Sure we can all agree that champagne is probably the greatest thing humans have or ever will invent, but how much do we understand how it's made? Learn all about it in this classic episode.
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# How Champagne Works
This charming episode breaks down the fascinating history and meticulous science behind one of the world's most celebrated beverages. Josh and Chuck dive deep into what makes champagne truly champagne—from the chalk-rich soil of the French region to the three specific grapes allowed in production, plus the painstaking hand-crafted processes that give it that signature sparkle and sophistication. Fair warning: you'll probably crave a glass by the end of this one.
Movies Discussed
I Love Lucy
"I was thinking I love Lucy, too. Yeah. That very famous grape stomping where she gets in, like, a grape throwing fight with the Lady Lucy. — Referenced as a famous scene of grape stomping in a vat, compared to a viral video of a woman stomping grapes."
— Chuck
Sideways
"I would have been the Thomas Saden church to his Paul Giamatti. Oh, you're talking about sideways. — Josh references the movie Sideways when discussing the dynamic between expert winemaker and someone less knowledgeable about wine."
— Josh
Wings
"I thought you were talking about wings for a second. I would have been like, when are we going to drink? — Chuck initially misunderstood the reference and thought Josh was referring to the TV show Wings instead of the movie Sideways."
— Chuck
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