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Healing Spirits: the botany and herbalism of Aperitifs and Digestifs

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Discover the history and botanical make up of some of the most famous Aperitive and Digestive spirits, and the impact these drinks have on our organism.

Sunday December 1, 2019 – 2pm-4pm
@ The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458

>>TICKETS HERE<<

The centuries-old botanical history of aperitifs and digestifs, from Chartreuse to Fernet Branca, stems in part from a monastic quest to divine an “elixir of long life.” Many cultures still commonly consume these herbal drinks, made of complex mixtures of plant material, for their unique flavor profiles and for their medicinal properties. As you taste selected aperitifs and digestifs, discover their botany and discuss the physiological impacts each have on human health. 21+

About the presenter

Trémeur Arbor grew up in France, where he studied music, biology, and wine. Since moving to New York in 1998, he has worked in the food and wine industry, studied botany and herbalism, and graduated from the NYBG Botany certificate program. More recently, Trémeur created Wine Botany, which invites people to explore wine-from the plant and its terroir to its role in culture and lifestyle, and how the body reacts to its components. Through its comprehensive and holistic approach, Wine Botany cares for the planet, as well as for people’s health and wellness.

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An introduction to Natural Wines with Chëpìka

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Natural wines are awesome: nature-friendly with no chemical-farming processes, they’re made using indigenous yeasts, with nothing added or removed (except occasionally a small quantity of sulfites at bottling).

Natural wines are better for the environment and your health. On top of that, you rediscover wine whose taste truly represents where it is from.

This video is an introduction to natural wines, with a tasting of the amazing @chepikawine (2019) “pet nat” rosé, created by @nkendallwine and @pascalinelepeltier and made 100% with the indigenous #Catawba grape variety in the Finger Lakes region in NY.

Cheers!

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The Botany of Wine – Taxonomy

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Where do grape varieties — and the wines — we know of today come from? What saved European vineyards from almost extinction in the nineteen century? Why are we talking about 6000 to 8000  grape varieties but sometimes this number rises from 14000 to 20000? Sit down, relax, and explore the fascinating world of the botany of wine. Cheers!

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Wine Botany presents The Origins of Wine

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When, where and how did wine happen? In this video we’re traveling through space (Georgia—the country) and time (around 6000-9000 years ago) to discover how the grapevine was domesticated and the winemaking process created.

The wines presented are from Archil Guniava Wine Cellar, a small Georgian family winery in Kvaliti village, Imereti Georgia. Cheers!

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Welcome to Wine Botany

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Wine Botany is an holistic approach to wine, talking about the plant, its environment and human interventions before you can taste the wine in your glass. It is a great opportunity to talk about environment and health, as well as the wonderful traditions and culture of the places wine is from. Cheers !

(*) thanks to stonecropwines.com for the cover picture!

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Healing Spirits: the botany and herbalism of Aperitifs and Digestifs

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Discover the history and botanical make up of some of the most famous Aperitive and Digestive spirits, and the impact these drinks have on our organism.

Saturday December 2, 2018 – 2pm-4pm
@ The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458

>>TICKETS HERE<<

The centuries-old botanical history of aperitifs and digestifs, from Chartreuse to Fernet Branca, stems in part from a monastic quest to divine an “elixir of long life.” Many cultures still commonly consume these herbal drinks, made of complex mixtures of plant material, for their unique flavor profiles and for their medicinal properties. As you taste selected aperitifs and digestifs, discover their botany and discuss the physiological impacts each have on human health. 21+

About the presenter

Trémeur Arbor grew up in France, where he studied music, biology, and wine. Since moving to New York in 1998, he has worked in the food and wine industry, studied botany and herbalism, and graduated from the NYBG Botany certificate program. More recently, Trémeur created Wine Botany, which invites people to explore wine-from the plant and its terroir to its role in culture and lifestyle, and how the body reacts to its components. Through its comprehensive and holistic approach, Wine Botany cares for the planet, as well as for people’s health and wellness.

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Healing Spirits: the botany and herbalism of Aperitifs and Digestifs

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Discover the history and botanical make up of some of the most famous Aperitive and Digestive spirits, and the impact these drinks have on our organism.

Saturday April 7, 2018 – 2pm-4pm
@ The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458

>>TICKETS HERE<<

The centuries-old botanical history of aperitifs and digestifs, from Chartreuse to Fernet Branca, stems in part from a monastic quest to divine an “elixir of long life.” Many cultures still commonly consume these herbal drinks, made of complex mixtures of plant material, for their unique flavor profiles and for their medicinal properties. As you taste selected aperitifs and digestifs, discover their botany and discuss the physiological impacts each have on human health. 21+

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The Wine Botany Manifesto

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The Wine Botany Manifesto

 

We believe in more knowledge. There’s a lot of misinformation out there that both oversimplifies and overcomplicates wine. We believe that everyone can enjoy wine­—but it’s worth spending the time to learn about its complexities and how it’s made in order to gain a richer appreciation.

We are advocates for better wine drinking. When you take the step to learn more about wine, you open yourself up to more and better options. You can pinpoint your personal tastes, and choose higher-quality products that are better for your health and the environment.

We care for the planet and the people. The best wines come from a strong partnership between nature and people: a prosperous terroir + knowledgeable winemakers who respect the natural growing process. This is why we promote wines that care for the earth and its inhabitants.

We embrace a holistic approach to wine. We want to examine all aspects of wine—from grape cultivation and the winemaking process to environmental impact and the body’s reaction—and study how the different factors are interconnected and affect each other.

We strive for a better quality of life. Ultimately, we do what we do in order to improve our day-to-day lives. We want to share how truly good wine—as well as related topics of food, culture, and travel—can enrich our lives in small and big ways.

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Healing Spirits: the botany and herbalism of Aperitifs and Digestifs

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Discover the history and botanical make up of some of the most famous Aperitive and Digestive spirits, and the impact these drinks have on our organism.

Saturday October 28, 2017 – 2pm-4pm
@ The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458

>>TICKETS HERE<<

The centuries-old botanical history of aperitifs and digestifs, from Chartreuse to Fernet Branca, stems in part from a monastic quest to divine an “elixir of long life.” Many cultures still commonly consume these herbal drinks, made of complex mixtures of plant material, for their unique flavor profiles and for their medicinal properties. As you taste selected aperitifs and digestifs, discover their botany and discuss the physiological impacts each have on human health. 21+

About the presenter

Tremeur Arbor grew up in France, where he studied music, biology, and wine. Since moving to New York in 1998, he has worked in the food and wine industry, founded the Vinoteria social network, and now studies botany and herbalism. More recently, Tremeur created Wine Botany, which invites people to explore wine-from the plant and its terroir to its role in culture and lifestyle, and how the body reacts to its components. Through its comprehensive and holistic approach, Wine Botany cares for the planet, as well as for people’s health and wellness.

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Healing Spirits: the botany and herbalism of Aperitives and Digestives

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Discover the history and botanical make up of some of the most famous Aperitive and Digestive spirits, and the impact these drinks have on our organism.

Thursday March 9, 2017 – 7pm
@ Sacred Waters, 5-35 51st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
$65 before March 1st, $75 from March 1st

From Fernet Branca to Suze, Aperitives and Digestives are on the shelves of every liquor store, and in many cultures are served as everyday drinks—by themselves or in cocktails. But though the purpose they serve today is mostly for enjoyment, these herbal drinks and their history (some dating back to centuries ago) also reveal important medicinal properties.

Through this class you will learn about (and taste) some of today’s major aperitive and digestive spirits, the herbs and plants they’re composed of, and—through their medicinal actions—their physiological impact on your health.

About the presenter

Tremeur Arbor grew up in France where he studied music and biology, and where folkloric herbalism and wine are an everyday part of life. Living in New York since 1998 where he studies botany and herbalism, he founded the Vinoteria social network and more recently Wine Botany, which explores wine from the plant and its land—including its culture and lifestyle—to the winemaking and practical processes as well as how your body deals with its components. Through its comprehensive and holistic approach, Wine Botany cares for the planet, and for people’s health and wellness.

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