July 10, 2026
Once upon a Wine Grape Iran | S22E5
<p>An exploration of the rich history and culture of wine and grape-growing in Iran, the regions, and the hope that the Iranian diaspora offers us … in a glass.</p> <p><strong>Resources from this episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Books:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p>The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Papers:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p>Grapes Production in Afghanistan, Khasrow, A. (January 2016) <a href= "https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289999498_Grapes_production_in_Afghanistan/link/569429ba08ae820ff072b7fe/download"> https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289999498_Grapes_production_in_Afghanistan/link/569429ba08ae820ff072b7fe/download</a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Websites:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p>Britannica: Achaemenid Empire, Young, T. C. (22 May 2026) <a href= "https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achaemenian-Empire/Imperial-culture-and-governance"> https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achaemenian-Empire/Imperial-culture-and-governance</a></p> <p>Classical Wisdom: Wine as pharmakon: Persian drinking in the Histories, McLaverty, R. (7 October 2020) <a href= "https://classicalwisdom.com/symposium/wine-as-pharmakon-persian-drinking-in-the-histories/"> https://classicalwisdom.com/symposium/wine-as-pharmakon-persian-drinking-in-the-histories/</a></p> <p>Country Reports: The Achaemenid Persian Empire - the First Great World Empire <a href= "https://www.countryreports.org/articles/the-achaemenid-persian-empire"> https://www.countryreports.org/articles/the-achaemenid-persian-empire</a></p> <p>Darioush: <a href= "https://www.darioush.com/">https://www.darioush.com/</a></p> <p>Encyclopaedia Iranica: Angūr, Hanaway, W.L., E Planhol, X., and Bazin, M. (14 August 2018). <a href= "https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/angur-grapes/">https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/angur-grapes/</a></p> <p>Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley, Iran (2018) <a href= "https://www.fao.org/giahs/giahs-around-the-world/iran-grape-production-system/en"> https://www.fao.org/giahs/giahs-around-the-world/iran-grape-production-system/en</a></p> <p>Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Sites in Iran and Italy designated as FAO globally important agricultural heritage sites (30 November 2018) <a href= "https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/Sites-in-Iran-and-Italy-designated-FAO-globally-important-agricultural-heritage-sites/en"> https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/Sites-in-Iran-and-Italy-designated-FAO-globally-important-agricultural-heritage-sites/en</a></p> <p>Forbes: The Story Behind an Oregon Pinot Noir Made by an Iranian Immigrant, Bell, K. K. (updated 31 May 2017) <a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2017/05/28/the-story-behind-an-oregon-pinot-noir-made-by-an-iranian-immigrant/"> https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2017/05/28/the-story-behind-an-oregon-pinot-noir-made-by-an-iranian-immigrant/</a></p> <p>Iran Daily: Iran among major exporters of grapes, raisins in the world, Dehqan, S. (24 July 2023) <a href= "https://newspaper.irandaily.ir/7347/1/3726">https://newspaper.irandaily.ir/7347/1/3726</a></p> <p>Iran Doostan Tours: Achaemenid Empire (Map, Flag, Pronunciation, Facts), Shidfar, N. (13 March 2024) <a href= "https://irandoostan.com/achaemenid-empire/">https://irandoostan.com/achaemenid-empire/</a></p> <p>Jancis Robinson: Iranian winemaking in exile, Currin, T. (29 November 2023) <a href= "https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/iranian-winemaking-exile">https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/iranian-winemaking-exile</a></p> <p>Keush: <a href="https://keush.com/">https://keush.com/</a></p> <p>History Today: The Origin of the Whirling Dervishes, Fremantle, A. (5 May 1976) <a href= "https://www.historytoday.com/archive/whirling-dervishes">https://www.historytoday.com/archive/whirling-dervishes</a></p> <p>The Legal Guide: Can You Legally Drink Alcohol in Iran (1 November 2025) <a href= "https://thelegalguide.org/can-you-legally-drink-alcohol-iran/">https://thelegalguide.org/can-you-legally-drink-alcohol-iran/</a></p> <p>Linked In: History of wine or alcoholic drinks in Iran, Palizma (11 March 2024) <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-wine-alcoholic-drinks-iran-palizmacom-o5pwf/"> https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-wine-alcoholic-drinks-iran-palizmacom-o5pwf/</a></p> <p>Maysara: <a href= "https://www.maysara.com/">https://www.maysara.com/</a></p> <p>Molana Wines: A profound journey of discovery <a href= "https://molanawines.com/story/">https://molanawines.com/story/</a></p> <p>Sun and Soil: Iranian Wine - The birthplace of viticulture, the 40-year silence, and the return of Persian wine (8 June 2026) <a href= "https://sunandsoilshop.com/blogs/news/iranian-wine-guide">https://sunandsoilshop.com/blogs/news/iranian-wine-guide</a></p> <p>This Day in Wine History: Thus Drank Zarathustra - Zoroastrianism and wine Culture in Ancient Persia (updated 28 February 2024) <a href= "https://thisdayinwinehistory.com/thus-drank-zarathustra-zoroastrianism-and-wine-culture-in-ancient-persia/"> https://thisdayinwinehistory.com/thus-drank-zarathustra-zoroastrianism-and-wine-culture-in-ancient-persia/</a></p> <p>Tokba: Iran's Export Grape and its Popularity (8 March 2023) <a href= "https://tokba.com/irans-export-grape-and-its-popularity/">https://tokba.com/irans-export-grape-and-its-popularity/</a></p> <p>University of Chicago - Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia and North Africa: Persepolis Fortification Archive <a href= "https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/projects/persepolis-fortification-archive"> https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/projects/persepolis-fortification-archive</a></p> <p>Vinerra: Discovering Rasheh Wine - A Journey Through Iran's Unique Vintage <a href= "https://www.vinerra.com/education/wines/discovering-rasheh-wine-a-journey-through-irans-unique-vintage"> https://www.vinerra.com/education/wines/discovering-rasheh-wine-a-journey-through-irans-unique-vintage</a></p> <p>World Atlas: Iran <a href= "https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/iran">https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/iran</a></p> <p>World of Fine Wine: Wine in history: Shiraz, Syrah, and Shirazi, Walton, S. (20 November 2025) <a href= "https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/shiraz-syrah-shirazi-persia-iran-wine"> https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/shiraz-syrah-shirazi-persia-iran-wine</a></p> <p>World History: Tushpa, Cartwright, M. <a href= "https://www.worldhistory.org/Tushpa/">https://www.worldhistory.org/Tushpa/</a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Videos:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p>Somm TV: Cup of Salvation [documentary] (2023) <a href= "https://tubitv.com/movies/100033083/somm-cup-of-salvation">https://tubitv.com/movies/100033083/somm-cup-of-salvation</a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Glass in Session Episodes Related to this Episode: </span> <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan <a href= "https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan"> https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan</a></p> <p>S10E4: Wines of Ukraine <a href= "https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow"> https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow</a></p> <p>S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising <a href= "https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising"> https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising</a></p> <p>S22E3: Wine in Albania - In the spirit of eagles … and flamigos? <a href= "https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-albania-in-the-spirit-of-eagles-and-flamingos-s22e3"> https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-albania-in-the-spirit-of-eagles-and-flamingos-s22e3</a></p> <p>S22E4: Amenian Wine - Of caves, mountains, wars, and resilience <a href= "https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/armenian-wine-of-caves-mountains-wars-and-resilience-s22e4"> https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/armenian-wine-of-caves-mountains-wars-and-resilience-s22e4</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show:</strong> <a href= "https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session">https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.</p> <p>Music: "Write Your Story" by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)</p>