Cap Classique: A South African Sparkling Wine Story | S10E1
05/13/22 • 10 min
It's a wine that’s not even been around 100 years, yet the quality of these wines are undisputed.
In this episode we explore the history of Cape Sparkling, and even take a sip of traditional method wines from other areas of the continent.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014)
The Oxford Companion to Wine [4th Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015)
Websites:
Cap Classique Association: http://www.capclassique.co.za/
E Wine Planet: Zimbabwe http://www.ewineplanet.com/country.asp?id=23&main=106
Glass of Bubbly: South African Sparkling Wine (21 January 2014) https://glassofbubbly.com/south-african-sparkling-wine/
International Wine Review: South African Sparkling Wine - A hidden treasure, Potshnik, M. and Winkler, D. (January 2012) https://i-winereview.com/NonReportTastings/1201saSparklingSelections.php?b=sapromo
Morocco World News: Moroccan Wines - A pleasant surprise for foreign visitors, Harman, J. (19 February 2022) https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/02/347181/moroccan-wines-a-pleasant-surprise-for-foreign-visitors
Paladar y Tomar: Morocco Wien Regions https://www.paladarytomar.com/morocco-wine-regions/
Singapore Wine Vault: Tales from Tunisia - Taking winemaking tradition to the modern age https://www.singaporewinevault.com/tales-from-tunisia-taking-winemaking-tradition-to-the-modern-age/
Vignerons de Carthage: La Fontaine aux mille Amphores [sparkling wine production] http://www.vigneronsdecarthage.tn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=99&lang=en
Wineland: The Chateau Libertas Revival (7 October 2021) https://www.wineland.co.za/the-chateau-libertas-revival/
Winemag: SA Wine History - On the impact of the French Huguenots, Gibson, J. (30 October 2019) https://winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/joanne-gibson-on-the-impact-of-the-french-huguenots/
Wine.Co.ZA: Kaapse Vonkel Turns 50, Simonsig (4 March 2021) https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx?NEWSID=37581
Wines of South Africa: https://www.wosa.co.za
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/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
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.)
It's a wine that’s not even been around 100 years, yet the quality of these wines are undisputed.
In this episode we explore the history of Cape Sparkling, and even take a sip of traditional method wines from other areas of the continent.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014)
The Oxford Companion to Wine [4th Edition], Robinson, J. & Harding J. (2015)
Websites:
Cap Classique Association: http://www.capclassique.co.za/
E Wine Planet: Zimbabwe http://www.ewineplanet.com/country.asp?id=23&main=106
Glass of Bubbly: South African Sparkling Wine (21 January 2014) https://glassofbubbly.com/south-african-sparkling-wine/
International Wine Review: South African Sparkling Wine - A hidden treasure, Potshnik, M. and Winkler, D. (January 2012) https://i-winereview.com/NonReportTastings/1201saSparklingSelections.php?b=sapromo
Morocco World News: Moroccan Wines - A pleasant surprise for foreign visitors, Harman, J. (19 February 2022) https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/02/347181/moroccan-wines-a-pleasant-surprise-for-foreign-visitors
Paladar y Tomar: Morocco Wien Regions https://www.paladarytomar.com/morocco-wine-regions/
Singapore Wine Vault: Tales from Tunisia - Taking winemaking tradition to the modern age https://www.singaporewinevault.com/tales-from-tunisia-taking-winemaking-tradition-to-the-modern-age/
Vignerons de Carthage: La Fontaine aux mille Amphores [sparkling wine production] http://www.vigneronsdecarthage.tn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=99&lang=en
Wineland: The Chateau Libertas Revival (7 October 2021) https://www.wineland.co.za/the-chateau-libertas-revival/
Winemag: SA Wine History - On the impact of the French Huguenots, Gibson, J. (30 October 2019) https://winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/joanne-gibson-on-the-impact-of-the-french-huguenots/
Wine.Co.ZA: Kaapse Vonkel Turns 50, Simonsig (4 March 2021) https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx?NEWSID=37581
Wines of South Africa: https://www.wosa.co.za
Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session:
S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/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
Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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Vodka Wars, Empires, and Culture | S9E6
Vodka: What it is, where it's from, its role in the rise and fall of empires and ... barbarians? Again?
This episode is especially relevant to current events, and hopes to elucidate otherwise confusing issues around boycotting Russian Vodka: it has history, scandal, and irresistible international intrigue, especially considering the host isn’t even a fan of the neutral spirit itself.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
Society of Wine Educators: Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide, Nickles, J. (2020)
Grossman’s Guide to Wines Beers, and Spirits (7th Edition) Grossman, H., (Revised by Harriett Lembeck), (1983)
The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022)
Websites:
CNN Business: States want to boycott Russian vodka: Here’s why that won’t work, Valinsky, J. (27 February 2022) https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/27/business/russian-vodka-boycotts/index.html
Eater: The Empty Politics of Stoli’s name change, Saxena, J. (7 March 2022) https://www.eater.com/2022/3/7/22965518/stoli-vodka-made-latvia-russian-name-change-stolichnaya
Forbes: Ditching Russian Vodka? Here’s where other favorite vodkas are produced, Micallef, J.V. (26 February 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2022/02/26/ditching-russian-vodka-heres--where-your-favorite-vodkas-are-made/?sh=392f30382350
Russia Beyond: What’s the Story Behind the Iconic Stolichnaya Vodka Brand? Zubacheva, K. (4 February 2020) https://www.rbth.com/history/331637-stolichnaya-vodka-history
Stoli Group: Stoli Group Denounces Russian Aggression and Shares History of Opposition https://stoli.com/
Time: Tsar Nicholas II thought vodka was hurting Russians - but banning it helped destroy his empire, Schrad, M. L. (20 July 2021) https://time.com/6082058/russian-revolution-vodka/
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom - The Official Blog of the Society of Wine Educators: New for Norway - Norsk Vodka and Norsk Akavit PGI, Nickles, J.. (6 February 2020) https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2020/02/06/new-for-norway-norsk-vodka-and-norsk-akvavit-pgi/
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S9E2: Whisky, Burns Night, and ... Beerhenge? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e2-whisky-burns-night-and-beerhenge
S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan
Glass in Session® merch mentioned on 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.)
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Jurassic Wine, Jura, and Dinosaurs | S10E2
The wine region of Jura in Eastern France, the wines, styles, appellations, and ullage.
Yes, ullage, along with straw lustiness, yellow wine, toasted angels, and dinosaurs ... all in under 30 minutes.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
A Bite-Sized History of France: Gastronomic tales of revolution, war, and enlightenment (Chapter 40. Revelation in a Bottle), [Audio Edition], Hénault, S. & Mitchell, J. (2019)
French Wine Scholar Study Manual, 5th Edition, Wine Scholar Guild (2015)
Jura Wine, Lorch, W. (2014)
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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., & Vouillamoz, J. (2013)
The World Atlas of Wine [7th Edition], Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013)
Websites:
Active Wild: Jurassic Dinosaurs List: Discover The Dinosaurs That Lived In The Jurassic Period https://www.activewild.com/jurassic-dinosaurs/
Christie’s: Level/Ullage Descriptions and Interpretations (2013) https://www.christies.com/Wine/Ullages_2013.pdf
Decanter: What is Ullage in Wine and Should You Worry? - ask Decanter, Douglas, E. (8 July 2020) https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/ullage-in-wine-ask-decanter-383430/
Explore France: The 5-minute Essential Guide to Jura Wines, Dive, C. (26 August 2019) https://www.france.fr/en/jura-mountains/list/5-minutes-wines-jura
Forbes: Vin Jaune, the Yellow Wine from Jura, one of France’s Most Remarkable Wines, Karlsson, P. & B., (18 February 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2022/02/18/vin-jaune-the-yellow-wine-from-jura-one-of-frances-most-remarkable-wines/?sh=96e51655c60b
Isle of Jura Scotland: Jura history https://isleofjura.scot/isle-of-jura-history/
Jura Vins: Comité Interprfessionnel des Vins du Jura https://www.jura-vins.com
Jura Wine UK (Wink Lorch’s Website) https://jurawine.co.uk/
Merriam Webster: Ullage (May 2022) https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ullage
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Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
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