Issue 20: August 2023

Why does every Berlin hipster and their dog seem to be drinking Natural Wine right now… and honestly, what the f**k is it anyway? These were questions, among many, that URSA foodie Will Maidment, his fans, and Julia, had for this month’s episode. So we brought in an expert: Emidio, a sommelier and the co-founder of the Berlin and Munich-based natural wine supplier - Forever Thirsty. Will and Julia sat down for an evening with Emidio to sip at some Natty juice and ask the important questions like; is there a military industrial complex of yeast and grapes, can you ferment in any vessel, when did wine stop being natural, are hangovers better or worse with natural wine, and how do I sip but still be sexy?

Wines provided by Forever Thirsty and tasted in the episode:

1. Koi “Chi Mera” Emilia Bianco Frizzante IGP
2. 2. I CA RO “Nemico” Bianco dei Castelli3.
3. Davide Xodo, "Scafo" Veneto IGT Rosso

Other wine bars and restaurants mentioned in this episode:
SWAY
Drunk by Nature
More Natural Wine
Viniculture
FYT
Pop Wine
Motif Wine
Freundshchaft
Lamazere Brasserie
Jaja
Bar Normal
Barra

Our theme music is from Lucas Carey, with audio from Epidemic Sound. Cover art by Sian Amber Fletcher.

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