A Riesling to Be

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A Riesling to Be

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37 minutes

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Mar 31, 2022

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This adaptable white wine can come young or old, sweet or dry, mineral or creamy – but always with a one-two acid-honey punch. Anney and Lauren peer through the history and science of Riesling grapes and wines.

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Mar 31, 2022

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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