Glass in Session® Winecast

Glass in Session® Winecast

Val Caruso

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Active
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
83%
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rss.pdrl.fm

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S22E2 Wine in Poland: What the Little Ice Age Taketh Away Climate Change Giveth Back

May 22, 2026 19m

This episode explores Poland's wine history, regions, grapes, and potential as a wine region on the rise. What the Little Ice Age taketh away, Climate Change giveth back. Resources from this episode:…

S22E1 Wine in Lebanon: Wine, War, & Rising

May 08, 2026 28m

Thousands of years of wine history and culture, covering everything from boiled sea snails to Roman Temples, religious influence to vineyard bombings, we arrive at one of the most emotionally…

Vodka: Wars, Empires, and Culture (wars) [Re-Release]

Apr 24, 2026 26m Bonus

[Originally Released: 25 March 2022] Vodka: What it is, where it's from, its role in the rise and fall of empires and … barbarians? Again? This episode is especially relevant to current events, and…

Orange / Amber Wines [Re-Release]

Apr 10, 2026 17m Bonus

(Originally released Oct 25, 2019) This orange (amber) wine episode discusses winemaking, the origins of the style, and what makes them unique. They aren't red wines, despite skin maceration and…

S21E6 Wine (and other booze) in Space: Why, how, and some unexpected weirdness | S21E6

Mar 27, 2026 13m

Why did researchers send wine to space? Why is wine normally not allowed in space? Why did astronauts smuggle hooch into space anyway? We answer all these questions and more, address wet burps, a…

S21E5 Little Red Riding Hood's Wine: Fairy Tale Turned Drunk History? | S21E5

Mar 13, 2026 15m

This episode explores some controversial silliness over a bottle of wine that shows up in a classic fairy tale. We take a look at the history, and then casually address the wine Little Red Riding…

S21E4 Booze Disasters | S21E4

Feb 27, 2026 14m

This episode explores some of history's tragic booze disasters, and while we're at it, lays down some geeky booze knowledge. It is first in a new series of potable potpourri podcast episodes this…

S21E3 Muscat Grape Love | S21E3

Feb 13, 2026 16m

This episode explores main muscat wine grape varieties, the many wine styles, a little history, and terminology … all to help you fall in love with new styles of wine - and other beverages - made…

A Whisky Sweater for Burns Night (Whisky Re-Release)

Jan 24, 2026 28m Bonus

In addition to this re-release of "Whisky, Burns Night, and … Beerhenge?" (Originally Released Jan 28, 2022 ) I give a new, quick introduction to Burns night before treating you to this episode on…

S21E2 Chardonnay Rose | S21E2

Jan 23, 2026 8m

This episode explores the pink mutation of the Chardonnay grape, and why it's now in the pantheon of Champagne's primary grape varieties. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion…

S21E1 Sparkling Wines of Limoux | S21 E1

Jan 09, 2026 11m

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…

The Eggnog Riot of 1826 (re-release)

Dec 24, 2025 8m Bonus

"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…

A Happy Winter Wonderland Wine: Bugey-Cerdon [Re-Release]

Dec 11, 2025 16m Bonus

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,…

S20E6 A Tale of Two Wine Cities: Verdicchio from Le Marche | S20E6

Nov 29, 2025 18m

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],…

S20E5 Orvieto: Wine Built this City, Paid Painters, and Bathed Popes | S20E5

Nov 14, 2025 15m

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…

Hello Again Vino Novello, My Friend

Nov 06, 2025 19m Bonus

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…

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

Oct 30, 2025 24m Bonus

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…

S20E4 Soave - A Classic White Wine from Veneto | S20E4

Oct 24, 2025 19m

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…

S20E3 Super Tuscany and Spiritual Swagger | S20E3

Oct 10, 2025 19m

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…

S20E2 A Quick Exploration of Emilia-Romagna Wine | S20E2

Sep 27, 2025 17m

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],…

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