Laid Back Lush
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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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
The History of Wine Part 3: Wine in the New World
Welcome to the final installment of our History of Wine series! In this episode we document the spread of wine through the new world by European settlers and the resulting wine industries that arose.…
00:51:39 |
Tue 11 Jan 2022
The Christmas Episode: Celebrating the Holidays with Buzzballz
Well guys, it's that time of the year and we wanted to have a fun episode drinking some moderately bad alcohol from a strange brand. Little did we know how bad it could get. Listen at your own risk. …
00:51:47 |
Fri 24 Dec 2021
The History of Wine Part 2: Rome Through The Middle Ages
With the advent of the Roman empire came many advancements in wine making and viticulture. Unfortunately, with the advent of the Middle Ages came many steps backwards. Join us as we examine the impac…
00:48:18 |
Sun 19 Dec 2021
The History of Wine Part 1: Wine in the Ancient World
Welcome back, we're starting a new series! We'll be discussing the development and history of wine from our earliest records through the modern day. In this episode, we're tackling the early history …
00:27:29 |
Sat 11 Dec 2021
Intro to Gin
In today's episode, we're diving into the history gin and how it's production has developed over several centuries. Originally a medicinal tonic, this aromatic liquor has become a staple in many famo…
00:51:40 |
Sat 04 Dec 2021
A Guide to Wine Flaws
Join us today as we discuss the major flaws and their causes that you might encounter on your wine journey. From sweat to boiled cabbage, there's a lot of yuckiness out there you might encounter and…
00:58:32 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
A Guide to the Kinds of Beer Glassware
What's in a shape? Well, hopefully we can answer that question for you today!
We'll be discussing the various kinds of glasses, what they do for beer, and what kinds of beers to drink from them. We a…
We'll be discussing the various kinds of glasses, what they do for beer, and what kinds of beers to drink from them. We a…
00:32:27 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
The Wines of East Asia: An Overview of China and Japan
Welcome to the emerging markets of Chinese and Japanese wines! Today we're exploring the major styles, grapes, and regions coming out of East Asia and why they're been gaining some international atte…
00:42:37 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
Spanish and Portuguese Wine Laws and Labelling Terms
We're concluding out Old World Wine Laws series with Spain and Portugal! Tune in to find out how to navigate the quality and aging indicators of these countries. It might seem a little complex at fir…
00:40:28 |
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Italian Wine Laws and Labelling Terms
Today we are continuing our wine laws series and moving to the vast and rugged region of Italy. There's a lot of gems to find in this vast market, but there might also be some trouble in paradise...
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00:25:33 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
Our Fall Wine Recommendations
Today we're taking a break from the wine laws series to go over our favorite wine picks for autumn. We'll be discussing both the popular wines as well as our personal choices for a cozy night in (or …
00:58:09 |
Wed 13 Oct 2021
French Wine Laws and Labelling Terms
French wine is a large and complex topic, so today we're trying to simplify things for you so you can know what's in those bottles. We'll be discussing quality indicators and popular labelling terms …
00:38:50 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
German Wine Laws and Labeling Terms
Curious about how to navigate the German section of your local shop? German wine laws can be confusing for many people, so in today's episode we're seeking to answer any questions you might have. Tu…
00:32:12 |
Sat 25 Sep 2021
Lets Discuss New World Wine Labels
Ever wonder the laws that govern wine labels (or lack thereof) outside of Europe? Join us as we seek to help you understand the labels and terms associated with wines from the new world. And yes, we …
00:32:44 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
Wine Tasting Revisited
After much deliberation, we decided that our original wine tasting episode is no longer up to our rigorous and exacting standards, so we decided to redo it! Hopefully this time is much more approacha…
00:42:48 |
Tue 24 Aug 2021
Intro to Mezcal
Mezcal has quickly become the liquor of choice among trendy drinkers, but what about it has captured people's attention? Is it just tequila? Join us today as we discuss the long-standing methods of p…
00:40:03 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
Our Summer Wine Recommendations
Today we're discussing our (highly opinionated) summer wine recommendations. Tune in to see what we like, why we like it, and some wines you can try to stay cool this summer.
We'll also be doing a t…
We'll also be doing a t…
00:36:21 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
An Overview of Sherry
Sherry is considered one of the great fortified wines of the world, but what exactly is it and how is it made? What sets it apart from the other fortified wines of the world? What are the different s…
00:47:26 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
Intro to Whiskey
Today we are diving into whiskey production! We both love a good whiskey and are stoked to share an overview of the production process as well as the major styles you'll find if you decide to explore…
01:01:42 |
Tue 13 Jul 2021
Intro to Dessert Wines
This week we will be looking at the wide world of dessert wines! In today's episode we will be giving a brief overview of he primary styles of sweet wines from around the world. From fortification to…
01:01:09 |
Tue 06 Jul 2021
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