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June 23, 2014 Quench! – Moonshine Nation
Mark Spivak’s second book, Moonshine Nation: The Art of Creating Cornbread in a Bottle, will be released by Lyons Press on July 15.
Moonshine is corn whiskey, traditionally made in improvised stills throughout the Appalachian South. While quality varied from one producer to another, the whiskey had one thing in common: It was illegal because the distiller refused to pay taxes to the US government. In the first half of Moonshine Nation, Mark traces the history of moonshine from the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791-94 through the present day. The second part is devoted to profiles of modern, legal moonshiners, many of whom have amazing stories to tell.
In Bizarre Beverage News, Mark meditates on the battle between Jack Daniel’s and George Dickel over the definition of Tennessee whiskey, ruminates over the significance of a new laser device that will allow police to intercept drunk drivers, and examines research suggesting that the mere mention of words describing alcohol is enough to produce an intoxicating effect on the people hearing them.
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LINKS:
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Moonshine Nation—Link to:
http://www.amazon.com/Moonshine-Nation-Creating-Cornbread-Bottle/dp/0762797029/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402859616&sr=1-1&keywords=moonshine+nation
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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35 min
June 16, 2014 Quench! – Are Women Better Tasters?
There’s a mounting body of scientific evidence to indicate that women are better tasters than men—not just of wine, but also of beer, spirits, food and other things. The original research was done in 1999 at the Yale University School of Medicine by Dr. Linda Bartoshuk, who discovered that women have more taste receptors than men do; she formulated the now-famous theory of the “super taster.” Mark examines this issue from different angles, including personal experience as well as his own interviews with Dr. Bartoshuk. On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark explore the mystery of the most expensive bottle of rosé wine ever sold, cautions listeners about the tendency of the Coravin wine preservation system to explode, and delivers even stronger warnings about using a saber to open a bottle of Champagne.
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LINKS:
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
Moonshine Nation—Link to:
http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Spivak/e/B007QASMAC/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1402403286&sr=1-2-ent
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33 min
June 09, 2014 Quench! – Screwcap vs. Corks
For the first few decades after screwcap (or Stelvin) closures were invented in 1964, they met with considerable resistance from the public.
Screwcaps were mostly associated with cheap, low grade wines such as Thunderbird or MD 20/20, the type of beverage consumed by drunks in convenience store parking lots. That perception has gradually changed, as consumers have come to realize that the benefits of screwcaps go way beyond the absence of cork taint: They deliver the wine in the same condition the winemaker created it. Mark talks with Tim Keller, founder and CEO of Vinperfect, a former winemaker who has devoted himself to developing the perfect screwcap closure. On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark investigates the story of an Oklahoma gun range that has been granted a liquor license, explores the behavior of drunken fish, and examines the case of an Oregon woman who has filed suit for $8 million because a bottle of wine fell on her foot.
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LINKS:
VinPerfect—Link to: http://www.vinperfect.com
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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32 min
June 02, 2014 Quench! – Kegged Wine
Most consumers agree that draft beer tastes better than the bottled version, but what are the advantages of wine on tap? For one thing, the product is fresher and free of the danger of cork taint. For another, bars and restaurants get a price break on kegs (whether this discount is passed on to customers is an open question). Mark speaks with Jordan Kivelstadt, CEO of Free Flow Wines, a company that has been instrumental in distributing kegged wine across the U.S. On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark investigates a new alcohol delivery service in the New York area, explores a British study about First Growth Bordeaux outperforming every other type of investment, and issues a warning about buying Bordeaux futures.
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LINKS:
Kegged Wine—Link to: http://www.trywineontap.com
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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35 min
May 26, 2014 Quench! – Cocktail Trends
The Great Quench! Giveaway Offer: For a limited time, Mark is giving away a free copy of his ebook, The Affordable Wine Guide to California and the Pacific Northwest, as a gesture of appreciation to Quench! listeners. The ebook is the definitive guide to the best domestic wines under $15: 42 wineries profiled, and over 300 wines rated and reviewed.
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It will be sent to you in PDF format, and may be downloaded to your smart phone or mobile device.
This offer is available exclusively to listeners who subscribe to or download Quench! on www.webtalkradio.net. Email Mark at [email protected] to receive your free copy.
This week on Quench!: What’s new and hot in the world of the cocktail culture? Mark looks at some of the most recent mixology trends, including flavor-infused ice cubes, barrel-aged cocktails, bottled cocktails, cocktails on tap, and—wonder of wonders—the growing realization among bartenders that they need to be just a bit nicer to their customers. Mark examines the Savino, the latest wine preservation gadget. On Bizarre Beverage News, he investigates beer lollipops, the marketing of wine to menopausal women, and the latest battle in trademark infringement: Cartier vs. Carter.
LINKS:
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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32 min
May 19, 2014 Quench! – Red Wine, Olive Oil and Rock Music
The Great Quench! Giveaway Offer: For a limited time, Mark is giving away a free copy of his ebook, The Affordable Wine Guide to California and the Pacific Northwest, as a gesture of appreciation to Quench!listeners.
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The ebook is the definitive guide to the best domestic wines under $15: 42 wineries profiled, and over 300 wines rated and reviewed.
It will be sent to you in PDF format, and may be downloaded to your smart phone or mobile device.
This offer is available exclusively to listeners who subscribe to or download Quench! on www.webtalkradio.net. Email Mark at [email protected] to receive your free copy.
This week on Quench!: When B.R. Cohn founded his Sonoma County winery 40 years ago, he was (and still is) the road manager for the Doobie Brothers. Today, the winery turns out some of the finest Cabernet in Sonoma, makes olive oil from 140 year-old olive trees, and hosts one of the country’s largest concert series for charity each year. Mark talks with Dan Cohn, B.R. Cohn’s son and successor, about carrying on this heritage. On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark investigates the newest use of drone technology—delivering Champagne to guests in high-end hotel suites, explores the world’s most expensive bottle of wine, and examines the recent rash of interest in counterfeit wines.
LINKS:
B.R. Cohn Winery—Link to: http://www.brcohn.com
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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32 min
May 05, 2014 Quench! – Reynolds Family Winery
The past five years have been rough for small, family-operated wineries in California: dozens of them have been absorbed by large beverage conglomerates that proceeded to increase production and destroy the individuality of the product. Steve Reynolds is a former dentist who purchased property on Napa’s Silverado Trail about 20 years ago and built a devoted following; he talks with Mark about some of the obstacles he faced, and the future of small-production wineries in Napa.
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On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark probes the issue of whether alcohol impairs athletic performance, examines the phenomenon of Palcohol (a powdered alcohol designed for hikers, bikers and campers), and looks at the case of an Atlanta real estate developer who has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Britain’s Antique Wine Company for selling him counterfeit wine.
LINKS:
Reynolds Family Winery—Link to: http://www.reynoldsfamilywinery.com
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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34 min
April 28, 2014 Quench! – Mead
Dust off those horned helmets: mead is coming back. Mead is the oldest alcoholic beverage on the planet, and has a tendency to become trendy every thousand years or so; it’s made in a variety of styles, from still and sparkling to sweet and dry. Mark talks with David Myers, Chairman of the Mead at the Redstone Meadery in Colorado, about what he does and why he does it. On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark investigates the decline of the Chinese wine market, ponders whether wine tastes differently depending on the color of the room in which it’s consumed, and reveals the latest case of trademark infringement: Mouton vs. Mouton.
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Links:
Redstone Meadery—Link to: http://www.redstonemeadery.com
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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34 min
April 21, 2014 Quench! – Direct Shipping
Thirty years ago, only four states allowed direct shipments from wineries to consumers; today, the total is 41. It took many years of lobbying to change the situation (not to mention a Supreme Court decision). Has the newfound freedom among wine consumers affected the industry? Mark examines the issue from a number of different viewpoints, and offers some startling insights. On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark discovers a winery in Mexico constructed entirely from discarded boats, revisits the court case of a Burgundy winemaker on trial for refusing to spray his vines with pesticides, and reveals a judge’s decision in the New York case of a consumer who tried to get a refund on six bottles of wine he didn’t like.
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LINKS:
Direct Shipping—Link to http://www.freethegrapes.org
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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31 min
April 14, 2014 Quench! – Hilliard Bruce
He started out in finance, and worked as a master gardener and full-time painter before opening his own winery in California’s Santa Rita Hills.
She was a professional musician, had her own biscotti business and trained Arabian horses. Mark traces the remarkable journeys of John Hilliard and Christine Bruce in a conversation with John, and explores the impact their personal lives may have had on their wine. On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark examines two developments in the world of craft beer, unveils the phenomenon of the moscato milk shake, and reveals the world’s newest and most unlikely wine region—Scotland.
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LINKS:
Hilliard Bruce Vineyards—Link to: http://www.hilliardbruce.com
Binny’s Beverage Depot—Link to: http://www.binnys.com
Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to:
http://www.iconicspirits.net
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31 min