Just a Glass

Of Wine and Christmas

During the episode, the speakers, Emma and Emmanuel, discuss various topics mainly focusing on wine and the Christmas season. The wine this week is a Domaine Henri Giraud Ratafia de Champagne 'Solera', with the unique method through which it is produced. As they bring in the Christmas context, they talk about mulled wine and its cultural origin. They delve into its history, pointing out that it used to be a drink for all seasons, not exclusively Christmas. They also discuss the different recipes across countries for mulled wine. The latter sections of the conversation focus on Christmas food and how it can be paired with different types of wines. They talk about their personal preferences and traditions around Christmas meals. Suggestions like pairing a heavy red wine with cheese or a very acidic white wine to cut through the heaviness of a cheese dish are discussed. They even suggest contrasting food and wine flavors rather than complementing them. 

Of Wine and the Beginning

In this episode, Emma and Emmanuel introduce themselves and share how they got into wine. Emma talks about her experience studying food and beverage management and doing an internship in the US, where she developed a passion for wine. Emmanuel shares their journey of growing up in Alsace, France, and being exposed to wine from a young age. They discuss how their idea for the podcast came about and their goal of making wine more accessible to everyone. They also mention some topics they plan to cover in future episodes, such as wine and money, wine and Christmas, and wine in education. The wine of the week is a bottle of Jean Cornelius Riesling purchased from Lidl. They end the episode with a discussion about their favorite wines and their plans for future episodes.