Latest Vinifera Podcast Episodes
Greece Part I: The Minoans and Mycenae
Wine 101 - July 10, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutesThe grapevine happens upon a culture that takes its love for wine to the next level, becoming the conveyer of wine to the world beyond the Mediterranean. Greece's beginnings begin with wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine An Origin Story Part VII: The Phoenician Influence and Greece On Deck
Wine 101 - July 03, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutesAs we wrap up the series on the Origins of wine we see the Phoenician culture inspire the Mediterranean and eventually the Greeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine An Origin Story Part VI: The Carthaginians and Bathtubs
Wine 101 - June 26, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutesAs the Bronze Age becomes the Iron Age the grapevine begins to travel beyond its previous limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine An Origin Story Part V: Canaanite Wine and Egyptian Vineyards
Wine 101 - June 19, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutesBefore we move into more familiar territory we watch the grapevine exit the Fertile Crescent to the Nile Delta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine An Origin Story Part IV: Supras and Grape Motifs
Wine 101 - June 12, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutesBefore the grapevine spreads west we stop for a moment to visit an excavation site south of Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine An Origin Story Part III: Flood Myths and Gilgamesh
Wine 101 - June 05, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutesAs we move into our history as writers, stories emerge to tell the tale of humanity—wine comes along for the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine An Origin Story Part II: Natufians And The Fertile Crescent
Wine 101 - May 29, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutesAs we evolve out of the Stone Age so does our agriculture. Wine becomes a key player in the beginnings of human cultivation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine An Origin Story Part I: A Place Where The Sun Rises In The East
Wine 101 - May 22, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutesHow did wine become popular? In the first part of this new series, we look back in time in search of where humans and the grapevine first intersect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rhone: Part III The Baron and The Senator
Wine 101 - May 15, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutesLike the unfolding of a complex plot the Rhone thrusts France's industry into Modernity. We wrap up the Rhone series with the region's ultimate contribution to wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rhone: Part II The Hermit and The Pope's New Castle
Wine 101 - May 08, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutesAfter the fall of Rome history began to blur until the late Middle Ages in the Rhone but there are two significant moments we can find During the late Middle Ages in the Rhone Valley, history became unclear after the fall of Rome. However, there are two significant moments that we can identify th...
Rhone: Part I Les Allobroges and The Origin Of Syrah
Wine 101 - May 01, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutesWe begin our Rhone series with a look back at wine in the region's antiquity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rhone: Part I Allobroges and The the origin of Syrah
Wine 101 - May 01, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutesWe begin our Rhone series with a look back at wine in the region's antiquity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burgundy: Part VI (Supplemental) Beaujue and the Cunats
Wine 101 - April 24, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutesA quick episode on the story of Beaujolais. It's just south of Burgundy but it came up a very different way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burgundy: Part V Hardships and Silver Linings
Wine 101 - April 17, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutesAs we close our Burgundy series, we see the wine region experience a rollercoaster ride from flourish to hardship and ending with silver linings resulting in the Burgundy we know today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burgundy: Part IV The Burgundian State And A Ducal Decree
Wine 101 - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutesThe Dukes of Burgundy were a vibe, for sure, and their wealth and royal connections made this era in the region prosperous and messy. But it was Phillip the Bold who sewed and seed that brought about change that would last until today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burgundy: Part III Monks Amongst the Vines
Wine 101 - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutesAs Burgundy establishes itself the monks and monasteries of the region begin to shape the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burgundy: Part II Bornholm and The Burgundians
Wine 101 - March 27, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutesAs we dive further into how Burgundy became Burgundy we need to talk about the people who gave this region its name. How did the kingdom of Burgundy form and how do vines and wines play into the mix? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burgundy: Part I Chieftains and the Mediterranean
Wine 101 - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutesWe are diving into a series exploring how Burgundy became the famous wine region it is today. And we begin with the Gauls and their obsession with wine south of the Alps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champagne: Part VII: Champagne at 30,000 Feet
Wine 101 - March 13, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutesIn this brief episode, we take it all in and explain the five sub-zones of Champagne, what grows there and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champagne: Part VI The Code(s)
Wine 101 - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutesAs Champagne evolved and prospered cooperatives began to spring up diversifying grape sourcing even more. With all of this came the Champagne codes. The what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champagne: Part V The Champagne Riots
Wine 101 - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutesThe Champagne riots were ugly and violent but were an important moment in the wine region's development as well as the rest of the country's wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champagne: Part IV The Widow Clicquot
Wine 101 - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutesModern-day Champagne as we know it is largely credited to Madam Clicquot. Her innovations and drive for success was unmatched. IN the episode we talk about her life and the world around her as the wine region grows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champagne: Part III The Dom (Perignon) And The Myth
Wine 101 - February 14, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutesAn important moment in Champagne's history arises with the most famous monk in wine, Dom Perignon. What is it with this guy and all the legends surrounding him? Did he invent champagne? Was he blind? What did he do and say? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champagne: Part II Coronations And A Pinkish Hue
Wine 101 - February 07, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutesIn our next installment of how Champagne became Champagne, we examine human history and an important relationship that put this wine region on its destiny path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champagne: Part I Pangea and the Paris Basin
Wine 101 - January 31, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutesBefore we dive deep into the wild history of this famous region we need to go back in time. Like Jurrasic Park time. This is a short episode but it's packed to the gills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bordeaux: Part VII Wine Styles of the Libournais
Wine 101 - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutesWrapping up our Bordeaux series with a breakdown of the wine styles you will encounter form the three (four?) regions of the Right Bank known as The Libournais. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bordeaux: Part VI The Right Bank and the Libournais
Wine 101 - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutesHow did the Right Bank of Bordeaux become the Right Bank? Let's do some history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bordeaux: Part IV The Communes
Wine 101 - January 10, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutesNow that we have a nice in-depth understanding of the history of Bordeaux let's dive into each of the four famous communes that house the Classed Growth and get into what they're all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bordeaux V: Supplemental: La Rochelle and the AOC
Wine 101 - January 03, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutesA quick supplemental episode as the holidays roll over us about the town and region that lost to Bordeaux and its wine region that endures today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bordeaux Supplemental: La Rochelle and the AOC
Wine 101 - January 03, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutesA quick supplemental episode as the holidays roll over us about the town and region that lost to Bordeaux and its wine region that endures today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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