Nov 24, 2023
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.
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The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)
The World...
Nov 10, 2023
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.
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Oct 27, 2023
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.
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The Oxford Companion to Wine [4th Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015)
Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to...
Oct 14, 2023
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.
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Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J.,...
Sep 22, 2023
Still hanging out in the southern hemisphere, we travel to Uruguay to explore the history, wines, grapes & other fun nuggets.
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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:...