Laid Back Lush

Laid Back Lush

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Laid Back Lush episodes

  • Phylloxera: What Is It and Why Does The Wine World Hate It So Much?
    Originally known as the Great Destroyer, Phylloxera has quite literally plagued the world of wine sine the 1860's. This aphid is perfectly designed to feed off of, and eventually kill, the grape vines we use for wine production in many parts of the world. But what actually is Phylloxera, and why is it such a concern for wine? In this episode, we will be diving into these questions to help explain why exactly this pest is so feared.

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    22 min
  • An Overview of the Wines of Argentina
    Join us today as we discuss the wines of Argentina! Argentina is famous for it's Malbec, but there's a lot more to the wine industry here than a single grape. There is an extensive wine making history in Argentina, and in this episode we'll be diving into everything from history to production regions. If you want to go beyond Mendoza, be sure to tune in!

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    1 hr 3 min
  • The Regions and Wine Laws of Chile
    Continuing on from our last episode, we'll be diving more into the regions that make up the wonderfully diverse wine industry of Chile. In this episode, we discuss what makes these regions distinct from the grapes to the laws that govern winemaking. We hope you discover a new place with new wines to explore!

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    44 min
  • An Overview of Chile & It's Wines
    Join us today as we delve into the country of Chile. There are so many wonderful being produced here in the wide variety of climates that Chile offers, and we're very excited to discuss them from a macro-scale viewpoint. We'll be going over everything from history to grapes, and we hope you enjoy learning about this underrated country as much as we enjoy drinking their wines!

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    42 min
  • The Beer Battle: IPA's vs. Lagers
    In this episode, Michael and Gabe decided to have some lighthearted debate over which is the better style of beer: the IPA or the Lager. Which one will win? Honestly, probably neither.

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    59 min
  • A Brief History of Burgundy
    As a follow-up to our last episode, we will now be diving into the history of the wine industry in Burgundy. From being a small country conquered by Rome to one of the most prominent wine producing regions globally, how did Burgundy become so renowned? Tune in to find out how religion, nobility, trade, and a disloyal grape crafted this fascinating history!

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    45 min
  • An Introduction to Burgundy

    Burgundy is one of the most famous and expensive wine regions in the world, but why is this the case? In this episode, we're doing an overview of what makes Burgundy so special in the wine world. As the birthplace of the modern conception of terroir, this region has played an important role in the development of our understanding of viticulture and wine making. We'll be discussing a bird's-eye view of the soils, climate, grapes, and subregions of Burgundy so that you can know what's on a label should you desire to explore these wonderful wines.


    You can find a labeled map of Burgundy here should you be curious to find out more of the individual villages and cru vineyards: https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/burgundy


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    1 hr 2 min
  • An Introduction to Port
    Hailing from the nation or Portugal, Port encompasses a rich and complex variety of dessert wines. Port is one of the oldest designated wine regions in the world, so there is a lot of history, production techniques, and labeling terms to cover. Our goal in this episode is to break down the complexity and give you a straight-forward guide to finding a bottle for yourself!

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    30 min
  • An Introduction to Madeira
    A nearly forgotten style of wine, Madeira is a truly special drink and one of Gabe's personal favorites (possibly one of Michael's as well after recording). There's a long history of sea voyages, trade, and even revolution behind Madeira. Over the course of this episode, we dive into the rich history and flavors of these wines in an effort to promote one of the lesser known yet most prestigious wines we know of. We hope you enjoy listening and are inspired to seek out a Madeira of your own!

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    50 min
  • Liquors Vs. Liqueurs: What's the Difference?
    Spirits is a big heading, and the two primary distinctions within this category are liquors and liqueurs. Does this distinction matter? Actually, yes! Tune in to find out what the distinction is as well as a list of our staple liqueurs should you desire to have some on hand for an at-home cocktail bar.

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    35 min

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A wine and spirits podcast for both new and experienced drinkers. Join Michael and Gabe as we chronicle our journey into how our favorite drinks are made from start to finish, as well as the culture…