Wine is mentioned in many historical accounts in Afghanistan, as are the lush vineyards, orchards, and gardens. This is not the first thing many of us think of when we think of this country. This episode started as a curious "poking around" effort into unearthing whatever wine and spirits history Afghanistan had to offer. It resulted in a story with many loose ends that somehow always led back to the humble vine ... with some drunken Mughals along the way. Resources from this episode: Books: Islam and Tibet: Interactions along the Musk Routes, Akasoy, A., Burnett, C., & Yoeli-Tlalim, R. (2016) Koh-I-Noor: The history of the world’s most infamous diamond, Anand, A., Dalrymple, W., (2017) [Audible Version, 2017] Return of a King: The battle for Afghanistan, Dalyrmple, W. (2013) [Audible Version, 2021] The Silk Roads, Frankopen, P., (2015) [Audible Version, 2021] The Snow Leopard Project: And other adventures in warzone conservation, Dehgan, A. (2019) [Audible Version, 2019] Papers: Colloquium Journal/Agricultural Sciences: Gardening of Afghanistan, Maykhan, H., Troshkin, L.P., Kravchenko, R.V., Hilmand, M., Wafa, S. (2020) http://www.colloquium-journal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/colloquium-journal-1769-chast-2.pdf#page=26 Grapes Production in Afghanistan, Khasrow, A. (January 2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289999498_Grapes_production_in_Afghanistan/link/569429ba08ae820ff072b7fe/download Transregional Intoxications: Wine in Buddhist Gandhara and Kafiristan, Klimburg, M. (2016), from Borders: Itineraries on the edges of Iran, Pellò, S., pp. 271 - 302, Edizioni Ca’ Foscari (2016) https://www.academia.edu/27604861/Borders_Itineraries_on_the_Edges_of_Iran Websites: Scroll.in: From the Vedic age to the Mughal and the Raj - The colorful history of alcohol consumption in India, Pande, M. (22 May 2017) https://scroll.in/article/834765/from-the-vedic-age-to-the-mughals-and-the-raj-the-colourful-history-of-alcohol-consumption-in-india Atlas Obscura: The Ancient Method That Keeps Afghanistan's Grapes Fresh All Winter, Glinski, S. (25 March 2021) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-did-people-store-fruit-before-fridges Atlas Obuscura: The Conqueror Who Longed for Melons, Hay, M. (15 November 2017) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/babur-mughlai-food-india Der Wein: Weinbau in Afghanistan - Der Weinkennerin, Hamm, W. (5 September 2009) https://web.archive.org/web/20151208012526/http://www.weinkennerin.de/weinlaender/afghanistan/weinbau-in-afghanistan.html The Economist: Wine and Tulips in Kabul, (18 December 2010) https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2010/12/16/wine-and-tulips-in-kabul Express: Taliban takes over Norwegian Embassy destroying wine bottles and children’s books, Hawker, L. (8 September 2021) https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1488409/Taliban-news-Norwegian-Embassy-wine-bottles-books-destroyed-Afghanistan Farm Progress: US Troops get Lessons on Afghanistan's Grape Industry, Letizia, N. (7 June 2012) https://www.farmprogress.com/grapes/us-troops-get-lessons-afghanistan-s-grape-industry Military Wikia: Alcohol in Afghanistan https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Alcohol_in_Afghanistan Moscow-Pullman Daily News: Giving the Army the Lowdown on Grapes, Geranios, N. (11 June 2012) https://dnews.com/local/giving-the-army-the-lowdown-on-grapes/article_fa01a00e-5163-55e8-b8fd-67462b3a938a.html Population Of [last accessed 5 October 2021] https://www.populationof.net/ University of Washington: Memoirs of Babur, Waugh, D. (1999) https://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/texts/babur/babur1.html UW Madison: Catching up with ... Michelle Moyer, Hagenow, B., (12 Ocober 2012) https://grow.calsdev.cals.wisc.edu/deprecated/agriculture/catch-up-with-michelle-moyer Wein.Plus: Afghanistan (23 June 2021) https://glossary.wein.plus/afghanistan World Health Organization: Substance Abuse - Afghanistan profile (2018) https://www.who.int/substance_abuse/publications/global_alcohol_report/profiles/afg.pdf Wikipedia: Alcohol in Afghanistan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_in_Afghanistan Wine Economist: Wines, Vines, War, Peace and Troops in Afghanistan, Veseth, M. (4 July 2012) https://wineeconomist.com/2012/07/04/wines-vines-war-peace-and-troops-in-afghanistan/ Podcasts: Glass in Session® Winecast: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes (2020) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes   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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S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan

In part two of this interview with Michael Juergens we pick up where we left off last time in “the land of the thunder dragon.” What could “Bhutan in a wine glass” really mean to this tiny kingdom? We discuss the interesting way the wines labels are determined, chasing happiness, and dive a little deeper into travel, agriculture and spirits culture in Bhutan. We also learn about other projects Michael's involved in, such as the basic genius behind his award winning rum company and canned cocktails. And, because he’s a master of wine candidate, you know we had to jabber a little about wine studies, exams, and failing enthusiastically. Finally, we bring it all home as we chat about the wine novels he’s authored, and “Drinking and Knowing Things.” Resources from this episode: Websites: Bhutan Wine Company: http://www.bhutanwine.com/ Bloomberg: The World’s Newest Wine Frontier Is the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, McCoy, E. (9 August2019) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-09/the-world-s-newest-wine-frontier-is-the-himalayan-kingdom-of-bhutan Drinking and Knowing Things: https://www.drinkingandknowingthings.com/ Drinks Business: First Vineyards Planted in Bhutan, Miller, R. (5 April 2019) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/first-vineyards-planted-in-bhutan/ Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan: The 4 Pillars of GNH https://www.gnhcentrebhutan.org/what-is-gnh/the-4-pillars-of-gnh/ Once in a Lifetime Journey: Surprising Facts About Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragaon, Mar (2020) https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/once-in-a-lifetime-journeys/asia/18-surprising-facts-about-bhutan/ SoCal Rum Company https://socalrum.com/ Sommelier Business Himalayan Hills Of Bhutan Can Be The World’s Next Napa Valley (2019) https://sommelierbusiness.com/en/news/industry-news-37/himalayan-hills-of-bhutan-can-be-the-worlds-next-napa-valley-137.htm Spirits of Bhutan: K5 Himalayan Whisky http://spiritsofbhutan.com/index.html Tourism Council of Bhutan: Tourism Policy (2021) https://www.tourism.gov.bt/uploads/attachment_files/tcb_cW0p_Tourism%20Policy%20eBook%20(1).pdf World History Encyclopedia: Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragon, Martins, K. (2019) https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1348/bhutan-land-of-the-thunder-dragon/ World Wildlife Fund: Bhutan - Committed to Conservation https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/bhutan-committed-to-conservation Podcasts: Follow Your Different with Christopher Lochhead: 196 The Last Wine Frontier: Bhutan W/Michael Juergens (4 August 2021) https://lochhead.com/196-the-last-wine-frontier-bhutan-w-michael-juergens/ Road Dog Podcast with Louis Escobar: Episode 159 Michael Juergens https://roaddogpodcast.com/ 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.)

S8E2: Thunder Dragon (Part 2) - Bhutan and Wine with Michael Juergens

In part one of this fun, fascinating interview with Michael Juergens, we discuss how we ended up in Bhutan and eventually set up the entire wine industry: from writing the business plan, working with government representatives, planting the vines, to preparing for harvest and wine-making operations and building the production facility. Michael shares the beauty and culture of this special place, as well as all the challenges of doing this as a pandemic descended on the globe. In Part 2 we cover the topics of naming the Bhutan wines, his award-winning rum company, wine studies as he prepares for his Master of Wine tasting exam, wine novels, and "Drinking and Knowing Things." Resources from this episode: Websites: Bhutan Wine Company: http://www.bhutanwine.com/ Bloomberg: The World’s Newest Wine Frontier Is the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, McCoy, E. (9 August2019) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-09/the-world-s-newest-wine-frontier-is-the-himalayan-kingdom-of-bhutan Drinking and Knowing Things: https://www.drinkingandknowingthings.com/ Drinks Business: First Vineyards Planted in Bhutan, Miller, R. (5 April 2019) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/04/first-vineyards-planted-in-bhutan/ Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan: The 4 Pillars of GNH https://www.gnhcentrebhutan.org/what-is-gnh/the-4-pillars-of-gnh/ Once in a Lifetime Journey: Surprising Facts About Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragaon, Mar (2020) https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/once-in-a-lifetime-journeys/asia/18-surprising-facts-about-bhutan/ SoCal Rum Company https://socalrum.com/ Sommelier Business Himalayan Hills Of Bhutan Can Be The World’s Next Napa Valley (2019) https://sommelierbusiness.com/en/news/industry-news-37/himalayan-hills-of-bhutan-can-be-the-worlds-next-napa-valley-137.htm Spirits of Bhutan: K5 Himalayan Whisky http://spiritsofbhutan.com/index.html Tourism Council of Bhutan: Tourism Policy (2021) https://www.tourism.gov.bt/uploads/attachment_files/tcb_cW0p_Tourism%20Policy%20eBook%20(1).pdf World History Encyclopedia: Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragon, Martins, K. (2019) https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1348/bhutan-land-of-the-thunder-dragon/ World Wildlife Fund: Bhutan - Committed to Conservation https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/bhutan-committed-to-conservation Podcasts: Follow Your Different with Christopher Lochhead: 196 The Last Wine Frontier: Bhutan W/Michael Juergens (4 August 2021) https://lochhead.com/196-the-last-wine-frontier-bhutan-w-michael-juergens/ Road Dog Podcast with Louis Escobar: Episode 159 Michael Juergens https://roaddogpodcast.com/   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.)

S8E1: Thunder Dragon (Part 1) - Bhutan and Wine with Michael Juergens

Season 7 brings us back to where we started at the beginning of this season: Basque country & wine related to the three musketeers. This week it’s French Basque country’s only AOC: Iroulégy. In a quick trip across the border we discover a small appellation and tie it back to D'Artagnan. Resources from this episode: Books: Basque History of the World [Kindle Edition], Kurlansky, M. (1999) French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J., (2015) World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition, Johnson, H. and Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Cahier des Charges de l’appellation d’origine contrôlée Irouléguy (2015) [downloadable document] http://www.irouleguy.eu/vignobles/le-cahier-des-charges-de-l-appelation-irouleguy.html France Today: Irouléguy Wine (2013) https://www.francetoday.com/food-drink/irouleguy_wine/ French Property: Château d’Artagnan for Sale (2021) https://www.french-property.com/news/french_property_market/chateau_d_artagnan_for_sale Irouléguy: http://www.irouleguy.eu/vignobles/le-cahier-des-charges-de-l-appelation-irouleguy.html Savor the Harvest: Basque-ing in the Sud-Ouest - Wines of Irouléguy #Wineophiles, Gawdy, L. (2017) Vino With Val: French Fringe Wine Fun: Back That Wine Up! Caruso, V. (2015) https://www.glassinsession.com/2016/02/04/french-fringe-wine-fun-back-that-wine-up/   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.)

S7E6: Irouléguy and French Basque Wine Banter

This is the third and final episode in the “Booze Riots & Rebellions” series. We learn what was behind Chicago’s Lager Beer Riot in 1855. Also, we discuss a little history behind West Point's Eggnog Riot of 1826. Resources from this episode: Websites: Big Think: The Boozy and Violent Story Behind America’s Eggnog Riot, Davis, M. (2018) https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/what-was-the-eggnog-riot?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 Chicago Historical Society’s Encyclopedia of Chicago: Lager Beer Riot, Einhorn, R. (2005) https://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/703.html Chicago History Museum: Lager Beer Riot https://www.chicagohistory.org/release/4-21-lager-beer-riot/ How Stuff Works: Ridiculous History - When West Point cadets rioted over eggnog in 1826, Dove, L. L. (2015) https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/ridiculous-history-heres-why-west-point-cadets-rioted-eggnog-1826.htm US Army: The Eggnog Riot, Funck, C. S., (2010) https://www.army.mil/article/49823/the_eggnog_riot Podcast: Stuff You Missed in History Class: The Eggnog Riot https://www.iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/symhc-classics-eggnog-riot-75374468/ 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  

S7E4: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 3 - Lager Beer and Eggnog Riots

Rum riots and rebellions on two different sides of the planet, both in the 19th century, capture our attention this week. First up is the Rum Rebellion of 1808, the rebellion formerly known as “The Great Rebellion.” The second was in 1855 and is known as both the Portland Rum Riot and the Maine Law Riot. These were two battles involving the same spirit but fought for vastly different reasons. The motivation behind these episodes was simply the host’s foray into rabbit holes around booze riots, as there were so many more than she originally knew, and only recently learned about. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020) Websites: Colby College (Digital Commons): Demon Rum, Devious Politics: The Lessions of Neal Dow’s Crusade for the Maine Prohibition Law, Herman, A.J., (2007) https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1265&context=honorstheses Military Wikia: Rum Rebellion https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Rum_Rebellion New England Historical Society: The Portland Rum Riot of 1855 Ends a Teetotaler’s Career https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/portland-rum-riot-1855-ends-teetotalers-career/ Portland Press Herald (formerly the Eastern Argus): ‘Portland, Prohibition, & Evergreen’ event will recall Rum Riot, help burial ground, Bouchard, K., (2015) https://www.pressherald.com/2015/06/01/rum-riot-remembrance-to-kick-off-fundraiser/ State Library New South Wales: From Terra Australis to Australia - The 1808 ‘Rum’ Rebellion https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/terra-australis-australia/1808-rum-rebellion Wikipedia: Portland Rum Riot (Maine Law Riot) of 1855 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Rum_Riot 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 Series: Pixabay: "Ultra Metal" by Loyalty Freak Music “British Grenadiers’s March” FluteTunes.com ”Fife and Drum" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

S7E4: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 2 - Rum

Shaking things up this month to explore some wine and spirit history regarding riots and rebellions. Part 1: Champagne Riots in France & The Whiskey Rebellion in the United States. Because why not?! Resources from this episode: Books: Champagne Master-Level Study Manual, French Wine Society (Wine Scholar Guild), (2014) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Websites: Comité Champagne: Discover the Region https://www.champagne.fr/en/discovering-champagne-region/unesco/champagne-unesco-world-heritage-list History (A&E Television Networks): Whiskey Rebellion, (2019) https://www.history.com/topics/early-us/whiskey-rebellion New York Times Archives: More Champagne Riots (1911) https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1911/04/16/104862456.pdf Oregon Encyclopedia: Champagne Riot of 1866, LaLande, J., (2020) https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/champagne_riot_of_1866/ Society of Wine Educators: 45th Annual Conference http://societyofwineeducators.org/index.php/conference Podcasts: Glass in Session®: Spirits Education & Rum Terroir (Society of Wine Educators’s (SWE) Ben Coffelt, CSS, CSW) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/spirits-education-and-rum-terroir Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.) Additional Music this Week: Pixabay: "Ultra Metal" by Loyalty Freak Music ”Fife and Drum" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey

Wines from Anjou, a region in the Middle Loire Valley in France, were the absolute favorite of D’Artagnan the Gascon, the so-called 4th musketeer. Throughout Alexandre Dumas’s saga beginning with “The Three Musketeers” and ending with “The Man in the Iron Mask” the white wines are vaunted and revered, particularly by D'Artagnan. This episode explores the wines of Anjou, and the wines the 17th century musketeers actually might have been drinking. Then we take a small side trip to discover why, potentially, Alexandre Dumas was specific in naming the regional wines in his works. Resources from this episode: Books: French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Wine Bible, 2nd Edition, MacNeil, K. (2015) World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition, Johnson, H., and Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Federation Viticole: Cahier des Charges Anjou 2016 https://federationviticole.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CDC_Anjou_2016.pdf Loire Valley Wine: Anjou https://loirevalleywine.com/appellation/anjou/ Paris Review: Cooking with Alexandre Dumas, Stivers, V. (2018) https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/03/16/cooking-with-alexandre-dumas/ Podcasts: Glass in Session®: S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes Glass in Session®: S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit-Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e1-a-pt-nat-chit-chat   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

S7E2: Wines of Anjou, the Musketeers ... and a Salad to Go?

Txakoli or Txakolina is a fizzy wine from Northern Spain, mostly Basque Country. This episode explores its cultural roots, styles, grapes, production, regions and some “chacoli” from other areas. Resources from this episode: Books: Basque History of the World [Kindle Edition], Kurlansky, M. (1999) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J., (2015) Wine Bible, 2nd Edition, MacNeil, K. (2015) Websites: Bizkaiko Txakolina: Regulations https://bizkaikotxakolina.eus/en/designation-of-origin/regulations/ Catavino: Chacolí: The wild wine of Spain, Sadler, Q. https://catavino.net/chacoli-the-wild-wine-of-spain/ Enfocant: La UE dicta sentencia: Cantabria puede hacer uso del término "Chacolí" (2011) http://www.enfocant.info/cantabria/cultura/ue-dicta-sentencia-cantabria-puede-hacer-uso-termino-chacoli Geocities: El Chacolí su Fiesta, Abello, L. http://www.geocities.ws/bibliotecadonihue/chacoli.htm Getariako Txakolina Denominación de Origen: Getaria Txakoli https://www.getariakotxakolina.eus/?lang=en Grupo David Sebastián: Chacolí de término de Miranda (2014) https://grupodavidsebastian.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/chacoli-de-termino-de-miranda/ OK Diario, Gastronomia: Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el vino Chaoclí, (2017) https://okdiario.com/gastronomia/todo-necesitas-saber-vino-chacoli-132491 Research Gate: Vinos Típicos de Chile: Asecnso y declinación del Chacolí (1810 - 2015) {Typical Wines of Chile: The rise and decline of Chacolí (1810 - 2015)}, Lacoste, P., Castro, A. Quiroz, F., Cussen, F., Soto, N., Rendón, B., Mujica, F., Aguilera, P., Cofré, C., Núñez, E., and Adunka, M. (2015) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281671200_Vinos_tipicos_de_Chile_ascenso_y_declinacion_del_chacoli_1810-2015 Spanish Wines: Basque Country DOs https://www.spanish-wines.org/basque-country.html Txakoli de Alava Denominación Origen: Txakoli de Alava https://txakolidealava.eus/eu/ Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

S7E1: Txakolina Near and Far

As you all have heard, and can hear, my voice has been a problem for 3 months now. I’ve begun therapy to learn how to deal with these voice issues. In the mean time, while I learn to use my voice all over again, I’m going to suspend this season, and pick it up when I can speak without the croaking, squeaking and this awful vocal fry - certainly not sexy! Please stay subscribed to the Glass in Session® Feed, and look for Season 7 to start in May. There are over three dozen back episodes that cover everything from wood, to oxygen, mold to yeast, to wine, brandy, sotol and marsala to holy wars and wine caves. I hope you’ll stay in touch! Find me: Twitter: @WinegalUnboxed Instagram, FB, and Pinterest: Vino With Val Email: Val@glassinsession.com I’d love to hear about what you’re up to, what new beverage fun you’ve discovered during our year of our abnormally new normal. Let me know if there’s a subject of obscure corkdorkery you’d like to hear about in Season 7. Glass in Session® is a production and Registered Trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock Website is GlassInSession.com/Podcast

Podcastus Interruptus: A Note from Val

This is an exploration of the main styles or Rutherglen (Australia) fortified wines - or Stickies. We also learn a little about Rutherglen Network and the classifications of the famous Muscat wines. Because Rutherglen’s wine history dates back to the Gold Rush of the 1800s, “Liquid Gold” puns were made. The host can’t help herself. Resources from this episode: Websites: Explore Rutherglen: The Four Faces of Rutherglen Muscat - The Rutherglen muscat classification https://www.explorerutherglen.com.au/rutherglen-muscat-classification/ Explore Rutherglen: History https://www.explorerutherglen.com.au/history-of-rutherglen/ Marketing Mag: A big bloody controversy, McConnell, S. (2016) https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/big-bloody-controversy/ Wine Australia: Additional Label Items and Other Terms https://www.wineaustralia.com/labelling/additional-labelling-terms Wine Australia: Fortified Wines - Examining an Australian classic (2017) https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/market-bulletin/issue-65 Wine Australia: Quality Wine Terms: https://www.wineaustralia.com/getmedia/6fa35690-95eb-4519-a6f8-aae0359aa822/AGWA-Quality-Wine-Terms-Quality-Wine-Terms.pdf Wine Australia: Map of Victoria https://www.wineaustralia.com/getmedia/047d1788-a81d-4406-9403-2aa3d19fbf28/Victoria.jpg Wine Selectors: Fortified Wine - What it is and why we love it (also great infographics) https://www.wineselectors.com.au/selector-magazine/wine/know-your-variety-australian-fortified-favourites Podcasts: Glass in Session®: S1E1 Fringe Wines and Flor https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e1-fringe-wines-and-flor Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

S6E3: A Sweet, Sticky Story - Rurtherglen Fortified Wines

No, not a "disco" party, thank you very much, autocorrect. A Pisco Party! We're talking about distilled spirits from Peru and Chile: what they are, how they are made, and the many differences between them. They are unique and distinct beverages from their respective countries of origin, and the differences between the two make the two Piscos fascinating spirits to explore, from history to grape to their role in their national cocktails. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020) Websites: Comisión Nacional del Pisco - Peru (CONAPISCO) https://conapisco.org.pe/ Cornell Law School: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 27 Section 5.22 - The Standards of Identity (d) Class 4; brandy, (9) Pisco. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/5.22 EUR-Lex (Access to European Union Law): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R0110 Peru: Spirit of Peru https://peru.info/en-us/piscospiritofperu#production Peru Travel Info (maps) http://peru-travel-info.com/peru-maps.html Pisco Chile: https://piscochile.com/en/home/ Pisco World (Perú): http://www.piscoworld.com/ Podcasts: Glass in Session®: Grape Brandy Escape https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e5-grape-brandy-escape Wine Two Five: Pisco Unpacked https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pisco-unpacked/id986650051?i=1000397336490   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

S6E2: A Pisco Party!

Pink bubbles for the new year! This episode highlights the new Prosecco Rosé DOC, then we dig a little deep into some sparkling wine corkdorkery. Because why not? Resources from this episode: Books: Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Websites: Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC: Production Regulations (2020) https://www.prosecco.wine/en/production-regulations Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC: Production of Prosecco DOC Rosé has been approved https://www.prosecco.wine/en/news/production-prosecco-doc-rose-has-been-approved Organisation Internationale del la Vigne et du Vin: OIV Focus 2015 - The rosé wine market (2015) http://www.oiv.int/public/medias/3103/focus-2015-les-vins-roses-en.pdf Wine Economist: Global Rosé Market Q&A, Veseth (2019) https://wineeconomist.com/2019/03/12/global-rose-market-qa/ Wine Industry Advisor: Prosecco DOC Rosé Officially Approved to Begin Exporting Worldwide (2020) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/11/02/prosecco-doc-rose-begin-exporting Wine Industry Advisor: Riondo Rosé Prosecco DOC Arrives on New Year’s Day (2020) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/14/riondo-rose-prosecco-doc-new-years   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

S6E1: Prosecco DOC Rosé Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery

[sponsored content] This episode is an exploration of the history, regions, and wines of Israel. Personal and cultural notes are included. Wines for this episode were provided by Yarden Wines & Gregory + Vine. Thank you to Stephanie Gutierrez for reaching out & for sending these beautiful wines, and thank you, listeners, for a wonderful 5th season. Resources from this episode: Books: Tasting the Past: The Science of Flavor and the Search for the Origins of Wine, Begos, (2018) Websites: Adam Montefiore: Israeli Wine Specialist. Consultant, Educator, Marketer & Writer http://www.adammontefiore.com/ Food and Wine: 8 Amazing Kosher Wines to Drink This Hanukkah, Cury, (2017) https://www.foodandwine.com/news/8-amazing-kosher-wines-drink-hanukkah Glass in Session: Tasting the Past: The science of flavor & the search for the origins of wine by Kevin Begos - A Book Rave https://www.glassinsession.com/2018/07/30/tasting-the-past-by-kevin-begos-book-review/ Israel Wine Producers Association (IWPA) http://iwpa.com Israel Wine Experience http://www.israelwinexp.com/ The Jerusalem Post: 70 Years of Israeli Wine!, Montefiore, (2018) https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Wine-talk-70-years-of-Israeli-wine-549666 Kosher Wine: https://www.kosherwine.com/israeli-wines.html Wine Enthusiast: Top Israeli Wine Misconceptions Debunked, Desimone, (2019) https://www.winemag.com/2019/03/14/top-israel-wine-questions/ Wines Israel http://winesisrael.com/en/ Wines of Israel https://www.winesofisrael.com/ Podcast Episodes: Wine Two Five: Regional Rap on Israeli Wines https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wines-israel-regional-rap-featuring-golan-heights-winery/id986650051?i=1000423476399 Wine Samples courtesy of: Gregory + Vine: https://www.gregoryvine.com/ Yarden Wine Imports: https://yardenwines.com/   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

S5E6: Wines of Israel and Giving Thanks

This is an overview of grape brandy around the world, and the different regions, production methods and styles. We distinguish the major grape brandy styles from those spirits made with other fruits, and the range of expressions from Grappa to long-aged brandies of the classic regions like Jerez, Cognac, and Armagnac. There are some fun historical facts and little known oddities extracted from US Code of Federal Regulations ... because your host is a big ol' corkdork. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Spirits 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) Grossman’s Guide to Wines Beers, and Spirits (7th Edition) Grossman, H., (Revised by Harriett Lembeck), (1983) Websites: Brandy De Jerez https://www.brandydejerez.es/en/enjoyment Charles Neal Selections: Armagnac http://www.charlesnealselections.com/armagnac1.html Charles Neal Selections: Cognac http://www.charlesnealselections.com/cognac.html Cornell Law School: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 27 Section 5.22 - The Standards of Identity (d) Class 4; brandy. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/5.22 Difford’s Guide: Grappa https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/category/380/grappa EUR-Lex (Access to European Union Law): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R0110 Germain-Robin https://www.germain-robin.com/our-story San Francisco Gate: Over a Barrel - Germain-Robin makes superb brandies, yet they’re hard to sell, Gray, (2012) https://www.sfgate.com/wine/article/OVER-A-BARREL-Germain-Robin-makes-superb-2735377.php Podcast Episodes: S2E3: Apple Brandy - Domestic Happiness https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e3-apple-brandy-domestic-happiness S3E5: Wine & Oxygen from Grapes to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e5-wine-oxygen-from-grapes-to-glass S4E6: Got Wood? Talkin’ ‘bout Oak https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e6-got-wood-talkin-bout-oak Wine Two Five: Pisco Unpacked https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pisco-unpacked/id986650051?i=1000397336490 Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

S5E5: Grape Brandy Escape

Glass In Session® is a bi-weekly wine education podcast by Val Caruso DWS, CWE, FWS. She's a wine educator, a lifelong learner, and shameless corkdork. There’s a Glass in Session® every 2nd and 4th Friday where we explore the fun - sometimes funny - aspects of wine education.

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