And we're back! In this episode, we'll be continuing our discussion about natural wines. This time, however, we will be discussing our own opinions and viewpoints (both positive and negative) about the movement. There's a lot to love about natural wines, but as with all things, there are things we don't love so much as well. Tune in to find out what our true thoughts are...

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The Natural Wine phenomenon has been a small but growing force pushing for a fundamental shift in how the wine industry operates. For a few decades now, with the onset of climate change interrupting vineyard operations combined with a desire for more diversity in the profiles of wine on the whole, enthusiasts have been calling for a more terroir-based and sustainable shift in the wine industry. Join us today as we explore what the core tennants of Natural Wine are as well as what you can (roughly) expect from the bottles of this genre that you might come across in your wine explorations.

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Today's episode brings us back to Mexico to discuss a specific sub-type of Mezcal. Ironically enough, Tequila has dwarfed Mezcal's fame and become the most ubiquitous agave based spirit on the market. Tequila has developed its own personality as a spirit, however, and there is something to be said for how much it has been able to distinguish itself from being merely another Mezcal variety. From shots to cocktails, join us as we delve into the development and production of Tequila!

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Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Bordeaux! As one of the most famous wine regions (and also expensive), there is a lot of ground to cover here. We'll be going through history, sub-regions, and more to make sure you're well equipped to find and explore all the delicious options Bordeaux has to offer. Does this region still deserve it's fame? Tune in to find out...

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Why do so many bottles in your wine shop have that little sticker with 90 points on it? In this episode, we're looking into what makes up the wine scores given by some of the major wine reviewing publications as well as the history behind the metric. Is the 100 point scale accurate, does it communicate effectively, and are there other alternatives? Today we're seeking to dive into these questions and hopefully give you some constructive answers!

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Join us today as we share some of our favorite wines at affordable price points. We do love fine wines, don't get us wrong, but sometimes you just want something easy and delicious to sip with dinner.  We hope this list helps you find a new, affordable wine that you enjoy!

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In today's episode, we're finishing our do-over of winemaking with red and rosé wines. While the basics are the same, there are some substantial differences between the productions of red and white wines. Tune in to find out what these differences are!

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Ok guys, here's the deal. Our first winemaking episode was a mess and we don't like it anymore. Therefore, we want to correct our past mistakes and give you a more thorough overview of how wines are made. In this episode, we'll be discussing the primary winemaking steps and major style choices that go into white wines. We hope this provides a better and more complete picture for you as to why certain techniques are used for white wines. These decisions will impact the final wine that ends up in your glass, and hopefully after listening you'll be able to tell what decisions were made for yourself!

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We're back everyone! In today's episode, we're going over the history and various production methods of rum.  With roots in the East and a storied past, we're excited to share our research with you. The world of rum contains a lot of diversity, much more than the average person has likely tried, and we hope that we can help you find a new style to try!

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A whole year has passed since we launched Laid Back Lush! We wanted to sit down and talk through what we've learned, the difficulties of starting a podcast not knowing what we were doing, and what we are looking forward to in the future. None of this would have been possible without you guys and the support you have shown us: thank you all so much! We look forward to another year exploring the world of wine and spirits with you.

Editor's note: you can find the link to the Wine Grapes Pedigrees diagrams Gabe mentioned in this episode below.
https://winegrapes.org/perfect-pedigrees/

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