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Glass in Session® Winecast

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.

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11:01

Sparkling Wines of Limoux | S21 E1

Glass in Session® Winecast ·

2026/01/09

This episode explores some of the world's first sparkling wines, their styles, and a little history from the "Soul of Southern France." Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites: Limoux AOC: Les AOP de Limoux https://www.limoux-aoc.com/les-vins#les-vins-aop-de-limoux Limoux AOC: Limoux Wines https://www.limoux-aoc.com/en Medium: Exploring Echoes: The Birth of Champagne - How Monk Dom

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08:03

The Eggnog Riot of 1826 (re-release)

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2025/12/24

"Get your dirks and bayonets... and pistols if you have them." A quote heard during the Eggnog Riot at West Point on Christmas Eve in 1826. This is a quick re-visit of part of the Booze Riots and Rebellions series from Season 7. Happy Holidays & Cheers ~ Resources from this episode: Websites: Big Think: The Boozy and Violent Story Behind America's Eggnog Riot, Davis, M. (2018) https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/what-was-the-eggnog-riot?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 How Stuff Works: Ridiculous

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16:03

A Happy Winter Wonderland Wine: Bugey-Cerdon...

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2025/12/11

This week I spied Santa Claus ... hanging out in a dumpster. I reflected on how something as cynical as identifying with Santa in a Dumpster can be a source of unexpected joy. Bugey-Cerdon, to me, is a holiday entertaining essential because of it fun fizz, sweetness, and its ability to rock everything from charcuterie to Christmas cookes. Oh, and the low alcohol is a bonus! I hope you enjoy this timely re-relase of this episode on Bugey, a wine region between Jura and Savoie in France, and that you

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18:15

A Tale of Two Wine Cities: Verdicchio from Le Marche...

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2025/11/29

In this season finale we explore the Verdicchio wines of Le Marche's Jesi and Matelica appellations. 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Sharecropping https://www.britannica.com/topic/sharecropping Do Bianchi: From

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15:23

Orvieto: Wine Built this City, Paid Painters, and...

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2025/11/14

Orvieto is a clifftop city, a wine region, and a wine culture all its own with a rich history loaded with silly anecdotes. When your host says there's more in a glass of wine than fermented grape juice, she's not kidding, and Orvieto is an excellent example of that. 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

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19:28

Hello Again Vino Novello, My Friend

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2025/11/06

Originally Released 8 November 2019 ~ Celebration is in the air as Beaujolais Nouveau is released each November. However, Vino Novello is released weeks prior. Some would say it's the Italian answer to the Nouveau, but there are some differences. This episode explores Vino Novello, carbonic maceration, as well as the celebrations that showcase the bounties of harvest, including these wines. New Resource for the 2025 Release: San Martino, 11 November

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24:13

Let's Absinthe ... Again! (re-release for...

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2025/10/30

Just in time for spooky season we explore a treat of a fine spirit with a tricky past. Absinthe: what it is, how it behaves in the glass, the deal on wormwood, a brief history, and some thujone theory. Please absinthe responsibly, and apologies for the historical nugget on dog flatulence. Resources from this episode: Books: Absinthe: History in a Bottle, Conrad, B. (1988) The Drunken Botanist: The plants that create the world's great drinks. Stewart, A. (2013) The Greater Journey: Americans in

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19:40

Soave - A Classic White Wine from Veneto | S20E4

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2025/10/24

An exploration of Soave wine region, grapes, and styles, come Soave culture anecdotes, plus a silly “ricco Soave” joke. 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: Drunkard’s Almanac: Sinatra’s Favorite Drink (12 December 2024) https://drunkardsalmanac.com/for-his-birthday-what-sinatra-drank/ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the

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19:34

Super Tuscany and Spiritual Swagger | S20E3

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2025/10/10

An exploration of the origins of Super Tuscans & the spirit of free thinking, progress, and stepping (or sippng) outside the box. Resources from this episode: Websites: Antinori: The Antinori Family https://www.antinori.it/en/family/ Author’s Calendar: Giosuè Carducci (1835 - 1907) https://authorscalendar.info/carducci.htm Bolgheri DOC: https://www.bolgheridoc.com/en/wines/ Discover Tuscany: The Etruscan Coast https://www.discovertuscany.com/the-etruscan-coast/bolgheri.html Forbes: Among Tuscan Red

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17:01

A Quick Exploration of Emilia-Romagna Wine

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2025/09/27

Emilia Romagna: An exploration of North-Central Italy’s eclectic collection of wines and vines. 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Emilia-Romagna https://www.britannica.com/place/Emilia-Romagna Italian Wine Central:

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24:55

Ligurian Wine | S20E1

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2025/09/12

An exploration of the wines and the region of Liguria on Italy’s northwestern coast 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Dorian https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dorian Britannica: Liguria

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14:47

Summer Splash: Getting Our Grapa On - Again!...

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2025/08/22

Since we have been all immersed in vino Italiano this season, I thought it would be fun to revisit this episode while I’m , let’s just say, out of the cellar this month: Getting Our Grappa On (S10E3) A deep dive into grappa—the bold Italian spirit made from pomace, with anecdotes on its enduring appeal across centuries . As summer transitions to harvest season, grappa’s rustic, artisanal character resonates with end-of-season flavors. Originally Released: June 10, 2022 Grappa: Not just for

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18:26

Summer Splash: Rosato Refresh - Italian Rosé Re-release

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2025/08/08

Since we’re between seasons where we’re exploring Italian wine and working our way down Italy’s boot, I thought we’d revisit the Rosato episode from way back in Season 1. Rosato, Italian for rosé wine, it’s literally what’s in my glass right now. T I hope you can find a glass of Italian rosé to help you wind down your summer while we take a lovely stroll back through our archives with “Rosato - Wading through the Italian Pink” - Perfect for warm summer evenings: they pair beautifully with al fresco

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26:31

The Great White Wines of Piemonte, a Nymph, a Rascal,...

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2025/07/25

An exploration of the major white wines and grapes, and legends of Piemonte (Piedmont), Italy 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Piedmont https://www.britannica.com/place/Piedmont-region-Italy Cantina Produttori

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21:30

The Wine & Region of Valle d'Aosta, Italy ... and a...

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2025/07/11

An exploration of the wines, grapes, and the gorgeously mountainous region of Valle d’Aosta Italy, where we meet up with a Saint Bernard. 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Consorzio Vini Valle d’Aosta

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27:48

The Wines and the Region of Lombardia, Italy | S19E4

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2025/06/27

An exploration of the vast, diverse styles of wines, grapes, and the stunning region of Lombardia, Italy 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Britannica: Lombardy https://www.britannica.com/place/Lombardy Italian Wine Central:

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22:24

Wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy |S19E3

Glass in Session® Winecast ·

2025/06/13

An exploration of the wines, grapes, and region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Some serious grape gabbery & cork dorkery in this one! 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alto Adige Wines:

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21:34

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy |...

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2025/05/23

An episode chock full of new grapes & places & wine styles unlike other regions of Italy we’ve explored so far. Click play to see what’s unique, yet necessary, to find & sip from Trentino-Alto Adige. 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 [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)

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13:40

Trentodoc on Deck: Classic Method Sparkling Wine from...

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2025/05/09

Kicking off Season 19 with classic method sparkling wine from Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol: a brief history, style summary and some extras. Quick, dirty, and delicious. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Tom Stevenson’s Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide 2015, 6th Edition, [Kindle Edition], Stevenson, T. (2014) Websites: Britannica: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

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11:19

Nagambie Lakes Australia: Wines, History, & Some...

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2025/03/28

In this final episode of this series about wine regions near lakes, we sail to the southern hemisphere to visit Nagambie Lakes in Australia. This lake region is quite different than the others we have explored in this season and in the past; click play to learn more in this short but punchy episode. 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,

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