Armenia by the glass podcast
Armenia by the glass Podcast explores the wines of Armenia. Often described as the “cradle of wine”, winemaking goes back over 6000 years in Armenia. Join host, Elaine Kassabian, for informal discussions with winemakers, experts, and enthusiasts from Armenia and around the world.
Episodes
8 episodes
Ep.8 Caroline Gilby
In episode 8 of Armenia by the glass podcast, I talk with Caroline Gilby MW. Caroline is a wine writer specialising in Central and Eastern Europe. She is the author of The Wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova and contributes...
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Ep.7 Artem Parseghyan
In episode 7 of Armenia by the glass podcast, I talk with Artem Parseghyan, chief winemaker of Trinity Canyon Vineyards and Founder of Hazarvaz. Artem studied biology at Yerevan State University as an undergraduate but soon realise...
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41:38
Ep.6 Karen Tsharakyan - Part 2
SEASON 2 of Armenia by the glass podcast kicks off with Karen Tsharakyan, owner and founder of Stork Wines. Karen was my guest in June 2021 for episode 2, when he spoke about his journey, from purchasing his first viney...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Ep.5 Varuzhan Mouradian
In episode 5, I speak with Varuzhan Mouradian of Van Ardi Winery. Varuzhan Mouradian was born in Armenia and moved to California with his wife in the 1990s. He became a CPA and established an accounting firm. He developed ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Ep. 4 Frunz Harutyunyan
My guest for episode 4 of Armenia by the glass podcast is Frunz Harutyunyan, the head winemaker of his family’s winery, Maran, in Armenia. Maran winery produces wines under the labels, Noravank, Malahi, Bagratuni and Zarm. Frunz com...
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50:18
Ep. 3 Hagop Kazanjian
In episode 3, I speak with Hagop Kazanjian of Galar Vines. Hagop is a Syrian-Armenian who moved to Armenia in 2006. He graduated from Yerevan State University with a degree in oriental studies but pursued a career in IT and web programming. His...
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