Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Goddesses
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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,...
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Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying | S17E3
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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) Hungarian Wines: Grape Dictionary - Grape Varieties in Hungary Offbeat Budapest and...
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Wine of the Slovak Republic | S17E2
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A basic introduction to the wine of the Slovak Republic, this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes and wine styles. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) The World Atlas of Wine [7th Edition], Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Decanter: Wines from Slovakia - A brief guide and 12 wines to try, Wu, S. (22 February 2023) Exotic Wine Travel: Slovak Tokaj - A Forgotten Region, Horkey, M. (26 April 2018) Little Big Slovakia: Slovakia Wine Guide - Traditional Regions and Grape...
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Wine of the Czech Republic | S17E1
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A basic introduction to the wine of the Czech Republic, this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes and some of the unique wine styles. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites: Bohemia Sekt: Brittanica: Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Preidel, H. (6 September 2024) Czech Journalist: Exploring the Wine Regions of the Czech Republic, Svobodova, V. (2 October 2023) Czechology: St. Martin’s Wine, (24 October 2023) Eating Europe: Where to Drink Burčák (Young “Wine”) in...
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Wine Caves: Bonus Episode
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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...
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Belgian Wines (updated) and PIWI Grapes | S16E3 Re-release
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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 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...
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Aquavit: The Spirit of Scandinavia |S16E6
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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:...
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Wine from the North Island of New Zealand | S16E5
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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),...
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Washington Wine | S16E4
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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) Center for Land Use Interpretation: Northwesternmost Point on the Continental 48 United States, Washington Chateau Ste. Michelle: Decanter: International Riesling Day: American Style, Pursehouse, C. (13 March 2023) Falstaff: A Global...
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Belgian Wines and PIWI Grapes |S16E3
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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...
info_outlineOne 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/
Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:
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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