Champagne Part 1: The region, history, and some chalk talk |S15E1
Release Date: 01/12/2024
Nagambie Lakes Australia: Wines, History, & Some Grape Geekery | S18E6
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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....
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Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine Regions | S18E5
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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,...
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Lake Constance: One Lake, Wine from Three Countries | S18E4
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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 Britannica: Lake Constance Lindau Bodensee: Wine from Lindau Lake Constance Moëth: Projekt...
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Wine from Lake Neusiedl | S18E3
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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: Austrian Vineyards [wine maps]: Burgenland:UNESCO World Heritage Site: Lake Neusiedl, New York Times: Scandal Over Poisoned Wine Embitters Village in Austria, Tagliabue, J. (2 August 1985) Show Caves: Kellergasse Purbach, (2023) Wine Searcher: Neusiedlersee DAC Wine, Editorial (20 March 2024) Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E2: Behind Botrytis...
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Michigan Wine | S18E2
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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 Detroit Historical Society - Encyclopedia of...
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Finger Lakes Wine Fun | S18E1
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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) ...
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Wine of Moldova | S17E6
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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: Moldova Live: Moldova Ranks 20th Among the Largest Wine Producers in...
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Wine from Bulgaria | S17E5
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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) Bulgarian Wine Company: About Bulgarian Wines, (n.d.) Bulgaria Wine Tours: Bulgarian Wine Bulwine:...
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Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Goddesses | S17E4
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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...
info_outlinePart 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
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