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The Second Glass

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 48

The Second Glass is a deep-dive podcast series designed for advanced beverage professionals preparing for exams like Certified Spirits Educator (CSE) and Certified Wine Educator (CWE). Each episode profiles a pivotal figure in wine or spirits history—unpacking their influence, legacy, and relevance to today’s tasting rooms and theory exams.

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Grape Deep Dive - Nebbiolo

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 07:58

In this episode of The Second Glass, we dive into one of the most paradoxical grapes in the wine world: Nebbiolo—the pale, fragile-looking fruit that somehow produces some of Italy’s most powerful and age-worthy wines.

We break down Nebbiolo with absolute clarity:

Origins & Identity — why it thrives only in a few corners of Piedmont
Structure & Style — high tannin, high acid, light color, but massive impact
Signature Aromas — rose, tar, cherry, anise, dried herbs
Terroir Influence — how slope, aspect, fog, and soil create dramatic style shifts
Barolo vs. Barbaresco — what truly separates the two
Modern vs. Traditional winemaking — long maceration? barriques? botti?
Other Nebbiolo zones — Langhe, Gattinara, Valtellina and why they matter
How to recognize Nebbiolo blind — the non-negotiable tells
Food pairings & serving tips — what actually works with all that tannin

Whether you're studying for CSW, WSET, CMS, or just obsessed with Italian wine, this episode gives you the mental map you wish you’d had sooner.

Pour a glass, sharpen your palate, and let’s decode Nebbiolo—one of the most misunderstood noble grapes on earth.

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Grape Deep Dive - Nebbiolo

Season 3 · Episode 11

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 39:22

We break down Nebbiolo with absolute clarity:

Origins & Identity — why it thrives only in a few corners of Piedmont
Structure & Style — high tannin, high acid, light color, but massive impact
Signature Aromas — rose, tar, cherry, anise, dried herbs
Terroir Influence — how slope, aspect, fog, and soil create dramatic style shifts
Barolo vs. Barbaresco — what truly separates the two
Modern vs. Traditional winemaking — long maceration? barriques? botti?
Other Nebbiolo zones — Langhe, Gattinara, Valtellina and why they matter
How to recognize Nebbiolo blind — the non-negotiable tells
Food pairings & serving tips — what actually works with all that tannin

Whether you're studying for CSW, WSET, CMS, or just obsessed with Italian wine, this episode gives you the mental map you wish you’d had sooner.

Pour a glass, sharpen your palate, and let’s decode Nebbiolo—one of the most misunderstood noble grapes on earth.

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Grape Deep Dive - Gewürztraminer

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 07:08

Exotic. Intense. Unmistakable.
In this episode of The Second Glass, we dig into one of the most polarizing grapes in the wine world — the unmistakable Gewürztraminer.

We break down:

Why it smells like lychee, rose, and ginger
How its low acidity and powerful aromatics shape winemaking choices
Why Alsace remains the global benchmark
How styles shift in Alto Adige, Pfalz, and New Zealand
Why sweetness levels confuse so many students—and how to decode them fast
Food pairings that actually work (spice, rich textures, and aromatic dishes)
What CSW, WSET, and CMS students MUST remember for theory exams

Whether you love it, avoid it, or don’t understand it yet, this episode will make Gewürztraminer click in a way it never has before.

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Grape Deep Dive - Gewürztraminer

Season 3 · Episode 10

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 34:13

Exotic. Intense. Unmistakable.
In this episode of The Second Glass, we dig into one of the most polarizing grapes in the wine world — the unmistakable Gewürztraminer.

We break down:

Why it smells like lychee, rose, and ginger
How its low acidity and powerful aromatics shape winemaking choices
Why Alsace remains the global benchmark
How styles shift in Alto Adige, Pfalz, and New Zealand
Why sweetness levels confuse so many students—and how to decode them fast
Food pairings that actually work (spice, rich textures, and aromatic dishes)
What CSW, WSET, and CMS students MUST remember for theory exams

Whether you love it, avoid it, or don’t understand it yet, this episode will make Gewürztraminer click in a way it never has before.

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Grape Deep Dive - Gamay

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 07:33

Gamay is one of the wine world’s great bait-and-switch grapes: light and playful on the surface, but capable of shocking depth and structure when given the right terroir. In this episode, we dig into why Gamay thrives in granite soils, how carbonic maceration shaped its global reputation, and why Beaujolais is far more complex than people assume.

In this episode, we cover:

Origins & history — from the Côte d’Or expulsion to the granite hills of Beaujolais
Beaujolais hierarchy — Nouveau, Villages, and the 10 Crus
Crus explained — Fleurie’s florals, Morgon’s muscle, Moulin-à-Vent’s aging power
Carbonic vs. semi-carbonic — what the techniques actually do to flavor and texture
Structure markers — high acidity, low tannin, red fruit, peony, spice
Climate considerations — why Gamay hates heat yet suffers in cold
Global plantings — Loire Valley, Switzerland, Oregon, Canada, Australia
Exam cues — how CSW, WSET, and CMS frame Gamay in theory questions

This is the perfect second look at one of the world’s most misunderstood grapes—ideal for students, sommeliers, and anyone who loves bright, vibrant reds with a surprising edge.

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Grape Deep Dive - Gamay

Season 3 · Episode 9

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 36:14

In this episode, we cover:

Origins & history — from the Côte d’Or expulsion to the granite hills of Beaujolais
Beaujolais hierarchy — Nouveau, Villages, and the 10 Crus
Crus explained — Fleurie’s florals, Morgon’s muscle, Moulin-à-Vent’s aging power
Carbonic vs. semi-carbonic — what the techniques actually do to flavor and texture
Structure markers — high acidity, low tannin, red fruit, peony, spice
Climate considerations — why Gamay hates heat yet suffers in cold
Global plantings — Loire Valley, Switzerland, Oregon, Canada, Australia
Exam cues — how CSW, WSET, and CMS frame Gamay in theory questions

This is the perfect second look at one of the world’s most misunderstood grapes—ideal for students, sommeliers, and anyone who loves bright, vibrant reds with a surprising edge.

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Grape Deep Dive - Sangiovese

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 06:23

Sangiovese isn’t just a grape — it’s an entire universe of styles, traditions, and regional identities. In this deep dive, we explore why this shape-shifting variety defines central Italy and how small changes in soil, elevation, and clone selection create dramatically different wines. Perfect for CSW, CSS, WSET, and CMS students who want clarity, not confusion.

In this episode, we cover:

Origins & evolution — how Sangiovese spread across Tuscany and why it’s genetically diverse
Clonal families — Grosso vs. Piccolo and how they impact structure, tannin, and longevity
The major expressions — Chianti Classico, Brunello, Vino Nobile, Morellino, Rosso di Montalcino
Soil effects — the difference between galestro, alberese, clay, and volcanic sites
Climate influence — why too much heat kills acidity and too much altitude mutes fruit
Winemaking choices — oak vs. neutral vessels, maceration length, modern vs. traditional styles
Flavor & structure markers — cherry, tomato leaf, dried herbs, firm tannins, high acidity
Food pairing logic — not just what to pair, but why it works
Exam tips — what CSW/WSET/CMS typically test about Sangiovese

A focused, exam-ready breakdown—perfect for students and enthusiasts who want more than just tasting notes. Let’s open the book on Italy’s backbone grape.

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Grape Deep Dive - Sangiovese

Season 3 · Episode 8

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 33:02

In this episode, we cover:

Origins & evolution — how Sangiovese spread across Tuscany and why it’s genetically diverse
Clonal families — Grosso vs. Piccolo and how they impact structure, tannin, and longevity
The major expressions — Chianti Classico, Brunello, Vino Nobile, Morellino, Rosso di Montalcino
Soil effects — the difference between galestro, alberese, clay, and volcanic sites
Climate influence — why too much heat kills acidity and too much altitude mutes fruit
Winemaking choices — oak vs. neutral vessels, maceration length, modern vs. traditional styles
Flavor & structure markers — cherry, tomato leaf, dried herbs, firm tannins, high acidity
Food pairing logic — not just what to pair, but why it works
Exam tips — what CSW/WSET/CMS typically test about Sangiovese

A focused, exam-ready breakdown—perfect for students and enthusiasts who want more than just tasting notes. Let’s open the book on Italy’s backbone grape.

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Grape Deep Dive - Viognier

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • Duration 05:20

Viognier is one of the world’s most beguiling white grapes—lush, perfumed, and famously difficult to grow. In this episode, we trace its origins in Condrieu, explore why it nearly vanished, and break down the exact traits that define it today: low acidity, high aromatics, stone-fruit richness, and a silky, weighty texture.

You’ll learn how winemakers handle Viognier, where it thrives in the New and Old World, why oak can make or break it, and how this grape fits into exam frameworks like CSW, WSET, and CMS.

If you’ve ever wondered why Viognier feels both luxurious and temperamental in the glass, this episode gives you the second look it deserves.

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Grape Deep Dive - Viognier

Season 3 · Episode 7

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • Duration 43:24

You’ll learn how winemakers handle Viognier, where it thrives in the New and Old World, why oak can make or break it, and how this grape fits into exam frameworks like CSW, WSET, and CMS.

If you’ve ever wondered why Viognier feels both luxurious and temperamental in the glass, this episode gives you the second look it deserves.

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