Boozy Biddies Talk Wine

118: Wine from Jura, France

April 06, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 35.1 MB

The biddies head over to the Jura region of France to drink delicious bubbles and learn more about this little region along the Swiss border. Tune in to learn about Louis Pasteur’s adventures in wine and more! In this episode: Cremant du Jura Vin de Paille also known as “straw wine” Grapes and varietals in the Jura region For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/118

117: Moldovan Wine - The Country with the Most Vineyards

March 30, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 43.6 MB

(PASSPORT TOUR) The biddies resume the passport tour with a visit to Moldova, one of the oldest wine-producing regions of the world. Moldova has a greater percentage of its land covered with vineyards than any other country in the world – and is home to two sprawling wine caves. Tune in to learn all about it! In this episode: Moldova's long history of winemaking The Soviet Union's role in keeping Moldovan wine largely undiscovered outside of eastern Europe Moldovan native varietals su...

116: Cachaca - the Spirit of Brazil

March 23, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 38.7 MB

Wanting a wine break? The biddies turn to cachaca and Brazil, diving into the history to this sugarcane-based spirit. Tune in to learn all about cachaca from the big brands exported to the states to the kind that you can only find in an antique store in Brazil. Full show notes: boozybiddies.com/116

115: Gray Grapes

March 16, 2023 11:50 - 24 minutes - 36.6 MB

The biddies were inspired by their conversation with William and Karen of Two Shepherds Winery to dive deeper into the (kind of confusing) world of gray grapes. The biddies are convinced they are their own category but there does seem to be some debate in the wine world. Also, they’re not actually all that gray in color. Tune in to learn about Pinot Gris and all its gray grape friends. Full show notes here: boozybiddies.com/115 Episode with Two Sherpherds: boozybiddies.com/112

114: New World vs. Old World Wine + Ancient World!

March 09, 2023 13:30 - 27 minutes - 40.5 MB

The biddies take another look at new world vs. old world wine and discuss if the classification is really all that useful anymore! Of note, since our first look, a new term ‘Ancient World wine’ has been gaining more traction, so tune in to find out what it’s all about. We also take a look at some old world grape varieties that went big in the new world! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/114

113: White Noble Grapes

March 02, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 23.3 MB

We did our encore edition of red noble grapes and now it’s time to talk about the white noble varietals. These three grape varietals are agreed upon as being able to grow in multiple regions and produce quality wine. In this episode the biddies discuss Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/113

112: Making Super Approachable Natural-ish Wine with Two Shepherds

February 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

The biddies chat with William Allen and Karen Daenen of Two Shepherds. Located in Sonoma County, Two Shepherds focuses on artisanship and quality without excessive manipulation. This mostly means they make the wines they want to drink! Tune into the episode to learn more about Two Shepherds, winemaking, the hunt for bucket list varietals, the Two Shepherds menagerie of animals and why you should never ask William how he came up with the name ‘Two Shepherds’ (but don’t worry, we did it for yo...

111: Wine Competitions & the Judgment of Paris

February 16, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 29.1 MB

The biddies make an encore visit to the Judgement of Paris, which started off as something of a publicity stunt, but turned into a pivotal moment in winemaking history. Tune in to learn about the first wine competition on record (spoiler alert: the King voted for wine from Cyprus) and how many, many years later, the Judgement of Paris bolstered the global market and taste for New World Wine. In this episode: A Medieval wine tasting How California Cabernet’s stood up to French Bordeau...

110: Red Noble Grapes

February 09, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 25 MB

The biddies dive into the red noble grape varietals. Whether you’ve heard there are three, four or twenty red noble grapes, the biddies discuss the three that are most agreed upon: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Pinot Noir. This episode includes: The definition of noble grapes An overview of the three core red varietals considered to be noble grapes Grab a glass of anything red and join us! Read the full show notes here: boozybiddies.com/110

109: Intro to Wine Styles - White, Red, Rose and Orange Wine

February 02, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 44.8 MB

What makes a wine white or red? What’s the difference between rose and orange wine? What even is an orange wine? The biddies revisit the basics by breaking down these four wine styles, typically defined by amount of skin contact and winemaking techniques. Grab a glass and join us! This episode includes: Why you can make a white wine from red grapes Different methods for making rose wine (you can actually blend a white wine and a red wine together) The basics of orange wine Read the f...

108: Intro to Sparkling Wine (Bubbles!)

January 26, 2023 00:12 - 31 minutes - 45.9 MB

Is there a difference between champagne and sparkling wine? Prosecco vs. Cava? The biddies revisit a favorite topic - bubbles! They revamp episode #2 to include more kinds of bubbles. Join them as they dive into Champagne, Cremant, Cava + other Spanish sparkling wine and Prosecco. This episode includes: A quick overview of the different methods of making sparkling wine, primarily the traditional or champagne method, the tank method (also known as charmat), the transfer method and the ...

107: Wine Rules 101

January 19, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 27.8 MB

Stressed about wine pairings and order of drinking and selecting the best wine at the restaurant? Don’t sweat it! Wine is meant to be enjoyed and in this episode, the biddies break down their rules for enjoying wine. The short of it: Drink what you want, with who you want, when you want. Yes, do practice moderation and stay safe (no drinking and driving and be careful when sabering your Champagne corks, kids). *This is an encore release of Episode 1 - Our Wine Rules. The same content bu...

106: Count Agoston Haraszthy Was Eaten By a Crocodile

December 08, 2022 17:53 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

The biddies dive into the story of Count Agoston Harasthy who has appeared in several episodes and is sometimes referred to as "the father of California wine". He also founded a town in Wisconsin, and yes... was possibly eaten by a crocodile. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/106

105: Sake!

December 01, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 43 MB

The biddies head back to Asia to discuss sake! A wine made from rice with many styles, the biddies do their best to not completely butcher Japanese (and fail, of course). Grab a glass of sake, chilled or warmed, and join us. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/105

104: Drinksgiving

November 23, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 24.9 MB

The biddies explore American binge drinking around the Thanksgiving and some strategies to not be the drunken Uncle at your family table. PSA, don’t drink and drive. And be nice to your bartenders. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/104

103: Mead and Cider

November 17, 2022 18:50 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

The biddies take a deep dive into two of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages: mead and cider. Mead, or honey wine, has been around for a loong time - learn all about what it is and where to find it. And then the biddies turn to hard cider, which has also been around for a long time and is just now making a craft comeback. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/103

102: Europe Harvest Report 2022

November 10, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

The biddies wrap up harvest season with a look at Europe, particularly Italy, Spain and Germany and their 2022 harvest reports. Climate change is still real, growers are harvesting earlier, and the quality seems pretty deece. Tune in for the full report. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/101

101: Beer 101 featuring Chris Dunsmoor

November 03, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 71.8 MB

Spirit stud Chris Dunsmoor rejoins Calla for a full beer 101 episode. Also featured in episode 44, Root Cocktails, Dunsmoor brings in his beer expertise and an extra bit of snark as he and Calla give a comprehensive rundown of how beer is made, the different styles and much (much) more. Pour yourself an extra drink for this one! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/101

100: The US Harvest Report 2022

October 27, 2022 15:12 - 14 minutes - 23.5 MB

The biddies try to keep it together for their ONE HUNDREDTH episode, in which they discuss the US Harvest report in California, Washington & Oregon. Tune in to learn what you can expect from the 2022 vintage. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/100

99: All About Oktoberfest

October 20, 2022 13:34 - 31 minutes - 45.9 MB

The biddies pivot to beer as they take a look at the history behind the world’s preeminent beer festival. Kara takes a detour into the affairs of Crown Prince Ludwig while Calla attempts to stay on task with a run-down of the type of beer and the traditional Munich breweries featured at Oktoberfest. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/99

98: The French Wine Harvest Report 2022

October 13, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 26.2 MB

The biddies continue their harvest reporting with a first stop in France. Tune in to hear all about the 2022 vintage and what you can expect when these wines hit the shelves. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/98 Boozy Biddies is an irreverant yet (sometimes surprisingly) informative exploration of wine and spirits. Led by the "biddies" aka, Calla Bischoff and Kara Ferreira, two friends since college and imbibers of all the things.

97: Wine Harvest 101

October 06, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 38.5 MB

Harvest season is a big deal in the wine world - and a lot of what ends up in the bottles you drink is affected by what happens at harvest. In fact, exactly when to harvest the grapes is one of the biggest decisions a winemaker has to make in the entire winemaking process. Grab a glass and join the biddies for more information on all things wine harvesting. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/97

96: What's In a Vintage?

September 29, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

The biddies turn to what makes a good vintage, and how you can make sure you’re buying a good wine. Tune in to learn about good years, bad years and a nifty wallet size print out so you can buy good vintages on the fly. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/96 Downloadable vintage chart from Wine Spectator is here.

95: Biodynamic, Organic, Natural, Oh My

September 22, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

So we did a biodynamic wine episode, but what about organic wine? Natural wine? Zero-zero wine? There are lots of terms out there (and levels of regulation), so grab a glass of something as the biddies dive into the organic, the natural and more - and whether any of it really matters when it comes to the fermented grape juice in your glass. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/95

94: The Ancient Romans Liked to Put Lead in Their Wine

September 15, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 24.2 MB

Continuing in the spirit of odd news stories from around the world, the Biddies explore reporting that the Ancient Romans liked to sweeten their wine with a sweet liquid contaminated with lead. Tune in to learn about their quirky wine drinking habits, the symptoms of lead poisoning, and where you might be finding lead in your own alcoholic beverages 😳 For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/94

93: What's New in the Wine World?

September 08, 2022 17:16 - 30 minutes - 45.6 MB

The Boozy Biddies return from their impromptu hiatus with some updates from the wine world - the good, the bad, and the weird. Join them to learn about climate change, Legionnaires Disease, robots who can taste wine and more! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/93 P.S. We're back to releasing weekly epidodes, now dropping every 'thirsty Thursday'!

92: Volcanic Italian Wine

June 29, 2022 18:13 - 30 minutes - 45.7 MB

Italy is of course known for its wine, and it also has a fair amount of volcanic soil. The biddies wrap up their volcanic wine passport tour and this season of the Boozy Biddies with the land of Mt. Etna and several other volcanic wine regions. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/92

91: Volcanic Wine from Santorini

June 22, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 22.9 MB

This week the biddies journey to Santorini to talk about the volcanic wine made on this destination Greek Island. Santorini has more than just sandy beaches and signature white rooftops! Grab a glass of some refreshing Greek wine and join us. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/91

90: Alsatian and German Volcanic Wine

June 15, 2022 18:04 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Volcanoes in France and Germany?! Yes, even these mainland European countries have volcanic terroir and, of course, super yummy wine. Join the biddies for another leg of the volcanic passport tour. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/90

89: Canary Islands Volcanic Wine (Mini)

June 08, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

The biddies continue the volcanic wine passport tour with the Canary Islands. A cool spot that was once an important stopping point for ships in the Atlantic wine trade, these islands were once well known for their sweet wine, and are now known as an up and coming wine spot making crisp, saline whites. Grab a glass and join us. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/89

88: Volcanic California Wine

June 02, 2022 14:49 - 33 minutes - 49.2 MB

The biddies revisit California as part of the volcanic wine passport tour. Several AVAs within both Napa and Sonoma counties have volcanic soil and volcanic wine. Tune in to learn where to find it and what it’s all about. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/88

87: The Volcanic Wine of the Azores (Mini)

May 25, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 24 MB

The biddies continue their passport tour of volcanic wine with the Azores, an autonomous island chain of Portugal, located in the middle of the Atlantic. Tune in to learn more about the delicious wine grown on these volcanic formations. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/87

86: Intro to Volcanic Wine + Pacific Northwest Revisited

May 18, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 41.2 MB

Volcanic wine, or wine grown in soil within range of an active or previously active volcano, is some of the most mineral-laden and often interesting wine out there. It also tends to be nice and refreshing (perfect for summer) whether red or white. The biddies discuss volcanic wine in general before revisiting the Pacific Northwest of the US and discussing the volcanic wine AVAs located there. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/86

85: China + Bordeaux

May 11, 2022 18:24 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

The biddies take a look at the Chinese love of red wine from Bordeaux, how and when they started buying top bottles from this French region, and also learn about how wealthy Chinese are buying French chateaux and producing French wine specifically for the Chinese market. Then they take a look at one of the fastest growing wine countries in the world: also China, and dive into its wine regions and production. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/85

84: New Roses to Try for Pink Wine Season

May 04, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

Everyone (yes, everyone) loves a nice patio-pounder pink wine and yay, we’re finally heading into rose season. In case you want to break away from the super popular dry style roses from Provence, the biddies list out some other body styles and regions to try from this year. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/84

83: Mint Juleps Weren't Always Made With Bourbon

April 27, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MB

....and other history. It’s almost May and that means that Derby Day is right around the corner, so the biddies explore a classic cocktail and Kentucky Derby favorite: the mint julep. It turns out there’s a lot more to the history of mint juleps than meets the eye. Learn about the origin of the mint julep and how it became the cocktail it is today (and by the way, it wasn’t always made with bourbon). For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/83

82: Copyrighted Cocktails (Minisode)

April 20, 2022 17:46 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

Did you know that the cocktail you’re drinking might be a copyrighted recipe? Tune in to learn the difference between a Dark + Stormy and a Twilight + Tempestuous, and some other silly things to do with copyrighted and trademarked alcohol. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/82

81: Craft Spirits with Mimi Buttenheim of Mad River Distillers

April 13, 2022 15:35 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MB

The biddies are joined by Mimi Buttenheim, president of Mad River Distillers. Mad River Distillers is an award-winning craft distillery located in Vermont’s Mad River Valley with a tasting room in Burlington, VT. Tune in to hear about some tasty whiskey, rye and rum and to learn all about the craft spirits world. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/81 Check out Mad River Distillers: madriverdistillers.com and @madriversdistillers

80: Wine Terroirists

April 06, 2022 13:54 - 16 minutes - 22 MB

You know the biddies love a bad pun - but they didn’t make this one up! In this mini episode, Kara and Calla learn about the CRAV wine terroirists fighting to keep the French wine in Languedoc on the shelves and produced the same way it has been for the past century. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/80

79. The Beer (and Witchcraft) Episode

March 30, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

Calla finally convinces Kara to do a beer episode - since women historically made beer for their families and villages. The biddies discuss the history of beer making from ancient times through the middle ages, a connection between beer and accusations of witchcraft, and much more. Grab a glass of something hopp-y and join them. For more details: boozybiddies.com/79

78: The Women of Whiskey

March 23, 2022 13:19 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this mini, the biddies dive into a spirit that’s not always associated with women and talk about some of the women who have been involved in its production and sale through history to the present. We touch on the iconic red wax top of Maker’s Mark (created by a woman), the tastemaker behind a lot of whiskey creation, and Uncle Nearest’s award-winning master distiller. These biddies adore whiskey and we know it was never just for men! For more notes: boozybiddies.com/78

77. The Queen of the Bootleggers and Prohibition (Women's History Month Version)

March 17, 2022 16:36 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

The biddies revisit the story of Prohibition with a Women’s History Month lens, and women are ALL over prohibition. They were some of the most successful bootleggers, including one worth hundreds of millions of dollars by the end of her career. As many know, women’s temperance groups helped start Prohibition, but the biddies also learn that a group of campaigning women also ended it. Tune into Prohibition, round two (and this sequel is better than the first!). For the full show notes: booz...

76. The Widow Clicquot + Her Champagne Empire

March 09, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

The biddies take a second look at one of the most badass women in winemaking history, the widow Clicquot - and how she created a veritable champagne empire, invented new technologies to get her champagne to market faster, and was just a generally awesome lady.

75. Girly Drinks (Is An Awesome Book)

March 02, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

Happy Women’s History Month! The biddies discuss a favorite book of theirs, Girly Drinks, written by Mallory O’Meara - which dives into the history of women and alcohol and several famous (or should be famous) women figures who have paved the way for us to be the boozy biddies we are today. For more information: boozybiddies.com/75

74: Two Buck Chuck (The Story of Trader Joe's Charles Shaw Wine)

February 23, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

In this week’s mini, the biddies discuss Trader Joe’s Charles Shaw wine, more affectionately known as “two buck chuck”, and how it came to be. Learn how Charles Shaw started a winery, lost a winery and ended up with a wine with his name on it but no control over the product. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/74

73: History of Black Barkeeps + the Mixologists Club

February 16, 2022 13:52 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

In honor of Black History Month (and also just because it’s a fascinating part of alcohol’s history in the US), the biddies dive into the history of African American ‘barkeeps’ (bartenders) and mixologists. Tune in to learn about some of the unfortunately lesser-known individuals who have left a lasting mark on cocktail culture - and also about some cool efforts to honor them and support BIPOC mixologists today. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/73 Stay connected on Instagram

72: Biodynamic Wine (Minisode)

February 09, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

The biddies love all things woo so of course they had to devote a mini-episode to biodynamic wine. They explore this viticultural practice that prizes the interconnectedness of all things on the vineyard (or farm in broader agriculture) and includes the moon. Certain times of the moon’s cycle are considered better for planting or harvesting, for instance. Tune in to learn more about what’s involved in this steps-further-than-organic winemaking practice. For the full show notes: boozybiddie...

71: Is Wine Actually Healthy For You?

February 02, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

The eternal question strikes again… is wine (or other kinds of alcohol) actually healthy for you? The biddies cover the medicinal use of alcohol throughout the centuries, dive into some scientifically-backed benefits and include a special PSA. Also, please note we are not medical professionals. We are barely professionals of any kind.

70: Lambrusco - Italian, red sparkling wine (Minisode)

January 26, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

Another favorite wine of the biddies, they take a (mini) deep dive into Lambrusco, a semi sparkling red wine from Italy. They try two different wines from the label Cleto Chiarli. Tune in to learn more about this crowd-pleasing wine. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/70

69: Super Tuscans

January 19, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 35.8 MB

The biddies kick off the new year with some favorites, Super Tuscans! Learn about the big three - Sassichaia, Ornellaia, and Sassichaia - as well as some more affordable options. Learn why they’re cool and how to spot them in the store. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/69

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