Glass in Session® Winecast

Val Caruso
  • 5.0 (12)
  • Food
  • Biweekly

Glass in Session® is a wine education podcast hosted by Val Caruso, DWS, CWE, FWS. She's a certified wine educator, lifelong learner, & shameless corkdork. Every 2nd and 4th Friday there will be a new Glass in Session® focusing on a new topic. Val's mission is to educate, entertain, and empower the wine learner, wine lover, or wine curious by seeking out the fun - and sometimes funny - side of wine education.

  1. Oct 23

    High Altitude Wine and Hummingbirds in Salta, Argentina | S23E4

    An exploration of the Salta, Argentina's wine history and high-altitude styles paired with their unique hummingbird population. Resources from this episode: Books:  The South America Wine Guide: A definitive guide to wine in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, & Peru, [Kindle Edition] Barns, A. (2021) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)  Websites:  Birds Canada: Avibase - Bird Checklists of the World - Salta, (17 February 2026) https://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?region=ARsa&list=howardmoore Bodega Colomé https://bodegacolome.com/en/about-us/ Ebird: Giant Hummingbird https://ebird.org/species/giahum1/AR-A One Earth: The majestic Patagonian giant - A closer look at the world's largest humminbird, Encina, G.P. (15 March 2025) https://www.oneearth.org/species-of-the-week-giant-hummingbird/ South America Wine Guide: Calchaquí Valleys Wine Guide, Barnes, A. (6 May 2022) https://southamericawineguide.com/calchaqui-valley-wine-region-guide/   Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:      S14E1: Argentina's Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1 S21E3: Muscat Grape Love https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/muscat-grape-love-s21e3 S23E1: Merlot, the blackbird, and who isn't drinking any fuqing Merlot https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/merlot-the-blackbird-and-who-isnt-drinking-any-fuqing-merlot-s23e1 S23E2: Black Swans, Swan Valley Wine, and a Roman Poet https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/black-swans-swan-valley-wine-and-a-roman-poet-s23e2 S23E3: The Wines and White Storks of Alsace https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/the-wine-and-white-storks-of-alsace-s23e3   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

    High Altitude Wine and Hummingbirds in Salta, Argentina | S23E4

  2. Oct 9

    The Wine and White Storks of Alsace | S23E3

    An exploration of the rich history of the region, grapes and styles, and what's with the storks? Resources from this episode: Websites:  Alsace Saveurs: Crémant d'Alsace: le guide complet du vin effervescent du vignoble alsacien (25 août 2026) https://www.alsace-saveurs.net/blog/cremant-alsace-guide-vin-effervescent/ Britannica: History of Western Australia https://www.britannica.com/place/Western-Australia/History The Collector: Seven Facts You Need to Know about the History of Alsace, Whipple, M. (11 July 2023) https://www.thecollector.com/7-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-history-of-the-alsace/ Ebird: White Stork https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/whisto1/cur/introduction EBSCO: Treaty of Verdun, Jegen, M.E., and Imholte, J.Q. (2022) https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/treaty-verdun France Today: Spotting the Storks, Alsace's Mascot, McPherson, A. (9 June 2024) https://francetoday.com/travel/spotting-the-storks-alsaces-mascot/ The Good Life: The Storks of Alsace, McPherson, A. (n.d.) https://thegoodlifefrance.com/the-storks-of-alsace/ Hauller: Alsace Wine Through the Ages https://www.hauller.fr/en/alsace-wine-through-the-ages/ Histoire Itinerante: La partition de l'Empire Carolingien (843), matrice du royaume de France et du Saint-Empire! https://histoire-itinerante.fr/cartotheque/traite-verdun-partition-empire-carolingien-843/ INAO: Cahier des Charges de l'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (Alsace) https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/pno-cdc-Alsace-cn250612.pdf INAO: Cahier des Charges de l'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (Cremant d'Alsace) https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/PNOCDCcremantd-Alsace.pdf National Geographic: Beloved Storks - Emblems of Fertility Rebounding in France, Wei-Hass, M. (21 July 2015) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/150721-alsace-france-storks-conservation-birds Regions of France: Alsace History https://www.regions-of-france.com/regions/alsace/history/ Sip Wander: Munster and Gewürztraminer - The Loudest Wine and Cheese Pairing in France, Thomas (26 June 2026) https://www.sipwander.com/2026/06/26/munster-gewurztraminer-pairing/ Sommelier Academy: Alsace - History https://sommelier-academy.de/topic/alsace-history/ Vins Alsace: https://www.vinsalsace.com Vineyards: Wine Map Alsace https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/alsace Winemasters TV: Alsace Wine Explained. Four noble grapes on a mosaic of soils. https://www.winemasters.tv/pages/alsace-wine-guide-grapes-and-styles   Other Podcasts Mentioned in this Episode: Wine Scholar Guild: Olivier Humbrecht, MW and Andrew Jefford on Alsace Part 1 https://www.winescholarguild.com/blog/insights-and-opinions/podcast-olivier-humbrecht-mw-and-andrew-jefford-on-alsace-part-1 Wine Scholar Guild: Olivier Humbrecht, MW and Andrew Jefford on Alsace Part 2 https://www.winescholarguild.com/blog/insights-and-opinions/podcast-olivier-humbrecht-mw-and-andrew-jefford-on-alsace-part-2 Wine Two Five: Episode 144 - Alsace Opulence with Cassidy Havens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Pz8saQ6Sc    Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:      S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautifual Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S9E5: Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories S12E3: Madeira Primer https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/madeira-primer-s12e3 S15E1: Champagne Part 1 - The region, history, and some chalk talk https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/champagne-the-region-history-and-some-chalk-talk S21E3: Muscat Grape Love https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/muscat-grape-love-s21e3 S23E1: Merlot, the blackbird, and who isn't drinking any fuqing Merlot https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/merlot-the-blackbird-and-who-isnt-drinking-any-fuqing-merlot-s23e1 S23E2: Black Swans, Swan Valley Wine, and a Roman Poet https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/black-swans-swan-valley-wine-and-a-roman-poet-s23e2   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

    The Wine and White Storks of Alsace | S23E3

  3. Sep 25

    Black Swans, Swan Valley Wine, and a Roman Poet | S23E2

    An exploration of the history of the wine region, the wine styles, and what a Roman poet and Black Swans have to do with any of it.  Resources from this episode: Websites:  Académie du Vin Library: Swan Diversion - an unsung Australian wine valley, James, A. (2 May 2024) https://academieduvinlibrary.com/blogs/vinosity/swan-diversion-an-unsung-australian-wine-valley Australian Atlas: Swan Valley https://www.australianatlas.com.au/wine-regions/swan-valley Australian Wine: Swan District https://www.australianwine.com/our-places/western-australia/swan-district-wine-region Britannica: History of Western Australia https://www.britannica.com/place/Western-Australia/History Britannica: Juvenal https://www.britannica.com/biography/Juvenal Britannica: Swan River https://www.britannica.com/place/Swan-River-Australia Britannica: Western Australia https://www.britannica.com/place/Western-Australia/People Ebird: Black Swan https://ebird.org/species/blkswa Gutenberg: The Satires of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, and Lucilius (Literally translated into English Prose, with notes, chronological tables, arguments, etc.), Evans, L. (1881) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/50657/50657-h/50657-h.htm  Houghton Wines: Our Story https://houghton-wines.com.au/pages/about-us International Fund for Animal Welfare: Swans https://www.ifaw.org/international/animals/swans Marketing Mag: A big bloody controversy, McConnell, S. (2016) https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/big-bloody-controversy/ Olive Farm Wines: https://www.olivefarmwines.com.au/our-story Pond Informer: Seven Swan Species and Swan Type (How to Identify) H. R. (14 June 2020) https://pondinformer.com/swan-species-guide/ Swan Valley Wine: History in the Making https://swanvalleywine.com/ Vineyards: Wine Map of Western Australia https://vineyards.com/wine-map/australia/western-australia Western Australia Now and Then: Swan River (Updated 17 August 2026) https://www.wanowandthen.com/Swan-River.html Wine Australia: Swan Valley Geographical Indication https://www.wineaustralia.com/labelling/register-of-protected-gis-and-other-terms/geographical-indications/swan-valley Wine With Seth Wine Wiki: Swan Valley https://www.winewithseth.com/winewiki/swan-valley/ Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:      S6E3: A Sweet, Sticky Story - Rutherglen Fortified Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s6e3-a-sweet-sticky-story-rurtherglen-fortified-wines   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

    Black Swans, Swan Valley Wine, and a Roman Poet | S23E2

  4. Sep 11

    Merlot, the blackbird, and who isn't drinking any fuqing Merlot? | S23E1

    Merlot: Wine's Blackbird Variety an exploration of the history, Merlot in wine regions around the world, the resulting styles, and a grape gab, along with some bird blather. And who isn't drinking any fuqing Merlot?! Resources from this episode: Books:  The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites:  Birdspot: Four and Twenty Blackbirds Baked in a Pie https://www.birdspot.co.uk/culture/four-and-twenty-blackbirds-baked-in-a-pie Cellar Tours: Merlot Grape Variety - Its Rise and Rise, Lawrence, J. (Updated 3 February 2025) https://www.cellartours.com/blog/france/the-rise-and-rise-of-merlot Château de Tiregand: AOC Pécharmant https://chateau-de-tiregand.com/aoc-pecharmant-2/?lang=en DO Somontano: Somontano https://dosomontano.com/?lang=en EBird: Eurasian Blackbird https://ebird.org/species/eurbla?siteLanguage=en_AU&continue History and Headlines: Merlot Wine - A Quick Guide, Alhazred, A. (Updated 26 July 2025) https://www.historyandheadlines.com/merlot-wine-a-quick-guide/ Markham Vineyards: From Bordeaux to the World https://markhamvineyards.com/the-history-of-merlot/ Napa Valley Wine Academy: Understanding Wine Faults: A Comprehensive Guide to Types, Aromas, Compounds, and Causes https://napavalleywineacademy.com/blogs/pouring-points/understanding-wine-faults-a-comprehensive-guide-to-types-aromas-compounds-and-causes Nursery Rhymes Collections: Sing a Song of Sixpence https://nurseryrhymescollections.com/songs/sing-a-song-of-sixpence/ Swiss Wine: Ticino Wine Region https://www.swisswine.com/en/swiss-wine-regions/ticino-wine-region Vins Bergerac Duras: https://www.vins-bergeracduras.fr/en/ Wikiquote: Sideways (23 August 2026) https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sideways   Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in this Episode:      S5E5: Grape Brandy Escape https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e5-grape-brandy-escape S9E5: Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories S13E2: American Rosé - The Story of our Red, White, and Blush https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/american-ros-the-story-of-our-red-white-and-blush S13E4: Meritage- An American Blending Story with French Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/meritage-an-american-blending-story-with-french-roots S17E3: Hungarian Wine - Feasting While Crying https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/hungarian-wine-and-feasting-while-crying-s17e3 S17E4: Romanian Wine, Dracula, Gods and Goddesses: https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/romanian-wine-dracula-gods-and-goddesses S17E5: Wine from Bulgaria https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-from-bulgaria-s17e5 S17E6: Wine of Moldova https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine Regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5 S19E2: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol-wine-regions-in-italy-s19e2   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

    Merlot, the blackbird, and who isn't drinking any fuqing Merlot? | S23E1

  5. Aug 28 ·  Bonus

    Malta's Wine, Grapes, and ... the Bird [re-release]

    Originally released Nov 11, 2022 Exploring Malta's wines, the history, grapes, and styles. And what's the bird got to do with any of it? Resources from this episode: Books: Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours, Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Around the World in 80 Harvests: Heroic Viticuluture and Wines from Malta and Gozo, Barnes, A. (3 December 2020) https://aroundtheworldin80harvests.com/2020/12/03/heroic-viticulture-the-wines-from-malta-gozo/ Brittanica: Malta, Busuttil, S. (6 October 2022) https://www.britannica.com/place/Malta CIA World Factbook: Malta - Country Summary (3 October 2022) https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/malta/summaries Internet Archive: The Maltese Falcon [full movie], Huston, J. (1940) https://archive.org/details/the-maltese-falcon-1941 Malta Products: https://www.maltaproducts.com/product-category/drinks-beverages/maltese-wine/ Michelin Guide: A Roundup of Malta's Wines, (30 December 2020), https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/a-roundup-of-malta-s-wines National Endowment for the Arts: The Maltese Falcon (24 November 2013) https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read/maltese-falcon Order of Malta: History https://www.orderofmalta.int/history/ Slo Wine Country: Maltese Wine - A guide to the island's best wines (4 November 2022), Rosamie https://www.slowine.com/maltese-wine-a-guide-to-the-islands-best-wines/ Times of Malta: The Order of St. John's arrival in Malta in 1530, Grima, J. F. (24 October 2021) https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-order-of-st-johns-arrival-in-malta-in-1530.909655 Welcome Center Malta: Maltese Terroir - A guide to its history, terroir, and varietals, https://www.welcome-center-malta.com/maltese-wine-a-guide-to-its-history-terroir-and-varietals/ Wines of Malta: https://winesofmalta.gov.mt Related or Referenced Glass in Session® Episodes: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S5E2: Getting Medieval - Wine and Holy Warriors https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors S10E3: Getting Our Grappa On https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e3-getting-our-grappa-on S10E5: Montefalco Sagrantino: Wine, Birds, & the King of Everything https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e5-montefalco-sagrantino-wine-birds-the-king-of-everything   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

    Malta's Wine, Grapes, and ... the Bird [re-release]

  6. Aug 14 ·  Bonus

    Montefalco Sagrantino: Wine, Birds, and the King of Everything [re-release]

    Bird nerd meets cork dork in this summer break re-release of Montefalco Sagrantino, a beloved wine named for a king's beloved birds. Since your host is on break this month, most likely engaging in her new kink, bird watching, we're reaching back into the archives for bird-themed episodes that you can enjoy anywhere you find yourself this summer ... even on the back deck with a glass of wine in one hand, and a bird app in the other.  Originally released in July 2022, this episode explores the wines of Montefalco Sagrantino. A unique grape, cool birds, and a special growing region, along with a rich history, make this one of the host's favorite wines.  Resources from this episode: Books: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., & Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Agraria: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG - Atlante dei Prodotti Tipici, (n.d.) https://www.agraria.org/vini/montefalcosagrantino.htm Biodiversity Library: The Birds of Asia - Saker Falcon, Falco Sacer, Gould, J.  (1850 - 1853) https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/partpdf/323332 Consorzio Montefalco: https://www.consorziomontefalco.it/ Forbes: Two Italian CEOs Discuss the Joys and Trial of Taming the Sagrantino Wine Grape in Umbria, Thach, L. (29 June 2022) https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2022/06/29/two-italian-ceos-discuss-the-joys-and-trials-of-taming-the-sagrantino-wine-grape-in-umbria/?sh=4eb3d26d1292 Italian Wine Central: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, (n.d.) https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/montefalco-sagrantino-docg/ Italian Wine Chronicle: The Rise of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, Sesto, R. (26 January 2017) https://www.italianwinechronicle.com/rise-montefalco-sagrantino-docg The Pasta Project: Strozzapreti, Debono, J. (8 March 2017) https://www.the-pasta-project.com/strozzapreti/ Sagrantino di Montefalco: Montefalco - La Ringhiera dell'Umbria (n.d.) https://www.sagrantino-montefalco.it/montefalco.php Strada Del Sagrantino: Vini http://www.stradadelsagrantino.it/montefalco-sagrantino-docg.php   Glass in Session® Episodes Mentioned in this Session: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)   Glass in Session® merch mentioned on this show (including new wine & bird themes): https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session

    Montefalco Sagrantino: Wine, Birds, and the King of Everything [re-release]

  7. Jul 24

    Arak: The Spirit of Distillation and History | S22E6

    In this episode we explore the history of the alembic pot still and distillation on our way to discovering Arak, an anise-flavored spirit from the Middle East, which most likely inspired your favorite anise tipple. Resources from this episode: Books:  The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails [Kindle Edition], Wondrich, D & Rothbaum, N., (2022) Websites:  Atlas Obscura: Thank These Master Alchemists for the Magic of Alcohol, Eubank, A. (12 February 2018) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/distillation-alcohol-invention-muslim Britannica: Arak, Payne, L.  https://www.britannica.com/topic/arak-beverage Dharma Dispatch: Bengali Arrack and Bouleponge - A Glimpse into the Savage Lifestyle of European Naval Merchants and their Crew in the 17th Century Mughal Empire, Balakrishna, S. (26 January 2022) https://www.dharmadispatch.in/bengali-arrack-and-bouleponge-a-glimpse-into-the-savage-lifestyle-of-european-naval-merchants-and-their-crew-in-the-17th-century-mughal-empire/ Difford's Guide: Arrack, Difford, S. and Sutcliffe, T. (n.d.) https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/category/949/batavia-arrack Liquor: How to Use Arak in Your Cocktails, Dingwall, K. (14 September 2022) https://www.liquor.com/arak-in-cocktails-6666222 RTL Today: Raisin moonshine banned in Iran enjoys resurgence in New York (2 May 2026) https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/raisin-moonshine-banned-in-iran-enjoys-resurgence-in-new-york-443728357 The Spruce Eats: What is Arak? A Guide to Buying and Drinking Arak, Fayed, S. (Updated 20 January 2023) https://www.thespruceeats.com/arak-middle-eastern-alcoholic-beverage-2355492 Tasting Table: The Cultural Significance Behind Arak, A Timeless Levantine Drink, Holland, J. (10 July 2023) https://www.tastingtable.com/1330174/cultural-significance-arak-levantine-drink/ This Week in Palestine: Distilled Spirits an Arab Invention, Muaddi, N. (n.d.) https://thisweekinpalestine.com/distilled-spirits-an-arab-invention/ Wine Enthusiast: Understanding Arak, an Ancient Spirit with Modern Appeal, Teclemariam, T. (Updated 8 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spirits/arak-middle-eastern-spirit-modern-appeal/ Wooden Cork: What is Arak? A Comprehensive Guide to this Unique Spirit (17 July 2024) https://woodencork.com/blogs/uncorked/what-is-arak-a-comprehensive-guide-to-this-unique-spirit   Glass in Session Episodes Referenced in or Related to This Episode:      S8E4: Let's Absinthe https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s8e4-lets-absinthe S10E3: Getting our Grappa On https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e3-getting-our-grappa-on S12E4: Rum - King of Booty? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/rum-king-of-booty-s12e4 S15E6: Parlez-vous Pastis? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/parlez-vous-pastis-s15e6 S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising S22E4: Amenian Wine - Of caves, mountains, wars, and resilience https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/armenian-wine-of-caves-mountains-wars-and-resilience-s22e4   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

    Arak: The Spirit of Distillation and History | S22E6

  8. Jul 10

    Once upon a Wine Grape Iran | S22E5

    An exploration of the rich history and culture of wine and grape-growing in Iran, the regions, and the hope that the Iranian diaspora offers us … in a glass. Resources from this episode: Books:  The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)   Papers:  Grapes Production in Afghanistan, Khasrow, A. (January 2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289999498_Grapes_production_in_Afghanistan/link/569429ba08ae820ff072b7fe/download   Websites:  Britannica: Achaemenid Empire, Young, T. C. (22 May 2026) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achaemenian-Empire/Imperial-culture-and-governance Classical Wisdom: Wine as pharmakon: Persian drinking in the Histories, McLaverty, R. (7 October 2020) https://classicalwisdom.com/symposium/wine-as-pharmakon-persian-drinking-in-the-histories/ Country Reports: The Achaemenid Persian Empire - the First Great World Empire https://www.countryreports.org/articles/the-achaemenid-persian-empire Darioush: https://www.darioush.com/ Encyclopaedia Iranica: Angūr, Hanaway, W.L., E Planhol, X., and Bazin, M. (14 August 2018). https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/angur-grapes/ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley, Iran (2018) https://www.fao.org/giahs/giahs-around-the-world/iran-grape-production-system/en Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Sites in Iran and Italy designated as FAO globally important agricultural heritage sites (30 November 2018) https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/Sites-in-Iran-and-Italy-designated-FAO-globally-important-agricultural-heritage-sites/en Forbes: The Story Behind an Oregon Pinot Noir Made by an Iranian Immigrant, Bell, K. K. (updated 31 May 2017) https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2017/05/28/the-story-behind-an-oregon-pinot-noir-made-by-an-iranian-immigrant/ Iran Daily: Iran among major exporters of grapes, raisins in the world, Dehqan, S. (24 July 2023) https://newspaper.irandaily.ir/7347/1/3726 Iran Doostan Tours: Achaemenid Empire (Map, Flag, Pronunciation, Facts), Shidfar, N. (13 March 2024) https://irandoostan.com/achaemenid-empire/ Jancis Robinson: Iranian winemaking in exile, Currin, T. (29 November 2023) https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/iranian-winemaking-exile Keush: https://keush.com/ History Today: The Origin of the Whirling Dervishes, Fremantle, A. (5 May 1976) https://www.historytoday.com/archive/whirling-dervishes The Legal Guide: Can You Legally Drink Alcohol in Iran (1 November 2025) https://thelegalguide.org/can-you-legally-drink-alcohol-iran/ Linked In: History of wine or alcoholic drinks in Iran, Palizma (11 March 2024) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-wine-alcoholic-drinks-iran-palizmacom-o5pwf/ Maysara: https://www.maysara.com/ Molana Wines: A profound journey of discovery https://molanawines.com/story/ Sun and Soil: Iranian Wine - The birthplace of viticulture, the 40-year silence, and the return of Persian wine (8 June 2026) https://sunandsoilshop.com/blogs/news/iranian-wine-guide This Day in Wine History: Thus Drank Zarathustra - Zoroastrianism and wine Culture in Ancient Persia (updated 28 February 2024) https://thisdayinwinehistory.com/thus-drank-zarathustra-zoroastrianism-and-wine-culture-in-ancient-persia/ Tokba: Iran's Export Grape and its Popularity (8 March 2023) https://tokba.com/irans-export-grape-and-its-popularity/ University of Chicago - Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia and North Africa: Persepolis Fortification Archive https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/projects/persepolis-fortification-archive Vinerra: Discovering Rasheh Wine - A Journey Through Iran's Unique Vintage https://www.vinerra.com/education/wines/discovering-rasheh-wine-a-journey-through-irans-unique-vintage World Atlas: Iran https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/iran World of Fine Wine: Wine in history: Shiraz, Syrah, and Shirazi, Walton, S. (20 November 2025) https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/shiraz-syrah-shirazi-persia-iran-wine World History: Tushpa, Cartwright, M. https://www.worldhistory.org/Tushpa/   Videos:  Somm TV: Cup of Salvation [documentary] (2023) https://tubitv.com/movies/100033083/somm-cup-of-salvation   Glass in Session Episodes Related to this Episode:      S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan S10E4: Wines of Ukraine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising S22E3: Wine in Albania - In the spirit of eagles … and flamigos? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-albania-in-the-spirit-of-eagles-and-flamingos-s22e3 S22E4: Amenian Wine - Of caves, mountains, wars, and resilience https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/armenian-wine-of-caves-mountains-wars-and-resilience-s22e4   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

    Once upon a Wine Grape Iran | S22E5
See All (100)

5
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

Glass in Session® is a wine education podcast hosted by Val Caruso, DWS, CWE, FWS. She's a certified wine educator, lifelong learner, & shameless corkdork. Every 2nd and 4th Friday there will be a new Glass in Session® focusing on a new topic. Val's mission is to educate, entertain, and empower the wine learner, wine lover, or wine curious by seeking out the fun - and sometimes funny - side of wine education.

Information

You Might Also Like