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An exploration of the wines, grapes, and region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Some serious grape gabbery & cork dorkery in this one! 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: Alto Adige Wines: https://www.altoadigewines.com/en/home/1-0.html Britannica: Friuli-Venezia Giulia https://www.britannica.com/place/Friuli-Venezia-Giulia Foundation Plant Services (UC Davis) Grape Variety: Tocai Friulano https://fps.ucdavis.edu/fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=1536&showmore=yes Italia.IT: Friuli Venezia Giulia - A border region nestled between sea and mountains https://www.italia.it/en/friuli-venezia-giulia/guide-history-facts#origins-and-historical-background-on-friuli-venezia-giulia- Italian Wine Central:Friuli-Venezia Giulia https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/friuli-venezia-giulia/ Italy Heaven: Cividale del Friuli: Tourist and Travel Guide https://www.italyheaven.co.uk/friuliveneziagiulia/cividale-del-friuli/ Quattrocalici: Wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/friuli-venezia-giulia/ Vineyards: Wine Map of Friuli-Venezia Giulia https://vineyards.com/wine-map/italy/friuli-venezia-giulia Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC) Friulano https://www.vivc.de/index.php?r=passport/view&id=12543 Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E2 Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes S2E5 Hello Vino Novello https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello S3E4 Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S6E1 Prosecco DOC Rosé Plus Some Sweet Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e1-prosecco-doc-ros-plus-some-sweet-corkdorkery S17E3 Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3 S19E2 Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol-wine-regions-in-italy-s19e2 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.)
An episode chock full of new grapes & places & wine styles unlike other regions of Italy we've explored so far. Click play to see what's unique, yet necessary, to find & sip from Trentino-Alto Adige. 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: Alto Adige Wines: https://www.altoadigewines.com/en/home/1-0.html Britannica: Other Italic Peoples https://www.britannica.com/topic/ancient-Italic-people/Other-Italic-peoples#ref63584 Italia.IT: Atmospheric Nature, Art, Culture, Sport and Good Food - Welcome to Alto Adige https://www.italia.it/en/south-tyrol/guide-history-facts Italian Wine Central: Trentino DOC https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/trentino-doc/ Quattrocalici: Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige DOC - La denominazione Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige DOC https://www.quattrocalici.it/denominazioni/alto-adige-o-dell-alto-adige-doc/ Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S18E4: Lake Constance - One Lake, Wine from Three Countries https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-constance-one-lake-wine-from-three-countries-s18e4 S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5 S19E1: TrentoDOC on Deck - Classic Method Sparkling Wine from Northern Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/trentodoc-on-deck-classic-method-sparkling-wine-from-northern-italy-s19e1 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.)
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, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Lake Garda (27 February 2025) https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Garda Decanter: Garda DOC - Wineries to visit and wines to seek out, Lane, S. (9 August 2022) https://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/garda-doc-wineries-to-visit-and-wines-to-seek-out-484506/ Decanter: Lake Garda for Wine Lovers, Finetti, M. (4 July 2019) https://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/italy/lake-garda-travel-wine-lovers-419712/ Italian Wine Central: https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/ Italian Wine Guide: Region - Trentino Alto Adige https://italianwine.guide/regions-en-gb/trentino-alto-adige-en-gb/ Italy Magazine: In Italy's Val di Non, Saving a Rare Mountain Wine, Donati, S. (3 September 2021) https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/italys-val-di-non-saving-rare-mountain-wine Lago di Garda Tourism: History of Lake Garda https://www.lago-di-garda-tourism.com/en/history-of-lake-garda.html Lake Garda Travel: Lake Garda Wine and Vineyards - A centuries old tradition (n.d.) https://lakegardatravel.net/lake-garda-wine-and-vineyards/ Live Lago de Garda: Lake Garda Wines - The most famous, area by area, Michele (8 January 2023) https://www.livelagodigarda.it/en/lake-garda-wines/ Quattro Calici: Groppello Gentile https://www.quattrocalici.com/wine-grapes/groppello-gentile/ Trento Doc: Wines from Trentino, the Mark of the Territory https://www.trentodoc.com/en/territory-and-denomination/ Wine Enthusiast: Discover Lugana, Italy's Lesser Known White Wine, O'Keefe, K. (5 May 2023) https://lakegardatravel.net/lake-garda-wine-and-vineyards/ Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S1E3: Rosato - Wading into the (Italian) Pink https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s1e3-rosato-wading-into-the-italian-pink S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes S2E5: Hello Vino Novello https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S4E2: Valpolicella-Palooza https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s4e2-valpolicella-palooza S9E5: Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories S18E4: Lake Constance: One Lake, Wine from Three Countries https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/lake-constance-one-lake-wine-from-three-countries-s18e4 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.)
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 https://www.austrianwine.com/our-wine/winegrowing-regions/the-bergland-winegrowing-area#c22248 Britannica: Lake Constance https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Constance Lindau Bodensee: Wine from Lindau Lake Constance https://www.lindau.de/en/experience-lindau/culinary-delights/wine/#/ Moëth: Projekt Tiefenrausch - Eine Einzigartige Weingeschichte https://www.moeth.at/projekt-tiefenrausch Radurlaub-Bodensee: Wine on Lake Constance https://www.radurlaub-bodensee.de/en/wine-lake-constance?language=en Reichenau: https://www.reichenau.de/willkommen Swiss Wine: Sankt Gallen https://www.swisswine.com/en/swiss-wine-regions/german-speaking-switzerland-wine-region/sankt-gallen-en Swiss Wine: Schaffhausen Wine Region https://www.swisswine.com/en/swiss-wine-regions/german-speaking-switzerland-wine-region/schaffhausen-en Swiss Wine: Thurgau Wine Region https://www.swisswine.com/en/swiss-wine-regions/german-speaking-switzerland-wine-region/thurgau-en Vitis International Variety Catalog (VIVC): Pinotin https://www.vivc.de/index.php?id=19994&r=passport/view Vorarlberg: Weinkultur in Vorarlberg https://www.vorarlberg.travel/aktivitaet/wein-souvenir/ Wein.Plus: Bavarian Lake Constance, Tischelmeyer, N.F.J. (5 July 2023) https://glossary.wein.plus/bavarian-lake-constance Wines of Germany: Our Regions https://www.winesofgermany.com/our-regions/growing-area/65/baden Wines of Germany: The Wine Island of Reichenau https://www.winesofgermany.com/our-regions/highlight-of-wine-culture/261/the-wine-island-of-reichenau World Atlas: Lake Constance https://www.worldatlas.com/lakes/lake-constance.html Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S9E5 Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories S16E1 Austrian and German Sekt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/austrian-and-german-sekt-s16e1 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.)
Send us a textJoin us in this episode for a short but informative discussion that will help you better understand the wines of Burgundy!The episode is part of the Wineitupanotch “Diving Into Burgundy” series, which aims to simplify the complexities of this renowned French wine region. The focus of this episode is the grapes of Burgundy. We answer the aged old question - what grapes are used in the wines of Burgundy?Tune in and learn two foundational rules that will ensure that you know what is in your glass when you are having a glass (or a bottle) of wine from Burgundy, France!Let's stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: www.wineitupanotch.com The Wineitupanotch Podcast on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Tiktok Wineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to wineitupanotch@gmail.com
Researchers and winemakers have teamed up to find an alternative use for wine grapes tainted by bushfire smoke. Vines across New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria were tainted by smoke in the black summer bushfires. 20 tonnes of grapes from an Adelaide Hills winery were donated to the University of Adelaide, fermented into wine, and then turned into Brandy. Rural Editor spoke with The University's Head winemaker Professor Paul Grbin about the project and what it means for the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it take to turn a traditional family farm into a thriving hub of agritourism, sustainability, and empowerment? In this episode, Michael chats with Shelby Watson-Hampton, a passionate advocate for women in agriculture and co-owner of Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Maryland. Shelby shares how her family transitioned their farm from traditional crops to a flourishing vineyard and winery, blending sustainable practices with community-driven events. Shelby also dives into her advocacy work, her book Grace, Grit & Lipstick, and the importance of celebrating women in agriculture. Tune in to hear insights on everything from the lifecycle of a grape to managing a wedding venue, packed with tips for farmers aiming to diversify and strengthen their community connections. Episode Highlights: From Hogs to Grapes: Why did Robin Hill Farm transition to wine grapes? [1:03] The Vineyard Lifecycle: How long does it take to grow and harvest grapes? [4:13] Community Harvest Days: How do they involve the community during harvest? [9:31] Driving Winery Traffic: What strategies bring visitors to the vineyard? [18:18] Barn Weddings: What does it take to run a successful wedding venue? [25:38] Overcoming Wedding Challenges: What's the wildest wedding story Shelby has? [27:50] Celebrating Women in Ag: What inspired Shelby's book Grace, Grit & Lipstick? [30:39] Don't miss Shelby's incredible journey, from farming roots to vineyard innovation, and her mission to empower the next generation of women in agriculture. About the Guest: Shelby Watson-Hampton is a fourth-generation farmer, agricultural journalist, and author of Grace, Grit & Lipstick. She co-owns Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Maryland, where she grows wine grapes, hosts weddings, and creates community-focused events. Shelby is also the creator of The Farmed Life, a platform dedicated to connecting and celebrating women in farming and rural business. Connect with Shelby: Website: The Farmed Life Instagram: Follow @the_farmed_life Facebook: Like The Farmed Life on Facebook Farm Website: Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards Farm Instagram: Follow @robin_hill_farm_vineyards The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our amazing sponsor, Seedtime! Are you ready to simplify your crop planning? Seedtime is a powerful tool designed to help farmers and gardeners plan their growing season with ease. Customize your schedule based on your location, get reminders for seeding, transplanting, and harvesting, and track your progress with the built-in journal. For a limited time, get $100 off Lifetime Access or 40% off your first year. Start farming smarter at PlanWithSeedtime.com.
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: https://www.milestii-mici.md/en/ Moldova Live: Moldova Ranks 20th Among the Largest Wine Producers in the World, Gridina, M. (25 August 2023) https://moldovalive.md/moldova-ranks-20th-among-the-largest-wine-producers-in-the-world/ Vinovest: Where is the World's Largest Wine Collection? Zhang, A. (n.d.) https://www.vinovest.co/blog/largest-wine-collection Wine of Moldova: History of Moldovan Wine https://wineofmoldova.com/en/history-of-moldovan-wine/?utm_source=perplexity World Atlas: Moldova https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/moldova Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S10E4: Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6 S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2 S17E3: Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3 S17E4: Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Godesses https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/romanian-wine-dracula-gods-and-goddesses 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.)
This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beers from Smog City (Torrance, CA) Beer 1 - "Thunder Egg" // Hazy IPA // 6.2% // Max - 8. Jonny - 6.8. Beer 2 - "Grape Ape" // IPA w/ Wine Grapes // 7% // Max - 3. Jonny - 4.4. Film 1: "Heretic" directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods. Ratings: Jonny - 7.2, Max - NA. Film 2: "Anora" directed by Sean Baker. Ratings: Jonny - NA, Max - 9. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: NA - Jonny: “Don't Move” directed by Adam Schindler & Brian Netto (Netflix) J: 7.7 -------------------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs 6:00 - Beer 1 17:30 - Film 1 (No Spoilers) 30:30 - Beer 2 41:50 - Film 2 (No Spoilers) 54:20 - Hot & Bothered
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) https://www.britannica.com/place/Bulgaria Bulgarian Wine Company: About Bulgarian Wines, (n.d.) https://bulgarianwinecompany.com/about-bulgarian-wines/?utm_source=perplexity Bulgaria Wine Tours: Bulgarian Wine https://bulgariawinetours.com/bulgarian-wine/ Bulwine: Bulgarian Wine https://www.bulwine.com/bulgarian-wine-bulwine.com Gilbert Gaillard: Bulgaria - A New Chapter for Wine, Varbanov, I., The Bulgarian Association of Independent Winegrowers (4 September 2023) https://www.gilbertgaillard.com/en/magazine/discovery/bulgaria-a-new-chapter-for-wine?t&utm_source=perplexity Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) The Biocultural Origins and Dispersal of Domestic Chickens, Peters, J., Lebrasseur, O., Irving-Pease, E., and Larson, G.(6 June 2022) https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2121978119 Seven Fifty Daily: What You Need to Know About Bulgarian Wine, Williams, J. (16 March 2023) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-bulgarian-wine/?t&utm_source=perplexity Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt S10E4: Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6 S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2 S17E3: Hungarian Wine and Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3 S17E4: Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Godesses https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/romanian-wine-dracula-gods-and-goddesses 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.)
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 Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) 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) https://www.gilbertgaillard.com/en/magazine/discovery/hungary-a-new-old-world-wine-country Hungarian Wines: Grape Dictionary - Grape Varieties in Hungary https://hungarianwines.eu/grapes/ Offbeat Budapest and Vienna: A Beginner's Guide to Eger Wines, Tobias, T. (22 August 2024) https://www.offbeatbudapest.com/hungarian-wines/beginners-guide-to-eger-wines/ Offbeat Budapest and Vienna: A Guide to Hungarian Wines, Tobias, T. (26 August 2024) https://www.offbeatbudapest.com/hungarian-wines/beginners-guide/ Taste of Home: Haluski, Balla, L. (22 May 2024) https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/haluski/ Taste Hungary: Nagy-Somló PDO - A Guide to the Wine Region, Tolson, S. (12 August 2019) https://tastehungary.com/journal/nagy-somlo-pdo-a-guide-to-the-wine-region/ Visit World Heritage: Tokaj Wine Region, Hungary https://visitworldheritage.com/en/eu/tokaj-wine-region-hungary/54e68463-83b8-4ff0-a9e4-58884dfabd5d Wines of Hungary: 10 Things You Really Should Know About Hungarian Wine, Tolson, S. (15 February 2022) https://winesofhungary.hu/magazine/10-things-you-really-should-know-about-hungarian-wine Wines of Hungary: Nagy-Somló Wine District, Ercsey, D. (ND) https://winesofhungary.hu/wine-tourism/nagy-somlo-wine-district World Atlas: Central Europe https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-countries-make-up-central-europe.html World Atlas: Eastern Europe https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-countries-are-in-eastern-europe.html Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes S10E4: Wines of Ukraine, Yesterday, Today, and a Hopeful Tomorrow https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6 S17E1: Wine of the Czech Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-czech-republic S17E2: Wine of the Slovak Republic https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-of-the-slovak-republic-s17e2 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.)
A basic introduction to the wine of the Czech Republic, this episode explores some of the history, regions, grapes and some of the unique wine styles. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Websites: Bohemia Sekt: https://www.bohemiasekt.cz/en/about-us/ Brittanica: Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Preidel, H. (6 September 2024) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-IV-Holy-Roman-emperor Czech Journalist: Exploring the Wine Regions of the Czech Republic, Svobodova, V. (2 October 2023) https://www.czechjournal.cz/exploring-the-wine-regions-of-the-czech-republic/ Czechology: St. Martin's Wine, (24 October 2023) https://www.czechology.com/st-martins-wine/ Eating Europe: Where to Drink Burčák (Young “Wine”) in Prague, Dunn, K. (21 August 2014) https://www.eatingeurope.com/blog/where-to-drink-burcak-in-prague/ Národní Vinařské Centrum (National Wine Center of the Czech Republic): Classification of Still Wines https://www.vinarskecentrum.cz/en/o-vine/klasifikace-ticha-vina Národní Vinařské Centrum (National Wine Center of the Czech Republic): Wine Regions in the Czech Republic https://www.vinarskecentrum.cz/en/o-vine/vinarske-regiony-v-cr Vína z Moravy Vína z Čech: https://www.vinazmoravyvinazcech.cz/en Visit Czechia: https://www.visitczechia.com/en-us/czech-convention-bureau/group-activities/gastronomy-ideas/a-sparkling-world-of-bohemia-sekt Wine Enthusiast: Devastated by Communism, Czech Wine is Making a Comeback, Honova. N. K. (9 January 2024) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/region-rundown/czech-wine-guide/ World Atlas: The History of Czechoslovakia and Why it Split Up, Kershner, E. (18 June 2020) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-history-of-czechoslovakia-and-why-it-split-up.html World Atlas: Maps of Czech Republic (2021) https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/czech-republic Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes S3E1: Asti DOCG - Bubbles in the New Year, Decade, and Season! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby S16E1: Austrian and German Sekt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/austrian-and-german-sekt-s16e1 S16E3: Belgian Wines and PIWI Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/belgian-wines-and-piwi-grapes-s16e3 S16E6: Aquavit: The Spirit of Scandinavia https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/aquavit-the-spirit-of-scandinavia-s16e6 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.)
Sip, share, shape our podcast!From Lost Grapes, to Hybrid Grapes, this episode rounds out our exploration with Noble Grapes, or Noble Wine. Read on for a short snippet of what we are covering, but tune in for all the fun!So, what exactly are Noble Grapes? Well, it depends on who you ask! One camp uses the 5 traditional Bordeaux varieties as their list. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to be exact. We're taking a different view to cover a set of noble vines across red and white wines.Regardless of the information you search on the topic, one thing remains true. No formal definition and no regulatory guidance is defining either. So, we're exploring Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Merlot for red wine. And the grape varieties of Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc for white wine. These varieties are revered in the wine world from Alsace, France, to Napa Valley, California. From New York State, to South Africa. Many somms and wine educators agree, this is THE list of noble grapes!What if my favorite isn't a Noble Grape?If you don't see your favorite in this list of noble grapes wine is made from, never fear! We're hitting the highlights the diversity of each grape variety for you to decide which is your favorite, or which you'd love to explore. Other international varieties can also be considered Noble in their own right. Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, or Viognier for white wine varieties in addition to the 5 Bordeaux varieties we covered. We love the Noble Grapes and we love Noble Wines. They come in many styles, across any price, and have a vast array of required guidelines for winemaking, vineyard management, and labeling depending on where they come from. Added bonus, these grapes are some of the highest quality and most recognizable wherever you shop for wine.We're sure you've listened to all 3 episodes in this series: Lost Grapes, Hybrid Grapes, and Noble Grapes. Now get out and explore! The world of wine has so much to offer and you, our wine-loving friends, are now ready to start your next adventure!As always, we've got the perfect WINE FIND for you! The CHEVALIER aerating wine glass! It's fun, it's functional, and it's for sure a conversation starter!BEST OFFER! ETSY 10% off to SWTW LISTENERS!!! CHECK IT OUT NOW!If you missed one of our previous episodes, we've got you covered:Hybrid Wine Grapes To The RescueLost Grapes: Creating Rare Wines from Near ExtinctionSupport the Show.Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration!Instagram:@somm_women_talk_wine@kristiwinenerd@charissehenryfw@kmayfield109All episodes are also on our website:SommWomenTalkWineCharisse and Kristi
A light, quick nip at the wines of Belgium, as well as a little corkdorkery on PIWI grapes. *UPDATED with July 2024 stats and information* Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites and Digital Document Files: Belgium Map 360: Belgium Wine Map https://belgiummap360.com/belgium-wine-map Britannica: List of the World's Largest Countries and Dependencies by Area (1 May 2024) https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-the-total-areas-of-the-worlds-countries-dependencies-and-territories-2130540 Brussels Times: Why Belgium's Winemakers are Enjoying a Vintage Year, Mitchener, B. (22 January 2023) https://www.brusselstimes.com/356124/why-belgiums-winemakers-are-enjoying-a-vintage-year Brussels Times: Belgium Wins Five Gold Medals at World Sparkling Wine Contest, Belin, Hughes (20 December 2023) https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/845490/belgium-wins-five-gold-medals-at-world-sparkling-wine-contest Drinks Business: Netherlands and Belgium to Gain Cross-Border PDO, Eads, L. (27 November 2017) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/netherlands-poised-to-gain-first-pdo-wine-region/ Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC): Wine in Belgium, https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/wine/reporter/bel PIWI International: https://piwi-international.org/en/about-piwi/piwi-grapes/ Wineguide Wine Plus: Belgium: https://wineguide.wein.plus/wine-regions/belgium Wine Industry Advisor: Piwis are the Next-Gen Grapes, Pigott, S. and Sidore, P. S. (7 November 2023) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/11/07/piwis-are-the-next-gen-grapes Wines in Belgium: https://www.winesinbelgium.be/index.php/en/welcome/ Wines of Belgium: https://wob.belgischewijnbouwers.be/index.php/wines-of-belgum/wines-of-belgium-en/ Wired: Mini Ice Age Could Bring Freezing Temperatures by 2030, Temperton, J. (13 July 2015) https://www.wired.com/story/mini-ice-age-earth-sunspots/ Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode: S4E1: English Fizz https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/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.)
Sip, share, shape our podcast!It's here! Part 2 of our Wine Grapes series! In this episode, we're going beyond European Vitis Vinifera grapes to explore hybrid varieties you may never have tried! From Vidal Blanc (aptly named after it's founder, Jean Louis Vidal), a highly planted hybrid grape in New York state, to Marechal Foch growing in Minnesota, we've got it covered! Hybrid grape varieties were created to solve problems. For example in North America, they're solving problems from cold climate hardiness in frost-prone zones, to pest resistance. However, these amazing hybrid grapes aren't always associated with wine quality. They've suffered for years as winemakers of the past tried to take traditional wine production methods and transpose them to hybrids. The result was less than positive.Hybrids aren't made from grafted vines or rootstock. These are new plants born from parents of different grape species. Vitus Vinifera varieties such as Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are cross-pollinated with grapes from American species to birth new grape varieties such as Seyval Blanc, Baco Noir, or the red wine grape, Chambourcin. Wines from red hybrid grapes have been called foxy or funky and have languished on wine shop shelves and fewer wine lists. But these grapevines are having their moment as winemakers such as Jerry Mueller of Röbller Vineyards in Missouri and Martin Polognioli, St. Croix vineyards in Minnesota, are taking a different view and letting these unique grapes tell their own stories.Listen in as we talk red hybrids, hybrid wine and all things hybrid! You'll want to pop a cork and compare these new varieties to some of your favorites. Cheers!Charisse & KristiSupport the Show.Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration!Instagram:@somm_women_talk_wine@kristiwinenerd@charissehenryfw@kmayfield109All episodes are also on our website:SommWomenTalkWineCharisse and Kristi
Sip, share, shape our podcast!If we asked you to name rare wines made from nearly extinct grapes, could you name any? Neither could we until we started looking beyond our local wine shop and city limit! What we discovered are entire species of wine grapes being rediscovered and replanted. They're making a comeback in vineyards from grand cru estates to small, off-the-beaten-path vineyards in the U.S. and abroad!As we kick off a three-part series on wine grapes, or grapes used to make wine, we're going back in time to explore some ancestral varietals innovative winemakers and wine brands are using for sparkling wine to still wine. We're not talking about new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Bordeaux. Nor are we talking about New styles of Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley. We're talking obscure varietals we've never seen on a wine list or in stock at any store!This week's episode takes us to TerraVox Vineyard in Kansas City Unincorporated. In other words, outside the main city with a full view of cornfields, cows, and vineyards! Here, visionary entrepreneur and museum designer, Jerry Eisterhold, is living out his dream one case at a time. With somewhere between 40 and 60 different wine varietals soaking up the sun in the south-sloping vineyards, Jerry and winemaker, Jean-Louis Horvilleur, are testing not only varieties such as Stark Star, Favorite, Cloeta, Hidalgo, Lomanto, and many other rare grapes, they also are trying different winemaking styles to make these unique grapes shine! Why, you ask? As Jerry says, if he didn't do it, who would? Inspired by the work of American horticulturist, Thomas Volnay Munsun, most famous for introducing American rootstock to European vineyards to battle Phylloxera, some saying he saved the European wine industry, Jerry is on a quest to ensure no more varieties go extinct. Jerry and the team pursued grapes from Texas, Arkansas, U.C. Davis, and beyond. Often they weren't even sure what they received was what they ordered!Tune in to hear Jerry's story and how TerraVox creating a new product from ancient, or ancestral, grapes and putting a new spin on what you'll find in your 750ml bottle! We're certain you'll plop a few bottles in your cart!Crossing the Atlantic, we're not stopping to visit the great Domaine and Chateau of France. We're not even stopping in Piedmont to pick up a few bottles of Barolo or Barbaresco. We're heading to Spain, Catalunya to be exact, to visit Familia Torres and check out their Varietat Recuperada project. That's all we're sharing! You'll have to listen in for the story!Stay tuned for Chapter 2: Hybrids and Chapter 3: Noble Grapes! These are episodes we know you don't want to miss!We're so thankful for your continued support! We'd love for you to be part of our growth by liking our episodes and commenting. More importantly, SHARING our podcast with all of your wine-loving friends!Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration!Instagram:@somm_women_talk_wine@kristiwinenerd@charissehenryfw@kmayfield109All episodes are also on our website:SommWomenTalkWineCharisse and Kristi
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Exploring Washington's wine regions, history, and grapes. Trivia? Bush flattery? An old hobo ditty about cigarette trees? Yep, got that too. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites and Digital Document Files: Brittanica: Hudson's Bay Company (4 June 2024) https://www.britannica.com/money/Hudsons-Bay-Company Center for Land Use Interpretation: Northwesternmost Point on the Continental 48 United States, Washington https://clui.org/ludb/site/northwesternmost-point-continental-48-united-states Chateau Ste. Michelle: https://www.ste-michelle.com/about-us/history-and-heritage Decanter: International Riesling Day: American Style, Pursehouse, C. (13 March 2023) https://www.decanter.com/wine/grape-varieties/riesling/international-riesling-day-american-style-499237/ Falstaff: A Global Tour of Riesling, Krebiehl, A. (23 March 2022) https://www.falstaff.com/en/news/a-global-tour-of-riesling Internet Archive: The Big Rock Candy Mountains, McClintock, H. (6 September 1928) https://archive.org/details/78_the-big-rock-candy-mountains_mac-harry-mcclintock-h.-mcclintock_gbia0004598b Lake Chelan Wine Valley: About the Lake Clean AVA https://lakechelanwinevalley.com/about/lake-chelan-ava/ Spitbucket: The Legend of W.B. Bridgman, LeBeau, A. (31 March, 2018). https://spitbucket.net/2018/03/31/the-legend-of-w-b-bridgman/ Washington Wine: Washington State Wine Commission https://www.washingtonwine.org/ Wine Enthusiast: An Armchair Traveler's Guide to Washington State Wine Country, Sullivan, S. P. (8 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/washington-state-wine-guide/?t Wine Industry Advisor: Marchesi Antinori Will Take Full Ownership of Col Solare (20 June 2024) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2024/06/20/marchesi-antinori-will-take-full-ownership-of-col-solare/?utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode: S13E3: J'Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador S16E3: Belgian Wine & PIWI Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/belgian-wines-and-piwi-grapes-s16e3 S16E2: Oh, Canadian Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/oh-canadian-wine-s16e2 Glass in Session® podcast and podcat 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.)
Tonight, All About Wine welcomes Young Kim of Korea. She and J. Stephen Casscles Esq. released a book "The Wine Grapes of Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea". This authoritative book is a first-of-its-kind winemaking grape book focused on Korean and North American Native grape varieties.
A light, quick nip at the wines of Belgium, as well as a little corkdorkery on PIWI grapes. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites and Digital Document Files: Belgium Map 360: Belgium Wine Map https://belgiummap360.com/belgium-wine-map Britannica: List of the World's Largest Countries and Dependencies by Area (1 May 2024) https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-the-total-areas-of-the-worlds-countries-dependencies-and-territories-2130540 Brussels Times: Why Belgium's Winemakers are Enjoying a Vintage Year, Mitchener, B. (22 January 2023) https://www.brusselstimes.com/356124/why-belgiums-winemakers-are-enjoying-a-vintage-year Brussels Times: Belgium Wins Five Gold Medals at World Sparkling Wine Contest, Belin, Hughes (20 December 2023) https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/845490/belgium-wins-five-gold-medals-at-world-sparkling-wine-contest Drinks Business: Netherlands and Belgium to Gain Cross-Border PDO, Eads, L. (27 November 2017) https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/11/netherlands-poised-to-gain-first-pdo-wine-region/ Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC): Wine in Belgium, https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/wine/reporter/bel PIWI International: https://piwi-international.org/en/about-piwi/piwi-grapes/ Wineguide Wine Plus: Belgium: https://wineguide.wein.plus/wine-regions/belgium Wine Industry Advisor: Piwis are the Next-Gen Grapes, Pigott, S. and Sidore, P. S. (7 November 2023) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/11/07/piwis-are-the-next-gen-grapes Wines In Belgium: https://www.winesinbelgium.be/index.php/en/welcome/ Wines of Belgium: https://wob.belgischewijnbouwers.be/index.php/wines-of-belgum/wines-of-belgium-en/ Wired: Mini Ice Age Could Bring Freezing Temperatures by 2030, Temperton, J. (13 July 2015) https://www.wired.com/story/mini-ice-age-earth-sunspots/ Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode: S4E1: English Fizz https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/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.)
In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy connect with perhaps the leading wine grape geneticist of our time, José Vouillamoz. With a background in plant biology and a Ph.D. in genetics, José has dedicated his career to uncovering the origins and relationships of grape varieties. He is a co-author of the highly acclaimed book "Wine Grapes," along with Jancis Robinson and Julia Harding, which is considered a definitive reference on the subject. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of grapevine DNA, leading to the identification and classification of numerous grape varieties. (the book alone includes more than 1,300 entries).Our conversation spans a discussion on the "parents" of some of our favorite and most well known grapes, an explanation of genetic vs clonal differences, and why learning about the genetics of our vines might just unlock a whole new chapter in the history of winemaking, buying, drinking, and exploring...Enjoy the show!Chapters:00:52 Special Guest Introduction: José Vouillamoz, the Foremost Grape Geneticist02:02 Weekend Wine Tasting Adventures and Discoveries07:57 Diving Deep into Grape Genetics with José Vouillamoz08:41 Jose's Journey into Grape Genetics and DNA Profiling11:09 Unveiling the Origins of Swiss Grape Varieties13:17 The Impact of DNA Profiling on Wine Genetics and Regional Identities18:35 Exploring the Foundational Grape Varieties and Their Global Influence21:35 The Genesis of the Wine Grapes Book with Jancis Robinson and Julia Harding24:50 Founder Grape Varieties and Their Significance25:04 Exploring the Roots: The Ancestry of Famous Grape Varieties26:46 The Science Behind DNA Profiling in Viticulture35:02 The Impact of Genetic Diversity on Wine Varieties and Climate Adaptation41:11 The Future of Viticulture: Clonal Identification and Terroir Expression46:38 The Role of Rootstocks in Combating Climate Change48:45 Leveraging Genetics for Improved Winemaking and Vineyard Management51:55 Preserving Rare Varieties and the Importance of Storytelling in WiThe Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, Sebastian Lowa, Matthew Crafton, Tony Parker, Andrew Caillard, Mike Veseth, Madeline Puckette, John Olney, Matthew Kaner, Amelia Singer, Chess Martin, and more!
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Here's a rundown of white wine grapes from around the world from Jack Farrell with Haskell's Wines and Spirits. haskells.com
There are many white wine grapes. What's the most popular. Learn more from Jack Farrell with Haskell's Wine and Spirits. haskells.com
Nicole Dooling and Michael Frey help operate Mariah Vineyards in the Mendocino Ridge alongside Nicole's parents, Dan and Vicki. As founders, Dan and Vicki have mindfully tended their land for over 40 years, putting in the hard labor of planting and growing this vineyard from the ground up. Their family and vineyard have thrived due to their dedication, adaptability, and resourcefulness in working with nature. Situated at 2,400 ft elevation without irrigation, they holistically manage their vineyard using organic and regenerative farming practices. In 2020, Mariah Vineyards partnered with the Savory Institute to pilot the Land to Market Ecological Outcome Verification program for vineyards worldwide. They are proud to be the first regenerative vineyard for Savory's Global Land to Market Verified program and are dedicated to helping expand regenerative viticulture. In this episode, John, Nicole, and Michael discuss: How regenerative agriculture is a constant path of exploration and learning Rewarding results coming from the process of trial and error Different generations of growers working together Cover crop management Pruning for sap flow Measuring and managing nutrient density Additional Resources To learn more about pruning for sap flow, visit: https://simonitesirch.us/ To learn more about the Savory Institute, visit: https://savory.global/ To get a copy of the Plant Health Pyramid, developed by John Kempf, visit: https://advancingecoag.com/growers-tools/ About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com ~ VIDEO: To learn more from John Kempf about regenerative agriculture, watch this conversation between John and three AEA grower partners about how regenerative agriculture is changing lives and conventional farming: https://youtu.be/n9U6GwbYPDk
What does it take to grow the perfect grape? Find out in today's episode with Stan Grant, a vineyard specialist with decades of experience in the grape-growing industry. We discuss Stan's journey into grape growing, the biggest issue in grape nutrition, balancing yield and quality, changes in grape growing practices, creating a crop nutrition plan, differentiating grape varieties for wine, table grapes, and raisins, the challenges and future of the grape industry, and Stan's publications and speaking engagements. Takeaways Grapevines require a balanced approach to nutrition and stress management to achieve high-quality yields. Mechanization and precision fertigation have revolutionized grape growing practices, allowing for more efficient use of resources. Different grape varieties are cultivated for wine, table grapes, and raisins, each with specific production goals and management practices. The grape industry faces challenges such as labor shortages, water availability, and disease management, but innovation and efficiency can help overcome these obstacles. Stan Grant's expertise and contributions to the grape industry have been instrumental in raising the level of knowledge and improving practices. Useful Links that we mentioned Lodi Growers Idaho Wine Commission
In recent years, wildfires have become a major threat to the wine industry because of the effects of smoke on wine grapes. Smoke taint from the California fires of September 2020 significantly impacted the quality of wine grapes. In total, smoke taint cost the wine industry in Western states more than $3 billion in losses […]
The Smithsonian Institute wanted to know about Jerry Eisterhold. So much so, the featured an article on what one might say is a long shot at best. The idea to repropagate vines of yesteryear in America would be fruitless (pun intended). But it is quite the opposite. In this episode, you will hear the history of wine grapes in America that I would easily put down even money that the most advanced academics in the world of wine would not have a notion of the significance. It was so intriguing, that Wine Talks immediately purchased a sampling of the wines and bought the book recited in the show. Jerry Eisterhold took it upon himself to scour the United States grape nurseries and study the history of wine grapes in America to a point where he has reintroduced a dozen indigenous grape varieties back into the soil. And then comes the fun part... Making wine from these new varietals with all the moving parts that go into making wine without any of the experience of any predecessor is proving to be a task of geometric proportions. Have a listen and hear the answers to all these headwinds. PK
2023 is turning out to be a very good year for California wine grape growers.
Sonoma County will now allow wine grape harvests in fire evacuation zones for some farmworkers, in a reversal of a contentious 2022 decision. The Press Democrat's Phil Barber explains how it happened. This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Episode transcript
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/ Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: 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 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.)
Hot summer white wines for you to try. Learn more from Jack Farrell with Haskell's Wines and Spirits. haskells.com
To download the transcript CLICK HERE Todays episode is the last episode of Season 3. I'll be back again in September. I am speaking with my head winemaker of Balfour Winery, Fergus Elias, who is back for the second time. If you missed the first episode go back to Episode 106. We will be talking about one of our very special white wines, part of the Winemakers collection. It's called Cinque Ports 2019, made up with five grape varieties and it just won Gold at the WineGB Awards 2023. Then we will be looking at the latest stats released from WineGB and discussing the majority of grape varieties and new plantings to be found across England and Wales. If you want to skip ahead: 3.50: Opinions of the best red grapes to safelty plant in UK excluding Pinot Noir. 10.00: The advantages and disadvantages of being a winemaker in England 13.00: If Ferg wasn't a winemaker in England, which region of the world would he work in and why? 14.11: Thoughts on PGI's, PDO's and Grand Cru vineyards in UK 19.02: How Bacchus used to be made and how winemaking has changed with this variety 25.02: Discussing and tasting The Balfour, Winemakers Collection Cinque Ports 2019 £40 Balfour Cellar Door 35.02: What does Arbanne and Petit Meslier taste like? 42.41: The new plantings of the UK 47.07: Number of vineyards, wineries and hectarage in UK 50.16: Clone 76 Chardonnay 53.34: Run down of the main varieties planted in UK And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Chrisa Giorgi talks us through the indigenous grape varieties planted in Crete and where to travel on a wine holiday.
With today's special Grape Wise report from Helena Agri-Enterprises, I'm Corryn La Rue with California Ag Today. We are joined by Paul Crout, Helena Agronomist from the Western Division to talk about wine grapes and nitrogen.
We offer a deep dive into the world of winemaking, sustainability, and the family-run business of St. James Winery in Missouri talking with Brandon Hofherr (marketing director) and Sam Cobb (vineyard manager). From the rich history of Missouri as the first AVA in the US, settled by German and Italian immigrants, to the challenges of overturning restrictive laws on winemaking, the story of St. James Winery is a testament to the power of persistence and passion. It's also a great stop along Interstate 44 with a tasting room & brew pub on the grounds. We get into the vineyards themselves, taking a closer look at the importance of sustainable practices in winemaking and the use of AI technology to develop better blends and optimize water use. As we learn, the decision to invest in technology is a balancing act in the quest for better quality while remaining eco-conscious. For those who love food and the environment, this episode is filled with interesting information on the vital role that grape growing and winemaking play in our ecosystem. It's a reminder that what we eat and drink encompasses not just the ingredients on our plates but also the people who grow them, the environment that nurtures them, and the history and innovation that drive them forward. So pour yourself a glass of wine, relax, and tune in to this fascinating story of a family and their winery, rooted in tradition and inspired by the future. See video of the vineyard tour on our YouTube Channel or on the website at https://groundedbythefarm.com/midwestern-vineyards/ Learn more about the winery at StJamesWinery.com
The numbers are in for Washington's 2022 wine grape harvest and show it was a great year for both quantity AND quality!
The numbers are in for Washington's 2022 wine grape harvest and show it was a great year for both quantity AND quality!
It's an off week for the podcast, let's step back in time and revisit Vincent Wine Company!Enjoy an off week of the podcast with revisiting Vincent Wine Company in the heart of Oregon Wine Country.
From ancient vineyards still in operation today, to dozens of original grape varieties, wines, and styles, Croatia is a heavenly haven of corkdorkery and winegeekery. We take a quick spin through the varied regions, and learn a little bit about Zinfandel's home base. This is the Season 12 finale. Season 13 will pick back up in May. Resources from this episode: Books: Croatian Wine: Regions, Grapes, and History, Viola, G. (2021) 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, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Cheers Croatia Magazine: How to Read a Croatian Wine Label (19 April 2022) https://www.cheerscroatiamagazine.com/how-to-read-a-croatian-wine-label/ Croatia: The Finest Wines in Croatia (n.d.) https://croatia.hr/en-gb/food-and-drink/the-finest-wines-in-croatia One Croatia: Wines of Croatia, Pavlac, D. (n.d.) https://www.one-croatia.com/gastronomy/croatian-drinks/wine/#ponudavle Seven Fifty Daily: What you Need to Know About Croatian Wine, Barnes, A. (3 July 2019) https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-croatian-wine/ Short History: Illyrians (1 June 2018) https://www.shorthistory.org/ancient-civilizations/illyrians/illyrians/ Travel Channel: Guide to Croatia's Wine Country, Kennedy, J. (n.d.) https://www.travelchannel.com/destinations/croatia/articles/guide-to-croatias-wine-country UC Davis: Researchers Discover Zinfandel's Hidden Roots, Bailey, P. (3 September 2002) https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/researchers-discover-zinfandels-hidden-roots Vina Croatia: Regulations and Statistical Data [Official Site of Croatian Wine] https://vinacroatia.hr/en/regulations-and-statistical-data/national-and-eu-legislation/ Vineyards: The Vineyard Explorer - Wine Regions Map of Croatia (n.d.) https://vineyards.com/wine-map/croatia Visit Croatia: Wine & Wineries of Croatia https://visitcroatia.com/wines-of-croatia/ Wine Anorak: Crushing on Croatia: The Wines, Regions, and Grape Varieties Dorzynski, J. (28 September 2020) https://wineanorak.com/2020/09/28/crushing-on-croatia-the-wines-regions-and-grape-varieties/ Wine Enthusiast: How an Ancient Croatian Grape Became America's Signature Wine Gaither, J. (11 February 2021) https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/11/crjlenak-original-zinfandel/ Related Podcasts from the Wine Two Five Files: Wine Two Five: Ep. 52 - Enter the Zin https://winetwofive.libsyn.com/episode-52-enter-the-zin Wine Two Five: Ep. 79 - Wine Life & Legacy With Violet Grgch https://winetwofive.libsyn.com/podcast/episode-79-wine-life-and-legacy-with-violet-grgich Wine Two Five: Ep. 147 - A Glass Full of Miracles [podcast] https://winetwofive.libsyn.com/podcast/episode-147-a-glass-full-of-miracles-book-review Related Glass in Session® Episodes: S2E5: Hello Vino Novello! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby 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.)
Amid extreme weather events, many grape growers ask themselves what they can do to adapt their vineyard for climate change. Chris Chen, Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor in Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties at the University of California Cooperative Extension is exploring solutions to this question. Mediterranean climates like California, with hot and dry summers and cold wet winters, are particularly sensitive. Researchers expect temperature maximums will be higher and the minims will be lower in years to come. Chris explains a few tactics growers can use to continue farming successfully amid climate changes including rootstocks, canopy management, new scions, and most importantly trialing. 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Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org. Transcript Craig Macmillan 0:00 My guest today is Chris Chen. He's integrated vineyard systems advisor for Sonoma Mendocino and Lake counties with the University of California Cooperative Extension. And I think we're gonna have a very interesting conversation today, Chris has done some pretty interesting work and some pretty interesting ideas. So welcome to the podcast, Chris. Chris Chen 0:14 Thanks, Craig. Appreciate it. Looking forward to it. Craig Macmillan 0:16 Doing a little bit of background on you. Would you say that there's a particular thread or what the thread is that runs through your research and extension work? Because it seems like there is one to me. Chris Chen 0:25 A lot of my work is focused on adaptation to climate change and vineyards. And it's something that goes back to when I was in grad school, you know, the, the whole climate change thing became really big and something to focus on when I entered grad school. And as I went through grad school, it became what I did. The thread here is kind of how do we adapt viticulture, to changing climates? How do we predict what a climate today is going to be in 510 years, the thread is to see how can we adapt to these changing conditions, and still keep viticulture, thriving and successful. Craig Macmillan 0:57 What is the prediction right now, in terms of let's start with California, but we can talk about the West Coast, we can also talk about New York, and we can talk about Europe. But you work in California, what is the current picture in terms of long term climate change that might affect grapes? Unknown Speaker 1:15 It's not really easy to say this will happen that will happen. But what we expect to see in California, it's a Mediterranean climate right now, these are very sensitive climate types, typically classified as regions with really hot, dry summers, cold, wet winters, right. And they're kind of fringe ecosystems, fringe climates. So they're on the border of, of an inland climate in a coastal climate, that means they're the most sensitive to climate change. So what we're expecting to see in California, and what a lot of researchers, climate researchers are planning on is, you know, increased temperatures, the maximums are going to be higher, the minimums are going to be lower, and those swings are going to be more drastic in between. So the diurnal temperature shift is going to be huge. You know, that is something that everyone kind of expects with climate change. It gets hotter, it gets colder, the extremes are more extreme, but what we're not really sure about is how precipitation is going to change. And in California, rainfall is such a huge thing. It's variable year to year, we have droughts for three years at a time and then one relief year, what we're really confused about is how is the rain pattern gonna change where we are today are we going to get the same rainfall and we're going to be able to support viticulture here anymore? Craig Macmillan 2:33 Now that brings up an interesting question. I'm going to bring up Andy Walker here, Dr. Andy Walker, the very famous plant breeder and I attended a seminar that he did on rootstocks, which he's done a ton of work and many rootstocks are out as a result of his lab. And he started off the whole thing by saying, you can dry farm winegrapes anywhere in the world. And the room just went silent, like I don't think anybody was breathing. And then he says, Now you might get two clusters, providing but the plant itself is going to do what it does. It's an amazing plant. It's incredible. And then he went on and talked about being in the Andes and seeing things in different parts of the world. And I found that really inspiring because when we talk about what we're doing right now, water, obviously is probably the biggest knob. If you have all these knobs, you can twist fertilizer, whatever water is probably the biggest one. Yeah, California, you have done some work with a number of people, but also with Kaan Kutural who I love on drought tolerance, drought resistance, I would say and what kinds of things? Are you finding out what you mean? Where is it kind of leading you? Where is it? What's kind of the thought process? Chris Chen 3:38 Andy, he was also my doctoral advisor. So I've heard his Spiel once or twice about dry farming. You know, you can do that can grow grapes in most almost all places without water there. There are grapes on islands that are irrigated with fog drip, so it's possible, but he's also right in saying that you're not going to get the yields that make you profitable. So that's concerning. And what we want to avoid, because we still need a certain tonnes per acre to reach profit margin that matters in terms of what can we do and how we're going for drought adaptation. There's the old approach of using rootstocks. And it's a very useful approach, right, these rootstocks from Andy Walker's perspective, and if you're looking at it from his lens, they have different rooting patterns. They have different water demands, and that translates to what we're growing on top. Whether it's Cab, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, whatever you want to grow on top of it, it's going to be impacted by what it's grafted to that is actually a very reasonable strategy to address drought that has its limits, you know, you still need water to grow grapes. Almost all grape vines in the wild, are only found near perennial water sources. So it's not like we can get rid of water altogether. We can't just leave them alone and expect to have any crop on them. But there's other things we can do. One of the huge management strategies that we can look at is canopy management. So canopy management in vineyards have really impacts how much water transpires and how much water evaporates from the surface of the soil. With a bigger canopy, you get less evaporation. But you also get more transpiration because there's more leaves, right. And vice versa. If you have a small canopy, you have the opposite problem that actually really impacts your fruit, your crop load, you know the quality of your fruit, the characteristics of the berries. So it's not something that everybody's going to play around with, because they want us to in the end, they want a certain kind of fruit with certain characteristics for their winery. But canopy management is a huge one as well, as rootstocks, there's also the interest in precision agriculture. So there is the spoon feeding approach where instead of irrigating large quantities at once, we can irrigate small portions at a time. Craig Macmillan 5:43 Irrigate strategicly. I mean, I've seen some pretty interesting work from the past where it was like a 10, Vine irrigation block. And you were able to control this and that little bit in that little bit. And you could use NDVI to figure out where you want to do it. Interesting work. I'd never was convinced how practical that might be for most growers, especially if you're retrofitting their orchards. Chris Chen 6:05 In Australia that irrigate on a tree to tree basis. So it's very doable. You know, the question is, how much water would you actually save doing that? And how much energy are you using to pump that every time? Craig Macmillan 6:18 Exactly. Now, we're talking about rootstocks rootstock breeding back in the day, 100 years ago, or whenever it was all about phylloxera. And it was about salt. I know that Dr. Walker has done a lot of work on salt resistance. n=Nematode resistance is turned out to be a big one. If I remember that's the GRM series are specifically for nematode. Is that right? Chris Chen 6:38 Correct. Yes. Those are anti Walker's. Craig Macmillan 6:40 Crowning achievements. Brilliant stuff. You know, we're talking about genetic differences and rootstocks that have been bred for different conditions, including things like drought tolerance. What about what's on top, you make a point one of your articles that the landscape of wine growing is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, which means we have a very limited genome, essentially, of what's above ground. And we've learned from other crops that might not be such a great idea. We're talking about maybe trying to rootstock our way out of some of this. Can we variety, some of our way out of this. Chris Chen 7:11 So the short answer to that is yes. The long answer is a bit more complex. You know, overall, all of the scions we put on are all one species Vitus vinifera, there's a few others like Vitesse labrusca, which is Concorde. And there's a there's a couple others that we use, but the majority of what we consider winegrapes is Vitus vinifera. So the genetic differences in the scions are not huge. The real differences are in the phenotyping. Right, you look at a Cabernet Sauvignon vine. And you compare that to a Tempranillo or Zinfandel, you'll see that the latter, they actually have quite larger canopies, even though they're the same species. The weird thing is they're more heat tolerant. Part of that might be their transpiration and might be for several reasons, these small changes in how they look change how they interact with their environment. So the real concern in you know, changing the scions from place to place site to site is that some places actually have latched on to a variety or two. If you think about Napa Napa, you think Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, where I work in the north coast, it's Pinot Noir, a little bit of Chardonnay, some Sauvignon Blanc and Lake County, right? It's very possible to say, you know, if we have a one, one site that increases temperatures by, you know, temperature accumulation by 20%, in 10 years, it might behoove them to go from a cold climate grapes like Pinot Noir and switch over to something like Zinfandel. The problem is, well, the market that purchases their wine actually still keep buying their wines. If they go to Zinfandel, it would be a smart move. If you're thinking about, you know, the physiology of the plant of the difficulty of managing the vineyard, all the extra things you have to do if you want to stick with that cold climate grew up in a hot climate, not to say that people don't do that we do have Pinot Noir grown in San Joaquin Valley, for instance, just not as much as up here. So it's possible one of the problems is actually picking those varieties, picking the right varieties because just because it gets hotter here doesn't mean you know, Santa Rosa has the same climate as Bakersfield. There's differences in humidity and light incidents. There's differences in just cultural practices, what people do to manage the soils what they do for fertilizing. So overall, yeah, it's possible but there's other barriers besides just switching the plant. Craig Macmillan 9:29 It sounds like some of those barriers are the ability to make accurate predictions about what might happen if I'm planting Zinfandel in an area where it's never really had Zinfandel. I don't know exactly what's gonna go on. But then also it sounds like acceptance of the marketplace is gonna play a big role. That's that's a different conversation. Unless you have a feeling about it. I think part of what goes on is we do have information from the marketplace. We do have research, but a lot of what goes on here is growers themselves as individuals are making decisions out what's gonna happen? Right? It's not necessarily that we're getting handed down this necessarily the trend, but like, I think this is where we're gonna go. When you talk to people about this kind of thing. What kind of response do you get from growers? Chris Chen 10:10 Yeah, you know, it depends. There are growers that are all about trying new cultivars, and they usually inhabit kind of niche markets, a lot of these growers will grow varieties that are useful for blending. So if you need some more color, if you need some more acids, they'll grow these varieties that impart that to wines that otherwise wouldn't have them. And you know, there's only so much of a market for that. I think there's also growers on the other side where they say, Well, no, in order for us to make our ends meet, we have to stick with so and so variety, we have to stay with Pinot Noir because our entire consumer base wants it. And you know, there's trends in viticulture in California as a whole that have followed these, you know, this chain of events Muscats Muscats, used to be very popular along with making a rose out of Zinfandel. Riesling was another one, people planted a bunch of these things, and then the consumer market dropped out. And they were stuck with fines that take, you know, five years to hit any kind of good crop. And within those five years, it fell out of favor. So they're selling their grapes for pennies, compared to what they would have been if had they had them at the peak of the popularity, we can't change our varieties just based on popularity, and we can't keep them just based on popularity. But there are these constants right 40% of the grapes planted in California are Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay, which is not a bad thing. It just means that people want it. Craig Macmillan 11:31 use the term asynchronous or asynchrony, and viticulture. What What do you mean when you refer to that? Chris Chen 11:37 so that's a term that I thought would be very applicable to the situation. So vineyards as a whole run on a schedule, they run on timing, and part of that is their biological timing, right? So their biological timing is based off of heat accumulation. So the hotter it is for the longer the quicker we have budbreak, the quicker we have chute growth and fruit set, and so on. So that as the climates are changing, and we know we're going to see higher temperatures in some places, then we're seeing a shift in that timing. And a shift in that timing changes a lot of things, it changes how the plants interact with insects and pests and beneficial insects, because they're also changing their timing, we're seeing, you know, some insect pests are increasing their generations. So they instead of two generations a year, they'll have three in some really hot places, for instance. But also these these beneficial insects that control the pests are switching their timing of hatching and switching their timing of maturity. And we're seeing that more and more, and we're afraid we're gonna start seeing that in agriculture relatively soon. So what all of that together means is that when you look at a vineyard, the events that you would have had for the past 100 years are not happening at the same times as they would have been in the next 10 years than they did previously. And that's a challenge actually, for you know, management as well, because labor resources are, especially in agriculture are often you know, made more available during timeframes where they're needed. And if that timeframe changes, there's gonna be a year or two where that's a problem. Craig Macmillan 13:09 If we don't change anything, let's say we don't change varieties, we don't change the root stocks or anything, I'll get vineyards that are 10 years old now and hopefully get another decade or two out of it, or I'm making decisions 20 years from now for a variety like Cabernet Sauvignon you're in and we will talk about Pinot Noir as well that I think that's an important one. But I want to start with Cab, in your experience, let's say things get warmer and colder. And then we don't know what's going to happen with weather. So let's just leave rainfall out of it for now. But just the swings in the higher the highs and lower lows, what impact do you think that's gonna have on wine quality or yield? How are these things going to change? Do you think as a viticulturalist? Chris Chen 13:45 Especially wine grapes really need that big swing in temperature, so they need that diurnal shift that's really hot summer days and really cold summer nights. That really helps them develop their flavonol profiles, their tannins, their anthocyanins, anthocyanins more so about, light, you know, incidents light exposure, but that's beside the point. So it's actually kind of a good thing. The problem is when we hit these limits, right? So when we hit these limits of it's too hot. So now instead of accumulation of these compounds, what we're seeing is a degradation of them. So they're accumulating in the grapes faster throughout the year. So again, this is that asynchrony, right. So as you get closer toward the traditional historic harvest time, you think, okay, these grapes are still accumulating their tannins, or they're still accumulating their flavonols or their their anthocyanins are not degrading it. But what we're seeing is that increase in the growing degree days or heat accumulation is actually decreasing the amount of stable compounds in the grape that we want. So we're seeing especially with color, we're seeing a degradation in color. anthocyanins are degrading, much sooner and to higher degrees in these really hot summers, especially when We have these heat waves that we had last year. These heat waves are terrible for these things. But we don't know which varieties are going to be tolerant to this and can can withstand these changes in extremes. So the increases in high temperatures, the decreases in low temperatures, the low temperatures aren't really a problem unless we get freezing temperatures which we shouldn't in summer, but it's not impossible. Craig Macmillan 15:23 Not impossible could happen. What about Pinot Noir, famously very sensitive, very narrow range that it likes. Right. I got you on the spot here. Chris Chen 15:32 Yeah, I can't speak to that too much. Because all of the trials that I've done and I've seen have been with Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the most popular red varieties in the world, I can't say that it's more or less sensitive to these changes Pinot Noir. But based on its classification, as a region, one region two cold climate grape, it's likely to be more sensitive to these extreme highs in summer and degrade faster. We do know that Pinot Noir ripens sooner than Cabernet Sauvignon does, on average, you know, put them in the same spot and your Pinot is going to be done. I don't know spitballing number here two weeks before the Cabernet is so you harvest the two weeks ahead of time. That means if you're harvesting it at the same time as Cabernet, you're getting more degradation in those anthocyanin. So that would be the theory behind why Pinot Noir might be more affected by these high temperatures. But I don't have anything to cite for you at the moment. Craig Macmillan 16:25 Sure, sure. But I think that your insight there is useful in that. Okay, maybe we don't know what's gonna happen. We can kind of guess at some things that might happen. But if we know kind of where things might end up, or how the vine might repond, I might change my winemaking, I might change my canopy management style, right? I knew a guy who was an old school farmer, and he refused to put in drip irrigation even in new vineyards. And I asked him about it. And he said salts, that's the way to go. That's it only way to do it. And I was like, well, that's 1974 It's not 1974 anymore. And he goes looks listen in the middle of a day, it's 105 I can turn on those sprinklers. And I can cool that canopy and I can avoid stress. I said we're gonna overwater, you're gonna do it, because you just gotta know what you're doing son, like just, I can put it out there. And I can manage this a more effective tool for me. I watched him over the years and saw what he did. He had it really dialed in. But he had a totally different approach to what tool he wanted to use to deal with whatever the environmental condition was. And I thought that was really interesting and very clever. Are there things that we can learn from other parts of the world? Because obviously, there's differences in climate different places to Australia, you know, very different interestes and very warm areas there, if I understand correctly, are we gaining knowledge, we gained some guidance from other parts of the world on this topic? Chris Chen 17:42 If we're not we should be there's this popular topic that England United Kingdom can grow grapes now, and they can grow good grapes now. And that's new. That never used to be the case. And you know the story of I don't know if this is true. But the story of why Brut champagne or Brut sparkling wines called Brut is because the French made it for the English and they didn't like them. No, I mean, we do have things to learn. Yeah, we do have things to learn from other people, especially places that are really hot. South Africa, Australia, these, you know, these locations are, a lot of them are dealing with conditions that, you know, we see here as well, but they're dealing with it on a much larger scale. So we see, you know, really hot temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento Valley. But we grow grapes there. And we're good at it. You know, in Australia, that's a huge swath of land that's in those kinds of conditions. But then the one where it gets really sensitive is when we get to the coast when we get to colder climates, like where I work where I operate. So it's going to be, you know, the coastal regions that really are impacted more, because they don't have the infrastructure, they don't have the cultivars to really tolerate that heat. And what we need to do is look at places that are experiencing this change before we're experiencing it. And often these are Mediterranean climates, also, right, New Zealand, Australia, South America, Chile, and see what they're doing, see how they're adapting to it and what cultivars they're planting. You know, I'm not saying that all of Mendocino County should be planting Sheraz or Sahra. But you know, it might be good for some growers to try it out and see what's going on. I've been advocating for a lot of growers that, you know, if you're replanting, and vineyard, plant a few other cultivars somewhere and just see how they do, you know, it's not really great for if you're harvesting with the machine, because you end up knocking those into the same bin as all the other grapes. But if you could, you know, find an area where it's isolated and far enough away that you're not going to mix them up might be good to plant five, five to 10 vines of something else and see how it does because each each region is going to be different. Each region is going to have to have a different response because climate change is very regional. Craig Macmillan 19:53 But the good news is that we are pretty clever. As an industry we've come up with all kinds of solutions to all kinds of problems over the years. without the folks like you have made that possible. We're running out of time. But I want to ask you one very simple and very short question. And that is based on everything that we've kind of talked about what one piece of advice or what one takeaway would you give a grape grower? Chris Chen 20:16 I would say the most important thing is to do really good monitoring practices to really get out there and see how your vines are changing, and how your site is changing. You can you can try new cultivars, you can try, you know, different root stocks, you can try different canopy management practices. But if you don't keep track of how things are changing in response to that, then there's no point, right? There's a lot of really good tools out there. There's a lot of new things coming out that you can you can, you know, remotely sense and identify diseases, changes in stomatal conductance in different physiological measurements that are really important to developing a grapevine. Just look at these new monitoring solutions. Be wary of ones that may or may not work, you know, don't don't put all of your your eggs in one basket, that kind of thing. But get out there and monitor. Craig Macmillan 21:06 I think that's great advice. And I think that applies to a lot of things. Where can people find out more about you? Chris Chen 21:10 I have a website. If you go to Google, and you type in UC AND Chris Chen, it should bring up my bio, and there's a link to my lab page there, has a bunch of resources has a bunch of links and papers. And I think you know, especially if you're in the North Coast region and the counties I work in, you can just give me a call. You know, most people can just call me anyways, I work for University of California. So it's, you know, quasi public domain. Yeah, please feel free to reach out. Craig Macmillan 21:38 Fantastic. So our guest today has been Chris Chen. He's an integrated vineyard systems advisor for Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties with the University of California Cooperative Extension. Thanks for being on the podcast. Chris. This is really fun. Chris Chen 21:50 Thanks for having me. Craig. Enjoyed it. Transcribed by https://otter.ai
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Exploring Corsica's wines, history, and grapes, as well as some fun facts, including an exciting archeological wine find! Resources from this episode: Books: French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015) 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, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Ancient Origins: Rare Etruscan Tomb of Treasures Excavated in Corsica, Cowie, A. (27 April 2020) https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/etruscan-tomb-0013628 Corsica Guide: History of Corsica https://www.corsica.co.uk/guide/history The Good Life France: Wines of Corsica,Archer, L. M. https://thegoodlifefrance.com/wines-corsica/ Go to Corsica: Wines of Corsica https://www.go-to-corsica.com/corsica-infos/wines-of-corsica Greek Reporter: The Most Important Ancient Greek Colonies in History, Chrysopoulos, P. (17 October 2022) https://greekreporter.com/2022/10/17/ancient-greek-colonies/ Vineyards: Corsica Vineyard Map https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/corsica Wine Enthusiast: Ancient Vines, New Territory - Corsica's indigenous Grapes, Voss, R. (15 April 2021) https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/15/corsica-grape-varieties/ Wine Enthusiast: What Does ‘Garrigue' Mean in Wine? Iijima, A.L.C. (27 April 2021) https://www.winemag.com/2021/04/27/garrigue-mean-wine/ World History: Phoenicia, Mark, J. J., (19 March 2018) https://www.worldhistory.org/phoenicia/ Referenced Glass in Session® Episodes: S11E3: Malta, the Wines and the Bird https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e3-malta-the-wines-and-the-bird S11E1: Tasmanian Sparkling Wine History, Devilish Deets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e1-tasmanian-sparkling-wine-history-devilish-deets 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.)
Jose Vouillamoz is a botanist and grape geneticist and is co-author of the book Wine Grapes. We talk to him about mapping grape varieties and their DNA profiling.
Jose Vouillamoz is a botanist and grape geneticist and is co-author of the book Wine Grapes. We talk to him about the technicalities of DNA mapping of grape varieties.
You have all this farming data — now, what do you do with it? In this episode, we discuss how farmers can get the most out of their data as Gary Grimm, Helena AGRIntelligence services manager from Iowa, shares insight for evaluating the 2022 yields to prepare farmers for the 2023 growing season. Continue listening to learn all about the grape industry from Paul Crout, senior product manager in California. Discover how the demand of wine grapes has impacted growers in the region and how strategic partnerships and products from Helena have made the difference through our Grape Wise program. Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ
Jancis Robinson wrote the book on wine. Literally. The author of the first four editions of the definitive Oxford Companion to Wine, she has also published some 20 books on the subject and more than 1,500 articles for the Financial Times, for which she has been the wine correspondent since 1989. A member of the royal family's wine committee, she also helps select wines for Queen Elizabeth II. A trailblazer and a nimble scholar, Robinson—who, in addition to her work at the FT, pours her expertise into her jancisrobinson.com website—was the first wine writer ever to become an M.W., or Master of Wine, a rare distinction.With nearly five decades in the trade, Robinson has an acute awareness of the forces behind the field's constant evolution, and gives her readers context so that they can understand what it all means. Her primary interests lie not just in the flavors of wine, but rather in the stories that wines tell about where they came from, how they're made, and what they reveal about the world. A supporter of the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, a nonprofit working to improve soil health, she also helps amplify the many ways in which the climate crisis is impacting the wine industry, such as harvest dates and “smoke taint.” By her account, the wine world is in more flux today than ever before. On this episode, Robinson speaks with Spencer about the power of old vines, the trials of translating taste and smell into language, and why some of today's most thoughtful producers are packaging great wines in cardboard boxes and cans.Special thanks to our Season 5 sponsor, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Full transcriptjancisrobinson.com[15:10] Regenerative Viticulture Foundation[17:16] The World Atlas of Wine[22:43] Vintage Time Charts[26:47] “Ancient Vines and Stunning Wines, But Portugal's Douro Valley Has a Problem”[28:37] Historic Vineyard Society[28:48] Sideways[31:14] Jancis Robinson's Wine Course[43:09] Master of Wine exam[46:04] The Oxford Companion to Wine[49:45] The 24-Hour Wine Expert[57:53] Wine Grapes[59:53] Design Classics[01:00:51] The Royal Opera House
Year after year, wildfires continue to blaze through the West. How can wineries and grape growers combat smoke exposure? Tom Collins is an assistant professor of viticulture and enology at Washington State University. He joins us with details on research about what tools can help reduce this growing problem.
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