Glass In Session® Winecast
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,...
info_outline Parlez-vous Pastis? | S15E6Glass In Session® Winecast
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...
info_outline Rhône Whites Part Deux | S15E5Glass In Session® Winecast
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) ...
info_outline Rhône Whites Part 1 | S15E4Glass In Session® Winecast
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 ...
info_outline Chablis Straight Up | S15E3Glass In Session® Winecast
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,...
info_outline Champagne Part 2: Grape to Glass | S15E2Glass In Session® Winecast
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): ...
info_outline Champagne Part 1: The region, history, and some chalk talk |S15E1Glass In Session® Winecast
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,...
info_outline Australian Wine - New South Wales | S14E6Glass In Session® Winecast
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_outline Wine in New Zealand's South Island | S14E5Glass In Session® Winecast
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 Central Otago NZ: The Central Otago Wine Story New Zealand: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park New Zealand...
info_outline Constantia: The wine, the place, the history and juicy bits | S14E4Glass In Session® Winecast
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) Brittanica: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Rogers, K. (13 December 2012 update)...
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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