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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) 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.)
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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 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.)
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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 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.)
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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: 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.)
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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. 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.)
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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 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.)
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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): 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.)
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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, 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.)
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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 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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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/
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
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.)
Additional Music this Week: Pixabay: "Ultra Metal" by Loyalty Freak Music
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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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S7E6: Irouléguy and French Basque Wine Banter https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e6-iroulguy-and-french-basque-wine-banter
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.)
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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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S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery
S6E1: Prosecco DOC Rosé Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery
S13E6: Virginia and America’s Wine Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/virginia-and-americas-wine-roots-s13e6
Other Podcasts: Wine Two Five Episode 200: Laura Catena on Malbec and More https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/laura-catena-on-malbec-and-more/id986650051?i=1000429398057
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.
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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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S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
S13E3: Meritage: An American Blending Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/meritage-an-american-blending-story-with-french-roots
S13E4: J’Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador S13E5: Bourbon: The Distinctly American Spirit https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit
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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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S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whisky https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey
S9E2: Whisky, Burns Night, and … Beerhenge? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak
S12E3: Madeira Primer https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/madeira-primer-s12e3
S12E1: Rum: King of Booty? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/rum-king-of-booty-s12e4
S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1
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Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
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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.)
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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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Music:
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