Quench! – Riedel Stemware

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Can the shape of your wine glass affect the aroma and taste of the wine? How can its design impact the way the wine is delivered to your palate? Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation proprietor of the world’s most famous stemware company, expounds his controversial theories to host and skeptic Mark Spivak. On Viewer Mail (emails sent in by listeners who enjoy watching their iPods), we get the skinny on decanting—when you should do it, how long you should do it for, and what the potential benefits are. Interested in the world’s most expensive cocktail, or curious how drinking can extend your life span? The details are revealed on Bizarre Beverage News.

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Riedel stemware and Maximilian Riedel—Link to: http://www.riedel.com

Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History—Link to: http://www.iconicspirits.net