2023) https://newspaper.irandaily.ir/7347/1/3726
Iran Doostan Tours: Achaemenid Empire (Map, Flag, Pronunciation, Facts), Shidfar, N. (13 March 2024) https://irandoostan.com/achaemenid-empire/
Jancis Robinson: Iranian winemaking in exile, Currin, T. (29 November 2023) https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/iranian-winemaking-exile
Keush: https://keush.com/
History Today: The Origin of the Whirling Dervishes, Fremantle, A. (5 May 1976) https://www.historytoday.com/archive/whirling-dervishes
The Legal Guide: Can You Legally Drink Alcohol in Iran (1 November 2025) https://thelegalguide.org/can-you-legally-drink-alcohol-iran/
Linked In: History of wine or alcoholic drinks in Iran, Palizma (11 March 2024) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-wine-alcoholic-drinks-iran-palizmacom-o5pwf/
Maysara: https://www.maysara.com/
Molana Wines: A profound journey of discovery https://molanawines.com/story/
Sun and Soil: Iranian Wine - The birthplace of viticulture, the 40-year silence, and the return of Persian wine (8 June 2026) https://sunandsoilshop.com/blogs/news/iranian-wine-guide
This Day in Wine History: Thus Drank Zarathustra - Zoroastrianism and wine Culture in Ancient Persia (updated 28 February 2024) https://thisdayinwinehistory.com/thus-drank-zarathustra-zoroastrianism-and-wine-culture-in-ancient-persia/
Tokba: Iran's Export Grape and its Popularity (8 March 2023) https://tokba.com/irans-export-grape-and-its-popularity/
University of Chicago - Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia and North Africa: Persepolis Fortification Archive https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/projects/persepolis-fortification-archive
Vinerra: Discovering Rasheh Wine - A Journey Through Iran's Unique Vintage https://www.vinerra.com/education/wines/discovering-rasheh-wine-a-journey-through-irans-unique-vintage
World Atlas: Iran https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/iran
World of Fine Wine: Wine in history: Shiraz, Syrah, and Shirazi, Walton, S. (20 November 2025) https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/shiraz-syrah-shirazi-persia-iran-wine
World History: Tushpa, Cartwright, M. https://www.worldhistory.org/Tushpa/
Videos:
Somm TV: Cup of Salvation [documentary] (2023) https://tubitv.com/movies/100033083/somm-cup-of-salvation
Glass in Session Episodes Related to this Episode:
S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan
S10E4: Wines of Ukraine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow
S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising
S22E3: Wine in Albania - In the spirit of eagles … and flamigos? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-albania-in-the-spirit-of-eagles-and-flamingos-s22e3
S22E4: Amenian Wine - Of caves, mountains, wars, and resilience https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/armenian-wine-of-caves-mountains-wars-and-resilience-s22e4
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
[originally aired May 26, 2023]
This episode explores the history of American rosé wine culture and the events that led to the blush rush of the last three decades of the 20th century.
When is it blush, when is it rosé?
We tackle these questions in this story of America's pink kink or crush on the blush.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Exploring Wine, 3rd Edition, Kolpan, S. Smith, B., and Weiss, M. [The Culinary Institute of America] (2010)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Rosé: A Guide to the World's Most Versatile Wine, Morgan, J.(2005)
Rosé Wine: The Guide to Drinking Pink, Simontetti-Bryan, J. (2017)
Websites:
Lodi Wine Commission: The Mystery of Zinfandel, Part 2 - The Long Strange Trip from Somewhere, Caparoso, R. (29 October 2013) https://www.lodiwine.com/index.cfm?method=blog.blogdrilldown&blogEntryID=657B5FB6-9AC5-B1B2-7171-E8506853BD2E
Los Angeles Magazine: A Brief History of White Zin - Why the wine that aficionados love to hate is making a comeback, Snyder, G.(16 July 2014) https://www.lamag.com/liquidlablog/a-brief-history-of-white-zin/
National Archives and Records Administration [Code of Federal Regulations]: Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance - Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.21 The standards of identity (last amended 24 March 2023) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.21
Trinchero Family Estates: The American Dream in Napa Valley https://www.tfewines.com/about-us/
Vinepair: Your Guide to Blush Wine Which Isn't Rosé But Kind of Is, Beavers, K., (20 June 2016) https://vinepair.com/wine-geekly/your-guide-to-blush-wine-which-isnt-rose-but-kind-of-is/
Wine History Project: Wine History By Decade - 1860s, Agran, L. (8 July 2019) https://winehistoryproject.org/wine-history-by-decade-1860s/
Wine Spectator: Ask Dr. Vinny - Where does the term "blush" wine come from? (9 November 2016) https://origin.winespectator.com/articles/origin-of-blush-wine-vinny-54063
Podcasts:
Wine Two Five Episode 54 (21 April 2016) Where Wine Takes Us - Barry Wiss from Trinchero Family Estates https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-wine-takes-us-barry-wiss-from-trinchero-family/id986650051?i=1000367276787
Wine Two Five Episode 52 (7 April 2016) Enter the Zin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-zin/id986650051?i=1000366397606
Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session:
S1E3: Rosato - Wading into the Italian Pink https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e3-rosato-wading-into-the-italian-pink
S1E4: Tavel at my Memory Palace's Table https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e4-tavel-at-my-memory-palaces-table
S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
An exploration of Armenia's wine from an ancient cave, to a mountain, through wars and occupations to the present, and how events over millennia are fermented and aged into something beautiful that tells its story in the glass today.
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:
Absolute Armenia: Areni-1 Cave: How to Visit the World's Oldest Winery (+ Tips), Varanyan, A. (Updated 11 September 2025) https://absolutearmenia.com/areni-1-cave-winery/
AP News: Turkey removes a restriction on direct trade with Armenia to improve ties (updated 13 May 2026) https://apnews.com/article/turkey-armenia-trade-restriction-lifted-c09e5d21617d45e524268eea1a2ff70b
Areni Cave: Areni-1 Cave: https://www.arenicave.am/en
The Armenia Project: Wine https://www.armeniaproject.org/wine
Britannica: Armenia https://www.britannica.com/place/Armenia
Caucasus Watch: EU Says Armenians Chose Europe and Peace, Pledges More Support Amid Russian Trade Curbs (19 June 2026) https://caucasuswatch.de/en/news/eu-says-armenians-chose-europe-and-peace-pledges-more-support-amid-russian-trade-curbs.html
Caucasus Watch Iran's Ambassador Khalil Shirgholami on Armenia-Iran Relations, TRIPP, and Regional Security (22 June 2026) https://caucasuswatch.de/en/interviews/irans-ambassador-khalil-shirgholami-on-armenia-iran-relations-tripp-and-regional-security.html
Eat This Tours: Armenian Wine - Everything You Need to Know Before You Go, https://eatthistours.com/armenian-wine-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/
Eurovision: Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 - All You Need to Know (1 June 2026) https://www.eurovision.com/stories/eurovision-young-musicians-2026-all-you-need-to-know/
Hatis: Areni Cave https://www.hatis.am/en/areni-cave
Karas Wines: Armenian Winemaking Regions https://karaswines.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Scrolled_Website_030222.pdf
Keush: https://keush.com/
The Moscow Times: From Cognac to Apricots - These Armenian Products Are Now Off-Limits in Russia (3 June 2026) https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/03/from-cognac-to-apricots-these-armenian-products-are-now-off-limits-in-russia-a92912
Punch: One Winemaker's Fight to Preserve Armenian Wine, Sauers, C. (15 January 2025) https://punchdrink.com/articles/armenia-wine-kataro/
Support Armenian: Armenian Wine: 6,000 Years of History in Every Glass (14 April 2026) https://www.supportarmenian.com/blog/armenian-wine-6000-year-history
Vinography: Kingom of Wine - Drinking the Past, Present, and Future in Armenia, Yarrow, A. (17 April 2025) https://www.vinography.com/2025/04/kingdom-of-wine-drinking-the-past-present-and-future-in-armenia
Wine Enthusiast: 9 Grapes to Help You Understand Armenian Wine, Kingwall, K. (11January 2024) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/grapes-101/armenian-wine-grapes/
Wine Enthusiast: A Guide to Armenia, One of the World's Oldest Wine Regions, Mowery, L. (8 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/region-rundown/armenia-wine-guide-grapes-regions/?customer_id=812-391-9340&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=6514397729&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTgD9btcvPBBef9shniv9UFmLuKo7f1Zely1HxYt9IPfIRrsaT7uyMkaAjIHEALw_wcB
Wine Enthusiast: As Uncertainty Still Looms Over Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia's Wine Industry Hangs in the Balance, Mazzeo, J. (23 April 2024) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/nagorno-karabakh-wine-armenia-war/
Wine Enthusiast: In Armenia, a Wine Renaissance Takes Root Against Odds [podcast transcript], Kettmann, M. (6 March 2024) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/podcasts/armenian-wine-renaissance/
Wine Travel Awards: Areni -1 Cave: the Oldest Full-fledged Winery in the World https://winetravelawards.com/stories-of-the-nominees/areni-1-cave-the-oldest-full-fledged-winery-in-the-world/
World Atlas: Armenia https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/armenia
World History: Tushpa, Cartwright, M. https://www.worldhistory.org/Tushpa/
World History: Urartu, Cartwright, M. https://www.worldhistory.org/Urartu_Civilization/
WSET Global: A guide to Armenian Wines (9 February 2026) https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2026/a-guide-to-armenian-wines
Yerevan Wine Days: https://www.yerewinedays.am/en/?doing_wp_cron=1782490923.3031840324401855468750
Videos:
Somm TV: Cup of Salvation [documentary] (2023) https://tubitv.com/movies/100033083/somm-cup-of-salvation
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET): Introduction to Armenian Wines
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:
S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt
S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan
S10E4: Wines of Ukraine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow
S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising
S22E3: Wine in Albania - In the spirit of eagles … and flamigos? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-albania-in-the-spirit-of-eagles-and-flamingos-s22e3
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
An exploration of the history, grapes, and styles of Albanian wine. And what do eagles and flamingos have to do with any of it?
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:
Albanian Blogger: Albania's Path to the EU - Where Things Stand in 2026, Plaku, E. (20 April 2026) https://albanianblogger.com/albania-eu-accession-path-2026/
Albania Secrets: Albanian Wines - A Journey Through Traditions and Terroir (n.d.) https://albaniasecrets.com/albanian-wines/
Britannica: Albania https://www.britannica.com/place/Albania/Land
EU Insider: Albania Enters Final Phase of EU Accession Talks as Montenegro Targets 2028 Membership (28 May 2026) https://www.euinsider.eu/news/eu-enlargement-albania-final-phase-montenegro-treaty-2026
Falstaff: Albania's World Wine Heritage (30 August 2022) https://www.falstaff.com/en/news/albanias-world-wine-heritage
The. Flamingo Revolution: A grassroots, Gen Z-let uprising against a multi-billion-dollar Kushner-linked luxury resort on Albania's protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands. https://theflamingorevolution.com/
France 24: Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules (11 March 2026) https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260311-albania-tiktok-ban-violated-free-speech-court-rules
Forbes: Why Jared and Ivanka's Island Project Could Ruin Albania's Bid to Join EU, Durkee, A. (9 June 2026) https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/06/09/why-jared-and-ivankas-island-project-could-ruin-albanias-bid-to-join-eu/
Georank: Largest Countries by Land Area - Ranked by Size (Updated 20 April 2026) https://georank.org/size
The Guardian: 'The birds will fly away' - Can Albania's flamingo revolution keep its wetlands free from Trumps and tourists? Niranjan, A. (12 June 2026) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/12/albania-flamingos-wetlands-trump-tourists
Himara: Albanian Wine - Grapes, Regions, and Where to Taste (14 March 2026) https://himara.net/blog/albanian-wine-guide
National Albanian Registry: Albanian Raki - A Cultural Guide to the National Spirit, Zhulati, E. (1May 2026) https://albanianregistry.org/blog/albanian-raki
National Albanian Registry: What Does Shqip Mean? The Etymology of Albania's Self-Name, Zhulati, E. (17 May 2026) https://albanianregistry.org/blog/shqip-meaning
Politico: EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project, Weizman, J. (7 June 2026) https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-warns-albania-membership-bid-jared-kushner-project-protests/
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Tehran and Tirana Brawl Amid Flamingo Revolution, RFE/RL's Kosovo Service (11 June 2026) https://www.rferl.org/a/tehran-tirana-flamingo-revolution-kushner/33778450.html
The Quirky Cork: Albania - A New Wine Frontier, Lemieux, A. (15 January 2025) https://thequirkycork.com/albania-a-new-wine-frontier/
SevenFifty Daily: What You Need to Know About Albanian Wine, Maxwell, S. (2 August 2023) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-albanian-wine/
Uka Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Albanian Wine (1 December 2023) https://ukawine.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-albanian-wine/
Wines of Albania: Grapes https://www.winesofalbania.com/grapes/
World Atlas: Albania https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/albania
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:
S22E2: Wine in Poland - What the Little Ice Age Taketh Away Climate Change Giveth Back https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-poland-what-the-little-ice-age-taketh-away-climate-change-giveth-back
S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
This episode explores Poland's wine history, regions, grapes, and potential as a wine region on the rise. What the Little Ice Age taketh away, Climate Change giveth back.
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)
Journals:
Maciejczak, Mariusz & Mikiciuk, Jakub. (2018). Climate change impact on viticulture in Poland. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. 11. 10.1108/IJCCSM-02-2018-0021. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328481231_Climate_change_impact_on_viticulture_in_Poland
Websites:
Britannica: Little Ice Age (LIA), Jackson, S.T., (12 May 2026) https://www.britannica.com/science/Little-Ice-Age
Grape Collective: Wine in Poland, Kuderski, A. (17 November 2016) https://www.grapecollective.com/wine-in-poland/
Falstaff: Polish Wine - The next big thing, Bońkowski, W. (4 May 2023) https://www.falstaff.com/en/news/polish-wine-the-next-big-thing
Polish Wine: Are there Wine Appellations in Poland? Gatecki, M. (1 May 2025) https://polish.wine/are-there-wine-appellations-in-poland/
Notes from Poland: Whites and reds: why Polish winemaking is thriving again, Wrońska, I. (19 November. 2021) https://notesfrompoland.com/2021/11/19/whites-and-reds-a-guide-to-polish-wine/
Velo Vino: Polish Grapes from A to Z, Shevela, N. (2 March 2023) https://www.velowino.pl/en/blog/polish-grapes-from-a-to-z/
Velo Vino: Radiant Renaissance of Polish Wine, Shevela, N. (11 February 2023) https://www.velowino.pl/en/blog/polish-wine-regions/
World Atlas: Poland https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/poland
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:
S2E4: Orange (Amber) Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e4-orange-amber-wines
S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit-Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e1-a-pt-nat-chit-chat
S9E6: Vodka Wars, Empires, and Culture https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e6-vodka-wars-empires-and-culutre
S10E4: Wines of Ukraine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow
S16E1: Austrian and German Sekt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/austrian-and-german-sekt-s16e1
S16E3 (Re-release) Belgian Wines (updated) and Piwi Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/belgian-wines-updated-and-piwi-grapes-s16e3-re-release
S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-of-the-czech-republic
S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic: https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2
S17E3: Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3
S21E3: Muscat Grape Love https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/muscat-grape-love-s21e3
S17E5: Wine from Bulgaria https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-from-bulgaria-s17e5
Link to my new audiobook narration on audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GZ89935Y/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-509956&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_509956_pd_us
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Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
Thousands of years of wine history and culture, covering everything from boiled sea snails to Roman Temples, religious influence to vineyard bombings, we arrive at one of the most emotionally resonant wines on the planet that embody courage and the resilience of the human spirit.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon, Academie du Vin Library, Keevil, S. (2020)
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:
Agenda Culturel: Lebanon Wine Map (2020) https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/213dd374/files/uploaded/wineries-map-web.pdf
Britannica: Baalbek https://www.britannica.com/place/Baalbeck
Britannica: Lebanon https://www.britannica.com/place/Lebanon/Lebanon-in-the-Middle-Ages
Britannica: Tyre https://www.britannica.com/place/Tyre
Chateau Kefraya: https://chateaukefraya.com/en/kefraya
Chateau Ksara: Merwah https://shop.chateauksara.com/product/merwah/
Chateau Musar: https://chateaumusar.com/
Chateau Musar: The Story of a Wine Icon https://chateaumusar.com/chateau-musar-the-story-of-a-wine-icon/
Coteaux du Liban: Obeideh https://www.coteauxduliban.com/wines/obeideh
Decanter: Torrid times for winemakers in the Middle East - Decanter speaks to producers in Lebanon and Israel about how their day-to-day life and work has been affected by conflict in the region, Kochan, N. (Updated 9 October 2024) https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/torrid-times-for-winemakers-in-the-middle-east-540466/
Domaine des Tourelles: About the Winery https://www.domainedestourelles.com/pages/a-love-story-since-1868
Eater: We Should All Be Drinking More Lebanese Wine - How an why we tali about it, though needs to change, Berrou, F. (27 April 2021) https://www.eater.com/22369382/lebanese-wine-history-drinking
Executive Magazine; Lebanon must learn from New World wines' successes, Kahale, H. (10 October 2019) https://www.executive-magazine.com/special-report/lebanon-must-learn-from-new-world-wines-successes
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Lebanon: Agricultural damage and loss assessment on the impact of conflict (2025) https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8cc256b6-f2c9-4667-8c5d-f66102ddd6d9/content
Food Republic: What is Arak, The Trendy Middle Eastern Liquor? Sands, C. (1 August 2023) https://www.foodrepublic.com/1352851/what-is-arak-trendy-middle-eastern-liquor/
Institut National de la Vigne et du Vin (INVV): http://invv-lb.org/
Lamma: Guide to Lebanese Arak https://www.bylamma.com/arak-guide
Libanon Weine: Lebanese Wine Regions Map https://libanonweine.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lebanon-Wine-Regions.jpg
L'Orient-LeJour: Les années libanaises de Charles de Gaulle, Goursaud, L. (18 June 2024) https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1417567/les-annees-libanaises-de-charles-de-gaulle.html
L'Orient Today: In the Vineyards of Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa, 'War is not over,' Gemayel, F. & Goursoud, L. (8 September 2025) https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1476530/in-the-vineyards-of-southern-lebanon-and-the-bekaa-war-is-not-over.html
The New Arab: 'Our Identity, Heritage, and History': The Damaged Lebanese wineries reclaiming their legacy after Israel's war, Rayday, R. (4 December 2024) https://www.newarab.com/features/damaged-lebanese-wineries-reclaiming-their-legacy-after-war
Organisation International de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV) Lebanon's viniviticultural sector in the spotlight (28 September 2018) https://www.oiv.int/lebanons-vitivinicultural-sector-in-the-spotlight
Roman Empire Times: Born in the Purple: The Imperial Color of the Roman Empire, Athanasiou, C. (17 September 2024) https://romanempiretimes.com/born-in-the-purple-imperial-color-roman-empire/
Seven Fifty Daily: Exploring the World of Lebanese Wine - Beyond Chageau Musar, Magrini, C.S. (28 February 2022) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/exploring-the-world-of-lebanese-wine-beyond-chateau-musar/
Union Vinicole du Liban https://www.lebanonwines.com/
World Atlas: All 195 Countries Ranked By Total Area (Smallest To Largest) https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/the-smallest-countries-in-the-world.html#h_3361032045781699280567109
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:
S12E2: Algerian Wine Then and Now https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/algerian-wine-then-now-s12e2
S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets
S8E5: Wines of Cyprus, Kings, and Commandaria https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e5-wines-of-cyprus-kings-and-commandaria
S8E4: Let's Absinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e4-lets-absinthe
S5E6: Wines of Israel and Giving Thanks https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e6-wines-of-israel-and-giving-thanks
Link to my new audiobook narration on audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GZ89935Y/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-509956&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_509956_pd_us
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Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
[Originally Released: 25 March 2022]
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) https://www.eater.com/2022/3/7/22965518/stoli-vodka-made-latvia-russian-name-change-stolichnaya
Forbes: Ditching Russian Vodka? Here's where other favorite vodkas are produced, Micallef, J.V. (26 February 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2022/02/26/ditching-russian-vodka-heres--where-your-favorite-vodkas-are-made/?sh=392f30382350
Russia Beyond: What's the Story Behind the Iconic Stolichnaya Vodka Brand? Zubacheva, K. (4 February 2020) https://www.rbth.com/history/331637-stolichnaya-vodka-history
Stoli Group: Stoli Group Denounces Russian Aggression and Shares History of Opposition https://stoli.com/
Time: Tsar Nicholas II thought vodka was hurting Russians - but banning it helped destroy his empire, Schrad, M. L. (20 July 2021) https://time.com/6082058/russian-revolution-vodka/
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom - The Official Blog of the Society of Wine Educators: New for Norway - Norsk Vodka and Norsk Akavit PGI, Nickles, J.. (6 February 2020) https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2020/02/06/new-for-norway-norsk-vodka-and-norsk-akvavit-pgi/
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S9E4:The Silk Roads Lead to Samarkand & Uzbek Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e4-the-silk-roads-lead-to-samarkand-uzbek-wine
S9E2: Whisky, Burns Night, and … Beerhenge? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e2-whisky-burns-night-and-beerhenge
S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan
Glass in Session® merch mentioned on this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
(Originally released Oct 25, 2019)
This orange (amber) wine episode discusses winemaking, the origins of the style, and what makes them unique. They aren't red wines, despite skin maceration and fermentation. They aren't white wines, despite being made with white grapes. And they are not rose' wines. They are their own thing, and are the subject of much more press and literature than a decade ago.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
Uncorking the Caucases: Wines from Turkey, Armenia, and Georgia, Horkey & Tan, (2016)
Understanding Wine Technology: The science of wine explained, 3rd Edition, Bird, (2010)
The Wine Bible, 2nd Edition, MacNeil (2015)
Websites:
Early Neolithic Wine of Georgia in the South Caucasus (McGovern, Jalabadze, Batiuk et al.) https://www.pnas.org/content/114/48/E10309
Georgian Wines: Older and wiser (Jefford) https://www.ft.com/content/7307e952-f50b-11e2-b4f8-00144feabdc0
Gravner https://www.gravner.it/
Wakawaka Wine Reviews https://wakawakawinereviews.com/2012/02/20/understanding-orange-wines-2-georgian-amber-wines-pheasants-tears-rkatsiteli-vinoterra-kisi/
Wines Georgia https://www.winesgeorgia.com
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
Glass in session® is a production and registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Music: Addict Sound - Happy Acoustic - (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
Why did researchers send wine to space? Why is wine normally not allowed in space? Why did astronauts smuggle hooch into space anyway? We answer all these questions and more, address wet burps, a toilet tea party, and bring it home with how to smuggle cognac into space in this Season 21 Finale of the Glass in Session® Winecast.
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
BBC: Why astronauts are banned from getting drunk in space, Lufkin, B. (20 February 2017) https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170217-why-astronauts-are-banned-from-getting-drunk-in-space
Business Insider: Astronauts are banned from drinking alcohol at work, but this hasn't stopped them from sneaking everything from communion wine to cognac into space, Bhaimiya S. (23 August 2023) https://www.businessinsider.com/space-astronauts-booze-alcohol-drank-ban-examples-2023-8
Cordis Europa: What does fine wine taste like after more than a year in space? (Updated 8 April 2021) https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/429608-trending-science-what-does-fine-wine-taste-like-after-more-than-a-year-in-space
Decanter: Petrus Revealed as Wine Aged in Space, Mercer, C. (Updated 25 March 2021) https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/petrus-wine-space-research-project-455239/
Financial Times: Space Wine: What a trip to the stars did for a case of Petrus, Anson, J. (7 April 2021) https://www.ft.com/content/39c6ae7f-d2c8-4584-bac1-bb270c26cf2b
London Daily: (27 March 2026) https://londondaily.com/french-wine-that-spent-more-than-a-year-in-orbit-on-international-space-station-could-fetch-1m-at-auction
NASA: Meteors and Meteorites Facts https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/meteors-meteorites/facts/
New Scientist: Beer in Space: A short but frothy history, Davidson, A. (31 July 2007) https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12388-beer-in-space-a-short-but-frothy-history/
Russia Beyond: Space Smugglers: How Russian cosmonauts sneak booze into outer space, Levkovich, Y. (12 April 2017) https://www.rbth.com/science_and_tech/2017/04/12/space-smugglers-how-russian-cosmonauts-sneak-booze-into-outer-space_740566
Space.com: Red wine in space may age faster than on Earth, study finds, Weitering, H. (5 May 2021) https://www.space.com/red-wine-in-space-aged-faster
Other Podcasts Relevant to this Episode:
Jane Anson: Inside Bordeaux Podcasts https://janeanson.com/podcasts
Wine Scholar Guild: Mastering Bordeaux … A Primer with Jane Anson (23 March 2018) https://www.winescholarguild.com/blog/wine-culture/podcast-jane-anson-andrew-jefford-on-bordeaux
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S3E5: Wine and Oxygen from Grapes to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e5-wine-oxygen-from-grapes-to-glass
S21E4: Booze Disasters https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/booze-disasters-s21e4
S21E5: Little Red Riding Hood's Wine - Fairy Tale Turned Drunk History? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/little-red-riding-hoods-wine-fairy-tale-turned-drunk-history-s21e5
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
This episode explores some controversial silliness over a bottle of wine that shows up in a classic fairy tale. We take a look at the history, and then casually address the wine Little Red Riding Hood may have actually hauled through the woods to her ailing grandma in rural 19th century Germany. We end with a crazy pairing ... all in the spirit of entertainment.
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
Banned Books Weekly: Guardians of The Fairy Tale - The Brothers Grimm, O'Niell, T. https://bannedbooksweek.weebly.com/the-banning-of-grimmsrsquo-fairytales.html
Britannica: Little Red Riding Hood https://www.britannica.com/topic/Little-Red-Riding-Hood
DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office): Rotkäppchen Sparkling Wine (Updated 10 December 2025) https://www.dpma.de/english/our_office/about_us/history/30yearsofgermanunity/eastbrands/rotkaeppchen/index.html
Daily Gazette: Calif. Elementary School Bans Little Red Riding Hood (19 May 1990) https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1957&dat=19900519&id=SWMhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bIkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3413,5003771
Forbes: This Sparkling Wine Survived Nationalization and Privatization to Become Germany's Favorite, Persio, S. L. (Updated 14 November 2019) https://www.forbes.com/sites/sofialottopersio/2019/11/11/this-sparkling-wine-survived-nationalization-and-privatization-to-become-germanys-favorite/
Mirriam-Webster: Bocksbeutel https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bocksbeutel
Seattle Times: Little Red Riding Hood Banned, AP, (19 May 1990) https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19900519/1072598/little-red-riding-hood-banned
Smithsonian Magazine: There Are 58 Versions of Little Red Riding Hood, Some are 1,000 Years Older Than the Brothers Grimm's, Nuwer, R. (15 November 2013) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/there-are-58-versions-of-little-red-riding-hood-some-1000-years-older-than-the-brothers-grimms-180947704/
University of Pittsburgh: Folklore Archives, The Grimm Brothers' Children's and Household Tales (Grimms' Fairy Tales), [No. 26, Little Red Cap], Ashliman, D.L. https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm026.html
University of Pittsburgh: Grimm Brothers' Home Page, Ashliman, D.L. https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm.html
Wine Atlas: Saale-Unstrut https://www.wine-atlas.org/regions/saale-unstrut
Wines of Germany: Franken https://winesofgermany.co.uk/regions/franken/
Wines of Germany: Rotkäppchen Sparkling Wine Cellar https://www.winesofgermany.com/our-regions/highlight-of-wine-culture/354/rotkäppchen-sparkling-wine-cellar
WorthPoint: Little Red Riding Hood Wine Advertising Rotkappchen Freiburg Germany 1010s https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/little-red-riding-hood-wine-4577027708
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S7E2: Wines of Anjou, the Musketeers … and a Salad to Go? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e2-wines-of-anjou-the-musketeers-and-a-salad-to-go
S16E1: Austrian and German Sekt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/austrian-and-german-sekt-s16e1
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
This episode explores some of history's tragic booze disasters, and while we're at it, lays down some geeky booze knowledge. It is first in a new series of potable potpourri podcast episodes this season.
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
ABC 7 Chicago: 8,000 gallons of Prosecco spew out of tank after wine distillery explosion, CNN, (4 October 2018) https://abc7chicago.com/post/8k-gallons-of-prosecco-spew-out-of-tank-after-blast/4412259/?userab=abcn_du_cat_topic_feature_holdout-474variant_b_redesign-1939,abcn_news_for_you_exp-528variant_a_control-2203
All That's Interesting: When Burning Whiskey Flooded Dublin's Streets, 13 Died Drinking Booze Out of Their Boots, Margaritoff, M. (Updated 18 December 2024) https://allthatsinteresting.com/dublin-whiskey-fire
Great Italian Food Trade: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG: A guide to excellence and stability, Dongo, D. (14 February 2026) https://www.greatitalianfoodtrade.it/en/vino-italiano/conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-docg-guida-sostenibilita/
History: The London Beer Flood - On October 17, 1814, a brewery accident unleashed a deadly tidal wave of beer through a London Neighborhood in one of history's strangest disasters, Klein, C. (Updated 27 May 2025) https://www.history.com/articles/london-beer-flood
History Press UK: The London Beer Flood (17 October 2016) https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-london-beer-flood/
The Irish Times: The night a river of whiskey ran through the streets of Dublin, Ruxton, D. (3 August 2016) https://www.irishtimes.com/news/offbeat/the-night-a-river-of-whiskey-ran-through-the-streets-of-dublin-1.2743517
Liberties Dublin: Keep Discovering the Liberties https://libertiesdublin.ie/visit-the-liberties/
Prosecco.wine: Prosecco DOC - 667 Milioni di Bottiglie Nel 2025 (13 January 2026) https://www.prosecco.wine/prosecco/
Smithsonian Magazine: This 1814 Beer Flood Killed Eight People - More than a hundred thousand gallons of beer burst onto the streets of London when a vat broke, Eschner, K. (4 August 2017) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1814-beer-flood-killed-eight-people-180964256/
Time: Thousands of Gallons of Prosecco Wasted in Dramatic Viral Winery Explosion (4 October 2018) https://time.com/5415344/prosecco-explosion/
VinePair: Veneto Winery Loses 30,000 Liters of Prosecco after Tank Explosion, McKirdy, T. (3 October 2018) https://vinepair.com/booze-news/prosecco-winery-explosion/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey
S7E4: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 2 - Rum https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e4-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-2-rum
S7E5: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 3 - Lager Beer and Eggnog Riots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e4-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-3-lager-beer-and-eggnog-riots
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
This episode explores main muscat wine grape varieties, the many wine styles, a little history, and terminology … all to help you fall in love with new styles of wine - and other beverages - made with this ancient grape that is still very much loved around the world. Just in time for Valentine's Day!
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viticulture (Princeton Science Library Book 76) [Kindle Version], McGovern, P. (2003)
Grapes and Wines: A comprehensive guide to varieties and flavours, Clarke, O. and Rand, M. (2010)
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:
Italian Wine Central: Moscato https://italianwinecentral.com/variety/moscato/
Muscat Wines: Muscat Wines of the United States https://www.muscat-wines.com/muscat-wines/muscat-wines-of-the-united-states/
Vinopedia: Muscat https://vinopedia.org/wiki/Muscat
Vins Alsace: Fresh & Dry Muscat d'Alsace https://www.vinsalsace.com/en/gouts-et-couleurs/cepages/frais-et-secs/muscat-dalsace/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S1E6: Doing the Diois - Clairette de Die Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e6-doing-the-diois-clairette-de-die-sparkling-wine
S3E1: Asti DOCG - Bubbles in the New Year, Decade, and Season! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S6E2: A Pisco Party! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e2-a-pisco-party
S6E3: A Sweet, Sticky Story - Rutherglen Fortified Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e3-a-sweet-sticky-story-rurtherglen-fortified-wines
S14E4: Constantia - The wine, the place, the history, and juicy bits https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/constantia-the-wine-the-place-the-history-and-juicy-bits-s14e4
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
In addition to this re-release of "Whisky, Burns Night, and … Beerhenge?" (Originally Released Jan 28, 2022 ) I give a new, quick introduction to Burns night before treating you to this episode on whisky, in which I discuss: what it is, a little history, how it's produced, distinguishing the 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, Sommerlad, J. (25 January 2022) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/address-to-the-haggis-burns-night-b2000134.html
Merriam Webster: Auld lang syne: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auld%20lang%20syne
Scotch Whisky: Famous Whisky Drinkers - Robert Burns, Smith, G.D., (25 January 2016) https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/famous-whisky-drinkers/8261/famous-whisky-drinkers-robert-burns/
Some of Val's Favorite Whisky Personalities:
Whiskycast: Cask Strength Conversation, by Mark Gillespie - https://whiskycast.com/
The Unwritable Rant: Bourbon-Soaked Stories, by Juliette Miranda - https://theunwritablerant.com/
Related Topics by Glass in Session®:
S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/glassinsession/id/19435472
S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin' bout Oak - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/glassinsession/id/15334700
S4E5: Roll out the (Bourbon) Barrel ... and put Wine in it? - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/glassinsession/id/15148409
S13E5: Bourbon: The Distinctly American Spirit https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit
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Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock
Bourbon Segment: "Fife and Drum" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
This episode explores the pink mutation of the Chardonnay grape, and why it's now in the pantheon of Champagne's primary grape varieties.
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:
Champagne Education [Comité Champange]: Chardonnay Rose (9 January 2026) https://www.champagne.education/en/chardonnay-rose-champagne
Comité Champagne: Grape Varieties https://www.champagne.fr/en/about-champagne/a-great-blended-wine/champagne-and-its-grape-varieties
Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Agro-Alimentaire, et de la Souveraineté Alimentaire: Bulletin Officiel - Cahier des Charges du 07-08-2025 [Cahier des charges de l'appellation d'origine contrôlée "Champagne" homologué par l'arrêté du 31 juillet 2025 (AGRT2518163A)] https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/boagri/document_administratif-677d59b2-d392-4220-9fa3-e65dbc723244
PIWI International: The "Voltis" grape variety has been approved for the production of Champagne AOC, Rebsorten & Züchtung (21 February 2022) https://piwi-international.org/en/2022/02/grape-variety-voltis-was-released-for-the-production-of-champagne-aoc/
Wine Business: Pink Chardonnay, a Forgotten Grape Variety that is Regaining its Place in Champagnes Heritage (20 October 2025) https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/309480
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt
S15E2: Champagne Part 2 - Grape to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/champagne-part-2-grape-to-glass
S16E3: Belgian Wines (updated) and PIWI Grapes (re-release) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/belgian-wines-updated-and-piwi-grapes-s16e3-re-release
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
This episode explores some of the world's first sparkling wines, their styles, and a little history from the "Soul of Southern France."
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Websites:
Limoux AOC: Les AOP de Limoux https://www.limoux-aoc.com/les-vins#les-vins-aop-de-limoux
Limoux AOC: Limoux Wines https://www.limoux-aoc.com/en
Medium: Exploring Echoes: The Birth of Champagne - How Monk Dom Pérignon Didn't Actually Invent It, De Wolfe, A. (6 April 2025), https://medium.com/exploring-echoes/the-birth-of-champagne-how-monk-dom-pérignon-didnt-actually-invent-it-af7cc99fd039
Provence and Beyond: Saint Hilaire Abbey Collins, R. (2019) https://www.beyond.fr/sites/st-hilaire-abbey.html
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S1E6: Doing the Diois - Clairette de Die Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e6-doing-the-diois-clairette-de-die-sparkling-wine
S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e1-a-pt-nat-chit-chat
S13E2: American Rosé - The Story of our Red, White and Blush https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-ros-the-story-of-our-red-white-and-blush
S15E2: Champagne Part 2 - Grape to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/champagne-part-2-grape-to-glass
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Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
"Get your dirks and bayonets... and pistols if you have them." A quote heard during the Eggnog Riot at West Point on Christmas Eve in 1826.
This is a quick re-visit of part of the Booze Riots and Rebellions series from Season 7.
Happy Holidays & Cheers ~
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
Big Think: The Boozy and Violent Story Behind America's Eggnog Riot, Davis, M. (2018) https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/what-was-the-eggnog-riot?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
How Stuff Works: Ridiculous History - When West Point cadets rioted over eggnog in 1826, Dove, L. L. (2015) https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/ridiculous-history-heres-why-west-point-cadets-rioted-eggnog-1826.htm
US Army: The Eggnog Riot, Funck, C. S., (2010) https://www.army.mil/article/49823/the_eggnog_riot
Podcasts:
Stuff You Missed in History Class: The Eggnog Riot https://www.iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/symhc-classics-eggnog-riot-75374468/
Related Glass in Session® Episodes:
S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1: Champagne and Whiskey https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey
S7E4: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 2: Rum https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e4-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-2-rum
S7E5: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 3: Lager Beer and Eggnog Riots [full episode] https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e4-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-3-lager-beer-and-eggnog-riots
Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Website: GlassInSession.com
This week I spied Santa Claus ... hanging out in a dumpster. I reflected on how something as cynical as identifying with Santa in a Dumpster can be a source of unexpected joy.
Bugey-Cerdon, to me, is a holiday entertaining essential because of it fun fizz, sweetness, and its ability to rock everything from charcuterie to Christmas cookes. Oh, and the low alcohol is a bonus!
I hope you enjoy this timely re-relase of this episode on Bugey, a wine region between Jura and Savoie in France, and that you spot the joy in unexpected places.
In this season finale we explore the Verdicchio wines of Le Marche's Jesi and Matelica appellations.
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: Sharecropping https://www.britannica.com/topic/sharecropping
Do Bianchi: From sharecropper to landowner, an Italian Parable (26 June 2013) Parzen, J. https://dobianchi.com/2013/06/26/italy-sharecropping-mezzadria/
Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini: Verdicchio https://www.imtdoc.it/verdicchio/
Italian Wine Central: https://italianwinecentral.com/
Quattrocalici: Il Vino Nelle Marche - Vitigni, Vino, Enogastronomia https://www.quattrocalici.it/regione/Marche/
Wine Two Five: Episode 163 - Grape Gab - Getting Geekio with Verdicchio (24 May 2018) https://www.winetwofive.com/episode-163-mays-grape-gab-getting-geekio-with-verdicchio/ (*note: this website will be taken down in January 2026, but this episode and most of the others will remain on the podcast's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@winetwofivepodcast1721)
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi: https://www.verdicchiodeicastellidijesi.it/
Vinous: New Releases from the Marche: Life Beyond Verdicchio? D'Agata, I. (14 February 2018) https://vinous.com/articles/new-releases-from-the-marche-life-beyond-verdicchio-feb-2018
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S10E5: Montefalco Sagrantino: Wine, Birds, and the King of Everything https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e5-montefalco-sagrantino-wine-birds-the-king-of-everything
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
Orvieto is a clifftop city, a wine region, and a wine culture all its own with a rich history loaded with silly anecdotes. When your host says there's more in a glass of wine than fermented grape juice, she's not kidding, and Orvieto is an excellent example of that.
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:
Antinori: Cervaro della Sala https://www.antinori.it/en/vino/cervaro-della-sala-en/
Britannica: Orvieto https://www.britannica.com/place/Orvieto
Consorzio Vino Orvieto: http://www.consorziovinidiorvieto.it
Italian Wine Central: Orvieto https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/orvieto-doc/
Madonna del Latte: https://www.madonnadellatte.it/en/products/item/orvieto-doc
Orvieto Viva: The History of Orvieto https://www.orvietoviva.com/en/orvieto-history/
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:
S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
S10E5: Montefalco Sagrantino - Wine, Birds, and the King of Everything https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e5-montefalco-sagrantino-wine-birds-the-king-of-everything
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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.)
Originally Released 8 November 2019
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Celebration is in the air as Beaujolais Nouveau is released each November. However, Vino Novello is released weeks prior. Some would say it's the Italian answer to the Nouveau, but there are some differences. This episode explores Vino Novello, carbonic maceration, as well as the celebrations that showcase the bounties of harvest, including these wines.
New Resource for the 2025 Release:
San Martino, 11 November https://www.italyheritage.com/traditions/calendar/november/11-11-san-martino.htm
Resources from the original episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
The Science of Wine: From vine to glass, 2nd Edition, Goode (2014)
Understanding Wine Technology: The science of wine explained, 3rd Edition, Bird, (2010)
Websites:
Gastrodelierio http://www.gastrodelirio.it/fabio-riccio/dove-finitoil-vino-novello/2018/11/
Jours Feries (Beaujolais Nouveau) https://www.joursferies.fr/evenements/beaujolais-nouveau.php
La Stampa https://www.lastampa.it/economia/2019/11/02/news/il-primo-weekend-con-il-vino-novello-1.37823845?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Sputnik News https://it.sputniknews.com/italia/201911028246907-arriva-il-vino-novello-sulle-tavole-degli-italiani/?utm_source=push&utm_medium=browser_notification&utm_campaign=sputnik_it
Unione Italiana Vini https://www.unioneitalianavini.it/vino-novello-da-questanno-arriva-prima/
Vinifero https://www.vinifero.it/pillole/vino-novello-caratteristiche/
Web Magazine 24 https://www.webmagazine24.it/vino-novello-2019-italiano-francese-dati-norme-uscita/
Novello Festivals by Region: (not all-inclusive, of course)
Abruzzo (Mondo Eventi Abruzzo) https://www.mondoeventiabruzzo.it/events/borgo-rurale-2019-a-treglio-festa-del-vino-novello-delle-castagne-e-dellolio-nuovo/
Abruzzo (Viaggiando Italia) https://www.viaggiando-italia.it/eventi/novello-al-castello-2019/
Alto Adige (Drinks & Co) https://www.drinksco.it/blog/alla-scoperta-della-tradizione-il-torggelen
Calabria (Yes Calabria!) https://www.yescalabria.com/en/vino-novello-sotto-il-castello-sabato-16-novembre-a-ciro/
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (Udine Today): https://theworldnews.net/it-news/l-oca-e-il-vin-novello-2019-la-festa-di-lavariano
Lazio (Paese Roma) https://www.paeseroma.it/2019/10/29/a-vignanello-arriva-la-festa-dellolio-e-del-vino-novello/
Lombardia (Flora Agriturismo) https://www.floragriturismo.it/news-eventi/
Marche (Sarnano Turismo) https://www.sarnanoturismo.it/sarnano-in-botte-2019/
Puglia (Novello in Festa) http://www.novelloinfesta.it/main.html
Sicily (Sun Trip Sicily) https://www.suntripsicily.com/38-events_in_sicily-san-martino-festival.php
Toscana (Toscana Go) http://toscanago.com/firenze/articoli/483-vino-gli-eventi-in-toscana
Veneto (Verona Wine Love) https://veronawinelove.com/festa-vino-novello-bardolino-lago-di-garda-verona-novembre-2019/
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Glass in session® is a production and registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Music: Addict Sound - Happy Acoustic - (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
Just in time for spooky season we explore a treat of a fine spirit with a tricky past.
Absinthe: what it is, how it behaves in the glass, the deal on wormwood, a brief history, and some thujone theory.
Please absinthe responsibly, and apologies for the historical nugget on dog flatulence.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Absinthe: History in a Bottle, Conrad, B. (1988)
The Drunken Botanist: The plants that create the world's great drinks. Stewart, A. (2013)
The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, McCullough, D. (2012)
Society of Wine Educators: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Nickles, J. (2020)
Academic Journals/Papers:
Chemistry Central Journal (5:44): Determination of the biologically active flavour substances thujone and camphor in foods and medicines containing sage (Salvia officinalis L.), Walch, S. Kuballa T., Stühlinger, W., Lachenmeier, D., (21 July 2011)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3155476/
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (97(8)): α-Thujone (the active component of absinthe): γ-Aminobutyric acid type A receptor modulation and metabolic detoxification, Höld, K., Sirisoma, N., Ikeda, T., Narahashi, T., Casida, J., (11 April 2000), pp. 3826 - 3831, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC18101/
Websites:
Cocktail Safe: Wormwood and thujone safety information for cocktails https://www.cocktailsafe.org/wormwood-and-thujone.html
The Spirits Business: The 10 most famous absinthe drinkers, Hopkins, A. (2014) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/the-10-most-famous-absinthe-drinkers/
The Nachtkabarett: Mansinthe, Kushner, N. http://www.nachtkabarett.com/mansinthe
Wormwood Society: Absinthe Original D- Don't believe the hype, Robinson, B., (24 November 2009) https://wormwoodsociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=665&catid=16&Itemid=233
Podcasts:
Glass in Session® Winecast: S1E2: Aperitif Wines (2019) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e2-aperitif-wines
Wine Two Five: Anise Spirits and a Nice (Wine!) Surprise (2018) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anise-spirits-and-a-nice-wine-surprise/id986650051?i=1000415280141
Wine Two Five: Boos & Booze: Spooky Wine & Spirits Stories (2015) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boos-booze-spooky-wine-spirits-stories/id986650051?i=1000355843969
Glass in Session® (including Absinthe!) swag: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
An exploration of Soave wine region, grapes, and styles, come Soave culture anecdotes, plus a silly "ricco Soave" joke.
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:
Drunkard's Almanac: Sinatra's Favorite Drink (12 December 2024) https://drunkardsalmanac.com/for-his-birthday-what-sinatra-drank/
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations: Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) - Soave Traditional Vineyards, Italy https://www.fao.org/giahs/giahs-around-the-world/italy-soave-traditional-system/mediterranean-diet---agricultural-heritage--the-flavors-of-the-land/en
History Company: the Ombra - Venice in a Glass (25 August 2021) https://www.historycompany.com/blogs/storytelling/the-ombra-venice-in-a-glass
Italian Wine Central: Veneto https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/veneto/
Italy Segreta: Ombre: Venice's Small Glasses of Wine, Necchio, V. (October 2021) https://italysegreta.com/ombre/
Quattrocalici: Wine in Veneto https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/veneto/
Consorzio Tutela Soave: Disciplinare https://www.ilsoave.com/disciplinare/
Vineyards: Veneto Wine Region https://vineyards.com/wine-region/veneto-wine-regions
Wine Enthusiast: Do Low-Yield Vines Really Make Better Wines? Willcox, K. (8 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-its-made/low-yield-vines-better-wine/
Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:
S1E1: Fringe Wines and Flor https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e1-fringe-wines-and-flor
S2E4: Orange (Amber) Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e4-orange-amber-wines
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S3E5: Wine and Oxygen from Grapes to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e5-wine-oxygen-from-grapes-to-glass
S4E2: Valpolicella-Palooza https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e2-valpolicella-palooza
S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin' bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
S6E1: Prosecco DOC Rosé Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery
S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine Regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5
S19E3: Wine From Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-from-friuli-venezia-giulia-in-italy-s19e3
S20E2: A Quick Exploration of Emilia-Romagna Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/a-quick-exploration-of-emilia-romagna-wine
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
An exploration of the origins of Super Tuscans & the spirit of free thinking, progress, and stepping (or sippng) outside the box.
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
Antinori: The Antinori Family https://www.antinori.it/en/family/
Author's Calendar: Giosuè Carducci (1835 - 1907) https://authorscalendar.info/carducci.htm
Bolgheri DOC: https://www.bolgheridoc.com/en/wines/
Discover Tuscany: The Etruscan Coast https://www.discovertuscany.com/the-etruscan-coast/bolgheri.html
Forbes: Among Tuscan Red Wines, Carmignano Ranks With The Best And At A Lower Price, Mariani, J. (3 March 2025) https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2025/03/03/among-tuscan-red-wines-carmignano-ranks-with-the-best-and-at-a-lower-price/
Italian Wine Central: Bolgheri https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/bolgheri-doc/
Masseto: https://www.masseto.com/en/the-winery/
Museo Galileo (Institute and Museum of the History of Science) Reclamaiton in Tuscany https://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/itineraries/itinerary/ReclamationTuscany.html
Orenellaia: https://www.ornellaia.com/en/
Quattrocalici: Wine in Emilia-Romagna https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/emilia-romagna/
SCRIBD: Hymn To Satan: https://www.scribd.com/document/669538347/Hymn-to-Satan
Tenuta San Guido https://www.tenutasanguido.com/en/sassicaia-en
Wines of Tuscany: https://wineoftuscany.com/about/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S3E6: A Maremma Wine, Cowboys, and a Little Pope https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e6-a-maremma-wine-cowboys-and-a-little-pope
S12E5: Wines of the Tuscan Wine Archipelago https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wines-of-the-tuscan-archipelago-s12e5
S19E4: The Wines and the Region of Lombardia https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/the-wines-and-the-region-of-lombardia-italy-s19e4
S20E2: A Quick Exploration of Emilia Romagna Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/a-quick-exploration-of-emilia-romagna-wine
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
Emilia Romagna: An exploration of North-Central Italy’s eclectic collection of wines and vines.
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: Emilia-Romagna https://www.britannica.com/place/Emilia-Romagna
Italian Wine Central: Liguria https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/liguria/
Quattrocalici: Wine in Emilia-Romagna https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/emilia-romagna/
Emilia-Romagna Turismo: Reggio Emilia, the City of Resistance https://emiliaromagnaturismo.it/en/itineraries/reggio-emilia-city-of-resistance
Emilia-Romagna Turismo: Wines from Emilia-Romagna https://emiliaromagnaturismo.it/en/food-valley/wines
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S2E1: Lambrusco Love Fest https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e1-lambrusco-love-fest
S2E5: Hello Vino Novello! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets
S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6
S19E4: The Wines and the Region of Lombardia, Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/the-wines-and-the-region-of-lombardia-italy-s19e4
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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.libsyn.com/website/s2e6-marsala
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets
S12E3: Madeira Primer https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/madeira-primer-s12e3
S19E4: The Wines and the Region of Lombardia, Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/the-wines-and-the-region-of-lombardia-italy-s19e4
S19E6: The Great White wines of Piemonte, a Nymph, a Rascal, and a Princess https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/the-great-white-wines-of-piemonte-a-nymph-a-rascal-and-a-princess-s19e6
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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 & 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 and distillates of agricultural origins) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32019R0787&from=IT
Istituto Nazionale Grappa: http://www.istitutograppa.org/
Italian Tribune: Italian Grappa’s History and Cocktails to Drink it In (9 June 2021) https://italiantribune.com/italian-grappas-history-and-cocktails-to-drink-it-in/
National Institutes of Health - Pub Med: The “Scola Medica Salernitana”: The Forerunner of the Modern University Medical Schools, De Divitiis, E., Cappabianca, P., & De Divitiis, O. (October 2004) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15458581/
Poli Museo Della Grappa: La Produzione della Grappa https://www.grappa.com/eng/index.php
World History Encyclopedia: Feudalism, Cartwright, M. (22 November 2018), https://www.worldhistory.org/Feudalism/
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S5E5: Grape Brandy Escape https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e5-grape-brandy-escape
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S1E3: Rosato - Wading into the (Italian) Pink https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e3-rosato-wading-into-the-italian-pink
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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-home-consumption-situations-in-Italy.pdf
Agroqualita.it http://www.agroqualita.it/_files/disciplinare_DOC_Cerasuolo_Abruzzo.pdf
Italian Wine Central italianwinecentral.com
Vinous https://www.vinous.com/articles/think-pink-italy-s-lively-2018-rosatos-may-2019
https://vinous.com/articles/think-pink-still-more-2018-italian-rosatos-may-2019
https://vinous.com/articles/looking-at-italy-through-rose-tinted-glasses-cerasuolo-rosato-ramato-and-chiaretto-jun-2015#
Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2018/05/27/exploring-the-world-of-italian-rose/#7454684d3406
OIV http://www.oiv.int/public/medias/3103/focus-2015-les-vins-roses-en.pdf
http://oiv.int/js/lib/pdfjs/web/viewer.html?file=/public/medias/6661/en-press-release-oiv-11042019.pdf
Wine Economist https://wineeconomist.com/2019/03/12/global-rose-market-qa/
Wine News (IT) https://winenews.it/en/10-of-still-wines-consumed-in-the-world-is-rose-a-strictly-french-affair_384945/
Wine Spectator https://www.winespectator.com/articles/vinitaly-2019-unites-italy-wine-world#
Glass in Session® is a trademark of Vino With Val LLC
Music: Addict Sound - Happy Acoustic - (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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. (7 March 2025) https://www.ilpiccolo.net/2025/03/07/mario-soldati-e-il-legame-tra-vino-cultura-e-territorio/
Italia.it: Piedmont - A Fascinating Region of Nature and History https://www.italia.it/en/piedmont/guide-history-facts
Italy Magazine: Vicitims of Methanol Wine Scandal May Receive Compensation (16 February 2007) https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/victims-methanol-wine-scandal-may-receive-compensation
Italian Wine Central: Piemonte https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/piemonte/
Love Langhe: Roero Arneis DOCG https://langhe.net/en/wines/docg-roero-arneis/
Quattrocalici: Wine in Piedmont https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/piedmont/
Vineyards.com: Piedmont Wine Map https://vineyards.com/wine-map/italy/piedmont
Wine Enthusiast: A Beginner’s Guide to Wines from Italy’s Piedmont, Mowery, L. and Abrams, J. (3 June 2025) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/piedmont-wine-guide/
YouTube: Mario Soldati - Documentario RAI - Italiani, Chiamatemi Oscar (4 Feb 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzGYe0eF4NY
YouTube: Viaggio Nelle Valle del Po - di Mario Soldati, Il Primo Reportage Enogastronomico della RAI, Chiamatemi Oscar (2 October 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fTh7zi34HQ
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S3E1: Asti DOCG - Bubbles in the New Year, Decade and Season https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine Regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5
S19E4: The Wines and the Region of Lombardia, Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/the-wines-and-the-region-of-lombardia-italy-s19e4
S19E5: The Wine & Region of Valle d'Aosta, Italy ... and a Saint Bernard? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/the-wine-region-of-valle-daosta-italy-and-a-saint-bernard-s19e5
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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/piedmont-and-valle-daosta/hotels/reviews/auberge-de-l’hospice-gran-san-bernardo-161475
Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard: https://gsbernard.com
Institut Agricole Regional: https://www.iaraosta.it
Italian Wine Central: Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste DOC https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/valle-daosta-vallee-daoste-doc/
Pays du St-Bernard: Great St. Bernard Hospice https://www.saint-bernard.ch/en/activities/great-st-bernard-hospice-8006/
Quattro Calici: Il Vino nella Valle d’Aosta - Vitigni, Vino, Enogastronomia https://www.quattrocalici.it/regione/valle-d-aosta/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S5E2: Getting Medieval - Wine and Holy Warriors https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors
S9E1: Franciacorta DOCG https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e1-franciacorta-docg
S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
S9E5: Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories
S19E2: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol-wine-regions-in-italy-s19e2
S19E4: The Wines and the Region of Lombardia, Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/the-wines-and-the-region-of-lombardia-italy-s19e4
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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 Novello https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello
S3E1: Asti DOCG - Bubbles in the New Year, Decade and Season https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S4E3: Valpolicella-Palooza https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s4e2-valpolicella-palooza
S9E1: Franciacorta DOCG https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e1-franciacorta-docg
S14E1: Argentina’s Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1
S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine Regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5
S19E2: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol-wine-regions-in-italy-s19e2
S19E3: Wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-from-friuli-venezia-giulia-in-italy-s19e3
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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
Italia.IT: Friuli Venezia Giulia - A border region nestled between sea and mountains https://www.italia.it/en/friuli-venezia-giulia/guide-history-facts#origins-and-historical-background-on-friuli-venezia-giulia-
Italian Wine Central:Friuli-Venezia Giulia https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/friuli-venezia-giulia/
Italy Heaven: Cividale del Friuli: Tourist and Travel Guide https://www.italyheaven.co.uk/friuliveneziagiulia/cividale-del-friuli/
Quattrocalici: Wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/friuli-venezia-giulia/
Vineyards: Wine Map of Friuli-Venezia Giulia https://vineyards.com/wine-map/italy/friuli-venezia-giulia
Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC) Friulano https://www.vivc.de/index.php?r=passport/view&id=12543
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S2E2 Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
S2E5 Hello Vino Novello https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello
S3E4 Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S6E1 Prosecco DOC Rosé Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery
S17E3 Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3
S19E2 Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol-wine-regions-in-italy-s19e2
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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 Alto Adige o dell’Alto Adige DOC https://www.quattrocalici.it/denominazioni/alto-adige-o-dell-alto-adige-doc/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S18E4: Lake Constance - One Lake, Wine from Three Countries https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-constance-one-lake-wine-from-three-countries-s18e4
S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5
S19E1: TrentoDOC on Deck - Classic Method Sparkling Wine from Northern Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/trentodoc-on-deck-classic-method-sparkling-wine-from-northern-italy-s19e1
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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-wine-from-trentino?refresh_ce=
Trento DOC: https://www.trentodoc.com/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S9E1: Franciacorta DOCG https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e1-franciacorta-docg
S15E2: Champagne Part 2 - Grape to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/champagne-part-2-grape-to-glass
S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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, Victoria https://winecompanion.com.au/wineries/victoria/nagambie-lakes
Mitchelton: The Mitchelton History https://www.mitchelton.com.au/pages/about-mitchelton
Nagambie: Nagambie Lakes History https://www.nagambie.com.au/128-history-2/
Tahbilk: Our Story https://www.tahbilk.com.au/tahbilk-estate-story
Walking Maps: Lake Nagambie Waterfront Walk, Mathews, S. (N.D.) https://walkingmaps.com.au/walk/5073
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S6E3: A Sweet, Sticky Story - Rutherglen Fortified Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s6e3-a-sweet-sticky-story-rurtherglen-fortified-wines
S18E1: Finger Lakes Wine Fun https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s18e1-finger-lakes-wine-fun
S18E2: Michigan Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/michigan-wine-s18e2
S18E3: Wine from Lake Neusidl -https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-from-lake-neusiedl-s18e3
S18E4: Lake Constance - One Lake, Wine from Three Countries https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/lake-constance-one-lake-wine-from-three-countries-s18e4
S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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/wine-travel/italy/lake-garda-travel-wine-lovers-419712/
Italian Wine Central: https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/
Italian Wine Guide: Region - Trentino Alto Adige https://italianwine.guide/regions-en-gb/trentino-alto-adige-en-gb/
Italy Magazine: In Italy’s Val di Non, Saving a Rare Mountain Wine, Donati, S. (3 September 2021) https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/italys-val-di-non-saving-rare-mountain-wine
Lago di Garda Tourism: History of Lake Garda https://www.lago-di-garda-tourism.com/en/history-of-lake-garda.html
Lake Garda Travel: Lake Garda Wine and Vineyards - A centuries old tradition (n.d.) https://lakegardatravel.net/lake-garda-wine-and-vineyards/
Live Lago de Garda: Lake Garda Wines - The most famous, area by area, Michele (8 January 2023) https://www.livelagodigarda.it/en/lake-garda-wines/
\Quattro Calici: Groppello Gentile https://www.quattrocalici.com/wine-grapes/groppello-gentile/
Trento Doc: Wines from Trentino, the Mark of the Territory https://www.trentodoc.com/en/territory-and-denomination/
Wine Enthusiast: Discover Lugana, Italy’s Lesser Known White Wine, O’Keefe, K. (5 May 2023) https://lakegardatravel.net/lake-garda-wine-and-vineyards/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S1E3: Rosato - Wading into the (Italian) Pink https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e3-rosato-wading-into-the-italian-pink
S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
S2E5: Hello Vino Novello https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S4E2: Valpolicella-Palooza https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s4e2-valpolicella-palooza
S9E5: Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories
S18E4: Lake Constance: One Lake, Wine from Three Countries https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/lake-constance-one-lake-wine-from-three-countries-s18e4
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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?language=en
Reichenau: https://www.reichenau.de/willkommen
Swiss Wine: Sankt Gallen https://www.swisswine.com/en/swiss-wine-regions/german-speaking-switzerland-wine-region/sankt-gallen-en
Swiss Wine: Schaffhausen Wine Region https://www.swisswine.com/en/swiss-wine-regions/german-speaking-switzerland-wine-region/schaffhausen-en
Swiss Wine: Thurgau Wine Region https://www.swisswine.com/en/swiss-wine-regions/german-speaking-switzerland-wine-region/thurgau-en
Vitis International Variety Catalog (VIVC): Pinotin https://www.vivc.de/index.php?id=19994&r=passport/view
Vorarlberg: Weinkultur in Vorarlberg https://www.vorarlberg.travel/aktivitaet/wein-souvenir/
Wein.Plus: Bavarian Lake Constance, Tischelmeyer, N.F.J. (5 July 2023) https://glossary.wein.plus/bavarian-lake-constance
Wines of Germany: Our Regions https://www.winesofgermany.com/our-regions/growing-area/65/baden
Wines of Germany: The Wine Island of Reichenau https://www.winesofgermany.com/our-regions/highlight-of-wine-culture/261/the-wine-island-of-reichenau
World Atlas: Lake Constance https://www.worldatlas.com/lakes/lake-constance.html
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S9E5 Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories
S16E1 Austrian and German Sekt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/austrian-and-german-sekt-s16e1
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S9E3 Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
S13E5 Bourbon https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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 Vanderweide, J., Sabbatini, P., Howell, G. S.(2017), (Wines and Vines, June, 61–4) https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Back+to+the+future:+a+historical+viticulture+perspective+on+the...-a0497730125
History Today: The Founding of Detroit, Cavendish, R. (7 July 2001) https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/founding-detroit
Local Difference: What’s Your Michigan AVA? Butler, C. (1 May 2023) https://www.localdifference.org/blog/whats-your-ava/?t&utm_source=perplexity
Michigan Beach: 31 Famous Michigan Foods: What Food is Michigan Known for? Halpin, J. (21 September 2023) https://mymichiganbeach.com/michigan-food/
Michigan Wine Country: About Michigan Wine Country https://michiganwinecountry.com/about-us/
Michigan Wine Country: The History of Michigan Wine, Schreiber, L. (23 May 2023) https://michiganwinecountry.com/features/the-history-of-michigan-wine/
Michigan Wine Country: Michigan’s Five AVAs https://www.michigan.org/wineries
Pure Michigan: Wineries - Taste Pure Michigan in Every Sip https://www.michigan.org/wineries
Wine Business Monthly: Review of the Industry - 11,691 Wineries - U.S. Winery Growth Remains Positive, Adams, A. (1 February 2023) https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/265974
Wine Tourism: Michigan Wine Region https://www.winetourism.com/wine-appellation/michigan/?t&utm_source=perplexity
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S9E3 Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
S13E6: Virginia and America’s Wine Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/virginia-and-americas-wine-roots-s13e6
S16E2: Oh, Canadian Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/oh-canadian-wine-s16e2
S18E1: Finger Lakes Wine Fun https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s18e1-finger-lakes-wine-fun
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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-the-sparkling-wines-of-ny-490443/
Finger Lakes: https://www.fingerlakes.com/wine/
Finger Lakes Wine Society: French Hybrid Grapes https://www.fingerlakeswinesociety.com/grapes/hybrid.html
Keuka Wine Trail: https://www.keukawinetrail.com
New York Wine and Grape Foundation: 2024 Vineyard Report https://newyorkwines.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/APPROVED_NYWGF-SurveySummaryReport_DIGITAL.pdf
New York Wines: https://newyorkwines.org
Seneca Lake Wine: https://senecalakewine.com
Tasting Table: The Beginner’s Guide to Wine in the Fingerlakes, Maxwell, S. (11 November 2024) https://www.tastingtable.com/1707140/beginners-guide-finger-lakes-wine/
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geology of the New York Region https://www.usgs.gov/geology-and-ecology-of-national-parks/geology-new-york-region
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
S13E6: Virginia and America’s Wine Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/virginia-and-americas-wine-roots-s13e6
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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
World Atlas: Moldova https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/moldova
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S10E4: Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow
S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6
S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic
S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2
S17E3: Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3
S17E4: Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Godesses https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/romanian-wine-dracula-gods-and-goddesses
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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/en/magazine/discovery/bulgaria-a-new-chapter-for-wine?t&utm_source=perplexity
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) The Biocultural Origins and Dispersal of Domestic Chickens, Peters, J., Lebrasseur, O., Irving-Pease, E., and Larson, G.(6 June 2022) https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2121978119
Seven Fifty Daily: What You Need to Know About Bulgarian Wine, Williams, J. (16 March 2023) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-bulgarian-wine/?t&utm_source=perplexity
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt
S10E4: Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow
S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6 S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic
S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2
S17E3: Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3
S17E4: Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Godesses https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/romanian-wine-dracula-gods-and-goddesses
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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, Chiru, I. (7 June 2024) https://www.imperialtransilvania.com/2018/07/24/read-more/argomenti/local-products-1/articolo/cotnari-wines-the-liquid-gold-of-romania.html
Liz Thach MW: Wine Goddesses Around the World, Thach, L. ( 29 October 2009) https://lizthachmw.com/winetravelstories/wine-goddesses-around-the-world/?utm_source=perplexity
Rolandia: History of Dracula and the Connection with Transylvania (n.d.) https://rolandia.eu/en/blog/history-of-romania/history-of-dracula-and-the-connection-between-him-and-transylvania
Romania Experience: Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula - Everything You Should Know About the Romanian Legend, Calin, (29 August 2023) https://www.romaniaexperience.com/vlad-the-impaler-aka-dracula/
Seven Fifty Daily, Mazzeo, J. (14 November 2022) What You Need to Know About Romanian Wine https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-romanian-wine/
The Wine Economist: Misunderstanding Romanian Wine, Veseth, M. (11 December 2018) https://wineeconomist.com/2018/12/11/romania-2/
WSET Global: An Introduction to Romanian Wine, Scavo, J. (31 January 2023) https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2023/january/31/an-introduction-to-the-wines-of-romania/?utm_source=perplexity
World Atlas: Romania https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/romania
Glass in Session® Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S10E4: Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow
S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6
S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic
S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2
S17E3: Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
Sound Effects: Pixabay
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-wines/beginners-guide/
Taste of Home: Haluski, Balla, L. (22 May 2024) https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/haluski/
Taste Hungary: Nagy-Somló PDO - A Guide to the Wine Region, Tolson, S. (12 August 2019) https://tastehungary.com/journal/nagy-somlo-pdo-a-guide-to-the-wine-region/
Visit World Heritage: Tokaj Wine Region, Hungary https://visitworldheritage.com/en/eu/tokaj-wine-region-hungary/54e68463-83b8-4ff0-a9e4-58884dfabd5d
Wines of Hungary: 10 Things You Really Should Know About Hungarian Wine, Tolson, S. (15 February 2022) https://winesofhungary.hu/magazine/10-things-you-really-should-know-about-hungarian-wine Wines of Hungary: Nagy-Somló Wine District, Ercsey, D. (ND) https://winesofhungary.hu/wine-tourism/nagy-somlo-wine-district
World Atlas: Central Europe https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-countries-make-up-central-europe.html
World Atlas: Eastern Europe https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-countries-are-in-eastern-europe.html
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
S10E4: Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow
S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6
S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic
S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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 Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022)
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-treasures-for-foreigners/
Wine Enthusiast: Devastated by Communism, Czech Wine is Making a Comeback, Honova. N. K. (9 January 2024) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/region-rundown/czech-wine-guide/
The Slovak Spectator: A Short Guide to Wining in Slovakia - Take a look at the history of winemaking in the country and learn how to read Slovak wine labels, Philpott, T. (20 August 2020) https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22424875/a-guide-to-the-slovak-wine-spectacular-slovakia.html
Wines of Slovakia http://www.winesofslovakia.com
World Atlas: Maps of Slovakia https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/slovakia
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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 Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022)
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 Still Wines https://www.vinarskecentrum.cz/en/o-vine/klasifikace-ticha-vina
Národní Vinařské Centrum (National Wine Center of the Czech Republic): Wine Regions in the Czech Republic https://www.vinarskecentrum.cz/en/o-vine/vinarske-regiony-v-cr
Vína z Moravy Vína z Čech: https://www.vinazmoravyvinazcech.cz/en
Visit Czechia: https://www.visitczechia.com/en-us/czech-convention-bureau/group-activities/gastronomy-ideas/a-sparkling-world-of-bohemia-sekt
Wine Enthusiast: Devastated by Communism, Czech Wine is Making a Comeback, Honova. N. K. (9 January 2024) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/region-rundown/czech-wine-guide/
World Atlas: The History of Czechoslovakia and Why it Split Up, Kershner, E. (18 June 2020) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-history-of-czechoslovakia-and-why-it-split-up.html
World Atlas: Maps of Czech Republic (2021) https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/czech-republic
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
S3E1: Asti DOCG - Bubbles in the New Year, Decade, and Season! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
S16E1: Austrian and German Sekt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/austrian-and-german-sekt-s16e1
S16E3: Belgian Wines and PIWI Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/belgian-wines-and-piwi-grapes-s16e3
S16E6: Aquavit: The Spirit of Scandinavia https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/aquavit-the-spirit-of-scandinavia-s16e6
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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. and Kladstrup P.
Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines [Project Gutenberg Ebook: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20889] (1879), Vizetelly H.
A History of Champagne, with Notes on the Other Sparkling Wines of France [Project Gutenberg Ebook: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46953] (1882), Vizetelly H.
Into the Earth: A Wine Cave Renaissance (2009), D'Agostini D. & Chappellet M.
The Story of Champagne [Kindle Edition] (2016), Faith, N.
Wine and War: The French, the Nazis and the battle for France's greatest treasure (2001), Kladstrup D. and Kladstrup P.
Websites:
California Dream Big https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/wine-caves
Geological Society of America https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Geologic_Time_Scale/GSA/timescale/home.aspx
Thrillist https://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-francisco/napa-sonoma/the-7-best-wine-caves-in-napasonoma UNESCO https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1465
Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
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 Business: Netherlands and Belgium to Gain Cross-Border PDO, Eads, L. (27 November 2017) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/netherlands-poised-to-gain-first-pdo-wine-region/
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC): Wine in Belgium, https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/wine/reporter/bel
PIWI International: https://piwi-international.org/en/about-piwi/piwi-grapes/
Wineguide Wine Plus: Belgium: https://wineguide.wein.plus/wine-regions/belgium
Wine Industry Advisor: Piwis are the Next-Gen Grapes, Pigott, S. and Sidore, P. S. (7 November 2023) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/11/07/piwis-are-the-next-gen-grapes
Wines in Belgium: https://www.winesinbelgium.be/index.php/en/welcome/
Wines of Belgium: https://wob.belgischewijnbouwers.be/index.php/wines-of-belgum/wines-of-belgium-en/
Wired: Mini Ice Age Could Bring Freezing Temperatures by 2030, Temperton, J. (13 July 2015) https://www.wired.com/story/mini-ice-age-earth-sunspots/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S4E1: English Fizz https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e1-english-fizz
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
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-grammar-lessons.com/see-a-man-about-a-horse-meaning/
Eur-Lex: Access to European Law, Regulation (EU) 2019/787 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of other foodstuffs, the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks, the use of ethyl alcohol and distillates of agricultural origin in alcoholic beverages, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex 1 [Categories of Spirit Drinks ], (24) Akvavit or aquavit https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02019R0787-20240513&qid=1721068894716
Innherred: Aquavit History at Innherred: https://en.visitinnherred.com/aquavit-history-in-innherred/
Love to Know: Seven Aquavit Cocktails for a Nordic Spin on the Classics, Freeman, A. (8 February 2023) https://www.lovetoknow.com/food-drink/cocktails/aquavit-cocktails
The Manual: A History of Brennivín Aquavit: The Black Death of Iceland, Fergus, J. (17 May 2017) https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/brennevin-aquavit-iceland/
Nordic Spirits: The History of Aquavit (nd) https://nordicspirits.com/en/history-aquavit
Oslo: The Story of Norwegian Akevitt https://www.oslohd.com/about-norwegian-akevitt
Scandinavia Standard: What is Aquavit? A Guide to the Scandinavian Spirit, Nielsen-Bobbit, J. (28 July 2020) https://www.scandinaviastandard.com/a-guide-to-scandinavian-aquavit/
Spritmuseum - Museum of Swedish Drinking Culture: The History of the Snaps Song https://spritmuseum.se/en/drinking-songs/
The Spruce Eats: What is Aquavit? Graham, C. (9 August 2022) https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-aquavit-4687051
Sunny Gandara: Aquavit - The history and tradition of the Norwegian ‘water of life’, Gandara, S. (30 June 2018) https://sunnygandara.com/aquavit-the-history-and-tradition-of-the-norwegian-water-of-life/
Swedish Food: Swedish Drinking Songs (Svenska Snapsvisor), Duxbury, J. (n.d.) https://www.swedishfood.com/songs
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S4E6 | Got Wood? Talkin’ bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
A quick zip around the North Island of New Zealand’s wine regions, a bit of history, and - well - some silliness, because the host, once again, cannot freaking help herself.
Warning: the host was not/NOT involved in the throwing of either fowl or fake phallus, but has marked this episode as explicit due to some adult - stupid & humorous, but adult nonetheless - content.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition (Kindle)], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
The Wines of New Zealand [The Classic Wine Library (Kindle)], Gibb, R. (2018), Académie du Vin (2024)
Websites:
Bragato Research Institute: Romeo Bragato https://bri.co.nz/bragato-trust/
Bubbly Professor: Greywacke (and Greywacke Jones) Nickles, J. (12 August 2016) https://bubblyprofessor.com/2016/08/12/greywacke-and-greywacke-jones/
Gimblett Gravels: https://thegimblettgravels.com/about-us/
Guardian: John Oliver can’t resist New Zealand MP Steven Joyce’s ‘dildogate’ - video (15 February 2016) https://www.theguardian.com/film/video/2016/feb/16/john-oliver-cant-resist-new-zealand-mp-steven-joyces-dildogate-video
Hawke’s Bay Wine: Our Region https://hawkesbaywine.co.nz/our-region/
New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage: James Cook (1 March 2019) https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/james-cook
NGĀ TĀNGATA TAUMATA RAU Dictionary of New Zealand Biography: James Cook, Mackay, J. (Updated November 2007), https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1c25/cook-james
New Zealand Wine: https://www.nzwine.com/
Northland Winegrowers: Northland Wine https://northlandwinegrowers.co.nz/
Penguin: Meet Slinky Malinky and Friends! (3 November 2020) https://www.penguin.co.nz/articles/2911-meet-slinky-malinki-and-friends
Science Direct: Greywacke https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/graywacke
Te Kauwhata Village: Romeo Bragato - Visionary for the NZ Wine Industry https://www.tekauwhatavillage.co.nz/welcome-to-te-kauwhata/romeo-bragato-visionary-for-the-nz-wine-industry/
Vineyards.com: New Zealand Wine Regions: https://vineyards.com/wine-map/new-zealand
Waiheke Wine: Waiheke - Island of Wine https://www.waihekewine.co.nz/about-us/
Wairarapa Wine Region: Aotearoa’s Small and Mighty Wine Region: https://www.wairarapawine.co.nz/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S11E1: Tasmanian Sparkling Wine - History and Devilish Deets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e1-tasmanian-sparkling-wine-history-devilish-deets
S14E5: New Zealand’s South Island https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-new-zealands-south-island-s14e5
S14E1: Argentina’s Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1
S16E5: Washington Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/washington-wine-s16e4
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
Exploring Washington’s wine regions, history, and grapes. Trivia? Bush flattery? An old hobo ditty about cigarette trees? Yep, got that too.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Websites and Digital Document Files:
Brittanica: Hudson’s Bay Company (4 June 2024) https://www.britannica.com/money/Hudsons-Bay-Company
Center for Land Use Interpretation: Northwesternmost Point on the Continental 48 United States, Washington https://clui.org/ludb/site/northwesternmost-point-continental-48-united-states
Chateau Ste. Michelle: https://www.ste-michelle.com/about-us/history-and-heritage
Decanter: International Riesling Day: American Style, Pursehouse, C. (13 March 2023) https://www.decanter.com/wine/grape-varieties/riesling/international-riesling-day-american-style-499237/
Falstaff: A Global Tour of Riesling, Krebiehl, A. (23 March 2022) https://www.falstaff.com/en/news/a-global-tour-of-riesling
Internet Archive: The Big Rock Candy Mountains, McClintock, H. (6 September 1928) https://archive.org/details/78_the-big-rock-candy-mountains_mac-harry-mcclintock-h.-mcclintock_gbia0004598b
Lake Chelan Wine Valley: About the Lake Clean AVA https://lakechelanwinevalley.com/about/lake-chelan-ava/
Spitbucket: The Legend of W.B. Bridgman, LeBeau, A. (31 March, 2018). https://spitbucket.net/2018/03/31/the-legend-of-w-b-bridgman/
Washington Wine: Washington State Wine Commission https://www.washingtonwine.org/
Wine Enthusiast: An Armchair Traveler’s Guide to Washington State Wine Country, Sullivan, S. P. (8 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/washington-state-wine-guide/?t
Wine Industry Advisor: Marchesi Antinori Will Take Full Ownership of Col Solare (20 June 2024) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2024/06/20/marchesi-antinori-will-take-full-ownership-of-col-solare/?utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S13E3: J’Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador
S16E3: Belgian Wine & PIWI Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/belgian-wines-and-piwi-grapes-s16e3
S16E2: Oh, Canadian Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/oh-canadian-wine-s16e2
Glass in Session® podcast and podcat swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
A light, quick nip at the wines of Belgium, as well as a little corkdorkery on PIWI grapes.
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 Business: Netherlands and Belgium to Gain Cross-Border PDO, Eads, L. (27 November 2017) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/netherlands-poised-to-gain-first-pdo-wine-region/
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC): Wine in Belgium, https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/wine/reporter/bel
PIWI International: https://piwi-international.org/en/about-piwi/piwi-grapes/
Wineguide Wine Plus: Belgium: https://wineguide.wein.plus/wine-regions/belgium
Wine Industry Advisor: Piwis are the Next-Gen Grapes, Pigott, S. and Sidore, P. S. (7 November 2023) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/11/07/piwis-are-the-next-gen-grapes
Wines In Belgium: https://www.winesinbelgium.be/index.php/en/welcome/
Wines of Belgium: https://wob.belgischewijnbouwers.be/index.php/wines-of-belgum/wines-of-belgium-en/
Wired: Mini Ice Age Could Bring Freezing Temperatures by 2030, Temperton, J. (13 July 2015) https://www.wired.com/story/mini-ice-age-earth-sunspots/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S4E1: English Fizz https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e1-english-fizz
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
We’re taking off to the great wine north to explore the regions of Canada. Of course we gathered a little history and fun pop culture nuggets along the way.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Websites and Digital Document Files:
Canadian Encyclopedia: Hoser [editorial], Abley, M. (27 June 2019) https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hoser
Canadian Food Focus: What does ‘VQA’ mean on Canadian Wine? Leader, M.S. https://canadianfoodfocus.org/canadian-food-stories/what-does-vqa-mean-on-canadian-wine/
Conseil Des Appellations: Vin du Québec - Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) https://cartv.gouv.qc.ca/appellations-et-termes-valorisants/appellations-reconnues/repertoire/vin-du-quebec/
Culture Trip: Why is Canada Nicknamed the Great White North, Simpson, H. (21 April 2020) https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/articles/why-is-canada-nicknamed-the-great-white-north
Ontario Wine Appellation Authority: https://vqaontario.ca/
Vins du Québec: Les Vins du Québec https://winebc.com/wgbc-regional-topographic-maps/
Wine Country Ontario: https://winecountryontario.ca/
Wines of Nova Scotia: https://winesofnovascotia.ca/
Wine Spectator: After the Gold Rush, Sanderson, B. (29 February 2020) https://www.winespectator.com/articles/after-the-gold-rush
Wines BC: Wines of British Columbia https://winebc.com Wines BC: Wines of British Columbia Topographic Maps: https://winebc.com/wgbc-regional-topographic-maps/
Wines of Canada: https://winesofcanada.ca
You Tube: Take Off, McKenzie, B. & D., Lee, G. [Universal Music Group] (1981) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL0120iJhrA
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
S4E1: English Fizz https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s4e1-english-fizz
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
We're exploring the early days and styles of sekt: sparkling wine from Austria and Germany.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Websites and Digital Document Files:
Austrian Wine: Austrian Sekt https://www.austrianwine.com/austrian-sekt/
The Drinks Business: Sekt’s Appeal - Why Austrian Sparkling Wine is on the Rise, Thomas, L. (31 October 2022) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/10/sekts-appeal-why-austrian-sparkling-wine-is-on-the-rise/
Trink: Sekt - Made in Austria, Burkhard, G. (21 July 2022) https://trinkmag.com/articles/sekt-made-in-austria/?t
VDP: VDP Sekt Statut https://www.vdp.de/en/the-wines/vdpsektstatut
Vinous: Evoe! German and Austrian Sekt Report, Krebiehl, A. (21 March 2024), https://v1.vinous.com/articles/evoe-german-and-austrian-sekt-report-mar-2024
Wine Enthusiast: Let’s Talk About Sekt, Baby, Krebiehl, A. (4 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/lets-talk-about-sekt/
Wines of Germany: Glossary of German Wine Terms https://germanwineusa.com/resources/glossary-of-german-wine-terms/
World of Fine Wine: The Joy of Sekt, (Updated 22 November 2022) https://worldoffinewine.com/uncategorized/the-joy-of-sekt-5035002
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S6E1: Prosecco DOC Rosé Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery
S9E1: Franciacorta DOCG https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e1-franciacorta-docg
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
A quick tour of a favorite French tipple, Pastis. It was created to scratch the itch of the once banned Absinthe. How is it different? How should one drink it? Why does the word show up in some political circles? Click play, enjoy.
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 and Digital Document Files:
College of Europe [Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies]: ‘Pastis Power Europe’: An Assessment of the EU’s Actorness in International Investment Politics, Topete, P. D. (June 2016) http://aei.pitt.edu/85949/1/edp_6_2016_diaztopete.pdf
Eur LEX: Access to European Law, Annex 1 [Categories of Spirit Drinks], 26 [Pastis] & 27 [Pastis de Marseille], (15 August 2022) https://eur-https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/787/2022-08-15
France Today: Pass the Pastis - A History of France’s Second Favorite Drink (5 June 3013) https://francetoday.com/food-drink/wine_and_spirits/pass_the_pastis/?ssp=1&darkschemeovr=1&setlang=en&cc=US&safesearch=moderate
Politico: Pass the Pastis, says principled Pascal (26 February 2003) https://www.politico.eu/article/pass-the-pastis-says-principled-pascal/
Taste France Magazine: Everything You Need to Know about Pastis, Denig, V. https://www.tastefrance.com/magazine/article/everything-you-need-know-about-pastis
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S8E4: Let’sAbsinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s8e4-lets-absinthe
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
Another wild ride south of a nuclear plant toward a papal palace takes us through some dramatic landscape, historic vineyards, and surprises in the glass as we explore the white wines of the Southern Rhone.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Websites and Digital Document Files:
AOC Vacqueryras: https://www.aocvacqueyras.com/appellation-des-vins-de-vacqueyras/
Cairanne Cahier des Charges de L’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (25 June 2018) https://www.inao.gouv.fr/show_texte/5247
Châteauneuf du Pape: https://en.chateauneuf.com/
Chateauneuf du Pape Cahier des Charges de L’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée: (2023) https://en.chateauneuf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CDC-Chateauneuf-du-Pape.pdf
Experi: Complete Guide to the Rhône Valley Wine Region, Greenman, M. https://experi.com/journal/rhone-valley-wine-region/
Gigondas Cahier des Charges de L’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (78 Sep 2022) https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/PNO2022AOPGigondas.pdf
Gigondas Vins: Le Dentelles de Montmirail - Unique Geology https://www.gigondas-vin.com/en/le-terroir-en/les-dentelles-de-montmirail-en/
Lirac Cahier des Charges de L’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (2023) https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/PNO2023AOPLirac.pdf
Vacqueyras Cahier des Charges de L’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée https://www.syndicat-cotesdurhone.com/upload/article/file/agrt2032352acdcvacqueyras1-5fd2249e4b7b4.pdf
Vins Rhone: https://www.vins-rhone.com/en
Vineyards.Com: Rhône Wine Region https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/rhone-valley
Winephabet Street: Season 2 Episode 20 - T is for Tavel, Gioquindo, D., and Budd, L. (26 October 2021) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncork-your-mind/id1653850490?i=1000585688004
Wine Scholar Guild: Podcast - Christophe Tassan and Andrew Jefford on the Rhône, Camus, J. (6 February 2018) https://www.winescholarguild.com/blog/podcast-christophe-tassan-andrew-jefford-on-the-rhone
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom: Dispatch from Gigondas (and Gigondas Blanc), Nicles, J. (6 November 2022) https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2022/11/06/dispatch-from-gigondas-and-gigondas-blanc/
Wine Enthusiast: A Guide to the Wines of the Southern Rhône,, Iijima, A.L.C. (4 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/guide-wines-southern-rhone-valley/?ssp=1&darkschemeovr=1&setlang=en&cc=US&safesearch=moderate
Vignerons Cairanne: https://vignerons-cairanne.com/en/our-story/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S1E4: Tavel at my Memory Palace’s Table https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e4-tavel-at-my-memory-palaces-table
S1E6: Doing the Diois - Clairette de Die Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/size/5/?search=diois
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
Exploring the history, region and white wines of the Northern Rhône in this first of a two-part series. Part Two will cover the white wines of the Southern Rhône appellations.
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:
Experi: Complete Guide to the Rhône Valley Wine Region, Greenman, M. https://experi.com/journal/rhone-valley-wine-region/
Vins Rhone: https://www.vins-rhone.com/en
Vineyards.Com: Rhône Wine Region https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/rhone-valley
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S1E4: Tavel at my Memory Palace’s Table https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e4-tavel-at-my-memory-palaces-table
S1E6: Doing the Diois - Clairette de Die Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/size/5/?search=diois
S7E2: Wines of Anjou, the Musketeers … and a Salad to Go? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s7e2-wines-of-anjou-the-musketeers-and-a-salad-to-go
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
Exploring the history, region & wines of Chablis. The real Chablis. In France.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Burgundy and its Wines, Faith, N. (2002)
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Websites:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance [Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.24 - Generic, semi-generic, and non-generic designations of geographic significance https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.24
Le Bourguignon: Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois https://www.le-bourguignon.fr/fr/content/49-chablis-auxerre
Brittanica: Kimmeridgian Stage - Stratigraphy, Tang, C.M., https://www.britannica.com/science/Kimmeridgian-Stage
Chablis Wines: https://www.chablis-wines.com
INAO: Cahier des Charges de l’appellation d’origine contrôlée «Chablis» https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/PNOCDCChablis.pdf
The Laurel of Asheville: What Happened to Chablis? Trippi, G. (2019) https://thelaurelofasheville.com/lifestyle/breweries/what-happened-to-chablis/
Wine Enthusiast: Chablis - Why Chablis is the Purest Chardonnay, Voss, R. (4 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/chablis-the-purest-chardonnay/
Wine Spectator: Ask Dr. Vinny - (7 Dec 2011) https://video.winespectator.com/articles/what-does-the-term-chablis-on-a-wine-label-actually-mean-46130
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
We pick up where we left off with a zip around the terroirs, a grape gab, the “cinderella story” of how champagne is produced, and a brief tour of the styles.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Champagne, Liem, P., (2017)
Champagne: How the World’s Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times, Kladstrup, D. & P. (2005)
Champagne Master-Level Study Manual [1st Edition], French Wine Society [Now Wine Scholar Guild] (2014)
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014)
Websites:
Comité Champagne (official website): https://www.champagne.fr/en
Champagne: From Terroir to Wine (downloadable brochure with map) https://www.champagne.fr/sites/default/files/2022-11/brochure_civc_2020_en_bd.pdf
Liquor Laboratory: Who Makes Kirkland Champagne? Answered (2023 Update), Strunk, P. (27 August 2022) https://liquorlaboratory.com/who-makes-kirkland-champagne/
Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne: Cahiers des Charges et Plans de Contrôl (March 2023) https://www.sgv-champagne.fr/?page_id=2544
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom: A Glass of Voltis (in your Champagne) Might be in Your Future, Nickles, J. (15 December 2022) https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2022/12/15/a-glass-of-voltis-champagne-might-be-in-your-future/
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom: Dispatch from the Coteaux Champenois AOC, Nickles, J. (26 July 2023) https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2023/07/26/dispatch-from-the-coteaux-champenois-aoc/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne and Whiskey https://sites.libsyn.com/176360/site/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
Part 1 of this 2-part series will explore the Champagne region, history, the significance of the chalk, and some stories that bring us up to modern times. Part 2 will focus on production, grapes, and styles.
This is how we’re doing Dry January.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Champagne, Liem, P., (2017)
Champagne: How the World’s Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times, Kladstrup, D. & P. (2005)
Champagne Master-Level Study Manual [1st Edition], French Wine Society [Wine Scholar Guild] (2014)
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014)
Websites:
Comité Champagne (official website): https://www.champagne.fr/en
Champagne: From Terroir to Wine (downloadable brochure with map) https://www.champagne.fr/sites/default/files/2022-11/brochure_civc_2020_en_bd.pdf
Instagram: thebubbleista - Three Bone Dry Champagnes for Dry January (3 January 2024) https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1pacaeLjeA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Millesima USA: The Champagne Cork, Its History, Design, and How to Reuse it, Dupont, E. (5 March 2023) https://www.millesima-usa.com/blog/the-champagne-cork-its-history-design-and-how-to-reuse-it.html
Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne: Cahiers des Charges et Plans de Contrôl (March 2023) https://www.sgv-champagne.fr/?page_id=2544
Warfare History Network: The Battle of Chalons: Attila’s Stinging Defeat, Walker, J. (September 2013) https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-battle-of-chalons-attilas-stinging-defeat/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode:
S1E16: Doing the Diois - Clairette de Die Sparkling Wine https://sites.libsyn.com/176360/site/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1
S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://sites.libsyn.com/176360/site/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt
S4E1: English Fizz https://sites.libsyn.com/176360/site/s4e1-english-fizz
S5E2: Getting Medieval - Wine and Holy Warriors https://sites.libsyn.com/176360/site/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors
S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne and Whiskey https://sites.libsyn.com/176360/site/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
S14E1: Argentina’s Sparkling Wine https://sites.libsyn.com/176360/site/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
From the South Island of New Zealand to New South Wales in the land down under we wrap up this season with the wines from the diverse zones and regions from this corner of Australia.
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:
Australian Wine: Our Places - New South Wales https://www.australianwine.com/en-AU/our-places/new-south-wales
Canberra Wine District: The Region - Geography https://www.canberrawines.com.au/region/?tab=geography#nav-tabs
Gutenberg: Project Gutenberg Australia - The first Fleet (28 August 2022) http://gutenberg.net.au/first-fleet.html
Hilltops Wine: Hilltops Wine Region https://www.hilltopswine.com.au/hilltops-wine-region/
Hunter Valley Winery Tours: A History of Winemaking in the Hunter Valley (September 2023) https://www.huntervalleywinerytours.com/post/a-history-of-winemaking-in-the-hunter-valley
Mudgee Wine: https://www.mudgeewine.com.au New South Wales Wine: https://nswwine.com.au
Riverina Winemakers: Riverina Region https://www.riverinawinemakers.com.au/region
Shoalhaven Coast Wine: https://shoalhavencoastwine.com.au
Tumbarumba Wine: The Region https://tumbarumbawine.com/the-region/
Vineyards.com: Wine Map of Australia/ Wine Map of New South Wales https://vineyards.com/wine-map/australia/new-south-wales
Visit Mudgee Region: Wineries https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/wineries
Wine Australia: Wine Regions of New South Wales [map] https://www.wineaustralia.com/getmedia/fe9afdeb-72f2-4e71-aaf6-46ad0d501caa/Wine-regions-of-New-South-Wales.pdf
Wine Australia: New South Wales https://www.wineaustralia.com/market-insights/regions-and-varieties/new-south-wales-wines
Wine Country: Hunter Valley - History https://www.winecountry.com.au
Wines of Orange: The Orange Region https://winesoforange.com.au/the-orange-region/about-the-region.html
World Atlas.com: Australia (10 July 2023) https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/australia
Podcasts Mentioned in the Episode:
Winederlust: http://www.winederlust.com.au/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S11E1: Tasmanian Sparkling Wine - History and Devilish Deets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e1-tasmanian-sparkling-wine-history-devilish-deets
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
A quick zip around the land of zippy Sauvignon Blancs, characterful Pinot Noirs, serious Chardonnays & lofty aromatics is on deck this week.
We pay homage to a few historic characters, geological features, and pop culture references, once again, because the host cannot help herself.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
Websites:
Bragato Research Institute: Romeo Bragato https://bri.co.nz/bragato-trust/
Central Otago NZ: The Central Otago Wine Story https://centralotagonz.com/discover/our-stories/central-otago-wine-story-2/
New Zealand: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook/
New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage: James Cook (1 March 2019) https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/james-cook
NGĀ TĀNGATA TAUMATA RAU Dictionary of New Zealand Biography: James Cook, Mackay, J. (Updated November 2007), https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1c25/cook-james
New Zealand Wine: https://www.nzwine.com/
Te Kauwhata Village: Romeo Bragato - Visionary for the NZ Wine Industry https://www.tekauwhatavillage.co.nz/welcome-to-te-kauwhata/romeo-bragato-visionary-for-the-nz-wine-industry/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
S11E1: Tasmanian Sparkling Wine - History and Devilish Deets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e1-tasmanian-sparkling-wine-history-devilish-deets
S14E1: Argentina’s Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1
Other Podcasts Referenced in this Episode:
Wine Two Five 73 New Zealand Wine, Part 1 - More Than Bungee Jumping (With Celia Hay, Owner of New Zealand School of Food and Wine) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-zealand-wine-part-1-more-than-bungee-jumping/id986650051?i=1000374811669
Wine Two Five 74 New Zealand Wine, Part 2 - Mini Cast With Mighty Wines https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-zealand-wine-part-2-mini-cast-with-mighty-wines/id986650051?i=1000375080357
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
One word, many things. This episode explores the history of the South African wine region and the iconic wines still produced today. Let’s not forget the juicy end bits.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The 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)
Websites:
Britannica: Constantia, South Africa (15 February 2008 update) https://www.britannica.com/place/Constantia
Brittanica: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Rogers, K. (13 December 2012 update) https://www.britannica.com/art/mystery-story Cape Info: Old
Constantia Wine: Vin de Constance Baikoff, J. (December 1990) https://capeinfo.com/more/history/constantia-wine-vin-de-constance
Constantia Valley: Wine https://constantiavalley.com/wine/
Groot Constantia: https://grootconstantia.co.za
Klein Constantia: https://www.kleinconstantia.com/our-wines/vin-de-constance/vin-de-constance/
Latin is Simple: Constantia, Constantiae [f.] https://www.latin-is-simple.com/en/vocabulary/noun/6751/
National Today Day: February 2 Holidays https://nationaltoday.com/february-2-holidays/
Vin de Constance: https://www.vindeconstance.com
Wines of South Africa: History (July 2023) https://www.wosa.co.za/wosadocs/82023/Background%20information%20on%20the%20South%20African%20Wine%20Industry%20Jul%202023.pdf
Wines Of South Africa: The Iconic Sweet Wines of Constantia, McGregor, L. (n.d.) https://www.wosa.co.za/The-Industry/History/Three-Centuries-of-Cape-Wine/The-Iconic-Sweet-Wines-of-Constantia/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
S1E1: Fringe Wines and Flor https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e1-fringe-wines-and-flor
S4E4: Meet the Teinturiers https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e4-meet-the-teinturiers
S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin’ ‘bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
S10E1: Cap Classique: A South African Sparkling Wine Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e1-cap-classique-a-south-african-sparkling-wine-story
Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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.)
One more beverage from South America to talk about this week, Cachaça, takes us to Brazil. We explore the spirit's history, styles, & some intriguing cultural references to the spirit.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020)
Distilling Knowledge: A professional guide to spirits and liqueurs (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Broom, D., (2013)
The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022)
Rum, Broom, D. (2003)
Websites:
Advanced Mixology: What is Cachaça? The History of Brazil’s National Spirit (20 September 2022) https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/what-is-cachaca
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): TTB Amends the Distilled Spirits Identity Regulations to Recognize “Cachaça” as a Type of Rum and Distinctnive Product of Brazil, Hogue, T., (22 February 2013) https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/press-releasefy1305-cache-td.pdf
CNN: The Story Behind the Spirit of Brazil, Sherriff, L. (16 January 2020), https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cachaca-spirit-brazil/index.html
Difford’s Guide: 12 June - International Cachaça Day https://www.diffordsguide.com/on-this-day/june/12
Distiller: Cachaça, Aylward, K. (31 August 2020) https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/cachaca/
Institute Brasieiro da Cachaça: História da Cachaça https://ibrac.net/cachaca/1/historia-da-cachaca
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
Nossa Cachaça: History of Cachaça https://www.nossacachaca.com/history
Novo Fogo: History in a Bottle: September 13th is National Cachaça Day in Brazil. (11 September 2017) https://novofogo.com/september-13th-is-national-cachaca-day-in-brazil/
Smithsonian Magazine: You Know Rum - But What is Cachaça? Geiling, N. (30 June 2014) https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cachaca-spirit-brazil/index.html
The Spirits Business: The World’s Best-Selling Local Spirits, Brooker, A. (22 June 2023) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/06/the-worlds-best-selling-local-spirits/
The Spruce Eats: What is Cachaça? A guide to buying and drinking Cachaça, Graham, C. (7 September 2022) https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-cachaca-760699
Statista: Sugar Production Worldwide in 2022/23, by Leading Country (in million metric tons), Shahbandeh, M. (1 June 2023) https://www.statista.com/statistics/495973/sugar-production-worldwide/
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S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin’ bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
S6E2: A Pisco Party! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e2-a-pisco-party
S12E4: Rum: King of Booty? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/rum-king-of-booty-s12e4
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
Additional Music this Week: Pixabay: "Ultra Metal" by Loyalty Freak Music
Still hanging out in the southern hemisphere, we travel to Uruguay to explore the history, wines, grapes & other fun nuggets.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The South America Wine Guide: A definitive guide to wine in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, & Peru, [Kindle Edition] Barns, A. (2021)
Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)
Wines of South America: The Essential Guide, Goldstein, E. (2014)
Websites:
History: This Day in History - July 13 1930, First World Cup (updated 19 July 2019) https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-world-cup
Instituto Nacional de Vitvinicultura (INAVI): Estadísticas de Viñedos 2022 Datos Nacionales https://www.inavi.com.uy/uploads/vinedo/e114169ff8dd5bd2a83547b5a8c60636eb4aebcc.pdf
Instituto Nacional de Vitvinicultura (INAVI): Estadística del Elaboración Anual https://www.inavi.com.uy/generar-reporte/estadistica-de-elaboracion-anual/
South America Wine Guide: A Guide to Uruguay’s Wine Regions, Barnes, A. (20 November 2021) https://southamericawineguide.com/uruguay-wine-regions-guide/
Word Atlas: The Smallest Countries in South America (2018) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/south-american-countries-by-area.html
Uruguay Wine: https://uruguay.wine/en/
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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.)
Kicking off Season 14 with bubbles from the southern hemisphere is a great way to welcome fall and the harvest in the northern hemisphere.
This episode shines a light on Argentina’s sparkling wine, history, and styles, as well as a grape gab.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
The South America Wine Guide: A definitive guide to wine in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, & Peru, [Kindle Edition] Barns, A. (2021)
Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)
Wines of South America: The Essential Guide, Goldstein, E. (2014)
Websites:
The Drinks Business: How Argentine Fizz is Making its Mark, Eads, L. (1 February 2020) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/how-argentine-fizz-is-making-its-mark/
Food and Wine: How to Find the Best Wines from Argentina, Mosely-Williams, S. (29 September 2022) https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/argentina-wine-guide
Global Data: Argentina Sparkling Wine (Wines) Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics to 2026 (9 May 2023) https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/argentina-sparkling-wine-market-analysis/
South America Wine Guide: The Essential Guide to Bonarda in Argentina, Barnes, A. (19 November 2021) https://southamericawineguide.com/a-guide-to-bonarda-wine-grape-variety-argentina/
South America Wine Guide: Is this the Southernmost Vineyard in the World? Barnes, A. (20 November 2021) https://southamericawineguide.com/is-this-the-southernmost-vineyard-in-the-world-otronia-patagonia/
Thought Co.: San Martín, Latin America Liberator, Minster, C. (22 August 2019) https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-jose-de-san-martin-2136388
Ventisquero Wine Estates: https://ventisquerowineestates.com/en/vinedos/chile-chico/
Wine Enthusiast: In Southernmost South America, Cool-Climate White Wines Reach New Heights (28 September 2022) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/south-america-white-wine/
Wines of Argentina: https://winesofargentina.org/en Wines of Argentina: A Guide to the Most Common Red Grapes in Argentina (Vinómanos) (7 June 2021) https://blog.winesofargentina.com/destacadas/the-most-common-red-grapes-in-argentina/
Wines of Argentina: The Long History of Argentine Sparkling Wines, Hidalgo, J. (20 December 2019) https://blog.winesofargentina.com/destacadas/the-long-history-of-argentine-sparkling-wines/
Wine Terroirs and Tales: The Most Southern Vineyard in the World, Latimeró, A. (6 November 2022) https://www.wineterroirsandtales.com/post/the-most-southern-vineyard-in-the-world
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S13E6: Virginia and America’s Wine Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/virginia-and-americas-wine-roots-s13e6
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Back to the roots of where America can trace a good chunk of its booze history. From traditional 'old world' wine grapes to exciting hybrids and styles, Virginia wine is rich in history, variety, and fun when it comes to beverages.
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:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) (last updated 6 July 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/american-viticultural-area-ava
Britannica: House of Burgesses (n.d.) https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses
Coastal Virginia Mag: What’s in an AVA? Marsey, M. (1 January 2023) https://coastalvirginiamag.com/article/whats-in-an-ava/
Eater: Vintage America. A Brief History of Wine in America, Baiocchi, T. (3 January 2011) https://www.eater.com/2011/1/3/6703783/vintage-america-a-brief-history-of-wine-in-america
National Park Service: The Virginia Company of London - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historic Park Virginia, Chaney, T., Cohen K., Cotton, L.P. (15 July 2002) https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-company-of-london.htm
Hoover Institution: The Colonial Roots of American Taxation, 1607 - 1700, Rabushka, A. (1 August 2002) https://www.hoover.org/research/colonial-roots-american-taxation-1607-1700
Jefferson Vineyards: History - Realizing Jefferson’s Dream (n.d.) https://www.jeffersonvineyards.com/About/History
JSTOR (The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol 128, no. 3, 2020, pp. 226 - 258): Lord Delaware, First Governor of Virginia, ‘the Poorest Baron of This Kingdom’, Rose, E.M. (20200 https://www.jstor.org/stable/26926494?read-now=1#page_scan_tab_contents
On the Vine: Appalachian High Country AVA becomes North Carolina’s Fifth Official Wine Region (10 April 2017), https://www.onthevinecarolina.com/wines-vines/135/appalachian-high-country-ava-becomes-north-carolinas-fifth-official-wine-region
UC Davis (Foundation Plant Services Grapes): Norton https://fps.ucdavis.edu//fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=2872&showmore=yes
Virginia Wine: https://www.virginiawine.org/about#history
Virginia Wine Guide https://www.virginiawineguide.net
Wineries Virginia: A Brief history of Wine in Virginia, Dreyer, K.C. (22 July 2020) https://wineriesvirginia.com/history-of-wine-in-virginia/
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An exploration of bourbon’s origins, some crazy history bits, and the whiskey's standing as a uniquely American spirit.
This also is probably the most excited a podcast host has ever gotten about corn, so there’s that.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Big Whiskey [Revised Edition], DeVito, C. (2021)
Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Society of Wine Educators, Nickles, J. (2020)
The History of Bourbon [Audible Edition], Albala, K. (2019)
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:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Code of Federal Regulations - Title 27, Subchapter A, Part 5, Subpart 5.143 - Whisky https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-5/subpart-I/section-5.143
Atlantic: America’s Lost Crops Rewrite the History of Farming, Laskow, S. (1 October 2022) https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/10/agricultural-revolution-is-wrong-corn-cultivation-lost-crops/671587/
Britannica: Corn (6 June 2023) https://www.britannica.com/plant/corn-plant
The Bourbon Review: The Taft Decision, Veach, M. Edison, B. (17 February 2014) https://www.gobourbon.com/the-taft-decision/
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS): Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month This September, Quinn, M. (14 September 2020) https://www.distilledspirits.org/news/celebrate-national-bourbon-heritage-month-this-september/
Distillery Trail: Bottled in Bond Act Signed Into Law March 3, 1897 - The Law Explained by Fred Minnick & Bernie Lubbers [video], (3 March 2018) https://www.distillerytrail.com/blog/bottled-in-bond-act-signed-into-law-march-3-1897-the-law-explained-by-fred-bernie-video/
Food and Wine: Which Type of Corn Makes the Best Whiskey? Kuta, S. (10 February 2020) https://www.foodandwine.com/news/the-perfect-corn-variety-for-whiskey-doesnt-exi
Grapes and Grains: Bourbon - a Symbol of American History and Culture, Morais, R. (28 April 2017) https://www.grapesandgrains.org/2017/04/bourbon-symbol-of-american-history-and-culture.html
History: The Whiskey Ring and America’s First Special Prosecutor, Pruitt, S., (Updated 1 June 2023) https://www.history.com/news/the-whiskey-ring-and-americas-first-special-prosecutor
Hoover Institution: The Colonial Roots of American Taxation, 1607 - 1700, Rabushka, A. (1 August 2002) https://www.hoover.org/research/colonial-roots-american-taxation-1607-1700
Liquor.com: What is Bourbon? A guide to America’s Original Whisky, Morgan, A. (20 March 2023) https://www.liquor.com/bourbon-whiskey-guide-7369244
Liquor Laboratory: Why is Bourbon Called Bourbon? The origins (2023 Updated), Martin, L. (8 May 2022) https://liquorlaboratory.com/why-is-bourbon-called-bourbon/#How_Bourbon_Got_Its_Name
Natural Agricultural Library (U.S. Department of Agriculture): Popcorn https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/popcorn/early-history
Salon: When it Comes to Making Bourbon, Why is Corn so Important?, Stevens, A. (24 August 2022) https://www.salon.com/2022/08/24/when-it-comes-to-making-bourbon-why-is-corn-so-important/
Science News: Corn Domestication Took Some Unexpected Twists and Turns, Bower, B. (13 December 2018) https://www.sciencenews.org/article/corn-domestication-process-long-complicated
Smithsonian Magazine, Where Bourbon Really Got Its Name and More Tips on America’s Native Spirit, Kiniry, L. (13 June 2013) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/where-bourbon-really-got-its-name-and-more-tips-on-americas-native-spirit-145879/
University of Utah, Genetic Science Learning Center: Evolution of Corn, https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/evolution/corn/
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Meritage is a unique American expression of traditional French blends. We explore the history and make-up of Meritage wines.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Websites:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Agreement Between the United States of America and the European Community on Trade in Wine (10 March 2006) https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/us-eu-wine-agreement.pdf
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Part 12 - Foreign nongeneric names of geographic significance used in the designation of wines https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-12
Los Angeles Times: Wine and the Law - A brief history of U.S. label regulations, Brown, C. (9 April 2008) https://www.latimes.com/style/la-fo-wineside9apr09-story.html
Meritage Alliance: https://www.meritagealliance.com/what-is-meritage/
Meritage Alliance: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Meritage (2013) https://www.meritagealliance.com/media/8177/EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MERITAGE.pdf
Wine Enthusiast: Meritage [Wine and Ratings] (n.d.) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/varietals/meritage/
Wine Enthusiast: What Do ‘Noble Grapes’ Mean in Wine? Barth, J. (15 February 2022) https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/15/noble-grapes-wine-definition/
Wine Lover Magazine: Bordeaux’s American Cousin - What is Meritage Wine? Hoss, O. (N.d.) https://winelovermagazine.com/blog/bordeaux-american-cousin-what-is-meritage-wine/
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Amador county’s history is rooted not only in gold mining but in zinfandel pioneers. This wine region is rich in American spirit, tenaciousness, and the mother lode of award-winning, quality wines.
So here we are: talking about why j’adore (I love) Amador County and its wines, and why we wine lovers should pay more attention to it.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Shenandoah Valley and Amador Wine Country, Wooten, K. and Baxter, R. S. (2008)
Websites:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Established American Viticultural Areas (last updated 15 August 2022) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/established-avas
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): AVA Map Explorer (29 March 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/ava-map-explorer
Amador Wine Country: Amador Vintner’s Association: https://amadorwine.com
Deaver Vineyards: A family tradition for over 150 years https://www.deavervineyards.com/Our-Story/Deaver-Family-History
New Frontier Wines: Renwood https://www.newfrontierwines.com/Wines/Renwood
Sacramento Magazine: Amador’s Original Grand-père Vineyard Weekend, Boyle, C. (13 January 2022) https://www.sacmag.com/on-wine-1/amadors-original-grandpere-vineyard-weekend/
San Francisco Eater: California’s Sierra Foothills Remain a Land of Opportunity for Winemakers, Bicchieri, P. (26 May 2022) https://sf.eater.com/2022/5/26/23138542/california-sierra-foothills-ava-wine
Sierra Vintners: https://sierravintners.com/index.php
Signature Wines: D’Agostini: Historic Brand About to be Relaunched, Dunne, M. (4 March 2023) https://signaturewines.us/dagostini-historic-brand-about-to-be-relaunched/
Trinchero Family Estates: Montevina https://www.tfewines.com/our-brands/montevina/
Turley Cellars: Sadie Upton Vineyard Zinfandel https://www.turleywinecellars.com/vinesandwines/sadie-upton-vineyard-zinfandel
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): The Mother Lode System of California, Knopf, A. (1 January 1929) https://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/0157/report.pdf
Western Mining History: Amador County, California Mines https://westernmininghistory.com/mine-county/california/amador/
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This episode explores the history of American rosé wine culture and the events that led to the blush rush of the last three decades of the 20th century.
When is it blush, when is it rosé?
We tackle these questions in this story of America’s pink kink or crush on the blush.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Exploring Wine, 3rd Edition, Kolpan, S. Smith, B., and Weiss, M. [The Culinary Institute of America] (2010)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Rosé: A Guide to the World’s Most Versatile Wine, Morgan, J.(2005)
Rosé Wine: The Guide to Drinking Pink, Simontetti-Bryan, J. (2017)
Websites:
Lodi Wine Commission: The Mystery of Zinfandel, Part 2 - The Long Strange Trip from Somewhere, Caparoso, R. (29 October 2013) https://www.lodiwine.com/index.cfm?method=blog.blogdrilldown&blogEntryID=657B5FB6-9AC5-B1B2-7171-E8506853BD2E
Los Angeles Magazine: A Brief History of White Zin - Why the wine that aficionados love to hate is making a comeback, Snyder, G.(16 July 2014) https://www.lamag.com/liquidlablog/a-brief-history-of-white-zin/
National Archives and Records Administration [Code of Federal Regulations]: Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance - Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.21 The standards of identity (last amended 24 March 2023) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.21
Trinchero Family Estates: The American Dream in Napa Valley https://www.tfewines.com/about-us/
Vinepair: Your Guide to Blush Wine Which Isn’t Rosé But Kind of Is, Beavers, K., (20 June 2016) https://vinepair.com/wine-geekly/your-guide-to-blush-wine-which-isnt-rose-but-kind-of-is/
Wine History Project: Wine History By Decade - 1860s, Agran, L. (8 July 2019) https://winehistoryproject.org/wine-history-by-decade-1860s/
Wine Spectator: Ask Dr. Vinny - Where does the term “blush” wine come from? (9 November 2016) https://origin.winespectator.com/articles/origin-of-blush-wine-vinny-54063
Podcasts:
Wine Two Five Episode 54 (21 April 2016) Where Wine Takes Us - Barry Wiss from Trinchero Family Estates https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-wine-takes-us-barry-wiss-from-trinchero-family/id986650051?i=1000367276787
Wine Two Five Episode 52 (7 April 2016) Enter the Zin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-zin/id986650051?i=1000366397606
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
The thread of creative spirit, dedication, and good old American grit weaves the tapestry our America’s sparkling wine history. More intriguing than we originally thought it would be, the “freedom fizz” story bubbled up a few surprises, improbable characters, and some riotous strands of pop culture.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014)
Websites:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance [Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.21 The standards of identity.] https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.21
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-the-sparkling-wines-of-ny-490443/
Gloria Ferrer: https://www.gloriaferrer.com/our-carneros-winery-story
Groovy History: Was Orson Welles Drunk on Paul Masson? These Outtakes Were the First Viral Videos, Shelton, J. (10 May 2019) https://groovyhistory.com/orson-welles-paul-masson-drunk/6
Iron Horse: Harvest Wrap Up and Our Connection to King Charles, Sterling, J. (14 September 2022) https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/harvest-wrap-up-and-our-connection-to-king-charles/
Mountain Winery: https://www.mountainwinery.com/history/
National Park Service (NPS): Paul Masson Winery https://www.nps.gov/places/paul-masson-mountain-winery.htm
Schramsberg: History https://www.schramsberg.com/about/history/
Soundcloud: Sandyland (Sandra Bernhard) [SiriusXM Entertainment], Neil Diamond Reveals the Inspiration Behind “Cracklin’ Rosie” [interview] https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmentertainment/neil-diamond-reveals-the-inspiration-behind-cracklin-rosie
U Discover Music: Cracklin’ Rosie - The story behind a Neil Diamond Classic, Milano, B. (21 October 2022) https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/neil-diamond-cracklin-rosie-feature/
Vinepair: 11 Things you Should Know About Korbel California Champagne, Brown, K. (13 November 2020) https://vinepair.com/articles/korbel-california-champagne-guide/
Wine Spectator: The Father of American Sparkling Wine, Fauchald, N. 28 June 2004 https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-father-of-american-sparkling-wine-2133
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S7E3: Booze Riots & Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey
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Music:
“Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
“Children’s Folksong - Yankee Doodle” music by Trygve Larsen (Nesrality) (Content License from Pixabay)
From ancient vineyards still in operation today, to dozens of original grape varieties, wines, and styles, Croatia is a heavenly haven of corkdorkery and winegeekery.
We take a quick spin through the varied regions, and learn a little bit about Zinfandel’s home base.
This is the Season 12 finale. Season 13 will pick back up in May.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Croatian Wine: Regions, Grapes, and History, Viola, G. (2021)
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:
Cheers Croatia Magazine: How to Read a Croatian Wine Label (19 April 2022) https://www.cheerscroatiamagazine.com/how-to-read-a-croatian-wine-label/
Croatia: The Finest Wines in Croatia (n.d.) https://croatia.hr/en-gb/food-and-drink/the-finest-wines-in-croatia
One Croatia: Wines of Croatia, Pavlac, D. (n.d.) https://www.one-croatia.com/gastronomy/croatian-drinks/wine/#ponudavle
Seven Fifty Daily: What you Need to Know About Croatian Wine, Barnes, A. (3 July 2019) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-croatian-wine/
Short History: Illyrians (1 June 2018) https://www.shorthistory.org/ancient-civilizations/illyrians/illyrians/
Travel Channel: Guide to Croatia’s Wine Country, Kennedy, J. (n.d.) https://www.travelchannel.com/destinations/croatia/articles/guide-to-croatias-wine-country
UC Davis: Researchers Discover Zinfandel’s Hidden Roots, Bailey, P. (3 September 2002) https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/researchers-discover-zinfandels-hidden-roots
Vina Croatia: Regulations and Statistical Data [Official Site of Croatian Wine] https://vinacroatia.hr/en/regulations-and-statistical-data/national-and-eu-legislation/
Vineyards: The Vineyard Explorer - Wine Regions Map of Croatia (n.d.) https://vineyards.com/wine-map/croatia
Visit Croatia: Wine & Wineries of Croatia https://visitcroatia.com/wines-of-croatia/
Wine Anorak: Crushing on Croatia: The Wines, Regions, and Grape Varieties Dorzynski, J. (28 September 2020) https://wineanorak.com/2020/09/28/crushing-on-croatia-the-wines-regions-and-grape-varieties/
Wine Enthusiast: How an Ancient Croatian Grape Became America’s Signature Wine Gaither, J. (11 February 2021) https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/11/crjlenak-original-zinfandel/
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Wine Two Five: Ep. 52 - Enter the Zin https://winetwofive.libsyn.com/episode-52-enter-the-zin
Wine Two Five: Ep. 79 - Wine Life & Legacy With Violet Grgch https://winetwofive.libsyn.com/podcast/episode-79-wine-life-and-legacy-with-violet-grgich
Wine Two Five: Ep. 147 - A Glass Full of Miracles [podcast] https://winetwofive.libsyn.com/podcast/episode-147-a-glass-full-of-miracles-book-review
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S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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-toscana/
Gambero Rosso: The Island and its Wine - Exploration of Elba through the Ansonica Grape (29 December 2020) https://www.gamberorossointernational.com/news/wine-news/the-island-and-its-wine-exploration-of-elba-through-the-ansonica-grape/
Giglio Info: Discover Isola del Giglio, https://www.giglioinfo.it/en/
Giglio Info: Vino Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC (disciplinare de produzione) https://www.giglioinfo.it/isola-del-giglio/mangiare-e-bere/vini/disciplinare-di-produzione-vino-doc-ansonica-costa-dell-argentario/
Info Elba: Disciplinare de Produzione Della Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita “Elba Aleatico Passito” o “Aleatico Passito dell’Elba” (last mod. 2014) https://www.infoelba.it/allegati/vini/disciplinare-vini-docg-elba.pdf
Italia: Tuscan Archipelago National Park (9 August 22) https://www.italia.it/en/tuscany/things-to-do/tuscan-archipelago-national-park
Italian Wine Central: https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/elba-doc/
Louis Dressner Selections: Altura Producer Profile (30 May 2019) https://louisdressner.com/producers/altura
Prodigus (Promotori de Gusto): Il Vino Ansonico, Albano, L. (22 January 2023) https://prodigus.it/articoli/la-scelta-consapevole/il-vino-ansonico
Quattrocallici: Elba Aleatico Passito o Aleatico Passito dell’Elba DOCG: https://www.quattrocalici.it/denominazioni/elba-aleatico-passito-o-aleatico-passito-dell-elba-docg/
Travel and Leisure: This tiny Island off the Coast of Tuscany Offers Crystalline Sea Views, Hidden Coves for Snorkeling, and Amazing Hikes, Heath, E. (20 March 2021) https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/island-vacations/isola-del-giglio-island-tuscany-italy
Uncorked in Italy: Wine is Life - Daring natural wine on the Tuscan Island of Giglio, Shannon, E. (August 2017) https://uncorkedinitaly.com/wine-is-life-daring-natural-wine-on-the-island-of-giglio/
Visit Elba: Elba and its History: https://www.visitelba.com/discover-elba/elba-and-its-history/
Visit Tuscany: The Seven Islands of the Tuscan Archipelago and how to Reach Them (n.d.) https://www.visittuscany.com//en/ideas/the-7-islands-of-the-tuscan-archipelago-and-how-to-reach-them/
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S12E2: Algerian Wine Then & Now https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/algerian-wine-then-now-s12e2
S12E3: Madeira Primer https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/madeira-primer-s12e3
S12E4: Rum - King of Booty? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/rum-king-of-booty-s12e4
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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/2018/01/08/the-rum-war-rages-bacardi-insists-its-havana-club-forever-cuban-despite-criticism
El Dorado Rum: [video] https://theeldoradorum.com Eur-Lex Annex 1: Categories of Spirit Drinks - 1. Rum (2019) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32019R0787&qid=1676747286152
Got Rum Magazine: Pierino, M. (2023) https://www.gotrum.com
Inside the Cask: The Distilleries and Rum Manufacturers of Guadeloupe, de Almeida, A. (7 June 2022) https://insidethecask.com/2022/06/07/the-distilleries-and-rum-manufacturers-of-guadeloupe/
Online Etymology Dictionary: Booty https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=booty
Robb Report: The Rum the British navy Once Rationed to Sailors is Now Highly Coveted - and Surprisingly Good, Sachs, T. (31 July 2020) https://robbreport.com/food-drink/spirits/black-tot-rum-british-navy-ration-for-sale-2939203/
Spirits Business: Bacardi Sues USPTO over Havana Club Trademark, Carruthers, N. (5 January 2022) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/01/bacardi-sues-uspto-over-havana-club-trademark/
Merriam-Webster: World History - Looking at ‘Booty’ (the word) https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/booty-word-history
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S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan
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Music:
Intro/Outro Theme: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
Background beat for Chat GPT Rap: “Hip Hop Beat” by Coolrealistic (Pixabay)
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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-wine/estufagem-process/
Wine Enthusiast: What Do ‘Noble Grapes’ Mean in Wine? Barth, J. (15 February 2022) https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/15/noble-grapes-wine-definition/
Wines of Portugal: Madeira https://winesofportugal.com/en/portuguese-wines/wine-styles/vinho-da-madeira/
World Atlas: Madeira Islands https://www.worldatlas.com/islands/madeira-islands.html
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S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin’ bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
Background for Chat GPT Rap: “Hip Hop Beat” by Coolrealistic at Pixabay
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 Hospitality: Community Spotlight Aghiles Ourad, founder of The Other Grape, (September 2022) https://bihospitality.co.uk/community-spotlight-aghiles-ourad-the-other-grape/
BBC: The Arab Poet Who Worshipped Wine, Galer, S. S. (14 November 2017) https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20171113-the-arab-poet-who-worshipped-wine
Cork Forest Conservation Alliance: Cork Facts (2015) https://corkforest.org/cork-facts/
New Lines Magazine: The Withering of Algerian Wine - How the North African Country Went from the World’s Top Exporter to Endless Acres of Uprooted Grape Vines - and why it Matters to Return to the Craft Again, Ourad, A. (26 July 2022) https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-withering-of-algerian-wine/
Second Bottle: Algerian Wines: Best Algeria Wines https://www.secondbottle.co/algerian-wines-best-algerian-wines/
Société les Grand Crus de l’Ouest Algérien (SGCO): The Société des Grands Crus de l'Ouest, a success story, https://gco-dz.com/en/content/4-about-us
Thought Co. : Admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa, Szczepanski, K. (21 January 2020) https://www.thoughtco.com/admiral-hayreddin-barbarossa-195756
Trading Economics: European Union imports of cork and articles of cork from Algeria (January 2023) https://tradingeconomics.com/european-union/imports/algeria/cork-articles-cork
Wine Enthusiast: The Rise and Fall of a North African Wine Giant, Dhenin, M., (8 June 2022) https://www.winemag.com/2022/06/08/algeria-wine-history-africa/
Podcasts:
Wine Blast: Wine from the Arab World | S3:E24 Barrie, S. & P. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-from-the-arab-world/id1505083611?i=1000567565107
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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.)
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.cerdonvalleedelain.fr/post/cerdon-village-of-history?lang=en Maquis de l’Ain et du Haut-Jura: https://www.maquisdelain.org/
Punch: A Serious Case for Sweet, Fizzy Wine, Bonné, J. (8 July 2015) https://punchdrink.com/articles/will-serious-sweet-fizzy-wine-ever-really-happen-bugey-cerdon-moussamoussettes/
Syndicat des Vins du Bugey: Actualité de Bugey, https://vins-bugey-mag.com/actu-du-bugey/
Vineyards: Bugey and Savoy Wine: https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/bugey-savoie
Vins Du Bugey: Cahier des Charges de l’appellation d’origine contrôlée [Bugey] homologué paqr le décret n° 2011-1097 du 9 septembre 2011, modifié par décret n° 2013-1092 du 29 novembre 2013, publié au JORF du 3 décembre 2013 https://vinsdubugey.net/v2/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CDC_AOC_Bugey_-homologue.pdf
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S3E1: Asti DOCG: Bubbles in the New Year, Decade and Season! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season
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S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e1-a-pt-nat-chit-chat
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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) https://greekreporter.com/2022/10/17/ancient-greek-colonies/
Vineyards: Corsica Vineyard Map https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/corsica
Wine Enthusiast: Ancient Vines, New Territory - Corsica’s indigenous Grapes, Voss, R. (15 April 2021) https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/15/corsica-grape-varieties/
Wine Enthusiast: What Does ‘Garrigue’ Mean in Wine? Iijima, A.L.C. (27 April 2021) https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/27/garrigue-mean-wine/
World History: Phoenicia, Mark, J. J., (19 March 2018) https://www.worldhistory.org/phoenicia/
Referenced Glass in Session® Episodes:
S11E3: Malta, the Wines and the Bird https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e3-malta-the-wines-and-the-bird
S11E1: Tasmanian Sparkling Wine History, Devilish Deets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e1-tasmanian-sparkling-wine-history-devilish-deets
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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/
Michelin Guide: A Roundup of Malta’s Wines, (30 December 2020), https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/a-roundup-of-malta-s-wines
National Endowment for the Arts: The Maltese Falcon (24 November 2013) https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read/maltese-falcon
Order of Malta: History https://www.orderofmalta.int/history/
Slo Wine Country: Maltese Wine - A guide to the island’s best wines (4 November 2022), Rosamie https://www.slowine.com/maltese-wine-a-guide-to-the-islands-best-wines/
Times of Malta: The Order of St. John’s arrival in Malta in 1530, Grima, J. F. (24 October 2021) https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-order-of-st-johns-arrival-in-malta-in-1530.909655
Welcome Center Malta: Maltese Terroir - A guide to its history, terroir, and varietals, https://www.welcome-center-malta.com/maltese-wine-a-guide-to-its-history-terroir-and-varietals/
Wines of Malta: https://winesofmalta.gov.mt
Related or Referenced Glass in Session® Episodes:
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S5E2: Getting Medieval - Wine and Holy Warriors https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors
S10E3: Getting Our Grappa On https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e3-getting-our-grappa-on
S10E5: Montefalco Sagrantino: Wine, Birds, & the King of Everything https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e5-montefalco-sagrantino-wine-birds-the-king-of-everything
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.)
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 Kolossi Castle - Won by Richard the Lionheart, Home to the Knights Templar, and Birthplace of the King of Wines, Mingren, (2018) https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/kolossi-castle-0011186
Atlas Obscura: How a Special Diet Kept the Knights Templar Fighting Fit, Frost (2018) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-the-templar-knights-ate
Clarion Wines: The Three Italian Wine Estates of the Order of Malta http://www.clarionwines.co.uk/documents/Magione,%20Rocca%20Bernarda%20and%20Villa%20Giustiniani%20-%2026-10-10.pdf
Comité Champagne: https://www.champagne.fr/en/from-vine-to-wine/what-is-champagne-wine/history-of-champagne-wine
Giustiani: History of Giustiniani - http://www.giustiniani.info/english.html
History: 10 Reasons the Knights Templar Were History’s Fiercest Fighters, Gershon, (2019) https://www.history.com/news/knights-templar-facts-crusades-wealth
History: The Knights Templar Rulebook Included No Pointy Shoes and No Kissing Mom, Holland (2019) https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/the-knights-templar
Italy Magazine: Villa Giustiniani: A Family Home for over 400 years, Robinson (2019) https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/villa-giustiniani-family-home-over-400-years
Masterclass: Brunello vs. Barolo - Discover the Differences Between These Italian Wines https://www.masterclass.com/articles/brunello-vs-barolo-discover-the-differences-between-these-italian-wines#how-to-pair-barolo-wine-with-food
Order of Malta: History https://www.orderofmalta.int/history/
Ordo Supremis Militarism Templi Hierosolymitani: https://osmth.net/index.htm
Royal-Tokaji: True Heritage - Vinum Regnum, Rex Vinorum, Wine of King, King of Wines http://www.royal-tokaji.com/wine_of_kings.php
Stambolovo Winery: http://stambolovo-winery.com/en/products/index/knights-templar-line
Templar History: Did the Templars Form Switzerland? https://templarhistory.com/did-the-templars-form-switzerland/
Templarske Sklepy: About https://www.templarske-sklepy.cz/en/about-templarske-sklepy-cejkovice
Wine Sofa: Rocca Bernarda, Ercsey (2015) http://www.winesofa.eu/articles/rocca-bernarda
Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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 Kolossi Castle - Won by Richard the Lionheart, Home to the Knights Templar, and Birthplace of the King of Wines, Mingren, (2018) https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/kolossi-castle-0011186
Atlas Obscura: How a Special Diet Kept the Knights Templar Fighting Fit, Frost (2018) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-the-templar-knights-ate
Clarion Wines: The Three Italian Wine Estates of the Order of Malta http://www.clarionwines.co.uk/documents/Magione,%20Rocca%20Bernarda%20and%20Villa%20Giustiniani%20-%2026-10-10.pdf
Comité Champagne: https://www.champagne.fr/en/from-vine-to-wine/what-is-champagne-wine/history-of-champagne-wine
Giustiani: History of Giustiniani - http://www.giustiniani.info/english.html
History: 10 Reasons the Knights Templar Were History’s Fiercest Fighters, Gershon, (2019) https://www.history.com/news/knights-templar-facts-crusades-wealth
History: The Knights Templar Rulebook Included No Pointy Shoes and No Kissing Mom, Holland (2019) https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/the-knights-templar
Italy Magazine: Villa Giustiniani: A Family Home for over 400 years, Robinson (2019) https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/villa-giustiniani-family-home-over-400-years
Masterclass: Brunello vs. Barolo - Discover the Differences Between These Italian Wines https://www.masterclass.com/articles/brunello-vs-barolo-discover-the-differences-between-these-italian-wines#how-to-pair-barolo-wine-with-food
Order of Malta: History https://www.orderofmalta.int/history/
Ordo Supremis Militarism Templi Hierosolymitani: https://osmth.net/index.htm
Royal-Tokaji: True Heritage - Vinum Regnum, Rex Vinorum, Wine of King, King of Wines http://www.royal-tokaji.com/wine_of_kings.php
Stambolovo Winery: http://stambolovo-winery.com/en/products/index/knights-templar-line
Templar History: Did the Templars Form Switzerland? https://templarhistory.com/did-the-templars-form-switzerland/
Templarske Sklepy: About https://www.templarske-sklepy.cz/en/about-templarske-sklepy-cejkovice
Wine Sofa: Rocca Bernarda, Ercsey (2015) http://www.winesofa.eu/articles/rocca-bernarda
Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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/Discover/Wine-Routes/Wine-Routes-Map.jpg
Chrysostomides: Finally! Halloumi will actually be made in Cyprus, as it should be (2 April 2021) https://www.chrysostomides.com/2021/04/02/finally-halloumi-will-actually-be-made-in-cyprus-as-it-should-be/
Cyprus Island: Cyprus Wine History https://www.cyprusisland.net/cyprus-wine-history
Cyprus Wine Competition: Commandaria https://cypruswinecompetition.com/home/?page_id=256
Cyprus Wine Museum https://www.cypruswinemuseum.com/exhibition/
Delightful Cyprus: Certified Cypriot Products https://www.delightfulcyprus.com/en/cypriot-products/
ETKO Wines: Olympus Wineries http://www.etkowines.com/default.asp?parid=11&ID=176&menuid=157
Merriam Webster: Faience https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faience
My Guide Cyprus: A History of the Wines of Cyprus, Stavride, M. L., (16 June 2018), https://www.myguidecyprus.com/travel-articles/a-history-of-the-wines-of-cyprus
Wine Searcher: Cyprus Wine (18 September 2018) https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-cyprus
Wine Tourism.com: Cyprus Wine Regions (10 September 2020) https://www.winetourism.com/wine-country/cyprus/
Podcasts:
Glass in Session® Winecast: S5E2: Getting Medieval: Wine and Holy Warriors https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors
Glass in Session® Winecast: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
YouTube Channel:
Wine Scribble https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44t_l8O5PMuku-mTsoKCjw
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.)
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/Discover/Wine-Routes/Wine-Routes-Map.jpg
Chrysostomides: Finally! Halloumi will actually be made in Cyprus, as it should be (2 April 2021) https://www.chrysostomides.com/2021/04/02/finally-halloumi-will-actually-be-made-in-cyprus-as-it-should-be/
Cyprus Island: Cyprus Wine History https://www.cyprusisland.net/cyprus-wine-history
Cyprus Wine Competition: Commandaria https://cypruswinecompetition.com/home/?page_id=256
Cyprus Wine Museum https://www.cypruswinemuseum.com/exhibition/
Delightful Cyprus: Certified Cypriot Products https://www.delightfulcyprus.com/en/cypriot-products/
ETKO Wines: Olympus Wineries http://www.etkowines.com/default.asp?parid=11&ID=176&menuid=157
Merriam Webster: Faience https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faience
My Guide Cyprus: A History of the Wines of Cyprus, Stavride, M. L., (16 June 2018), https://www.myguidecyprus.com/travel-articles/a-history-of-the-wines-of-cyprus
Wine Searcher: Cyprus Wine (18 September 2018) https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-cyprus
Wine Tourism.com: Cyprus Wine Regions (10 September 2020) https://www.winetourism.com/wine-country/cyprus/
Podcasts:
Glass in Session® Winecast: S5E2: Getting Medieval: Wine and Holy Warriors https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors
Glass in Session® Winecast: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
YouTube Channel:
Wine Scribble https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44t_l8O5PMuku-mTsoKCjw
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.)
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® Episodes:
S3E2: Gin Revival https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e2-gin-revival
S5E3: Liqueur Lexicon https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e3-liqueur-lexicon
S10E1: Cap Classique - A South African Sparkling Wine Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e1-cap-classique-a-south-african-sparkling-wine-story
S10E6: Amari Amore: Beauty of the Bitter https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e6-amari-amore-beauty-of-the-bitter
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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, Walker, A. (April 2012) https://eprints.utas.edu.au/14809/2/whole-walker-thesis-2012.pdf
Vinyeards: Tasmania https://vineyards.com/photos/maps/Tasmanie_EN_2_cut.fw.png
Wine Tasmania: https://winetasmania.com.au
Related Glass in Session® Episodes:
S7E4: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 2 - Rum https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e4-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-2-rum
S6E3: A Sweet, Sticky Story - Rutherglen Fortified Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e3-a-sweet-sticky-story-rurtherglen-fortified-wines
S6E1: Prosecco DOC Rosé, Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery
S3E5: Wine and Oxygen from Grapes to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e5-wine-oxygen-from-grapes-to-glass
S3E1: Asti DOCG - Bubbles in the New Year, Decade and Season! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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.thespruceeats.com/benedictine-d-o-m-liqueur-760249
Journal Articles:
National Library of Medicine, National Center for Biotechnology Information: The Efficacy of an Herbal Medicine, Carmint, on the Relief of Abdominal Pain and Bloating in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Pilot Study, Vejdani et. Al, [Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Vol 51, pp. 1501 - 1507] (2006) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16868824/
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S10E3: Getting Our Grappa On https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e3-getting-our-grappa-on
S8E3: Let’s Absinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e4-lets-absinthe
S5E3: Liqueur Lexicon https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e3-liqueur-lexicon
S1E2: Aperitif Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e2-aperitif-wines
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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 Wine Central: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, (n.d.) https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/montefalco-sagrantino-docg/
Italian Wine Chronicle: The Rise of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, Sesto, R. (26 January 2017) https://www.italianwinechronicle.com/rise-montefalco-sagrantino-docg
The Pasta Project: Strozzapreti, Debono, J. (8 March 2017) https://www.the-pasta-project.com/strozzapreti/
Sagrantino di Montefalco: Montefalco - La Ringhiera dell’Umbria (n.d.) https://www.sagrantino-montefalco.it/montefalco.php
Strada Del Sagrantino: Vini http://www.stradadelsagrantino.it/montefalco-sagrantino-docg.php
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
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Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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-awards-2022-results-announced-480910/
Decanter: Ukraine Winery’s Mission to Deliver Bottles to DWWA, Mercer, C. (6 April 2022) https://www.decanter.com/decanter-world-wine-awards/ukraine-winerys-mission-to-deliver-bottles-to-dwwa-477464/
Drinking and Knowing Things: "Why Ukranian Wine is Dope AF,” [newsletter subscription] Juergens, M. (8 March 2022) https://www.drinkingandknowingthings.com/
Drinks Business: Ukranian Toast ‘Budmo’ Meaning ‘let us be’ Honours Country’s Positive Spirit, Mason, J. (23 Feb 2022) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/02/ukrainian-toast-budmo-meaning-let-us-be-honours-countrys-positive-spirit/
Forbes: Raise a Glass to Ukraine’s Wine History, Bartolot, L. (26 February 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanabortolot/2022/02/26/raise-a-glass-to-ukraines-wine-history/?sh=570584b62730
Glass of Bubbly: Sparkling Wine from Ukraine, Mann, T. (28 July 2017) https://glassofbubbly.com/sparkling-wine-ukraine/
Hudin: Ukranian Winemaking in War, Nikolaichuk, E. (11 April 2022) https://www.hudin.com/ukrainian-winemaking-in-war/
Shabo: History http://shabo.ua/en/istoriya/
Swiss Info: War in Ukraine Reaches Former Swiss Colony of
Shabo, Eichenberger, M. (14 March 2022) https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/war-in-ukraine-reaches-former-swiss-colony-of-shabo/47423042
Tribeca Wine Merchants: https://www.tribecawine.com/
TVP World: The Ukranian Perspective 05.06 - Interview with Viktor Tregubov & Oleksii Savchenko [video 07:40] from the Army SOS (5 June 2022) https://tvpworld.com/60597961/the-ukrainian-perspective-0506
Ukraine: History - The past that shaped present day Ukraine https://www.ukraine.com/culture/history-of-ukraine/
Ukraine: Ukranian Wine: https://ukraine.ua/explore/ukrainian-wine/
Ukraine Today: The Best Ukranian Wines - Choosing Sommeliers, Foccusser, (7 January 2020) https://ukrainetoday.org/2020/01/07/the-best-ukrainian-wines-choosing-sommeliers/
Ukraine Today: Massandra Winery in Occupied Crimea Sold to “Putin’s Cashier,” Veth, (14 December 2020) https://ukrainetoday.org/2020/12/14/masandra-winery-in-occupied-crimea-sold-to-putins-cashier/
Wein Plus: How the War is Destroying Ukranian Viticulture, Usai, R. (16 March 2022) https://magazine.wein.plus/how-the-war-is-destroying-ukrainian-viticulture-weapons-instead-of-wine-vintners-fight-for-ukraine-s-freedom
Wein Plus: Ukraine https://wineguide.wein.plus/wine-regions/ukraine
What’s On Kyiv: A Guide to Toasting in Ukraine, Reany, L. (14 May 2019) https://whatson-kyiv.com/a-guide-to-toasting-in-ukraine/
Wine Enthusiast, Beverage Industry Enthusiast: How Russia’s War on Ukraine Threatens Decades of Winemaking Progress, Rail, E. (16 June 2022) https://www.winemag.com/2022/06/16/ukraine-wine-russia-war/?utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter
Wines of Ukraine: https://ukr.wine/
Yahoo News: Ukraine Revamps its Wine Culture After Losing Crimea Vines, Shylenko, O. (3 March 2018) https://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-revamps-wine-culture-losing-crimea-vines-031744152.html
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S9E6: Vodka Wars, Empires, and Culture https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e6-vodka-wars-empires-and-culutre
S9E5: Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories
S9E4: The Silk Roads Lead to Samarkand and Uzbek Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e4-the-silk-roads-lead-to-samarkand-uzbek-wine
S8E1: Thunder Dragon (Part 1) - Bhutan and Wine with Michael Juergens https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e1-thunder-dragon-part-1-bhutan-and-wine-with-michael-juergens
S4E4: Meet the Teinturiers: https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e4-meet-the-teinturiers
S2E4: Orange (Amber) Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e4-orange-amber-wines
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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 and distillates of agricultural origins) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32019R0787&from=IT
Istituto Nazionale Grappa: http://www.istitutograppa.org/
Italian Tribune: Italian Grappa’s History and Cocktails to Drink it In (9 June 2021) https://italiantribune.com/italian-grappas-history-and-cocktails-to-drink-it-in/
National Institutes of Health - Pub Med: The “Scola Medica Salernitana”: The Forerunner of the Modern University Medical Schools, De Divitiis, E., Cappabianca, P., & De Divitiis, O. (October 2004) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15458581/
Poli Museo Della Grappa: La Produzione della Grappa https://www.grappa.com/eng/index.php
World History Encyclopedia: Feudalism, Cartwright, M. (22 November 2018), https://www.worldhistory.org/Feudalism/
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S5E5: Grape Brandy Escape https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e5-grape-brandy-escape
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S1E3: Rosato - Wading into the (Italian) Pink https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e3-rosato-wading-into-the-italian-pink
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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 Descriptions and Interpretations (2013) https://www.christies.com/Wine/Ullages_2013.pdf
Decanter: What is Ullage in Wine and Should You Worry? - ask Decanter, Douglas, E. (8 July 2020) https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/ullage-in-wine-ask-decanter-383430/
Explore France: The 5-minute Essential Guide to Jura Wines, Dive, C. (26 August 2019) https://www.france.fr/en/jura-mountains/list/5-minutes-wines-jura
Forbes: Vin Jaune, the Yellow Wine from Jura, one of France’s Most Remarkable Wines, Karlsson, P. & B., (18 February 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2022/02/18/vin-jaune-the-yellow-wine-from-jura-one-of-frances-most-remarkable-wines/?sh=96e51655c60b
Isle of Jura Scotland: Jura history https://isleofjura.scot/isle-of-jura-history/
Jura Vins: Comité Interprfessionnel des Vins du Jura https://www.jura-vins.com
Jura Wine UK (Wink Lorch’s Website) https://jurawine.co.uk/
Merriam Webster: Ullage (May 2022) https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ullage
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S1E1: Fringe Wines and Flor https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e1-fringe-wines-and-flor
S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin’ ‘bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
S8E1: Thunder Dragon (Part 1) - Bhutan and Wine with Michael Juergens https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e1-thunder-dragon-part-1-bhutan-and-wine-with-michael-juergens
S9E2: Whisky, Burns Night, and … Beerhenge? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e2-whisky-burns-night-and-beerhenge
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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/NonReportTastings/1201saSparklingSelections.php?b=sapromo
Morocco World News: Moroccan Wines - A pleasant surprise for foreign visitors, Harman, J. (19 February 2022) https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/02/347181/moroccan-wines-a-pleasant-surprise-for-foreign-visitors
Paladar y Tomar: Morocco Wien Regions https://www.paladarytomar.com/morocco-wine-regions/
Singapore Wine Vault: Tales from Tunisia - Taking winemaking tradition to the modern age https://www.singaporewinevault.com/tales-from-tunisia-taking-winemaking-tradition-to-the-modern-age/
Vignerons de Carthage: La Fontaine aux mille Amphores [sparkling wine production] http://www.vigneronsdecarthage.tn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=99⟨=en
Wineland: The Chateau Libertas Revival (7 October 2021) https://www.wineland.co.za/the-chateau-libertas-revival/
Winemag: SA Wine History - On the impact of the French Huguenots, Gibson, J. (30 October 2019) https://winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/joanne-gibson-on-the-impact-of-the-french-huguenots/
Wine.Co.ZA: Kaapse Vonkel Turns 50, Simonsig (4 March 2021) https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx?NEWSID=37581
Wines of South Africa: https://www.wosa.co.za
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
S6E1: Prosecco DOC Rosé Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery
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.)
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) https://www.eater.com/2022/3/7/22965518/stoli-vodka-made-latvia-russian-name-change-stolichnaya
Forbes: Ditching Russian Vodka? Here’s where other favorite vodkas are produced, Micallef, J.V. (26 February 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2022/02/26/ditching-russian-vodka-heres--where-your-favorite-vodkas-are-made/?sh=392f30382350
Russia Beyond: What’s the Story Behind the Iconic Stolichnaya Vodka Brand? Zubacheva, K. (4 February 2020)
https://www.rbth.com/history/331637-stolichnaya-vodka-history
Stoli Group: Stoli Group Denounces Russian Aggression and Shares History of Opposition https://stoli.com/
Time: Tsar Nicholas II thought vodka was hurting Russians - but banning it helped destroy his empire, Schrad, M. L. (20 July 2021) https://time.com/6082058/russian-revolution-vodka/
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom - The Official Blog of the Society of Wine Educators: New for Norway - Norsk Vodka and Norsk Akavit PGI, Nickles, J.. (6 February 2020) https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2020/02/06/new-for-norway-norsk-vodka-and-norsk-akvavit-pgi/
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S9E4:The Silk Roads Lead to Samarkand & Uzbek Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e4-the-silk-roads-lead-to-samarkand-uzbek-wine
S9E2: Whisky, Burns Night, and … Beerhenge? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e2-whisky-burns-night-and-beerhenge
S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan
Glass in Session® merch mentioned on this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session
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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 of Valais https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/experiences/glacier-wine-the-sherry-of-valais/
Swiss Info: Swiss Robin Hood Shows Path to True Happiness, Probert, R. (22 June 2001) https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-robin-hood-shows-path-to-true-happiness/2095106
Swiss Wine: Key figures https://swisswine.ch/en/vineyard/key-figures
Wine Anorak: Some top Swiss Wines, Goode, J., (9 March 2022) https://wineanorak.com/2022/03/09/some-top-swiss-wines/
Wine Tourism: Switzerland https://www.winetourism.com/wine-regions/?country=31
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby
S5E4: Beaujolais Superlatives https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e4-beaujoais-superlatives
S1E1: Fringe Wines and Flor https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e1-fringe-wines-and-flor
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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 (CIA) World Factbook: Uzbekistan (last updated 16 February 2022) https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/uzbekistan/
ENews Channel Africa: Uzbekistan pulls out the stops for fine winemaking, (9 December 2018) https://www.enca.com/life/uzbekistan-pulls-out-stops-fine-winemaking
Julius Kühn-Institut, Federal Research Centre for Culitvated Plants: Vitis International Variety Catalog (VIVC), Bayan Shirei the https://www.vivc.de/?r=passport%2Fview&id=1049
Let’s Go Uzbekistan: History of the development of viticulture and winemaking in Uzbekistan (2018) https://www.letsgouzbekistan.com/en/blog/history_of_wine_making_in_uzbekistan
OIV: Uzbekistan becomes the 47th Member State of the OIV (6 November 2018) https://www.oiv.int/en/oiv-life/uzbekistan-becomes-the-47th-member-state-of-the-oiv
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty: Uncorking Uzbekistan’s Wine Business, Bowdle, N. (12 December 2018) https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-wine-business/29652570.html
Silk Road Research: Samarkind, Eminer, M. https://silkroadresearch.blog/uzbekistan/samarkind/
Sommeliers International: Where the wine route crosses the silk road (June 2015) https://www.sommeliers-international.com/en/World/uzbekistan_-where-the-wine-route-crosses-the-silk-road.aspx
Travel Tomorrow: Samarkand’s Khorovenko Winery, Embassy of Uzbekistan to the Benelux and Missions to the EU and NATO (17 November 2021) https://traveltomorrow.com/samarkands-khovorenko-winery/
Uzbekistan Research Online: Aspects of Tourism Development in Uzbekistan - Wine Tourism, Inoyatova, S.I. (2019) https://uzjournals.edu.uz/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1206&context=iqtisodiyot
Wein Plus: Bayanshira (23 June 2021) https://glossary.wein.plus/bayanshira
World Atlas: Uzbekistan https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/uzbekistan
World History: Genghis Khan, Cartwright, M. (16 September 2019) https://www.worldhistory.org/Genghis_Khan/
Related Podcasts from Glass in Session®:
S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan -
https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan
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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 - The Frozen Truth (Conference Paper), Pickering, G. (2006) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gary-Pickering/publication/280732501_Icewine-_the_frozen_truth/links/5f8f5dd492851c14bcd8565e/Icewine-the-frozen-truth.pdf?origin=publication_detail
Wine Country Ontario: Icewine - https://winecountryontario.ca/icewine/#icewine-text
Wine Enthusiast: Ice Wines From Around the Globe, Iijima, A.L.C., Voss, R., & Sullivan, S. https://www.winemag.com/gallery/ice-wines-from-around-the-globe/
Wines of Canada: Canada on the World Map - https://winesofcanada.ca
Wines of Germany: https://www.germanwines.de/knowledge/taste-quality/ice-wine/
Related Podcasts from Glass in Session®:
S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes - https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
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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, Sommerlad, J. (25 January 2022) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/address-to-the-haggis-burns-night-b2000134.html
Merriam Webster: Auld lang syne: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auld%20lang%20syne
Scotch Whisky: Famous Whisky Drinkers - Robert Burns, Smith, G.D., (25 January 2016) https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/famous-whisky-drinkers/8261/famous-whisky-drinkers-robert-burns/
Some of Val's Favorite Whisky Personalities:
Whiskycast: Cask Strength Conversation, by Mark Gillespie - https://whiskycast.com/
The Unwritable Rant: Bourbon-Soaked Stories, by Juliette Miranda - https://theunwritablerant.com/
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S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/glassinsession/id/19435472
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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
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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.lorrainemag.com/a-la-une/la-mirabelle-la-reine-en-sa-region/
New York Times: Eau de Vie: Fruit’s Essence Captured in a Bottle, Apple, R.W. Jr.(1 April 1998) https://www.nytimes.com/1998/04/01/dining/eau-de-vie-fruit-s-essence-captured-in-a-bottle.html
Podcasts: Glass in Session® Winecast: S2E3: Apple Brandy - Domestic Happiness https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e3-apple-brandy-domestic-happiness
Glass in Session® Winecast: S5E5: Grape Brandy Escape https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e5-grape-brandy-escape
Glass in Session® Winecast: S6E2: A Pisco Party! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e2-a-pisco-party
Glass in Session® Winecast: Bonus Episode: Online Wine Learning and Admiral Nelson-ing Your Liquor Shelf - Interview with Jane Nickles, CWE, CSE https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/online-wine-learning-and-admiral-nelson-ing-your-liquor-shelf
YouTube Channels: B-52s: Quiche Lorraine (3 December 2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJxz3owrJ80
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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/Discover/Wine-Routes/Wine-Routes-Map.jpg
Chrysostomides: Finally! Halloumi will actually be made in Cyprus, as it should be (2 April 2021) https://www.chrysostomides.com/2021/04/02/finally-halloumi-will-actually-be-made-in-cyprus-as-it-should-be/
Cyprus Island: Cyprus Wine History https://www.cyprusisland.net/cyprus-wine-history
Cyprus Wine Competition: Commandaria https://cypruswinecompetition.com/home/?page_id=256
Cyprus Wine Museum https://www.cypruswinemuseum.com/exhibition/
Delightful Cyprus: Certified Cypriot Products https://www.delightfulcyprus.com/en/cypriot-products/
ETKO Wines: Olympus Wineries http://www.etkowines.com/default.asp?parid=11&ID=176&menuid=157
Merriam Webster: Faience https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faience
My Guide Cyprus: A History of the Wines of Cyprus, Stavride, M. L., (16 June 2018), https://www.myguidecyprus.com/travel-articles/a-history-of-the-wines-of-cyprus
Wine Searcher: Cyprus Wine (18 September 2018) https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-cyprus
Wine Tourism.com: Cyprus Wine Regions (10 September 2020) https://www.winetourism.com/wine-country/cyprus/
Podcasts:
Glass in Session® Winecast: S5E2: Getting Medieval: Wine and Holy Warriors https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors
Glass in Session® Winecast: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
YouTube Channel:
Wine Scribble https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44t_l8O5PMuku-mTsoKCjw
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Just in time for spooky season we explore a treat of a fine spirit with a tricky past.
Absinthe: what it is, how it behaves in the glass, the deal on wormwood, a brief history, and some thujone theory.
Please absinthe responsibly, and apologies for the historical nugget on dog flatulence.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Absinthe: History in a Bottle, Conrad, B. (1988)
The Drunken Botanist: The plants that create the world’s great drinks. Stewart, A. (2013)
The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, McCullough, D. (2012)
Society of Wine Educators: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Nickles, J. (2020)
Academic Journals/Papers:
Chemistry Central Journal (5:44): Determination of the biologically active flavour substances thujone and camphor in foods and medicines containing sage (Salvia officinalis L.), Walch, S. Kuballa T., Stühlinger, W., Lachenmeier, D., (21 July 2011) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3155476/
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (97(8)): α-Thujone (the active component of absinthe): γ-Aminobutyric acid type A receptor modulation and metabolic detoxification, Höld, K., Sirisoma, N., Ikeda, T., Narahashi, T., Casida, J., (11 April 2000), pp. 3826 - 3831, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC18101/
Websites:
Cocktail Safe: Wormwood and thujone safety information for cocktails https://www.cocktailsafe.org/wormwood-and-thujone.html
The Spirits Business: The 10 most famous absinthe drinkers, Hopkins, A. (2014) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2014/08/the-10-most-famous-absinthe-drinkers/
The Nachtkabarett: Mansinthe, Kushner, N. http://www.nachtkabarett.com/mansinthe
Wormwood Society: Absinthe Original D- Don’t believe the hype, Robinson, B., (24 November 2009) https://wormwoodsociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=665&catid=16&Itemid=233
Podcasts:
Glass in Session® Winecast: S1E2: Aperitif Wines (2019) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e2-aperitif-wines
Wine Two Five: Anise Spirits and a Nice (Wine!) Surprise (2018) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anise-spirits-and-a-nice-wine-surprise/id986650051?i=1000415280141
Wine Two Five: Boos & Booze: Spooky Wine & Spirits Stories (2015) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boos-booze-spooky-wine-spirits-stories/id986650051?i=1000355843969
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Wine is mentioned in many historical accounts in Afghanistan, as are the lush vineyards, orchards, and gardens. This is not the first thing many of us think of when we think of this country.
This episode started as a curious "poking around" effort into unearthing whatever wine and spirits history Afghanistan had to offer. It resulted in a story with many loose ends that somehow always led back to the humble vine ... with some drunken Mughals along the way.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Islam and Tibet: Interactions along the Musk Routes, Akasoy, A., Burnett, C., & Yoeli-Tlalim, R. (2016)
Koh-I-Noor: The history of the world’s most infamous diamond, Anand, A., Dalrymple, W., (2017) [Audible Version, 2017]
Return of a King: The battle for Afghanistan, Dalyrmple, W. (2013) [Audible Version, 2021]
The Silk Roads, Frankopan, P., (2015) [Audible Version, 2021]
The Snow Leopard Project: And other adventures in warzone conservation, Dehgan, A. (2019) [Audible Version, 2019]
Papers:
Colloquium Journal/Agricultural Sciences: Gardening of Afghanistan, Maykhan, H., Troshkin, L.P., Kravchenko, R.V., Hilmand, M., Wafa, S. (2020) http://www.colloquium-journal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/colloquium-journal-1769-chast-2.pdf#page=26
Grapes Production in Afghanistan, Khasrow, A. (January 2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289999498_Grapes_production_in_Afghanistan/link/569429ba08ae820ff072b7fe/download
Transregional Intoxications: Wine in Buddhist Gandhara and Kafiristan, Klimburg, M. (2016), from Borders: Itineraries on the edges of Iran, Pellò, S., pp. 271 - 302, Edizioni Ca’ Foscari (2016) https://www.academia.edu/27604861/Borders_Itineraries_on_the_Edges_of_Iran
Websites:
Scroll.in: From the Vedic age to the Mughal and the Raj - The colorful history of alcohol consumption in India, Pande, M. (22 May 2017) https://scroll.in/article/834765/from-the-vedic-age-to-the-mughals-and-the-raj-the-colourful-history-of-alcohol-consumption-in-india
Atlas Obscura: The Ancient Method That Keeps Afghanistan's Grapes Fresh All Winter, Glinski, S. (25 March 2021) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-did-people-store-fruit-before-fridges
Atlas Obuscura: The Conqueror Who Longed for Melons, Hay, M. (15 November 2017) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/babur-mughlai-food-india
Der Wein: Weinbau in Afghanistan - Der Weinkennerin, Hamm, W. (5 September 2009) https://web.archive.org/web/20151208012526/http://www.weinkennerin.de/weinlaender/afghanistan/weinbau-in-afghanistan.html
The Economist: Wine and Tulips in Kabul, (18 December 2010) https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2010/12/16/wine-and-tulips-in-kabul
Express: Taliban takes over Norwegian Embassy destroying wine bottles and children’s books, Hawker, L. (8 September 2021) https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1488409/Taliban-news-Norwegian-Embassy-wine-bottles-books-destroyed-Afghanistan
Farm Progress: US Troops get Lessons on Afghanistan's Grape Industry, Letizia, N. (7 June 2012) https://www.farmprogress.com/grapes/us-troops-get-lessons-afghanistan-s-grape-industry
Military Wikia: Alcohol in Afghanistan https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Alcohol_in_Afghanistan
Moscow-Pullman Daily News: Giving the Army the Lowdown on Grapes, Geranios, N. (11 June 2012) https://dnews.com/local/giving-the-army-the-lowdown-on-grapes/article_fa01a00e-5163-55e8-b8fd-67462b3a938a.html
Population Of [last accessed 5 October 2021] https://www.populationof.net/ University of Washington: Memoirs of Babur, Waugh, D. (1999) https://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/texts/babur/babur1.html
UW Madison: Catching up with ... Michelle Moyer, Hagenow, B., (12 Ocober 2012) https://grow.calsdev.cals.wisc.edu/deprecated/agriculture/catch-up-with-michelle-moyer
Wein.Plus: Afghanistan (23 June 2021) https://glossary.wein.plus/afghanistan
World Health Organization: Substance Abuse - Afghanistan profile (2018) https://www.who.int/substance_abuse/publications/global_alcohol_report/profiles/afg.pdf
Wikipedia: Alcohol in Afghanistan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_in_Afghanistan
Wine Economist: Wines, Vines, War, Peace and Troops in Afghanistan, Veseth, M. (4 July 2012) https://wineeconomist.com/2012/07/04/wines-vines-war-peace-and-troops-in-afghanistan/
Podcasts:
Glass in Session® Winecast: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes (2020) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
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In part two of this interview with Michael Juergens we pick up where we left off last time in “the land of the thunder dragon.” What could “Bhutan in a wine glass” really mean to this tiny kingdom?
We discuss the interesting way the wines labels are determined, chasing happiness, and dive a little deeper into travel, agriculture and spirits culture in Bhutan.
We also learn about other projects Michael's involved in, such as the basic genius behind his award winning rum company and canned cocktails. And, because he’s a master of wine candidate, you know we had to jabber a little about wine studies, exams, and failing enthusiastically.
Finally, we bring it all home as we chat about the wine novels he’s authored, and “Drinking and Knowing Things.”
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
Bhutan Wine Company: http://www.bhutanwine.com/
Bloomberg: The World’s Newest Wine Frontier Is the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, McCoy, E. (9 August2019) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-09/the-world-s-newest-wine-frontier-is-the-himalayan-kingdom-of-bhutan
Drinking and Knowing Things: https://www.drinkingandknowingthings.com/
Drinks Business: First Vineyards Planted in Bhutan, Miller, R. (5 April 2019) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/first-vineyards-planted-in-bhutan/
Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan: The 4 Pillars of GNH https://www.gnhcentrebhutan.org/what-is-gnh/the-4-pillars-of-gnh/
Once in a Lifetime Journey: Surprising Facts About Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragaon, Mar (2020) https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/once-in-a-lifetime-journeys/asia/18-surprising-facts-about-bhutan/
SoCal Rum Company https://socalrum.com/
Sommelier Business Himalayan Hills Of Bhutan Can Be The World’s Next Napa Valley (2019) https://sommelierbusiness.com/en/news/industry-news-37/himalayan-hills-of-bhutan-can-be-the-worlds-next-napa-valley-137.htm
Spirits of Bhutan: K5 Himalayan Whisky http://spiritsofbhutan.com/index.html
Tourism Council of Bhutan: Tourism Policy (2021) https://www.tourism.gov.bt/uploads/attachment_files/tcb_cW0p_Tourism%20Policy%20eBook%20(1).pdf
World History Encyclopedia: Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragon, Martins, K. (2019) https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1348/bhutan-land-of-the-thunder-dragon/
World Wildlife Fund: Bhutan - Committed to Conservation https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/bhutan-committed-to-conservation
Podcasts:
Follow Your Different with Christopher Lochhead: 196 The Last Wine Frontier: Bhutan W/Michael Juergens (4 August 2021) https://lochhead.com/196-the-last-wine-frontier-bhutan-w-michael-juergens/
Road Dog Podcast with Louis Escobar: Episode 159 Michael Juergens https://roaddogpodcast.com/
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In part one of this fun, fascinating interview with Michael Juergens, we discuss how we ended up in Bhutan and eventually set up the entire wine industry: from writing the business plan, working with government representatives, planting the vines, to preparing for harvest and wine-making operations and building the production facility.
Michael shares the beauty and culture of this special place, as well as all the challenges of doing this as a pandemic descended on the globe.
In Part 2 we cover the topics of naming the Bhutan wines, his award-winning rum company, wine studies as he prepares for his Master of Wine tasting exam, wine novels, and "Drinking and Knowing Things."
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
Bhutan Wine Company: http://www.bhutanwine.com/
Bloomberg: The World’s Newest Wine Frontier Is the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, McCoy, E. (9 August2019) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-09/the-world-s-newest-wine-frontier-is-the-himalayan-kingdom-of-bhutan
Drinking and Knowing Things: https://www.drinkingandknowingthings.com/
Drinks Business: First Vineyards Planted in Bhutan, Miller, R. (5 April 2019) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/first-vineyards-planted-in-bhutan/
Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan: The 4 Pillars of GNH https://www.gnhcentrebhutan.org/what-is-gnh/the-4-pillars-of-gnh/
Once in a Lifetime Journey: Surprising Facts About Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragaon, Mar (2020) https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/once-in-a-lifetime-journeys/asia/18-surprising-facts-about-bhutan/
SoCal Rum Company https://socalrum.com/
Sommelier Business Himalayan Hills Of Bhutan Can Be The World’s Next Napa Valley (2019) https://sommelierbusiness.com/en/news/industry-news-37/himalayan-hills-of-bhutan-can-be-the-worlds-next-napa-valley-137.htm
Spirits of Bhutan: K5 Himalayan Whisky http://spiritsofbhutan.com/index.html
Tourism Council of Bhutan: Tourism Policy (2021) https://www.tourism.gov.bt/uploads/attachment_files/tcb_cW0p_Tourism%20Policy%20eBook%20(1).pdf
World History Encyclopedia: Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragon, Martins, K. (2019) https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1348/bhutan-land-of-the-thunder-dragon/
World Wildlife Fund: Bhutan - Committed to Conservation https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/bhutan-committed-to-conservation
Podcasts:
Follow Your Different with Christopher Lochhead: 196 The Last Wine Frontier: Bhutan W/Michael Juergens (4 August 2021) https://lochhead.com/196-the-last-wine-frontier-bhutan-w-michael-juergens/
Road Dog Podcast with Louis Escobar: Episode 159 Michael Juergens https://roaddogpodcast.com/
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Season 7 brings us back to where we started at the beginning of this season: Basque country & wine related to the three musketeers.
This week it’s French Basque country’s only AOC: Iroulégy. In a quick trip across the border we discover a small appellation and tie it back to D'Artagnan.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Basque History of the World [Kindle Edition], Kurlansky, M. (1999)
French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J., (2015)
World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition, Johnson, H. and Robinson, J. (2013)
Websites:
Cahier des Charges de l’appellation d’origine contrôlée Irouléguy (2015) [downloadable document] http://www.irouleguy.eu/vignobles/le-cahier-des-charges-de-l-appelation-irouleguy.html
France Today: Irouléguy Wine (2013) https://www.francetoday.com/food-drink/irouleguy_wine/
French Property: Château d’Artagnan for Sale (2021) https://www.french-property.com/news/french_property_market/chateau_d_artagnan_for_sale Irouléguy: http://www.irouleguy.eu/vignobles/le-cahier-des-charges-de-l-appelation-irouleguy.html
Savor the Harvest: Basque-ing in the Sud-Ouest - Wines of Irouléguy #Wineophiles, Gawdy, L. (2017)
Vino With Val: French Fringe Wine Fun: Back That Wine Up! Caruso, V. (2015) https://www.glassinsession.com/2016/02/04/french-fringe-wine-fun-back-that-wine-up/
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This is the third and final episode in the “Booze Riots & Rebellions” series.
We learn what was behind Chicago’s Lager Beer Riot in 1855.
Also, we discuss a little history behind West Point's Eggnog Riot of 1826.
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
Big Think: The Boozy and Violent Story Behind America’s Eggnog Riot, Davis, M. (2018) https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/what-was-the-eggnog-riot?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
Chicago Historical Society’s Encyclopedia of Chicago: Lager Beer Riot, Einhorn, R. (2005) https://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/703.html
Chicago History Museum: Lager Beer Riot https://www.chicagohistory.org/release/4-21-lager-beer-riot/
How Stuff Works: Ridiculous History - When West Point cadets rioted over eggnog in 1826, Dove, L. L. (2015) https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/ridiculous-history-heres-why-west-point-cadets-rioted-eggnog-1826.htm
US Army: The Eggnog Riot, Funck, C. S., (2010) https://www.army.mil/article/49823/the_eggnog_riot
Podcast:
Stuff You Missed in History Class: The Eggnog Riot https://www.iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/symhc-classics-eggnog-riot-75374468/
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Rum riots and rebellions on two different sides of the planet, both in the 19th century, capture our attention this week. First up is the Rum Rebellion of 1808, the rebellion formerly known as “The Great Rebellion.”
The second was in 1855 and is known as both the Portland Rum Riot and the Maine Law Riot.
These were two battles involving the same spirit but fought for vastly different reasons.
The motivation behind these episodes was simply the host’s foray into rabbit holes around booze riots, as there were so many more than she originally knew, and only recently learned about.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020)
Websites:
Colby College (Digital Commons): Demon Rum, Devious Politics: The Lessions of Neal Dow’s Crusade for the Maine Prohibition Law, Herman, A.J., (2007) https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1265&context=honorstheses
Military Wikia: Rum Rebellion https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Rum_Rebellion
New England Historical Society: The Portland Rum Riot of 1855 Ends a Teetotaler’s Career https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/portland-rum-riot-1855-ends-teetotalers-career/
Portland Press Herald (formerly the Eastern Argus): ‘Portland, Prohibition, & Evergreen’ event will recall Rum Riot, help burial ground, Bouchard, K., (2015) https://www.pressherald.com/2015/06/01/rum-riot-remembrance-to-kick-off-fundraiser/
State Library New South Wales: From Terra Australis to Australia - The 1808 ‘Rum’ Rebellion https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/terra-australis-australia/1808-rum-rebellion
Wikipedia: Portland Rum Riot (Maine Law Riot) of 1855 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Rum_Riot
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Pixabay: "Ultra Metal" by Loyalty Freak Music
“British Grenadiers’s March” FluteTunes.com
”Fife and Drum" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Shaking things up this month to explore some wine and spirit history regarding riots and rebellions.
Part 1: Champagne Riots in France & The Whiskey Rebellion in the United States.
Because why not?!
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Champagne Master-Level Study Manual, French Wine Society (Wine Scholar Guild), (2014)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Websites:
Comité Champagne: Discover the Region https://www.champagne.fr/en/discovering-champagne-region/unesco/champagne-unesco-world-heritage-list
History (A&E Television Networks): Whiskey Rebellion, (2019) https://www.history.com/topics/early-us/whiskey-rebellion
New York Times Archives: More Champagne Riots (1911) https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1911/04/16/104862456.pdf
Oregon Encyclopedia: Champagne Riot of 1866, LaLande, J., (2020) https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/champagne_riot_of_1866/
Society of Wine Educators: 45th Annual Conference http://societyofwineeducators.org/index.php/conference
Podcasts:
Glass in Session®: Spirits Education & Rum Terroir (Society of Wine Educators’s (SWE) Ben Coffelt, CSS, CSW) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/spirits-education-and-rum-terroir
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Additional Music this Week:
Pixabay: "Ultra Metal" by Loyalty Freak Music
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Wines from Anjou, a region in the Middle Loire Valley in France, were the absolute favorite of D’Artagnan the Gascon, the so-called 4th musketeer.
Throughout Alexandre Dumas’s saga beginning with “The Three Musketeers” and ending with “The Man in the Iron Mask” the white wines are vaunted and revered, particularly by D'Artagnan.
This episode explores the wines of Anjou, and the wines the 17th century musketeers actually might have been drinking. Then we take a small side trip to discover why, potentially, Alexandre Dumas was specific in naming the regional wines in his works.
*(Post publishing note/update:I may have said there were 5 volumes after "The Three Musketeers," but there are actually 6, including: (2) "Twenty Years After", (3) "Ten Years Later", (4) "The Vicomte de Bragelonne", (5) "Louise de la Vallière", and (6) "The Man in the Iron Mask." This does not include "The Red Sphinx," an 800+ page sequel which picks up nearly 3 weeks after the Three Musketeers (it was never finished, and recently translated to English). It is more about King Louis XIII, Queen Anne of Austria, & Cardinal Richelieu than the musketeers, albeit there's still wine-drinking, mostly Bordeaux.)
Resources from this episode:
Books:
French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Wine Bible, 2nd Edition, MacNeil, K. (2015)
World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition, Johnson, H., and Robinson, J. (2013)
Websites:
Federation Viticole: Cahier des Charges Anjou 2016 https://federationviticole.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CDC_Anjou_2016.pdf
Loire Valley Wine: Anjou https://loirevalleywine.com/appellation/anjou/
Paris Review: Cooking with Alexandre Dumas, Stivers, V. (2018) https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/03/16/cooking-with-alexandre-dumas/
Podcasts:
Glass in Session®: S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes
Glass in Session®: S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit-Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e1-a-pt-nat-chit-chat
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Txakoli or Txakolina is a fizzy wine from Northern Spain, mostly Basque Country. This episode explores its cultural roots, styles, grapes, production, regions and some “chacoli” from other areas.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Basque History of the World [Kindle Edition], Kurlansky, M. (1999)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J., (2015)
Wine Bible, 2nd Edition, MacNeil, K. (2015)
Websites:
Bizkaiko Txakolina: Regulations https://bizkaikotxakolina.eus/en/designation-of-origin/regulations/
Catavino: Chacolí: The wild wine of Spain, Sadler, Q. https://catavino.net/chacoli-the-wild-wine-of-spain/
Enfocant: La UE dicta sentencia: Cantabria puede hacer uso del término "Chacolí" (2011) http://www.enfocant.info/cantabria/cultura/ue-dicta-sentencia-cantabria-puede-hacer-uso-termino-chacoli
Geocities: El Chacolí su Fiesta, Abello, L. http://www.geocities.ws/bibliotecadonihue/chacoli.htm
Getariako Txakolina Denominación de Origen: Getaria Txakoli https://www.getariakotxakolina.eus/?lang=en
Grupo David Sebastián: Chacolí de término de Miranda (2014) https://grupodavidsebastian.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/chacoli-de-termino-de-miranda/
OK Diario, Gastronomia: Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el vino Chaoclí, (2017) https://okdiario.com/gastronomia/todo-necesitas-saber-vino-chacoli-132491
Research Gate: Vinos Típicos de Chile: Asecnso y declinación del Chacolí (1810 - 2015) {Typical Wines of Chile: The rise and decline of Chacolí (1810 - 2015)}, Lacoste, P., Castro, A. Quiroz, F., Cussen, F., Soto, N., Rendón, B., Mujica, F., Aguilera, P., Cofré, C., Núñez, E., and Adunka, M. (2015) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281671200_Vinos_tipicos_de_Chile_ascenso_y_declinacion_del_chacoli_1810-2015
Spanish Wines: Basque Country DOs https://www.spanish-wines.org/basque-country.html
Txakoli de Alava Denominación Origen: Txakoli de Alava https://txakolidealava.eus/eu/
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As you all have heard, and can hear, my voice has been a problem for 3 months now. I’ve begun therapy to learn how to deal with these voice issues.
In the mean time, while I learn to use my voice all over again, I’m going to suspend this season, and pick it up when I can speak without the croaking, squeaking and this awful vocal fry - certainly not sexy!
Please stay subscribed to the Glass in Session® Feed, and look for Season 7 to start in May. There are over three dozen back episodes that cover everything from wood, to oxygen, mold to yeast, to wine, brandy, sotol and marsala to holy wars and wine caves.
I hope you’ll stay in touch!
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Email: Val@glassinsession.com
I’d love to hear about what you’re up to, what new beverage fun you’ve discovered during our year of our abnormally new normal.
Let me know if there’s a subject of obscure corkdorkery you’d like to hear about in Season 7.
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This is an exploration of the main styles of Rutherglen (Australia) fortified wines - or Stickies. We also learn a little about Rutherglen Network and the classifications of the famous Muscat wines.
Because Rutherglen’s wine history dates back to the Gold Rush of the 1800s, “Liquid Gold” puns were made. The host can’t help herself.
Resources from this episode:
Websites:
Explore Rutherglen: The Four Faces of Rutherglen Muscat - The Rutherglen muscat classification https://www.explorerutherglen.com.au/rutherglen-muscat-classification/
Explore Rutherglen: History https://www.explorerutherglen.com.au/history-of-rutherglen/
Marketing Mag: A big bloody controversy, McConnell, S. (2016) https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/big-bloody-controversy/
Wine Australia: Additional Label Items and Other Terms https://www.wineaustralia.com/labelling/additional-labelling-terms
Wine Australia: Fortified Wines - Examining an Australian classic (2017) https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/market-bulletin/issue-65
Wine Australia: Quality Wine Terms: https://www.wineaustralia.com/getmedia/6fa35690-95eb-4519-a6f8-aae0359aa822/AGWA-Quality-Wine-Terms-Quality-Wine-Terms.pdf
Wine Australia: Map of Victoria https://www.wineaustralia.com/getmedia/047d1788-a81d-4406-9403-2aa3d19fbf28/Victoria.jpg
Wine Selectors: Fortified Wine - What it is and why we love it (also great infographics) https://www.wineselectors.com.au/selector-magazine/wine/know-your-variety-australian-fortified-favourites
Podcasts:
Glass in Session®: S1E1 Fringe Wines and Flor https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e1-fringe-wines-and-flor
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No, not a "disco" party, thank you very much, autocorrect.
A Pisco Party! We're talking about distilled spirits from Peru and Chile: what they are, how they are made, and the many differences between them.
They are unique and distinct beverages from their respective countries of origin, and the differences between the two make the two Piscos fascinating spirits to explore, from history to grape to their role in their national cocktails.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020)
Websites:
Comisión Nacional del Pisco - Peru (CONAPISCO) https://conapisco.org.pe/
Cornell Law School: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 27 Section 5.22 - The Standards of Identity (d) Class 4; brandy, (9) Pisco. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/5.22
EUR-Lex (Access to European Union Law): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R0110
Peru: Spirit of Peru https://peru.info/en-us/piscospiritofperu#production
Peru Travel Info (maps) http://peru-travel-info.com/peru-maps.html
Pisco Chile: https://piscochile.com/en/home/
Pisco World (Perú): http://www.piscoworld.com/
Podcasts:
Glass in Session®: Grape Brandy Escape https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e5-grape-brandy-escape
Wine Two Five: Pisco Unpacked https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pisco-unpacked/id986650051?i=1000397336490
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Pink bubbles for the new year! This episode highlights the new Prosecco Rosé DOC, then we dig a little deep into some sparkling wine corkdorkery. Because why not?
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. and Harding, J. (2015)
Websites:
Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC: Production Regulations (2020) https://www.prosecco.wine/en/production-regulations
Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC: Production of Prosecco DOC Rosé has been approved https://www.prosecco.wine/en/news/production-prosecco-doc-rose-has-been-approved
Organisation Internationale del la Vigne et du Vin: OIV Focus 2015 - The rosé wine market (2015) http://www.oiv.int/public/medias/3103/focus-2015-les-vins-roses-en.pdf
Wine Economist: Global Rosé Market Q&A, Veseth (2019) https://wineeconomist.com/2019/03/12/global-rose-market-qa/
Wine Industry Advisor: Prosecco DOC Rosé Officially Approved to Begin Exporting Worldwide (2020) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/11/02/prosecco-doc-rose-begin-exporting
Wine Industry Advisor: Riondo Rosé Prosecco DOC Arrives on New Year’s Day (2020) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/14/riondo-rose-prosecco-doc-new-years
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This episode is an exploration of the history, regions, and wines of Israel. Personal and cultural notes are included.
Wines for this episode were provided by Yarden Wines & Gregory + Vine. Thank you to Stephanie Gutierrez for reaching out & for sending these beautiful wines, and thank you, listeners, for a wonderful 5th season.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Tasting the Past: The Science of Flavor and the Search for the Origins of Wine, Begos, (2018)
Websites:
Adam Montefiore: Israeli Wine Specialist. Consultant, Educator, Marketer & Writer http://www.adammontefiore.com/
Food and Wine: 8 Amazing Kosher Wines to Drink This Hanukkah, Cury, (2017) https://www.foodandwine.com/news/8-amazing-kosher-wines-drink-hanukkah
Glass in Session: Tasting the Past: The science of flavor & the search for the origins of wine by Kevin Begos - A Book Rave https://www.glassinsession.com/2018/07/30/tasting-the-past-by-kevin-begos-book-review/
Israel Wine Producers Association (IWPA) http://iwpa.com Israel Wine Experience http://www.israelwinexp.com/
The Jerusalem Post: 70 Years of Israeli Wine!, Montefiore, (2018) https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Wine-talk-70-years-of-Israeli-wine-549666
Kosher Wine: https://www.kosherwine.com/israeli-wines.html
Wine Enthusiast: Top Israeli Wine Misconceptions Debunked, Desimone, (2019) https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/14/top-israel-wine-questions/
Wines Israel http://winesisrael.com/en/
Wines of Israel https://www.winesofisrael.com/
Podcast Episodes:
Wine Two Five: Regional Rap on Israeli Wines https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wines-israel-regional-rap-featuring-golan-heights-winery/id986650051?i=1000423476399
Wine Samples courtesy of:
Gregory + Vine: https://www.gregoryvine.com/
Yarden Wine Imports: https://yardenwines.com/
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This is an overview of grape brandy around the world, and the different regions, production methods and styles. We distinguish the major grape brandy styles from those spirits made with other fruits, and the range of expressions from Grappa to long-aged brandies of the classic regions like Jerez, Cognac, and Armagnac.
There are some fun historical facts and little known oddities extracted from US Code of Federal Regulations ... because your host is a big ol' corkdork.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020)
Distilling Knowledge: A professional guide to spirits and liqueurs (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Broom, D., (2013)
Grossman’s Guide to Wines Beers, and Spirits (7th Edition) Grossman, H., (Revised by Harriett Lembeck), (1983)
Websites:
Brandy De Jerez https://www.brandydejerez.es/en/enjoyment
Charles Neal Selections: Armagnac http://www.charlesnealselections.com/armagnac1.html
Charles Neal Selections: Cognac http://www.charlesnealselections.com/cognac.html
Cornell Law School: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 27 Section 5.22 - The Standards of Identity (d) Class 4; brandy. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/5.22
Difford’s Guide: Grappa https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/category/380/grappa
EUR-Lex (Access to European Union Law): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R0110
Germain-Robin https://www.germain-robin.com/our-story
San Francisco Gate: Over a Barrel - Germain-Robin makes superb brandies, yet they’re hard to sell, Gray, (2012) https://www.sfgate.com/wine/article/OVER-A-BARREL-Germain-Robin-makes-superb-2735377.php
Podcast Episodes:
S2E3: Apple Brandy - Domestic Happiness https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e3-apple-brandy-domestic-happiness
S3E5: Wine & Oxygen from Grapes to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e5-wine-oxygen-from-grapes-to-glass
S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin’ ‘bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
Wine Two Five: Pisco Unpacked https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pisco-unpacked/id986650051?i=1000397336490
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While fans await the release of the 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau, we explore the 10 Cru du Beaujolais appellations. These crus account for 25% of Beaujolais production, with each appellation known for its unique characteristics.
Think Senior Superlatives - like in High School - but with more geography, taste, and style, and less acid wash denim.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Wine Bible (2nd Edition), MacNeil, K., (2015)
Websites:
Beaujolais https://www.beaujolais.com
Cahier des Charges de l’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (Beaujolais) http://www.siqocert.fr/cahier-des-charges/cdc-beaujolais.pdf
Discover Beaujolais https://www.discoverbeaujolais.com/
Podcast Episodes:
S2E5: Hello Vino Novello! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello
S4E3: Valpolicella-Palooza https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e2-valpolicella-palooza
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Is liqueur just a fancy word for liquor? What’s the difference between a liqueur and a cordial? How are they made, and what the heck am I supposed to do with all of these bottles?
We go there in this episode which is all about the sweetened, flavored spirits sitting around on your liquor shelf.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020)
Grossman’s Guide to Wines Beers, and Spirits (7th Edition) Grossman, H., (Revised by Harriett Lembeck), (1983)
Websites:
Bar None Drinks https://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/by_ingredient/b/benedictine-189.html
Bénédictine https://www.benedictinedom.com/
Cornell Law School: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 27 Section 5.22 - The Standards of Identity (h) Class 8; cordials and liqueurs. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/5.22
Daily Beast: Lessons from the Virtual Bar, Wondrich (2020) https://www.thedailybeast.com/lessons-from-the-virtual-bar
EUR-Lex (Access to European Union Law): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R0110
Liquor.com https://www.liquor.com/recipes/vieux-carre/
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Michael Whidden from Vines 4 Votes talks to us about the confluence of wine and politics, and how prominent wine professionals came together to help enact change.
Vines 4 Votes is an online wine auction which runs from 12 - 16 October 2020. Now for the juicy part: they have 80 lots of wine, ranging from $40 - $4000. Some are from older vintages, including verticals, and there are a few unicorn bottles.
The proceeds from this auction will go to the ACLU of Texas, working to protect voting rights, recruit poll workers, and work with county clerks and voters on policies and education.
Vines 4 Votes is one way you and fellow wine lovers can help make a big difference in the second largest state in the country ... while connecting over a great bottle.
Resources:
Vines 4 Votes: https://vines4votes.org/
Imbibe Magazine: Wine Pros Aim to Effect Change Through Vines 4 Votes, Bass (2020) https://imbibemagazine.com/vines-4-votes/?utm_source=soldsie&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=201006_wineprosaimtoeffectchangethroughvines4votes
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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 Kolossi Castle - Won by Richard the Lionheart, Home to the Knights Templar, and Birthplace of the King of Wines, Mingren, (2018) https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/kolossi-castle-0011186
Atlas Obscura: How a Special Diet Kept the Knights Templar Fighting Fit, Frost (2018) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-the-templar-knights-ate
Clarion Wines: The Three Italian Wine Estates of the Order of Malta http://www.clarionwines.co.uk/documents/Magione,%20Rocca%20Bernarda%20and%20Villa%20Giustiniani%20-%2026-10-10.pdf
Comité Champagne: https://www.champagne.fr/en/from-vine-to-wine/what-is-champagne-wine/history-of-champagne-wine
Giustiani: History of Giustiniani - http://www.giustiniani.info/english.html
History: 10 Reasons the Knights Templar Were History’s Fiercest Fighters, Gershon, (2019) https://www.history.com/news/knights-templar-facts-crusades-wealth
History: The Knights Templar Rulebook Included No Pointy Shoes and No Kissing Mom, Holland (2019) https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/the-knights-templar
Italy Magazine: Villa Giustiniani: A Family Home for over 400 years, Robinson (2019) https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/villa-giustiniani-family-home-over-400-years
Masterclass: Brunello vs. Barolo - Discover the Differences Between These Italian Wines https://www.masterclass.com/articles/brunello-vs-barolo-discover-the-differences-between-these-italian-wines#how-to-pair-barolo-wine-with-food
Order of Malta: History https://www.orderofmalta.int/history/
Ordo Supremis Militarism Templi Hierosolymitani: https://osmth.net/index.htm
Royal-Tokaji: True Heritage - Vinum Regnum, Rex Vinorum, Wine of King, King of Wines http://www.royal-tokaji.com/wine_of_kings.php
Stambolovo Winery: http://stambolovo-winery.com/en/products/index/knights-templar-line
Templar History: Did the Templars Form Switzerland? https://templarhistory.com/did-the-templars-form-switzerland/
Templarske Sklepy: About https://www.templarske-sklepy.cz/en/about-templarske-sklepy-cejkovice
Wine Sofa: Rocca Bernarda, Ercsey (2015) http://www.winesofa.eu/articles/rocca-bernarda
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Season 5 kicks off with a sparkling wine style known as pétillant naturel or pét-nat. These wines are made in a method similar to the ancestral or ancient method that dates back over 500 years. They are fun, fresh, sometimes funky, and certainly refreshing. Many are sealed with a crown cap (like a beer bottle) and may even sport some sediment or cloudiness. This episode explains the how and why of this style of sparkling wine.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson & Avellan, (2014)
Websites:
SevenFifty Daily: Tracing the Origin Story of Pét-Nat, Schiessl (2020) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/tracing-the-origin-story-of-pet-nat
SevenFifty Daily: The Science of Pét-Nat Wines, Adams (2018) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-science-of-pet-nat-wines/
TerreDeVins: Monlouis-sur-Loire, enfin une AOC pour le Pétillant (2020) https://www.terredevins.com/actualites/montlouis-sur-loire-enfin-une-aoc-pour-le-petillant
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In this season finale we explore the science and art of aging wine and spirits in oak. Discussion includes: types of oak, structural and chemical composition, and the many contributions to a spirit maturing in a barrel.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020)
Distilling Knowledge: A professional guide to spirits and liqueurs (Wine and Spirit Education Trust), Broom, D., (2013)
The Wine Bible (2nd Edition), MacNeil, K., (2015)
Websites:
Bruichladdich: Why Bourbon Barrels? (14 Jan 2014) https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich-whisky-news/making-whisky/why-bourbon-barrels/
Forest Service: Oak Aging and Wine https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/ethnobotany/documents/OakAgingAndWine.pdf
Iowa State Extension and Outreach: Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute - Oak Aging of Red Wine, (Dharmadhikari) https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wine/oak-aging-red-wine
ISC Barrels: Oak Species for Cooperage: https://www.iscbarrels.com/2017/03/30/oak-species-for-cooperage/
Moringa Clips: Oak Barrels Could Contribute to Bitter Taste in Wine, Spirits: A combination of compounds found in oak barrels can produce a bitter taste https://www.morningagclips.com/oak-barrels-could-contribute-to-bitter-taste-in-wine-spirits/
Oxygen and Wine http://www.oxygenandwine.com/
Rocky Mountain Barel Company: Different Wood Used in Whiskey and Wine Barrels (2018) https://www.rockymountainbarrelcompany.com/different-wood-used-whiskey-wine-barrels/
US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory: The Chemical Composition of Wood, Petterson, (1984) https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1984/pette84a.pdf
Journal Articles:
Quercus Robur and Quercus Petraea in Europe: Distribution, habitat, usage and threats, European Atlas of Forest Tree Species (EU), Eaton, Oliveira, Caudullo, and de Rigo (2016)
Role of Oak Coumarins in the Taste of Wines and Spirits: Identification, quantitation, and sensory contribution through perceptive interactions, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Winstel, Gautier, Machal (2020) https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c02619
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Crossover products such as whiskey aged in wine barrels, and vice versa, are certainly not a new thing. But with much discussion around whether the new Bourbon-barrel-aged wines on the market are faddish or gimmicky, it's a good time to dig into the subject.
Why Bourbon barrels? And are wines finished in Bourbon barrels any good?
Resources from this episode:
Bruichladdich: Why Bourbon Barrels? (14 Jan 2014) https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich-whisky-news/making-whisky/why-bourbon-barrels/
The Daily Beast: The Nine Lives of One Bourbon Barrel (6 Nov 2017) https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-nine-lives-of-one-bourbon-barrel
Democrat and Chronicle: Howell: Latest fad is wines aged in bourbon barrels (27 Oct 2016) https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/columnist/howell/2016/10/27/howell-bourbon-barrel-aged-wines/92745712/
The Drinks Business: Wine Aged in Bourbon Barrels Takes USA by Storm https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/wine-aged-in-bourbon-barrels-takes-usa-by-storm/
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This episode explores grapes with colored flesh or pulp known as teinturiers. Having only a top-level knowledge of these grapes - that they exist - your host thought it would be fun to track down a little more information about them.
Why do we mainly hear about Alicante Bouschet? Who can name other teinturiers? What about history? Prohibition you say? We dig into all of this in under 20 minutes.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Wine grapes: A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, Harding, & Vouillamoz, J. (2012)
Websites:
Hathi Trust Digital Library: Black Juice Grape Varieties in California https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b714463&view=1up&seq=1
Lodi Wine: (14 Jul 2017) Enduring demand for teinturiers https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Enduring-demand-for-teinturiers
Wines Georgia: https://www.winesgeorgia.com/site/grape-varieties
WineSpeed: (5 June 2020) Wine Quiz https://winespeed.com/quiz/wine/teinturier-grape-varieties/
Journal Articles:
Garnacha and Garnacha Tintorera: Genetic relationship and the origin of Teinturier varieties cultivated in Spain, American Journal of Enology & Viticulture 54 (4) 237-245, Cabezas, Cervera, Arroyo-Garcia, Icanez, Rodrigez-Torrez, Borrego, Cabello, and Martinez-Sapater (2003)
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This is the third episode in the “Wine Ed Sessions” series featuring voices and interesting, fun personalities behind the Society of Wine Educators (SWE). Ben Coffelt, CSS, CSW, is the Sales Manager representing the greater west coast and joins us from California.
Ben tells us about his wine and spirits journey, and talks rum and terroir, a tiki happy hour. We also are treated to some insight into the spirits education evolution, certifications, our upcoming virtual conference, and some new testing information.
SWE is a non-profit organization focused on responsible wine, spirits, and hospitality education, as well as quality professional certifications. It’s also where the host, Val, found what she refers to as her “wine tribe” at her first conference in 2014.
Resources from this Episode:
Websites:
Conferences http://societyofwineeducators.org/index.php/conference
Society of Wine Educators http://societyofwineeducators.org/
Webinar Schedule http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/swebinars-2/swebinar-schedule/
Wine, Wit & Wisdom http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/
Apps:
SWE Wine & Spirits Trivia Quiz https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swe-wine-spirits-trivia-quiz/id903195751
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Let’s talk succulents! Classified under agave spirits with Tequila, Mezcal, Bacanora, and Raicilla, Sotol is actually made from a relative of the agave plant. This episode covers what Sotol is, where it comes from, and goes on a little culture trip with respect to its name and origins.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
2020 Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide, Society of Wine Educators, Nickles, J. (2020)Websites:
Desert Door: https://www.desertdoor.com/
Imbibe: Meet Sotol, Mexico’s Other Indigenous Spirit https://imbibemagazine.com/sotol/
LA Times: Sotol is more than a liquor - it’s northern Mexican culture & history in a bottle: https://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-chihuahua-mexico-sotol-mezcal-spirits-20190425-story.html
Liquor.com: The Birth of Tequila’s Little Brother - In Texas of All Places https://www.liquor.com/articles/texas-sotol/
Mezcal PhD: Mezcal, Tequila, Sotol, Bacanora, Raicilla, Pulque, and More… https://mezcalphd.com/2013/10/mezcal-tequila-sotol-bacanora-raicilla-pulque-and-more/
Omniglot: The online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages https://www.omniglot.com/writing/nahuatl.htm
Punch: The Forgotten History and Revival of Mexico’s Great Border Spirit https://punchdrink.com/articles/sotol-brands-and-history-mexican-moonshine-flourish-north-of-the-border/
Thrillist: Everything you Need to Know About Sotol https://www.thrillist.com/spirits/sotol/sotol-liquor-facts
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“…drinkable purple of astonishing delightfulness,” Cassiodorus, a Roman statesman, said of the Recioto wines of Valpolicella in the 6th century.
This episode explores the Valpolicella appellations, region, grapes, styles and history. Which wines were discovered by mistake - and are still "astonishing delightfulness" to this day, and what does Ernest Hemingway have to do with any of it?
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Grapes and Wines: A comprehensive guide to varieties and flavours, Clarke, O. and Rand, M. (2010)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015)
Vino Italiano: The regional wines of Italy, Bastianich, J. and Lynch, D. (2005)
World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition, Johnson, H. and Robinson, J. (2013)
Websites:
Do Bianchi (16 Jan 2012): Hemingway’s Valpolicella and the Quintarelli Legacy https://dobianchi.com/2012/01/16/hemingways-valpolicella-and-the-quintarelli-legacy/
Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella http://cms.consorziovalpolicella.it/en/valpolicella-doc
Decanter Magazine (10 April 2017): The Alpha and Omega Wine, Jefford, A. https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/taste-valpolicella-ripasso-recioto-366038/
Italian Wine Central https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/valpolicella-doc/
Somm Journal (April/May 2020): Unraveling Valpolicella, Leicht L. https://online.fliphtml5.com/rjut/fofc/
Podcast:
Glass in Session®: (2020) S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes
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This is the second of the "Wine Ed Sessions" where we speak with the people behind the Society of Wine Educators. In this session we speak with Missi Holle, CWE, CSS, President of the Society of Wine Educators, and National Account Education Specialist for Kobrand Corporation.
Missi talks with us about working through current and morphing challenges impacting the hospitality business and her clients. We also discuss the value mentors, connections, passions, and education all play in our communities, professional and personal.
She also updates us on the 2020 SWE Conference in August. Finally, what is the up side of staying home right now? Spoiler alert: it involves food and value wines.
Resources from this Episode:
Websites:
Conferences http://societyofwineeducators.org/index.php/conference
Society of Wine Educators http://societyofwineeducators.org/
Webinar Schedule http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/swebinars-2/swebinar-schedule/
Wine, Wit & Wisdom http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/
Apps:
SWE Wine & Spirits Trivia Quiz https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swe-wine-spirits-trivia-quiz/id903195751
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From the Romans and monks to plagues, mini ice ages and marauding kings, English wine has had its ups and downs, but it has emerged strong, especially on the sparkling wine stage.
This episode pulls the thread a little more on the subject of English bubbly, and why the history is so fascinating.
Season four of Glass in Session® kicks off with a toast, a trip back in time, and tiny bubbles of hope for light at the end of our current quarantined tunnel.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
A Celebration of English Wine [Kindle Edition], Sagues, L. (2018)
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014)
The Wines of Great Britain [Kindle Edition], Skelton, S. (2019)
Websites:
Ancient History Encyclopedia: The Saxons https://www.ancient.eu/Saxons/
Decanter: England https://www.decanter.com/wine/wine-regions/english-wine/
Drinks Business: English Sparkling Wine Industry Must Adopt a Coherent Approach, Experts Warn https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/english-sparkling-wine-industry-needs-to-adopt-a-more-coherent-approach-commentators-claim/
Great British Vineyards Guide https://www.gbvg.uk
Great British Wine http://www.greatbritishwine.com/
Historic UK: Dissolution of the Monasteries https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Dissolution-of-the-Monasteries/
Nyetimber: Our Story [video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8iKTsT0XYM
Painshill https://www.painshill.co.uk/
Science Alert: There’s More to That ‘Mini Ice Age’ Story, And Here’s Why https://www.sciencealert.com/there-s-more-to-that-mini-ice-age-story-and-here-s-why
Wine Two Five Podcast: English Wine and a Bout of Bubble Banter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-151-english-wine-a-bout-of-bubble-banter/id986650051?i=1000404387076
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In this special session we are delighted to chat Jane Nickles, CWE, CSE, MBA, Director of Education and Certification Director of Education and Certification - Society of Wine Educators. Not only is she the creator, writer, and driving force behind all the online learning and fun we’ve been having in our community over the years, but you can tell no one loves her job like Ms. Jane!
We may not be together, but none of us have to drink, study, or discover new things alone. We talk about webinars, taste-a-longs, insider’s guides, resources, online tools, and even scholarships. A lot is happening during this era of change, particularly when much of the hospitality industry has been sidelined.
Also, what’s Jane doing to keep sane under “lock-down?” She gives us the lowdown on “Grocery Store Roulette” and how to “Admiral Nelson” your liquor shelf. Whether you’re a wine lover, wine teacher, or student of the fermented or distilled beverage, pour a glass, sit back, and let’s learn and laugh with Ms. Jane.
Resources from this Episode:
Websites:
Society of Wine Educators http://societyofwineeducators.org/
Webinar Schedule http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/swebinars-2/swebinar-schedule/
Wine, Wit & Wisdom http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/
Bubbly Professor https://bubblyprofessor.com/
Apps:
SWE Wine & Spirits Trivia Quiz https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swe-wine-spirits-trivia-quiz/id903195751
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Morellino di Scansano DOCG is a Sangiovese-based wine from a region of Tuscany known as the Maremma. In this episode we escape to a diverse landscape, learn about the history of the Maremma and Morellino di Scansano, and go off the beaten path.
Cowboys? Yes. Swamps? Uh huh. And what does a little pope and animals trashing a vineyard have to do with any of it? Yeah. We let the mind - and the dialogue - wander a bit this week, but we always return to the reason you clicked on this episode in the first place - the wine.
Resources from this episode:
Agraria (Morellino di Scansano) https://www.agraria.org/vini/morellinodiscansano.htm
Agraria (Maremmana - Italian Breeds of Cattle) http://eng.agraria.org/cattle/maremmana.htm
Albarese http://www.alberese.com/
Andrea Gaddini (Maremmana Breed) http://www.andreagaddini.it/Maremmana_en.html
Consorzio Tutela Morellino Di Scansano https://www.consorziomorellino.it/il-morellino/disciplinare/
Discover Tuscany https://www.discovertuscany.com/itineraries-in-tuscany/strada-del-vino/wine-and-food-colli-di-maremma.html
Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/place/Maremma
New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/world/europe/05italy.html
The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/may/22/maremma-tucanny-coast-beaches-italy I Longobardi in Italia http://www.longobardinitalia.it/
Maremma Guide https://www.maremmaguide.com/maremma-italy.html
Our Maremma - Fattoria Le Pupille (video) https://vimeo.com/260539751
Nation Master https://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Morellino-di-Scansano
Vino With Val blog (pictures!) https://www.vinowithval.com/2016/12/08/meandering-the-maremma/
Virtual Roma http://roma.andreapollett.com/S7/monpap.htm
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Oxygen can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to wine making. From harvest to bottling, and even during service, oxygen has an opportunity to leave its fingerprints on the wine in our glasses.
This episode merely scratches the surface of how oxygen, oxidation, and micro-oxygenation play in each decision in the wine making process, prevention and detection of faults, and effects on the finished style.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson J. (2015)
Science of Wine, 2nd Edition, Goode J. (2014)
Wine Faults: Causes, effects, cures, Hudelson, J. (2011)
Websites:
Academic Wino http://www.academicwino.com/2013/01/microoxygenation-quality-preferences.html/
Oxygen and Wine http://www.oxygenandwine.com/
Vine Ethos https://www.vinethos.com/oxygen-and-wine-barrels/
Documentaries:
Mondovino https://www.amazon.com/Mondovino-The-Complete-Series/dp/B013RZNE1Q
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Wines from dried grapes have been around for millennia. In this episode we look at the history of the process, talk about some examples, the bitter, and the sweet.
Oh, and we throw a little shade - Greek poet style.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
Websites:
Consorzio Valpolicella http://cms.consorziovalpolicella.it/
Contari https://www.cotnari.ro/en/company/
Donnafugata https://www.donnafugata.it/en/our-land/pantelleria/
Hesiod https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hesiod
Mago of Carthage is Father of Agriculture and Farming https://phoenicia.org/Mago-Carthage-Father-of-Agriculture.html
Passito Pantelleria https://www.passitopantelleria.it/
Quattro Calici https://www.quattrocalici.it/denominazioni/colli-orientali-del-friuli-picolit-docg/
Sagravit https://www.sagrivit.it/en/prodotti/rocca-bernarda/
Samian Muscat Wine https://www.greeka.com/eastern-aegean/samos/products/muscat/
World of Fine Wine http://www.worldoffinewine.com/news/picolit-friulis-finest-gem-4186756
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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. and Kladstrup P.
Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines [Project Gutenberg Ebook: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20889] (1879), Vizetelly H.
A History of Champagne, with Notes on the Other Sparkling Wines of France [Project Gutenberg Ebook: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46953] (1882), Vizetelly H.
Into the Earth: A Wine Cave Renaissance (2009), D'Agostini D. & Chappellet M.
The Story of Champagne [Kindle Edition] (2016), Faith, N.
Wine and War: The French, the Nazis and the battle for France's greatest treasure (2001), Kladstrup D. and Kladstrup P.
Websites:
California Dream Big https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/wine-caves
Geological Society of America https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Geologic_Time_Scale/GSA/timescale/home.aspx
Thrillist https://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-francisco/napa-sonoma/the-7-best-wine-caves-in-napasonoma
UNESCO https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1465
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Exploring Gin's volatile and polarized history, origins of various styles, and a celebration of the spirit's revival.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Barnett, R. (2011) The Book of Gin. New York: Grove Press.
Broom, D. (2013) Distilling Knowledge: A professional guide to spirits and liqueurs. London: Wine & Spirits Education Trust.
Broom, D. (2015) Gin: The manual. London: Mitchell Beazley.
Grossman, H., & Lembeck, H. (1983). Grossman's Guide to Wines, Spirits, and Beers (7th ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley.
Nickles, J. (2019). 2020 Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide. San Bernadino, California: Society of Wine Educators
Solmonson, L. (2012). Gin: A global history. London: Reaktion Books.
Teacher, M. (2014). The Spirit of Gin: A stirring miscellany of the new gin revival. Kennebunkport, Maine: Cider Mill Press.
Websites:
Bols https://bols.com/brand-promise
The Botanist https://www.thebotanist.com/wild-foraged-distilled/
By the Dutch https://www.bythedutch.com/genever/
Thrillist: Celebrating 25 Years of “Gin & Juice” https://www.thrillist.com/culture/snoop-dogg-gin-and-juice-25th-anniversary
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Ringing in a new year, decade, and season with bubbles, of course. This episode celebrates Asti Spumante DOCG and Moscato d'Asti DOCG, including the style differences, production rules, history, and the new logo.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Storia del Consorzio per la Tutela Dell’Asti (Volume 1), Mainardi (2008)
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling wine, Stevenson & Avellan, (2014)
Grapes and Wines, Clarke & Rand, (2010)
Making Sense of Wine Tasting, Young, (1010)
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
Websites:
Asti DOCG Consorzio http://www.astidocg.it/en/
Confagricoltura Asti https://confagriasti.it/il-consorzio-dellasti-si-veste-di-nuovo/
Gancia http://www.gancia.it/en/casa-gancia/la-nostra-storia/origini/
Lorenzo Tablino - Enologo http://tablino.it/1457/asti-moscato-dasti-history-del-prodotto-comercio/
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Marsala is a place and a wine appellation. In the Season 2 finale of Glass in Session® we dig into the wine's rich history, colorful and varied styles, and sense of place.
Many thanks (grazie mille!) to the wonderful team at Cantine Florio in Marsala, Sicily, in October 2019. The time Valentina and Tomasso spent with us on the tour and tasting not only deepened our appreciation for this wine, but enriched our time exploring the culture, food, and wine in Sicily by many dimensions.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
Vino Italiano: The regional wines of Italy, Bastianich & Lynch (2005)
Websites:
Consorzio per la Tutela del Vino Marsala DOC http://www.consorziovinomarsala.it
Florio https://www.duca.it/florio/storia/
Marsala DOC http://www.marsaladoc.it/legge_vino_marsala.php
Quattro Calici (Disciplinare) https://www.quattrocalici.it/disciplinari/marsala-doc
Wine Two Five Podcast Episode 176: Back to (wine) school with Cru Artisan College https://www.winetwofive.com/episode-176-wine-school-cru-artisan-college/
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NOTE: The host uses the term "officer & gentleman" in reference solely with respect to Admiral Nelson supplying his troops with Marsala - for entertainment & wine education purposes only. However, we understand his overall legacy, as with the behavior of other historical figures, is not sterling if not controversial, & do not reflect the values of the host.
Celebration is in the air as Beaujolais Nouveau is released each November. However, Vino Novello is released weeks prior. Some would say it's the Italian answer to the Nouveau, but there are some differences. This episode explores Vino Novello, carbonic maceration, as well as the celebrations that showcase the bounties of harvest, including these wines.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
The Science of Wine: From vine to glass, 2nd Edition, Goode (2014)
Understanding Wine Technology: The science of wine explained, 3rd Edition, Bird, (2010)
Websites:
Gastrodelierio http://www.gastrodelirio.it/fabio-riccio/dove-finitoil-vino-novello/2018/11/
Jours Feries (Beaujolais Nouveau) https://www.joursferies.fr/evenements/beaujolais-nouveau.php
La Stampa https://www.lastampa.it/economia/2019/11/02/news/il-primo-weekend-con-il-vino-novello-1.37823845?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Sputnik News https://it.sputniknews.com/italia/201911028246907-arriva-il-vino-novello-sulle-tavole-degli-italiani/?utm_source=push&utm_medium=browser_notification&utm_campaign=sputnik_it
Unione Italiana Vini https://www.unioneitalianavini.it/vino-novello-da-questanno-arriva-prima/
Vinifero https://www.vinifero.it/pillole/vino-novello-caratteristiche/
Web Magazine 24 https://www.webmagazine24.it/vino-novello-2019-italiano-francese-dati-norme-uscita/
Novello Festivals by Region: (not all-inclusive, of course)
Abruzzo (Mondo Eventi Abruzzo) https://www.mondoeventiabruzzo.it/events/borgo-rurale-2019-a-treglio-festa-del-vino-novello-delle-castagne-e-dellolio-nuovo/
Abruzzo (Viaggiando Italia) https://www.viaggiando-italia.it/eventi/novello-al-castello-2019/
Alto Adige (Drinks & Co) https://www.drinksco.it/blog/alla-scoperta-della-tradizione-il-torggelen
Calabria (Yes Calabria!) https://www.yescalabria.com/en/vino-novello-sotto-il-castello-sabato-16-novembre-a-ciro/
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (Udine Today): https://theworldnews.net/it-news/l-oca-e-il-vin-novello-2019-la-festa-di-lavariano
Lazio (Paese Roma) https://www.paeseroma.it/2019/10/29/a-vignanello-arriva-la-festa-dellolio-e-del-vino-novello/
Lombardia (Flora Agriturismo) https://www.floragriturismo.it/news-eventi/
Marche (Sarnano Turismo) https://www.sarnanoturismo.it/sarnano-in-botte-2019/
Puglia (Novello in Festa) http://www.novelloinfesta.it/main.html
Sicily (Sun Trip Sicily) https://www.suntripsicily.com/38-events_in_sicily-san-martino-festival.php
Toscana (Toscana Go) http://toscanago.com/firenze/articoli/483-vino-gli-eventi-in-toscana
Veneto (Verona Wine Love) https://veronawinelove.com/festa-vino-novello-bardolino-lago-di-garda-verona-novembre-2019/
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This orange (amber) wine episode discusses winemaking, the origins of the style, and what makes them unique. They aren't red wines, despite skin maceration and fermentation. They aren't white wines, despite being made with white grapes. And they are not rose' wines. They are their own thing, and are the subject of much more press and literature than a decade ago.
Resources from this episode:
Books: Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
Uncorking the Caucases: Wines from Turkey, Armenia, and Georgia, Horkey & Tan, (2016)
Understanding Wine Technology: The science of wine explained, 3rd Edition, Bird, (2010)
The Wine Bible, 2nd Edition, MacNeil (2015)
Websites:
Early Neolithic Wine of Georgia in the South Caucasus (McGovern, Jalabadze, Batiuk et al.) https://www.pnas.org/content/114/48/E10309
Georgian Wines: Older and wiser (Jefford) https://www.ft.com/content/7307e952-f50b-11e2-b4f8-00144feabdc0
Gravner https://www.gravner.it/
Wakawaka Wine Reviews https://wakawakawinereviews.com/2012/02/20/understanding-orange-wines-2-georgian-amber-wines-pheasants-tears-rkatsiteli-vinoterra-kisi/
Wine Georgia https://www.winesgeorgia.com
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In the spirit of Fall, the spirits made from apples deserve a little Glass in Session® Winecast corkdorkery treatment. So here's to Calvados, Applejack, and the hundreds of years of history that brought us this goodness, unfolded on a Friday night with a bottle of Calvados Pays d'Auge.
Did your exuberant host cover federal codes, shipwrecks, the Revolutionary War, and the cartoon character, Shmoo? Yes, yes she did. Did she have way too much fun putting this together for you? It's pretty obvious.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles [Kindle Version] (2019)
Distilling Knowledge: A professional guide to spirits and liqueurs (Wine and Spirits Education Trust), Broom (2013)
Websites:
Charles Neal Selections http://www.charlesnealselections.com/calvados1.html
Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute 27 § CFR 5.22 (d) Class 4; brandy https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/5.22
Discover Magazine (Shmoo) http://discovermagazine.com/2007/nov/stupid-science-word-of-the-month-shmoo
Interprofession des Appellations Cidricoles http://www.idac-aoc.fr/index.php/fr/filiere-aoc-aop/cahiers-des-charges.html
Laird & Company https://lairdandcompany.com/our-history/
Liquor.com https://www.liquor.com/articles/applejack-apple-brandy/
Popular Mechanics (Francine Maroukian) https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/a23956/how-to-make-applejack-whiskey/
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A funny thing happened on the way to the dessert wine episode: Val went down a moldy rabbit hole. What emerges is an entire episode devoted to Noble Rot.
How does Botrytis Cinerea affect the grapes, the vineyard practices, the wine making, and the finished wines? We go there in this corkdorkalicious exploration of the fungus characteristics, as well as a quick dip into various wine regions where the rot is sometimes a welcome addition to the harvest.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
Bordeaux: The wines, the vineyards, the winemakers, Clarke (2012)
Websites:
Academic Wino: http://www.academicwino.com/2012/03/noble-rot-affects-aromatic-composition.html/
Austrian Wine https://www.austrianwine.com/our-wine/wine-styles/10-nobly-sweet-wines
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria: Gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea limits grape production in Chile https://scielo.conicyt.cl/pdf/ciagr/v42n3/art01.pdf
Disciplinari di Produzione: Orvieto DOC https://www.disciplinare.it/?Disciplinari&realblog_id=254
Hereditas: Chromosomal Polymorphism in Botrytis Cinerea Strains https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1601-5223.1996.00031.x
Journal of General Microbiology: Sexual behavior and mating system of Botryotinia Fuckeliana, Teleomorph of Botrytis Cineria https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/docserver/fulltext/micro/134/9/mic-134-9-2543.pdf?expires=1567534468&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=3F1F917880F486AE1027778CFECAF4C8
Maximo (Umani Ronchi) http://www.umanironchi.com/en/wines/muffa_nobile/maximo
Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru http://loirevalleywine.com/appellation/quarts-de-chaume/
Unité de Recherches en Génomique Info (URGI): Plant and fungi data integration https://urgi.versailles.inra.fr/Species/Botrytis/Publications/Botrytis-cinerea-virulence-factors
Valpolicella Consorzio http://www.consorziovalpolicella.it/en/wines/recioto-della-valpolicella-en
Wine Enthusiast: The Beautiful Bounty of Botrytized Wines https://www.winemag.com/2017/09/08/the-beautiful-bounty-of-botrytized-wines/
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Kicking off Season 2 with bubbles. Let’s raise a glass to Lambrusco - the grapes, the regions, the wine styles. There’s always more to the story, and this one ends with a nod to … well .. rap.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition [Kindle Edition], Robinson (2015)
Wine grapes: A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, Harding, & Vouillamoz (2012)
Websites:
Chalmers https://www.chalmers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CHL0004_TastingNotes_Lambrusco-A4_FA.pdf
Colli di Parma https://emilialambrusco.com/en/di-parma/
ColoriItaliani https://www.coloriitaliani.com/history/
Consorzio Marchio Storico dei Lambruschi Modenesi http://www.tutelalambrusco.it/
Decanter China https://www.decanterchina.com/en/news/Decanter%20Features/lambrusco-the-revival
Emelia Lambrusco https://emilialambrusco.com/
EPPO https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/VITVS
Italian Wine Central https://italianwinecentral.com/variety/lambrusco/
Lambrusco Day http://www.lambruscoday.org
Lambrusco Fest https://lambruscofest.com
Made in Italy (a little dated) https://www.made-in-italy.com/italian-wine/wine-regions/emilia-romagna-wine/
Reggiano DOC https://www.vinireggiani.com/reggiano-doc
Trentham Estate https://www.trenthamestate.com.au/media/wysiwyg/2018_Maestri.pdf
Vinos Bosco http://vinosbosco.com/cont/associatedContent/docsPot/Bosco-08072018123343000000-5b6991a7e4ffa.pdf
VIVC: Maul et al. (2019): Vitis International Variety Catalogue - www.vivc.de – (accessed August 2019)
Wine Enthusiast https://www.winemag.com/2017/10/18/its-time-to-take-a-fresh-look-at-lambrusco/
Wu Tang Clan’s Raekwon’s Lambrusco https://vinepair.com/booze-news/raekwon-lambrusco-italian-sparkling-wine/
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An exploration of Clairette de Die sparkling wines of the Northern Rhône, particularly the Méthode Dioise Ancestrale. We cover the history, grapes, styles, and winemaking, as well as the appellations ... and the wearing of capes. Yes, capes.
This is also the Season 1 finale. The Glass in Session® Winecast resumes September 2019.
Resources from this episode:
Cahier des Charges https://clairette-de-die.com/fr/syndicat-de-la-clairette/espace-documentaire/
Chemin de la Clairette (mobile app) http://clairette-de-die.mobi/en/
Clairette de Die https://clairette-de-die.com/fr/
Diois Tourism http://www.diois-tourisme.com
Lacroix, “A travers l’histoire des cantons de Crest et Châtillon” https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k111635g/f74.item
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Sipping on Cariñena rose’, feasting on Spain. [sponsored content]
This episode is about the garnacha-based rose’ wines (rosado) of DOP Cariñena. History, facts and figures, style, food, and cultural events are at the center of this session.
(Wines provided by Gregory + Vine, New York)
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Wine grapes: A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, Harding, & Vouillamoz (2012)
Websites:
Bodegas Paniza https://www.bodegaspaniza.com/en/
Bodegas San Valero https://www.sanvalero.com/en/
Cariñena: Region to Watch https://wineregiontowatch.com
Cariñena.es https://carinena.es/la-ciudad/fiestas-2/fiesta-de-la-vendimia/
El Vino de las Piedras http://www.elvinodelaspiedras.es/?idioma=2
Foods & wines from Spain https://www.foodswinesfromspain.com/spanishfoodwine/global/wine/do/product-detail/PRG2017736002.html
Garnacha-Grenache https://garnachagrenache.com/carinena/ OIV http://www.oiv.int/public/medias/3103/focus-2015-les-vins-roses-en.pdf
Sevenfifty https://daily.sevenfifty.com/regions/carinena/
Wines from Spain USA https://winesfromspainusa.com/dos/do-carinena/
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Rhone Outliers Part 1 is all about the rose’ only wine appellation of Tavel. We also talk about the memory palace mnemonic system and what it has to do with wine education.
A closer look at the Cahier des Charges yields interesting notes about grapes, winemaking, and the history of Tavel.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Rose’ Wine: The guide to drinking pink, Jennifer Simontetti-Bryan, MW (2017)
Moonwalking With Einstein, Joshua Foer (2011) (Audible version)
Websites:
Art of Memory https://artofmemory.com
Rhone Wines http://www.rhone-wines.com/en/appellation/tavel
Tavel Cahier des Charges https://www.syndicat-cotesdurhone.com/static/upload/3/img_50fd6b67dc9f1.pdf
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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-home-consumption-situations-in-Italy.pdf
Agroqualita.it http://www.agroqualita.it/_files/disciplinare_DOC_Cerasuolo_Abruzzo.pdf
Italian Wine Central italianwinecentral.com
Vinous https://www.vinous.com/articles/think-pink-italy-s-lively-2018-rosatos-may-2019
https://vinous.com/articles/think-pink-still-more-2018-italian-rosatos-may-2019
https://vinous.com/articles/looking-at-italy-through-rose-tinted-glasses-cerasuolo-rosato-ramato-and-chiaretto-jun-2015#
Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2018/05/27/exploring-the-world-of-italian-rose/#7454684d3406
OIV http://www.oiv.int/public/medias/3103/focus-2015-les-vins-roses-en.pdf
http://oiv.int/js/lib/pdfjs/web/viewer.html?file=/public/medias/6661/en-press-release-oiv-11042019.pdf
Wine Economist https://wineeconomist.com/2019/03/12/global-rose-market-qa/
Wine News (IT) https://winenews.it/en/10-of-still-wines-consumed-in-the-world-is-rose-a-strictly-french-affair_384945/
Wine Spectator https://www.winespectator.com/articles/vinitaly-2019-unites-italy-wine-world#
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Our foray into fringe wines continues this week with Aperitif (or Apéritif) wines. While these wines refuse to be boxed in when it comes to styles and ingredients, the subject can be a bucket of worms.
This episode explores, more specifically, the category of wine known as aromatized wines, including Vermouth, Quinquina, Americano and Chinato wines.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Adam Ford, Vermouth: The revival of the spirit that created America’s cocktail culture
Harold Grossman, (Revised by Harriett Lembeck) Grossman’s Guide to Wines Beers, and Spirits (7th Edition)
Amy Stewart, The Drunken Botanist
Websites:
https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/5111/martini-riserva-speciale-rubino
http://eauxdeviedebourgogne.com/fine-de-bourgogne/?lang=en#edv-fine-enRat
http://exclusive-ratafia.com/en/
http://www.vermouth101.com/index.html
http://mixologytech.com/martinsindex/index.html
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This series kicks off with fringe wines, or wines that are made from unusual grapes or using unconventional techniques as compared to the majority of wines on the market. They may come from little-discussed regions, or be part of a unique style category.
Episode one is an exploration of biological aging as it applies to table wines. Some may be familiar with certain styles of Sherry that age under a veil of flor yeast in barrels. But there are a few table wines worth seeking that are made the same way.
Flor fundamentals in this episode: what flor is, how it forms, how it impacts the wine, and what to expect in the glass.
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Resources from this episode:
Books:
Wink Lorch, Jura Wine
Jaime Good, The Science of Wine
Links:
National Center for Biotechnology Information (National Institutes of Health) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6167421/
https://www.decanter.com/premium/south-americas-top-10-winemakers-410329/
http://disznoko.hu/disznoko-experience/what-is-szamorodni/
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/a-new-wave-of-umami-wines-blooms-under-flor/
https://www.winemag.com/2019/04/09/wine-oxidation/
Welcome to Glass in Session®, a wine education podcast by Val Caruso, DWS, CWE, FWS. In this trailer Val introduces herself, her background, and the perspective from which this podcast is created.
Her mission is to help you fortify your wine study arsenal or boost your wine buying super powers. There’s a new Glass in Session® every 2nd & 4th Friday where we explore the fun & sometimes funny side of wine education.
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There’s a Glass in Session® every 2nd & 4th Friday beginning in May 2019. We'll explore the fun & sometimes funny side of wine education.
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