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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 Britannica: List of the World’s Largest Countries and Dependencies by Area (1 May 2024) Brussels Times: Why Belgium’s Winemakers are Enjoying a Vintage Year, Mitchener, B. (22 January 2023) Brussels Times: Belgium Wins Five Gold Medals at World Sparkling Wine Contest, Belin, Hughes (20 December...
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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) Canadian Food Focus: What does ‘VQA’ mean on Canadian Wine? Leader, M.S. Conseil Des Appellations: Vin du Québec - Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) Culture Trip: Why is Canada Nicknamed the Great...
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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 The Drinks Business: Sekt’s Appeal - Why Austrian Sparkling Wine is on the Rise, Thomas, L. (31 October 2022) Trink: Sekt - Made in Austria, Burkhard, G. (21 July 2022) VDP: VDP Sekt Statut Vinous: Evoe! German and Austrian Sekt Report, Krebiehl, A. (21 March 2024), Wine Enthusiast: Let’s Talk About Sekt,...
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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...
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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: Cairanne Cahier des Charges de L’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (25 June 2018) Châteauneuf du Pape: Chateauneuf du Pape Cahier des Charges de L’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée: (2023) ...
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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. Vins Rhone: Vineyards.Com: Rhône Wine Region ...
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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 Le Bourguignon: Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois Brittanica: Kimmeridgian Stage - Stratigraphy, Tang,...
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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): ...
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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,...
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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 Canberra Wine District: The Region - Geography Gutenberg: Project Gutenberg Australia - The first Fleet (28 August 2022) Hilltops Wine: Hilltops Wine...
info_outlineStill 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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