Have A Drink! Do you feel like you've missed out on the craft beer Revolution? Well you’re not too late because the new world of beverages is still forming. Join Brittany, Chris, Casey, and Justin as they do everything they can to learn about this new drinkscape. From African beer gods to Prohibition, they belly up to the bar and see what’s really behind your favorite drink. Look for Have A Drink Show on twitch.tv or your podcatcher of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
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From young apprentices to accomplished craftspeople, from farmers to Michelin-starred chefs, we meet the people keeping French heritage alive.
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The Sipping Point with Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach
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This is my podcast. I have worked in brands like The Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood, Kempinski and 2 Michelin stars restaurantes in 8 countries. I am currently doing the level 4 of WSET in London and own a small business downtown Porto where I do proper wine tasting experiences. People learn here. I also own a small vineyard producing weird Alvarinhos, and traveled to 22 countries. This might be about wine, hospitality or whatever comes up in my minds. Hope you find it useful somehow. I do believe t ...
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With thousands of wines to choose from how do you know which one is the right one for you? Taking a leap and trying a bottle you've never tried before can be intimidating. How do you know what is in the bottle, if you will enjoy it, if it's worth the money or if it will even pair with the food you prepared? Welcome to Tastevins & Terroir with STCWineGirl! Time to take the guess work out wine tasting and have fun at the same time. Join host STCWineGirl Shannon Carlson each week when she selec ...
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Lisa Cathcartt, believes in big, beautiful, ecstatic love. Correction: she believes in the kind of love that is big, beautiful, and fart-free. Her husband died when they were young, so she only got the very best of him. After his death, besides taking care of her kids, she relied on romance novels, specifically ones by lauded and bawdy author, Candace Bigbush, to scratch her romance itch. So, when her adult children gifted her a cruise on the Romantic Rhine - with the famed author who will s ...
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Eins, Zwei, Weisen. Well maybe that isn’t how Germans count, but maybe it should be. We are talking about German Wheat Beers today. You shouldn’t be shocked that there is a long history of brewing this type of beer, but maybe we’ll find something that will surprise you. So get a nice refreshing hefeweizen, or maybe a good dark Dunklewizen, either w…
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HAD 249 - Blind Tasting - Top vs Bottom Shelf Liquors
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Blind tasting of top shelf vs. bottom shelf alcohol of various types. Please excuse some of the audio issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It’s our favorite time of the year, no not summer (God No!), it’s time for a bourbon episode. We will look at a distillery that we, somehow, never have before and talk about Woodford Reserve. This distillery has been working for over 2 centuries to make the water of life and holds a special place for some of our hosts. Why is that, well you’ll just…
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Are we trying to get day-drunk today? But we record these at night, can you even have a sangria when it’s not brunch? Well, today we look into that and see what this mixture has for us. So get some fruit and get ready to have some wine-mouth, as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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HAD 246 - Return of the (Non-Traditional) Sake
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It’s time we return to Sake for one last go. At least until we find more things to talk about or decide to make a special edition episode where Brittany drinks first. We are going to try and make up for the fact our “Year of Sake” took a little more than a year to finish and give you a lot of info. So buckle up and shout Kampai as we Have a Drink (…
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I think this episode is out of season, it’s not the Fall, it’s not even Spring yet, why are we drinking Cider? Maybe we are just in the mood for something crisp today, or maybe we just want to rediscover this old style that has been around for centuries. Join us and we’ll see if a cider a day keeps the doctor away, as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Aca…
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Alsace is a region in France, or is it Germany? It’s on the border of the two so I assume there has never been any dispute about that. Is this a French wine with German influences, or a German wine disguised as French? I doubt we’ll answer that, but I’m sure we’ll learn something along the way, and I’m also sure we’ll Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast.…
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What’s this . . Vodka? Gin? Zima? No, it’s time to talk about water. I don’t know how I feel about drinking this. Do you know what fish do in this? Well, at least it’s in bottles, that’s bound to be better, right? Well probably not. We’ll get into that and why this took off like it did. So get ready to hydrate and join us as we Have a Drink Hosted …
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Podfading is defined as to stop podcasting all of a sudden without notice. So sorry about that, but we are back with what I believe Webster defines as “a real humdinger.” We are beginning the story of Bacardi. Do you think you know about this staple of liquor shelves, I’m willing to bet you don’t. So relax as we begin to peel back the layers of thi…
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France's Périgord region, the land of a thousand and one castles
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With a thousand castles and almost as many churches, France’s south-western Périgord region is a paradise for lovers of ancient stones. Aude, 32, has inherited the fortress of Commarque. The young Parisian left everything behind to protect this 12th-century monument. Gastronomy is also a key part of life in the Périgord. In this region that cherish…
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The seaside resort of Antibes, pearl of the French Riviera
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Located west of the Baie des Anges, Antibes is one of the pearls of the French Riviera in the south of France. In the 1920s, US novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald took up residence with his wife Zelda in the Villa Saint-Louis to write his masterpiece "Tender is the Night". The villa is now a five-star hotel, the Hôtel Belles Rives. Antibes is also home t…
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Discovering some of France's most beautiful gardens
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The Lot-et-Garonne is a south-western French department created from the union of the land and two rivers: the Lot and the Garonne. It’s therefore not surprising that some of the most beautiful gardens in France can be found here. The stories of these mini Edens are both astonishing and little-known. Impressionist painter Claude Monet came to one i…
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Introducing... In The Cards from Next Chapter Podcasts
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Today, we want to share with you a podcast we love called In The Cards. It stars Connor Ratliff (creator of “Dead Eyes”) as Gil, a low-level ad man who is fated to lose at everything. When Nadya (Jamie Ann Romero), the beautiful niece of the psychic Bella (Laila Robins), reads his tarot cards and informs him that the universe is against him, he vow…
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Traditional houses in France's Alsace region get new lease of life
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The French region of Alsace is famous for its traditional half-timbered houses. But this centuries-old heritage is threatened by the passage of time and urban development. Every year, 400 of these remarkable old houses are demolished. But a few locals are trying to safeguard their heritage. One young couple have embarked on a project to renovate th…
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Aveyron, the home of France's iconic Roquefort cheese
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Covering almost 9,000 km², the southern French department of Aveyron is one of the country's largest. With its limestone plateaus and vertiginous gorges, the area is full of contrasts: just like its iconic cheese, Roquefort. The blue-veined ewe's milk cheese – one of the oldest and most famous in the world – was born in this region. It became Franc…
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Discovering the delights of France's Lake Annecy
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Nestled at an altitude of 400 metres in the heart of the Alps, France's Lake Annecy is considered the purest lake in Europe. On its shores, the medieval old town of Annecy is nicknamed the "Venice of the Alps" for its picturesque canals. Out on the lake, fishermen catch féra, a delicate fish that Michelin-starred chef Jean Sulpice is particularly f…
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France's Cosquer cave: 20,000 years under the sea
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In the creeks near Marseille, 37 metres underwater, lies the only submerged cave on the planet that's covered with cave paintings. On its damp walls, people have painted horses, bison, ibex and even penguins – animals that were present in the south of France during the Ice Age. The oldest paintings date back some 27,000 years.…
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In the vineyards of France's Anjou region, in the Loire Valley, a ritual takes place every year at the end of the summer. At harvest time, dozens of brave seasonal workers come from far and wide to pick the ripe grapes. Some of them have been regulars for several years and their experience is invaluable to the newcomers. The grape picking is done b…
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Discovering the beauty of Corsica from the sea
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The French Mediterranean island of Corsica attracts two million holidaymakers every summer. To properly discover the so-called Isle of Beauty, what better way than on a cruise ship? Aboard a week-long cruise on La Belle des Océans, passengers explore Corsica's most beautiful beaches, as well as the local gastronomy and breathtaking panoramas – such…
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Cyclists head to France's Mont Ventoux for 'Nutters' challenge'
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In the skyline of France's Provence region, Mont Ventoux culminates at 1,909 metres. Each year, its steep slopes are the setting for an epic stage of the Tour de France cyling race. The bald mountain fascinates professional and amateur cyclists alike. The most determined of them even attempt the "Nutters' challenge": climbing Mont Ventoux three tim…
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I think we have forgotten what the show is about. It’s called Have a Drink, not “Have some Eggs . . .” although that does sound tasty. Today we are talking about egg drinks, and no we aren’t drinking raw eggs. Instead we are going to talk about how you can incorporate eggs into your drinks. So grab some nog, or maybe some sort of fizz, and join us …
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Discovering the island treasures of France's Gulf of Morbihan
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In the Breton language, its name means "little sea". The Gulf of Morbihan, in the French region of Brittany, is made up of around 40 islands, all of them small paradises. The largest of them, l'Île aux Moines, is the most popular with tourists. Others belong to private owners, who live out their desert island dream. Oysters are farmed all year roun…
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France's Aubrac plateau, a paradise for cattle farmers and perfumers
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Located in southern France, the Aubrac plateau is the scene of an explosion of colours and flavours in summer. The Aubrac dairy cows graze in rich meadows. Their cheese, tomme, is the main ingredient in the local specialty dish: aligot. The lush slopes are also home to the narcissus flower, which is harvested in the old-fashioned way with a raking …
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Making the perfect oak barrel: The French tradition of cooperage
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Half of the one million oak barrels produced worldwide each year are made in France. French cooperage is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to the Gauls and plays a key role in the excellence of the world's finest wines. Choosing the right oak trees, cutting, seasoning and charring the wood are all delicate stages carried out by the cooper t…
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France's Colorado provençal, where industry meets nature
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Deep in France's southern Lubéron mountains lies a stunning red and orange landscape reminiscent of the vast plains of America: the Colorado provençal. This spot of wild nature is in fact a former open-cast ochre quarry. Every year, some 300,000 visitors venture through these 30 unusual hectares, between fairy chimneys and strange sculptures, to di…
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HAD 240 - Bock to the Future II: Judgement Day
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We have been feeling nostalgic lately and revisiting a lot of old topics lately, or at least realizing how much was left out before. So today we say, “I’ll be bock” and revisit that delicious spring beer. Sure, it’s not the season, but Bock season is more of a state of mind anyway. We’ll go over this early beer and figure out why there are so many …
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Meet the emblematic bulls of France's Camargue region
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The southern Camargue region in France is known for its wetlands and flamingos. The region however holds a lesser-known animal sacred: bulls. The bulls of Camargue are reared by enthusiasts called manadiers for one purpose only, which is to become champions of the bullring in the regional bullfighting games. Consisting mainly of participants, calle…
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Today we are talking about drinking. Yes I know, we usually do, but we are going to talk about people who really put their livers in it. We don’t want to glorify over drinking on the show, but honestly, some of these stories are truly insane and deserve to be told. So come along as we tell you some tales, and maybe join us as we, have a drink Hoste…
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Up close with the stags of France's Boutissaint wildlife park
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Deep in France's Burgundy region lies the Boutissaint wildlife park. Within its 400 hectares of forest, several hundred animals roam free: stags, roe deer and boars, which visitors can observe as they wander through this natural setting with very few fences. The park is the brainchild of the Borione family, which purchased this former priory and it…
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So barley, malt, and hops are all the important parts of beer, and they get all the attention, but equally important is water. Yes, it’s two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen, but it’s more complex than that, especially when it comes to brewing. So we’ll see just how water can change what you drink. So stay hydrated today as we Have a Drink. Hosted o…
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10. Alsace Grand Cru - Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris Hatschbourg 2017
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It's our tenth episode! To celebrate this week we head to one of the most beautiful regions in France. Since 1870 this region has changed hands four times creating a region rich in history. Alsace is known for its diversity in culture, architecture and amazing wine. Join host STCWineGirl Shannon Carlson as she explores this wonderful region and the…
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HAD 236 - Sake Series 2: Nigori Boogaloo
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We return today to sake, to those clear crisp beverages . . . or are we gonna muddy the waters. Well, cloudy them anyway. What makes them so cloudy and how does it change the flavor of sake. We’ll get into that and more as we have a drink on this episode, Sake 2: Nigori Boogaloo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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09. Valdobbiadene-Veneto: Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Superiore DOCG N.V.
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Time to pop the cork on Prosecco! Whether consumed as an aperitif, part of a Bellini or paired with full course meals Prosecco is a versatile sparkler. Join host STCWineGirl Shannon Carlson as she dives into Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Superiore DOCG to find out who makes it, how it is made and of course.... how it tastes! Time to the find wines w…
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Hidden French treasures: The cellars of Burgundy's wine capital Beaune
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Beaune is the wine capital of France's Burgundy region. Above ground, the old fortified city is already beautiful. But the real treasure is hidden below the surface, down in the cellars. They contain two million bottles of wine, in a total of five kilometres of galleries, all linked together. One of the oldest cellars in Beaune has been occupied fo…
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Agriculture 2.0: Meet the French farmers embracing technology
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Agriculture in France is not immune to the digital revolution. More and more farmers are using IT tools to carry out their administrative and technical tasks. But some go much further: from fully robotic milking of cows, to connected cameras, to data gathering and even a digital fruit and vegetable market. FRANCE 24 went to meet some of these farme…
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Today we go deep underground to talk about . . . Oh Carlsberg. . . That makes more sense than an episode about the Carlsbad Caverns. Quick, someone start a new script. We need to talk about this Danish brewery and how they grew to the goliath they are today, and certainly nothing about the captain reef you can find in Carlsbad. So find a pilsner, o…
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France's Baie de Somme: Between land and sea
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To discover France's Baie de Somme, on the northern Picardy coast, it's best to venture out at low tide. The River Somme's vast estuary reveals an archipelago of sandbanks and salt marshes: a paradise for migratory birds, but also for sheep farmers. During a canoe trip, tourists can get close to the stars of the bay: the seals. The largest seal col…
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We are going to talk about some of the best Scotch-style whiskeys in the world, Japanese whiskeys. Have we done some of this before, sure, but we are better now and can ask the hard-hitting questions. Like, does Japan have the peat for this? Apparently so, but do they even use it? Join us as we go through the history of this newer whisky style and …
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An ode to elegance: France's Chenonceau castle
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Of all the Renaissance-era castles that adorn France's Loire Valley, the Château de Chenonceau is perhaps the most refined. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts almost a million French and foreign tourists every year. This success keeps a hundred employees busy at Chenonceau: ensuring the safety of the premises, restoring works of ar…
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HAD 233 - Sake Series - Early History and Junmai
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It’s time for our new series for the year, and it’s the year of Sake! Yes, we discussed it before, but we are going in deep now and much like Sake brewing, it’s going to take a couple of tries before it’s all done. Today we are going very far into the way-back machine, but we are also discussing one of the variants of sake, Junmai. Get ready for th…
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Guadeloupe: Treasures of the butterfly archipelago
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Guadeloupe, nicknamed the “butterfly archipelago” because of the shape of one of its central islands, welcomes over 600,000 tourists to its sunny little paradise every year. This French Overseas Territory abounds in opportunities to break from routine: hiking in the heart of the Basse-Terre rainforest, lounging on the deserted beaches of La Désirad…
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France's Amnéville Zoo, where animals are king
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Located in France's eastern Lorraine region, Amnéville Zoo is home to some 2,000 animals. These include 40 species that are considered endangered: from Siberian tigers to white rhinos, gorillas and small squirrel monkeys. Behind the scenes, some 150 zoo employees work tirelessly around the clock, taking care of the animals. Preserving endangered sp…
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France's 'La Promenade', from bistro to Michelin-starred restaurant
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In a small village deep in central France, the same family has run the "La Promenade" restaurant for four generations. The story began in 1960, when Lucienne created a small bistro. Then Jacky, the son, took over and won the first Michelin star in 1989. Today, the grandson Fabrice watches over this mecca of French gastronomy, and now his son Clémen…
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08. Niederosterreich Lower Austria - Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Cistercien Rosé 2021
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This week we head North to the country of Austria! Centrally located in Europe, Austria has been growing grapes since 700 BC. In this episode host Shannon Carlson dives into one of Austria's oldest estates Schloss Gobelsburg. Join Shannon as she explores the oldest winery in the Danube region. Time to twist off the cap and see what this wine is all…
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The heroes of France's remote Ouessant island
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We take you to the westernmost point of France; the last piece of civilisation before the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Ouessant, located 25 kilometres off the Finistère coast in Brittany, is a rugged and fascinating island, where less than 500 people live all year round. We meet a fisherwoman, a doctor and a photographer who appreciate its raw b…
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07. Coastal Region - M.A.N Family Wines Free Run Steen Chenin Blanc 2021
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Ever had a South African wine? Well now is the time to give it a try! South Africa is one of the oldest wine regions outside of Europe. While it makes both red and white wines its leading grape variety is Chenin Blanc. In this episode host Shannon Carlson dives into South Africa's Coastal Region M.A.N Family Wines Chenin Blanc discussing where this…
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HAD 232 - Tiki Culture (Tiki drinks 2: Electric Boogaloo)
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Buckle up gang, it’s time for Tiki Drinks 2: Electric Boogaloo. We got deeper into the culture of tiki drinks this time. How those tiki bars started popping up, and how the drink lasted long enough to see the trend leave and come back. So, make sure you have your Hawaiian shirt from the last episode, and join us as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast.…
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HAD 231 - Tiki Liquors and Cocktails
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Today’s episode has a dress code. Only board shorts and Hawaiian shirts allowed. We are talking about Tiki Drinks today, so it feels like you should get in the mood. Will this episode only be about kitsch, or is there more to these strong sweet concoctions? Well, make sure you have your cocktail umbrella ready, and join us as we Have a Drink. Hoste…
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06. Rioja - Muga Rioja Unfiltered Reserva 2018
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This week we head to Spain! There is no doubt that Rioja is one of the most famous wine regions in Spain. It is known for its bold rich red wines. In this episode host Shannon Carlson dives into Spain's Muga Rioja Unfiltered Reserva discussing where this wine comes from, who makes it, how it is made and of course.....how it tastes!! This wine is st…
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