Nightcap 2: Wine Forged by Culture
In this Nightcap minisode, Allie and Julie transport listeners to the borderlands of France and Germany to explore the singular wines of Alsace—a region shaped as much by politics and war as by terroir and tradition.
With a history of changing hands between nations, Alsace has developed a cultural identity—and wine style—that defies simple categorization. This episode dives into how those cross-cultural currents have forged a region unlike any other.
Key Topics Discussed
The Identity of Alsace: How centuries of Franco-German influence created a hybrid wine culture that’s uniquely Alsatian.
Wines with a Signature: A look at the expressive, aromatic whites that define the region—Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris—plus the lesser-known skin-contact and sparkling wines gaining traction today.
Cultural Context in Every Glass: Why understanding the backstory of a place like Alsace makes the wine even more compelling—and delicious.
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