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184.2 - Wine Regions in the United States: A Virtual Tour with Key Vocabulary 🍇

2025/3/14
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Shawna: 我在加州纳帕谷附近长大，对美国葡萄酒产区有着深入的了解。从我个人的经历到专业知识，我将带你领略美国不同葡萄酒产区的独特魅力。首先，我会介绍一些与葡萄酒相关的基本词汇，例如vineyard（葡萄园）、winery（酒庄）、sommelier（侍酒师）等等。然后，我会回顾美国葡萄酒的历史，从早期殖民者的尝试到如今的繁荣发展，以及1976年巴黎审判对美国葡萄酒产业产生的巨大影响。接下来，我会重点介绍六个美国最著名的葡萄酒产区：加州纳帕谷（以其大胆的赤霞珠葡萄酒和世界一流的品酒室而闻名，堪比法国波尔多）、加州索诺玛（氛围更轻松质朴，以黑皮诺和霞多丽葡萄酒而闻名，类似法国勃艮第）、俄勒冈州威拉米特谷（以黑皮诺葡萄酒而闻名，氛围轻松宜人，类似新西兰中央奥塔哥）、纽约芬格湖（以雷司令白葡萄酒和秋季美景而闻名，类似德国摩泽尔河谷）、德州山区（以其大胆的葡萄酒和南方魅力而闻名，类似西班牙里奥哈）、弗吉尼亚州葡萄酒产区（历史悠久，葡萄酒种类繁多，类似意大利托斯卡纳）。对于每个产区，我都会描述其独特的地理环境、气候特点、主要葡萄品种、以及当地的酒庄文化和特色美食。最后，我会教你一些实用的英语表达，帮助你自信地在美国的酒庄或餐厅点酒，例如如何描述你喜欢的葡萄酒类型（干型、甜型、酒体饱满、酒体轻盈、果味、橡木味等），以及如何寻求侍酒师的推荐。

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The podcast host Shawna shares her excitement about her new recording studio and introduces the episode's topic: wine. She mentions her background growing up near Napa Valley and clarifies that the episode will discuss alcohol, suggesting listeners skip it if they're underage or not interested in the topic.
  • New recording studio setup
  • Episode topic: Wine
  • Host's background in Napa Valley

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Ever wondered what makes Napa Valley the "Hollywood of Wine" or why Texas is suddenly a wine hotspot? In this episode, we’re taking a virtual road trip through the top wine regions in the U.S., from the rolling vineyards of California to the hidden gems of New York and Virginia.

You'll learn a little history (like how Thomas Jefferson failed miserably at making wine), get tips on how to confidently order a glass like a pro, and maybe even find a new place to add to your travel bucket list!

So grab a glass—whether it’s wine, juice, or just water—and let’s dive into the world of American wine! 🍷✨

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