Keeping this Confessional short and sweet! I've been struggling a bit recently and finally got some answers, so tune in to hear about my diagnosis and how I'll be going from here! #NewbieNeurodivergent

It's Part 2 of the incredible conversation with Coviello Salinès of Amour Genève!!!! Ashley and Andi actually, you know, -TASTE- the wine, and we learn more about the innovation in this incredible wine! 

Find Amour Genève here: http://www.amourbluforever.com

This. Is. IT. We're finally releasing Andi's amazing deep dive interview with Coviello Salinès, creator of Amour Genève, the world's first organically produced BLUE. WINE. What makes this baby so special, besides her mermaid hue? Where did the idea come from? How even does this happen besides just sheer freaking magic? He'll tell you. We nerd out hard over this, and let's be real, it is ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. Please check out www.amourgeneve.com or any of Amour Genève's social media to keep tabs on this splendid product and get your paws on your own bottle - and don't forget, PART TWO. NEXT EPISODE.

Andi chats with Juliana Shields, the woman behind the small batch vinegar company, The Vinegar Co-Op, in Atlanta, GA! We discuss how wines turn into vinegar, and how flavors can be impacted by varietals and faults in the base wine. Andi also starts her own vinegar experiment!

Andi and Ashley get wild and funky this episode, talking all about yeast and the mad party that is fermentation. We also call Louis Pasteur a dirty ho a lot. C'est la vie. 

Further Reading:

How Does Wine Fermentation Work?: https://www.2hawk.wine/2019/02/13/how-does-wine-fermentation-work/#:~:text=Fermentation%20is%20the%20process%20by,convert%20grape%20sugars%20into%20alcohol

What is Carbonic Maceration?: https://www.decanter.com/learn/advice/carbonic-maceration-54082/#:~:text=Carbonic%20maceration%20is%20a%20form,Bubble%20gum

Harold MacGee: https://www.curiouscook.com/

Louis Pasteur's Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Pasteur#Fermentation

Grab your glasses, Winos, we finally made it to the TASTE EPISODE!!!!!!! Andi and Ashley talk all about what tasting is, how it works, and how to make it make sense to you! We also give mad props to friend of the podcast, Chelsea (@wineyredhead), for her crazy cool tasting note reels. And get ready: we haven’t even begun to nerd out! Lipiiiiiiiiiiiiiids~~~~

Further Reading:

How Does Taste Work Anyway: https://www.ecpi.edu/blog/science-taste-how-does-taste-work-anyway#:~:text=The%20taste%20buds%20themselves%20are,creates%20the%20sensation%20of%20taste.

The metabolism of lipids in yeasts and applications in oenology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996921000399

The Reason Why Taste And Memory Are So Connected: https://www.southernliving.com/healthy-living/mind-body/taste-and-memory#:~:text=A%202014%20study%20found%20a,something%20positive%20or%20negative%20happened.

What is MSG? Is It Bad For You?: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196#:~:text=Monosodium%20glutamate%20(MSG)%20is%20a,but%20its%20use%20remains%20controversial.

Wine Folly: www.winefolly.com

Since we're buried in research, Andi decided to hide away in her closet and drink! And today, she's drinking Dirty & Rowdy's 2015 Mouvedre! It's delicious, it's fascinating, and she needed to tell you all about it. Drink fun, and Cheers Winos!

Find the wine: https://www.dirtyandrowdy.com/

www.woundupwino.com

Andi and Ashley take on their most difficult task to date- figuring out how to talk about wine textures! This convo got wild, y'all. Join us on this befuddling journey of how to maybe make talking about wine a little less obtuse, or just start licking a bunch of weird stuff.

Further Reading:

There's More To Tasting Wine Than, Well, Taste: https://punchdrink.com/articles/field-guide-texture-in-wine-tasting-winemaking-technique/

What Does "Texture" Mean In Wine?: https://www.winemag.com/2020/04/30/texture-wine-definitione/

Wine Folly: www.WineFolly.com

Color was cool, but scent is better! Andi and Ashley get into smelling wine. And other things! Wanna know why things smell like things? Wanna know why the Court of Sommeliers definitely needs to update their whole testing process? TAKE A LISTEN!!!! Then Like/subscribe/share.

Further Fascinating Reading:

How To Make Sense of Scents: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/02/01/how-to-make-sense-of-scents

The Science Behind the Main Wine Aromas, Explained: https://www.winemag.com/2020/05/27/aromas-wine-describe-guide/

Wine Folly: www.winefolly.com

This week, Andi and Ashley dive into the nitty-gritty behind the most obvious characteristic of wine- the color. We talk about not only how wine gets its color, but also the psychology behind it all! Grab a glass, drink fun, and for more in depth information, check out these links: 

How Does Wine's Color Affect What What We Think of Its Flavor?: https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-09-24/how-does-wines-color-affect-what-we-think-its-flavor 

Color Psychology: How Color Meanings Affect Your Brand : https://www.oberlo.com/blog/color-psychology-color-meanings