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Welcome to the final installment of our History of Wine series! In this episode we document the spread of wine through the new world by European settlers and the resulting wine industries that arose.  With the rise of these industries came both economic development as well as the issues inherent to colonialism. Join us as we seek to explore the benefits of these industries while recognizing that the history involved is complex and nuanced. 

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Well guys, it's that time of the year and we wanted to have a fun episode drinking some moderately bad alcohol from a strange brand. Little did we know how bad it could get. Listen at your own risk. Or perhaps sadistic entertainment...

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With the advent of the Roman empire came many advancements in wine making and viticulture. Unfortunately, with the advent of the Middle Ages came many steps backwards. Join us as we examine the impact of trade, politics, and local taste in wine through the ups and downs of the Roman empire and it's subsequent fall. While the history of this time period is complex and at times inconsistent, there is still much to learn about the through lines that connect it to the wines we drink today. Tune in to find out what they are!

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Welcome back, we're starting a new series! We'll be discussing the development and history of wine from our earliest records through the modern day. In this episode, we're tackling the early history of wine from the ancient world. The cultural spread and development surrounding wine was highly esteemed in the major cultural centers as well as trade, and we're excited to share our research with you!

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In today's episode, we're diving into the history gin and how it's production has developed over several centuries. Originally a medicinal tonic, this aromatic liquor has become a staple in many famous cocktails. Join us as we take a journey through the juniper-ridden world of gin!

We also have tastings of Boodles London Dry Gin as well a surprise gin that Gabe wanted to introduce Michael to. Tune in to find out what we thought.

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Join us today as we discuss the major flaws and their causes that you might encounter on your wine journey.  From sweat to boiled cabbage, there's a lot of yuckiness out there you might encounter and we want to make sure you know when to NOT drink a wine (for once).

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What's in a shape? Well, hopefully we can answer that question for you today!

 We'll be discussing the various kinds of glasses, what they do for beer, and what kinds of beers to drink from them. We also have a tasting of a local brew, the Midnight Brewery Rockville Red. Tune in to find out what we thought of it!

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Welcome to the emerging markets of Chinese and Japanese wines! Today we're exploring the major styles, grapes, and regions coming out of East Asia and why they're been gaining some international attention. There's a lot of interesting trends coming out of these countries and we're excited to share them with you!

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We're concluding out Old World Wine Laws series with Spain and Portugal! Tune in to find out how to navigate the quality and aging indicators of these countries. It might seem a little complex at first, but we both think they're some of the best wine laws in the EU for you to know what's in your bottles.

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Today we are continuing our wine laws series and moving to the vast and rugged region of Italy. There's a lot of gems to find in this vast market, but there might also be some trouble in paradise...

Join us as we discuss the laws and quality indicators you can find on your bottles. Hopefully you can find some pointers on how to navigate the Italy section of your local shop!

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