Laid Back Lush

A lot of people think that price is indicative of the quality and enjoy-ability of a wine. While we have tried to challenge this notion in the past, today we're trying the lowest priced red, white, and rose we could find at Food Lion to see what we find. The results might not surprise you, but they are still entertaining nonetheless.

Bootleggers are one of the most discussed groups from the Prohibition era in the United States. These alcohol smugglers rightfully deserve a spotlight, but what about those who supplied the booze? Today we'll be looking into these suppliers, the Rum Runners, and how they fit into the criminal underworld of illegal alcohol distribution.

As alcohol consumers, we normally only see the customer facing side of the industry. The simplicity of a purchase makes it easy to think that alcohol goes from production to market to sell, but the reality here in the United States is a little more complicated than that. Here we have what is called the "3-Tier System". Today we are examining how this system functions, and as usual, providing some of our own insights and opinions as to whether this system works as intended.

Happy National Beer Day! Ok, we are a day late, but it's the thought that counts, right? Regardless, today we wanted to talk about one of the oldest and most famous beer brands around today. Guinness has an extensive history as not only a beer company, but also as a symbol of philanthropy and national identity. All these traits go back the founder of the company, Arthur Guinness, and his entrepreneurial spirit. We'll be going through his life and how he built Guinness as well as how the company came to be a behemoth of growth that is still expanding to this day. We hope you enjoy!

There is a common misconception among wine drinkers that all wines that are noticeably sweet can be used interchangeably with dessert wines. Although this is an understandable assumption, dessert wines are a distinct classification under sweet wines used for very specific purposes. In this episode, we're exploring the differences between the two from production methods to how they are used in food pairings. Tune in to satisfy that sweet tooth!

A wine and food pairing can make or break your dinner party, and we're here to help make sure it's a hit. The art of wine pairing does take time to perfect, but the basic principles are simpler than many people think. Today we will be examining how certain flavors profiles interact with each other in order to make sure you and your guests are satisfied!

Terroir, or a unique signature imparted to wines within a region, is a much debated term in the world of wine. What constitutes the terroir of a wine seems to vary widely, even among professionals. Is it the soil, the weather, the people making it, or something else entirely? In this episode, we're throwing our hats into the ring to clarify what forms terroir so that you can better understand the complexity and artistry that forms at the intersection of nature and human ingenuity.

Often in the wine world, newcomers will encounter a lot of terms being thrown around regarding wine with no clear definition given. While often unintentional, this experience can be confusing for novice drinkers seeking to learn more. In this episode we'll be going over the terms we've seen go unexplained as well as clarifying some misconceptions regarding them. We hope this helps you to have more confidence in your discovery process!