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Laid Back Lush

Michael and Gabelaidbacklush.buzzsprout.com
A wine and spirits podcast for both new and experienced drinkers. Join Michael and Gabe as we chronicle our journey into how our favorite drinks are made from start to finish, as well as the culture and history surrounding them. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on new content! @laidbacklush

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Episodes

Bad Alcohols: Trying Gas Station Wines

This was a terrible idea, we don't know why we did this. Give this a listen to find out how bad it got. We do go over some wine making theory so there is something to learn in here, we promise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Wine Tips and Tricks Part 2: A Night In

Today's episode is all about tips for drinking wine during a cozy night in. From decanting to common wine flaws, we'll be covering the bases for making the most out of the bottles you bring home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Wine Tips and Tricks Part 1: Wine Out and About

In today's episode, we will be discussing some miscellaneous tips that we want to give to you for when you go out to buy or taste wine. Also, stick around to hear about our trip to Early Mountain vineyards! We had a blast and are excited to share our experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 12

An Overview of Sake Production

Curious as to how sake is made? You're in luck! In today's episode, we explore the steps of sake production from rice to bottle. Although this is an intensive and complex product to make, we have tried to break it down into an easily understandable format so you can get a clear grasp on the process. We also have another tasting this episode: the Joto Junmai, aka "The Green One". Tune in to find out what we thought of it and if we give it a recommendation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Jun 07, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 11

A Guide to Buying Sake

The world of sake can be a little intimidating for the average consumer, and in this episode we want to help you learn how to navigate it. We will be discussing labeling terms and some basics of what these terms mean from a production standpoint so you can have a better idea of what you're getting in a bottle. We hope this episode motivates you to seek out some sake to try as we (ok, primarily Gabe) think this is a highly underrated drink. We also wanted to give a shout out to the importer Joto....

May 28, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 10

A Brief History of Champagne

The region of Champagne has become the global standard for high-quality sparkling wines, but how did this happen? Join us as we journey into the history of this prestigious region and the major figures that shaped it's wines. *Credit to our very own Michael for this episode's artwork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Sparkling Wine Episode

Are we really a wine podcast without an episode on sparkling wines? Join us as we dive into the various production methods used to make everyone's favorite celebratory drink and how these methods lead to such a variety of styles of wine. We'll also be doing a tasting of one of Gabe's favorite Cavas, tune in to find out what it is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Return of Beer

After Prohibition, the beer industry in the United States changed dramatically. From industrialization to marketing, the modernization of the industry is a marked difference to how it operated before Prohibition happened. Tune in to find out more about the development of beer from 1933 to the modern day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 7

A Brief History of Prohibition

Join us as we delve into a major era of US history: The Prohibition Era. A dark and troubled time in the history of the United States, there is a lot more to this era than we initially thought going into this episode. Crime, corruption, and consumption define this period, but it's not the whole story. Stay tuned to find out more about this complicated subject. We had a lot of fun researching this topic and look forward to sharing our findings on this complicated period of history with you! Hoste...

Apr 01, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Intro to Beer Production and Styles

Beer can be a big and confusing world to step into. If you're curious to learn about this vast industry, join us as we delve into a primer to navigate the production and styles of beer so you can know what's in your glass! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Wine Climates, Terroir, and Our First Field Trip

Ever wonder how the climate wine grapes grow in affects what ends up in your glass? Let's find out! We also discuss the concept of terroir, a term widely used in the wine world but not always clearly defined for the average drinker. In an effort to better understand our wine industry here in Virginia, we took a trip out to Reynard Florence Vineyard, a family owned winery in Barboursville . With a nice cozy atmosphere and delicious wines, we had a great time and want to share our experience! Host...

Mar 10, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Basics of Winemaking and the Primary Grapes

Join us as we discuss the bare essentials of wine making as well as going over the most popular wine grapes. Gabe will also be undergoing a blind tasting challenge from Michael, so stick around to find out if he succeeds... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Intro To Wine Tasting

Join us as we try out a Sauvignon Blanc and a Malbec to see how we approach tasting. We'll discuss what goes into how a wine tastes beyond just flavors and aromas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Intro to Laid Back Lush: Glassware and Buying Wine

Meet Michael and Gabe! Find out who we are and why we love talking about wine. We discuss the bare essentials of where to start in your wine journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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