This week the ladies are talking wood…of the barrel variety. And what Mexican drug lords like to drink! They also reveal one of the world’s most uniquely shaped vines. Find out where!
Fresh Press: Mexican drug lords drink better wine than us (so unfair). Namely, 1982 Petrus & Harlan Estate.
Where in the World clue #1: Traditional Song: have a listen!
What the What? Demi-Muid: A large oak barrel that holds 159 gallons (600 liters). The Demi-Muid was used for centuries to transport wines by boat. Its name comes from the half-measure of the muid and from the Latin modius. Conceptually, the muid was originally a wagon load.
More barrel sizes:
-most Burgundy and Bordeaux “Barriques”: 228 liters and 225 liters respectively
-Muid’Oc: 320 liters
-Puncheons: 450 liters
-Tonneau: 900 liters
-Foudre and Upright Casks: anywhere from 10 – 1,200 HL (1 hectolitre = 100 litres)
Where in the World clue #2: Restaurant conversation: have a listen!
The Crush Quickfire: Mark Warren, head winemaker at ‘Happs/Three Hills‘, and his own label, ‘Marq‘.
Read Christina’s recent blog post on Mark.
Mark and Christina talking wine geek talk (photo courtesy of Thor Birtley)
Where in the World clue #3: A Cartoon called ‘Loula’: have a listen (and a watch)! Also this video makes us laugh.
Wines of the Week:
Domaine Gerovassiliou Malagousia 2010. Available in US in CA and NY and online. $22-50 (for older vintages). Try and find 2010 if you can!
Gaia ‘Assyrtiko by Gaia’ Wild Ferment, Santorini, Greece 2010. Available in US in NY and WA and online. $23-25 a bottle.
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