From the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, British Columbia wine country, a podcast about understanding winemaking, grape growing, and wine itself.
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Grab your passports and raise your glasses, because it's time to embark on a spirited journey around the world with 'Boozed Up Brits Abroad'! We're your hosts Stef and Pom, and We're thrilled to welcome you to our lively podcast that's all about exploring the world's diverse cultures and beverages one drink at a time. Join us every week as we venture into the vibrant tapestry of global libations. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the sun-soaked shores of Rio de Janeiro, each episode of o ...
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Ever wondered what your favourite wine would be like as a person? Wonder no more, friend.
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Tropical Sips: Cheers from the Philippines
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Join us on a tantalizing journey through the rich flavors and cultural history of the Philippines as we dive into it's vibrant cocktail scene. From the tropical paradise of the Philippines emerged a unique fusion of flavors, shaped by centuries of Spanish colonial influence. We sip and savor a delightful array of Filipino alcoholic beverages, from …
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Indulge in the festive spirit with us featuring a delightful line up of Christmas drinks. We are talking mulled wine, cocktails and all the boozy cheer you need for a chill holiday. Tune in and have a drink, and lets toast to a fun-filled Christmas! Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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This week we drink in the lovely country of Singapore. This episode had lots and lots of editing. Check it out on our patron page! As always grab a drink, sit back and relax. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Le France, Le Drink, Le Go...
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Join us in celebrations and 3 different drinks, that's right 3! France you are going to be fun for us today. As always grab a drink sit back and relax. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Cuban Spirits: Rumming Around Havana
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This week we delve into Cuban rum and go off track a lot. This is what happens when your producer goes on holiday and Stef and Sam are left to fend for themselves... As always grab a drink, sit back and relax Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Czechs Republic....Why you are interesting...
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This week is all about the Czechs republic and man on man does Stef have some stories to share with you guys. That's only if Sam lets her finish.... As always grab your drink sit back and relax. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Freedom!!! Scotland here we come..
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Scotland here we are! From donkey to freedom this episode is action packed. Grab your drinks and sit back and relax. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Oh Canada... Weird and exciting.
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This week we head to our guest home country and drink some cocktails that he creates. Be prepared for lots of off rants and one of the worst sex stories you will ever hear. As always, grab your drink of choice, sit back and relax. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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This week is all about vodka in the shape of Guns! Join us as we head to the Ukraine in search of there most popular drinks. Grab a drink sit back and relax as we talk shit and drink piss. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Welcome back to season two. We are starting strong with Brazil this season and boy its a good one. Sit back grab your beverage and enjoy. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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We are back! Join us as we visit new countries and explore lots of new drinks and facts. We can't wait to share this journey with you. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Join us for this un edited final episode for season 1. We go back to NZ looking at 5 drinks from different regions of our country. Yes this is the last episode of the season, but don't go to far. Season two will be out before you know it. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Top of the morning to ya....Ireland
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Grab your pot of gold, you lucky charms and that small friend that could pass as a leprechaun. We visit Ireland on todays episode and man this one is a goody. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Kombeh....or something like that.....
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South Korea its time (again). Hopefully our presenter wont fall asleep yet again from exploring this incredible country. This weeks special guest is Carl aka Swanny aka Mushy. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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1....2....3....Tequila! Hello Mexico.
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This week we have a special guest with yet another request. We are taking a trip to mehigo, thats right MEXICO. That can only mean one thing........Tequila! Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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1st Viewer request, we are in Poland!
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This week we dive into our first request of the season. Join us, grab a vodka as we set off to Poland. This episode is a good be sure to stick around. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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Italy or is it.....Polly, shut up!
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This week we head over to Italy. We are joined yet again by Polly and Rob. This episode Polly had a bit to drink and starts going all over the show. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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South Africa, get your glasses ready!
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We have our first special guests this week Rob & Polly. Make sure you have some shots lined up because your challenge is to drink every time Polly says "Apartheid". Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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When recording and drinking your bound to get off topic at some point. Here our presenters go waaaayyy off topic and argue about Lions. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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As requested its time we venture off to Turkey to see what is so special about this drink. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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America....please don't sue us.......
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Time to head over to America, todays drink of choice is bullet bourbon. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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This episode we dive into the country of England and try one of their most sort after gins. Support the showAv Pom & Stef
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I burp, you burp, we burp. Support the showAv Pom
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Welcome to our first episode of Boozedupbritsabroad were we travel to a new country every week and dive into their best know drink of choice. This week we head to New Zealand and head down to the mighty Waikato to drink some river water. Support the showAv Pom
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Uncork the Sun Ep 18 - Smoke Taint
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In the final episode of Season 2, Moss "clears the air" (hah) regarding the very current and relevant topic of smoke taint. We discuss what smoke taint is, how it can affect grapes and wines, and what winemakers can do about it.
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Today Moss dives into Syrah and Syrah alone, looking into the grape's unique personality, history, and role within British Columbia. Also featured are spotlights on two exemplary BC Syrah wines from local Oliver/Osoyoos wineries. Highlights of this episode include Moss repeatedly interrupting himself and becoming disgusted with the word 'typicity.'…
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Uncork the Sun Ep 16 - Sheila Whittaker of Nostalgia Wines Inc (formerly Oliver Twist)
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This week, Moss speaks with Sheila Whittaker, the manager of the newly rebranded Nostalgia Wines Inc (formerly known as Oliver Twist). Sheila talks about her work at the winery, how to rebrand an established operation, and the lengths she took to further her own wine education. For his part, Moss interrupts his own question 45 seconds into the inte…
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Uncork the Sun Ep 15 - Appellations and GI's
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Wine educator Moss Scheurkogel delves into the wine categorization systems of Appellations and Geographical Indications, both globally and locally in British Columbia. Sound effects are employed.
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Uncork the Sun Ep 14 - Gene Covert of Covert Farms Family Estate
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Moss chats with Gene Covert, the owner/operator/winemaker/vineyard manager/animal handler/butcher/handyman/organ donor/stenographer of Covert Farms Family Estate, a business with as much diversity as its owner. The conversation ranges in topics from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the winery tasting room to the process of certifying Organic,…
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Uncork the Sun Ep 13 - The History of BC Wine
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Back for Season Two after taking the winter off, wine educator Moss Scheurkogel talks about the wineries, people, and geographic conditions that led to the formation of the modern British Columbia wine industry.
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Uncork the Sun Ep 12 - Ted Kane of River Stone Estate Winery
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Moss concludes the first season of Uncork the Sun by interviewing River Stone Estate Winery's owner, Ted Kane, about the 2020 harvest, the term 'meritage,' some favourite grapes and some more difficult to control, and more. Thanks to all our listeners, and if you're looking forward to another season of UTS, let Moss know at moss@vinstitute.ca RIVER…
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Uncork the Sun Ep 11 - Food and Wine Pairings (with HCM recap)
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Wine educator Moss Scheurkogel recaps the recent Half-Corked Marathon roadshow and uses the opportunity to discuss the basics of food and wine pairing: what to do, and what to avoid. Also featured: probably too much talk about picking berries in the woods, and some definitely-non-copyright-infringing Disney music.…
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Uncork the Sun Ep10 - Justin Hall of Nk'Mip Cellars
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Moss interviews Justin Hall (who may or may not be North America's first Aboriginal winemaker) and discusses the way in which being a winemaker has impacted and changed his life. Then they goof off a bit. Nk'Mip Cellars 1400 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos BC www.nkmipcellars.com www.facebook.com/NkMipCellarsWinery…
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Uncork the Sun Ep09 - Andrew Windsor of Maverick Estate Winery
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Moss chats with Andrew Windsor, the former winemaker of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and new co-owner/winemaker of Maverick Estate Winery, about the changes in moving between large- and small-scale vineyards. Maverick Estate Winery 3974 BC-97, Oliver, BC V0H 1T1 www.maverickwine.ca www.facebook.com/MaverickEstateWinery…
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Uncork the Sun Ep08 - Jennifer Busmann and the Half-Corked Marathon
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In an interview with Executive Director of the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association Jennifer Busmann, host Moss Scheurkogel learns some of the challenges that face event-based organizations in 2020, and discusses the evolution of the acclaimed Half-Corked Marathon (2017 Canadian Event of the Year)
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Wrapping up the three-episode miniseries started in Episodes 4 and 5, wine educator Moss Scheurkogel talks about the art of harvesting grapes, the preparation and production needed from the vineyard operators, and also about the (often) young fruit pickers from across Canada who come to harvest BC's fruit every year.…
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Uncork the Sun Ep06 - John Pullen of Second Chapter Wine Co
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Moss Scheurkogel interviews the owner of Second Chapter Wine Co and discusses the joys and freedoms of operating a small-lot winery. Highway 17 from Victoria to Sidney also features prominently. Second Chapter Wine Co 510 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver, BC www.scwines.ca www.facebook.com/scwines
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Uncork the Sun Ep05 - Planting and Phylloxera
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Moss explains how grapevines are propagated and planted, and addresses the most universal and devastating threat to viticulture in the history of winemaking. Things get REAL dramatic.Audio in this Episode:Unseen Horrors and Breaktime by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4569-unseen-horrorshttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3457-…
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Uncork the Sun Ep04 - A Year of Vines
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Wine educator Moss Scheurkogel discusses the annual life cycle of a South Okanagan vineyard, breaking down the tasks, challenges, and goals of a vineyard operator.
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From the heart of British Columbia wine country, wine educator Moss Scheurkogel talks about why vintners use oak barrels, explains how a consumer can identify the impact of oak in a wine, and misspells the word "veblen." It's a good time.
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Wine educator Moss Scheurkogel examines some of the specifics behind the concept of "terroir," a French term referring to the environment that wine grapes are grown in. A terroir map of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country can be found here.
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Uncork the Sun Ep01 - Your Personal Wine Cellar
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In the first episode of Uncork the Sun, wine educator Moss Scheurkogel discusses how to create and maintain your own personal wine cellar in the comfort of your home, how to select which wines have the best aging potential, and how to know which wines from your collection that you should drink now.
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Episode Seven: LIVE & UNCORKED (Catherine Van-Davies & Beth McMullen)
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For our very last episode for 2018, we decided to mix things up with a live recording, hosted by Berkelouw Books in Paddington. Our special guests: two red wine varieties who are both arty and bring the party (in markedly different ways). Meet Shiraz and Gamay (AKA Catherine Van-Davies and Beth McMullen). Support the show (https://linktr.ee/gracede…
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Episode Six: The Saucy(-ed) Truth with Sauvignon Blanc (Tom Anson Mesker)
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Top up your glass because it's time to chat to the crisp and popular white wine varietal Sauvignon Blanc (AKA Tom Anson Mesker). In this week's episode, we try to get to the bottom (of the glass) about his fellow grapes, if he's basic, and why the heck he sounds so British. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/gracedemorgan)…
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Episode Five: Merlot vs Miles (Whitney Richards)
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This week on the podcast, we talk to the plummy, approachable red wine varietal Merlot (AKA Whitney Richards). We chat about the upside of being an underdog, getting tattoos as a hobby, and why Paul Giamatti's performance in the film 'Sideways' cut deep. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/gracedemorgan)…
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Episode Four: Critique of Pure Riesling (Nick Sun)
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We Kant get enough of this next varietal. This week we chat to the intellectual of the white wine world - Riesling (AKA Nick Sun). We discuss what it's like to be a critic favourite, whether you can be a benevolent dictator, and dating as a grape. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/gracedemorgan)Av Grace De Morgan
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Episode Three: Loving Thyself with Verdelho (Catherine Van-Davies)
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Freshen your glass with episode three of Everything Happens For A Riesling. We chat to the tropical white wine varietal Verdelho (AKA Catherine Van-Davies) about having a highly acidic rep, the pressures of curating your own social media image and how to love your full-bodied, thick-skinned self exactly as you are. Support the show (https://linktr.…
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Episode Two: The Pain of Pinot Noir (Tom Hogan)
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In the second episode of Everything Happens For A Riesling, Grace chats to the rather particular red wine varietal Pinot Noir (AKA Tom Hogan) and finds out about his new name and (not so) secret pain. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/gracedemorgan)Av Grace De Morgan
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Episode One: Getting to Know Gamay (Beth McMullen)
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Oh my goodness, it's our very first episode! Sit down, pour a glass of punchy Gamay (AKA Beth McMullen) and get to know this French red varietal a little more. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/gracedemorgan)Av Grace De Morgan
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