Wine Enthusiast Podcast
231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★ - 170 ratingsThe Wine Enthusiast Podcast takes you on a tantalizing trip into the world of wine, beer and spirits. Drink up engaging, behind-the-scenes stories reported and recorded by Wine Enthusiast’s editors. In each episode, we explore emerging trends, provide educational tidbits, and introduce you to the passionate people who craft, shake, ferment, and pour their beverage of choice. Inside every bottle is a story.
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Episode 163: Rex Pickett and the Making of Sideways 20 Years Later
April 03, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB20 years after the release of the award-winning book, Sideaways, author Rex Pickett reflects on its film adaptation and poignant statement against Merlot producers. Like Miles Raymond, the main character in the book and film, Pickett was an unpublished author living in L.A. and a devoted disciple of Pinot (which he spent hours talking about with Richard Sanford). Listen as he shares how the success of Sideways launched an unexpected journey into the wine world and the creation of a beloved...
Episode 162: What's the Difference Between a Wine Cellar, Fridge and Cooler?
March 19, 2024 00:30 - 42 minutes - 59 MBFind out what happens when two wine drinkers with different levels of experience start getting real about wine storage. Discoveries include, but are not limited to: the most expensive custom wine cellar requests, what someone's wine storage says about them and the hardcore facts one needs to know before making any storage solution purchase. Starring: The Wine Collector: Marshall Tilden III, DWS, CSW, Wine Enthusiast Chief Revenue & Education Officer The Casual Wine Drinker: Dara P. K...
Episode 161: The Armenian Wine Renaissance
March 05, 2024 01:09 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBArmenia is considered one of the birthplaces of winemaking, with archaeological evidence dating back at least 7,000 years. Tragically, the country’s wine culture was decimated under Soviet rule. Things finally started changing about a dozen years ago: Today, more than 200 wineries are operating in the country, and their bottles can now be found in markets and restaurants around the United States and Europe. In this episode, Writer-at-Large Matt Kettmann speaks with two leaders of the Arm...
Episode 160: Want to Work in Wine? Three Successful Winemakers Reveal What it’s Really Like
February 16, 2024 16:51 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBOn the surface, winemakers appear to lead a glamorous, jet-setting life of international travel, fancy wine dinners and a never-ending supply of enviable bottles. But what is it really like to work in wine? Wine Enthusiast Writer-at-Large Christina Pickard speaks to three well-respected winemakers from Australia and New Zealand on their entry into the industry. Hear from Paul Pujol, whose early experiences include a too-close-for-comfort experience with toxic chemicals; Jenny Dobson, who p...
Episode 159: The Drinks We're Loving Right Now
February 06, 2024 13:22 - 38 minutes - 53 MBWhat drinks trends will reign supreme in 2024? To know our future, we must know our past. Wine Enthusiast’s Tasting Director, Anna-Christina Cabrales chats with our spirits reviewer and writer-at-large Kara Newman about the important things like: Will the espresso martini fall out of fashion? Will canned wine continue its reign? Find out where they land with year's predictions after a candid round of "Love Its" and "Hate Its" of 2023. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you...
Episode 158: What It’s Like to Be a Sober Sommelier
January 16, 2024 00:38 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBCan sommeliers be sober? That's a question we sought to answer recently on Wine Enthusiast. As more people reevaluate their relationships with alcohol, so, too, is a growing contingent of wine industry professionals. Many of them—including sommeliers—are choosing sobriety. But what does that look like in practice? Wine Enthusiast's digital managing editor Rachel Tepper Paley talks with sommelier Laura Vidal about challenging the stereotype of what somms should be. Is there a ...
Episode 157: Is Dry January the Healthy Move? Blue Zones' Dan Buettner Weighs In
January 03, 2024 00:53 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBSome of the longest-living people in the world drink upwards of two glasses of wine daily, according to Dan Buettner's research for the best-selling Blue Zones books and program, which are also the basis of a Netflix documentary, ' Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.' As some of us cut back on our alcohol consumption during 'Dry January,' Wine Enthusiast producer Sam Sette talks to Buettner about whether temporary abstinence is the answer to long-term health. Listen to find out how Bue...
Episode 156: Issa Rae, the New Patron Saint of Prosecco?
December 20, 2023 15:06 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBDespite early naysayers who suggested she develop a different kind of sparkling wine, the award-winning actress, writer–and now Viarae Prosecco creator–Issa Rae believes in the drink’s power of authenticity. In this episode, she talks to @Jacy Topps about why she prefers Prosecco over Champagne, whom she’d most like to share a glass with, and what it’s like to break into the wine industry. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! ...
Episode 155: How to Make Chardonnay for the Ages
December 06, 2023 14:30 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBCara Morrison of Sonoma-Cutrer shares what she wishes more people knew about the disputable grape and how her team continues to craft a wine for the ages. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 154: Is There a Right Way To Pair Wine?
November 15, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBWine and Hip Hop podcast host and star of Street Somm, Jermaine Stone explains why the best wine pairings are about meeting people where they are. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 153: Where Is Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan Now?
November 07, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBWriter at large, Christina Pickard sat down with Maureen Downey, to discuss the latest on one of the largest wine fraud cases in modern history. In 2013, Rudy Kurniawan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling millions of dollars in fake rare vintages. For the full back story, check out Wine Enthusiast’s true crime podcast, Vinfamous. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 152: Why Making Wine Education Less Stuffy Could Save the Industry
November 01, 2023 13:30 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBFuture 40 Tastemaker Marie Cheslik shares how education and community can help overcome barriers and get more people comfortable around wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 151: Empowering Latinas in Wine Starts With Community
October 18, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBFuture 40 Tastemaker Martha Cisneros Paja, founder of the Latinas Wine Club, shares how education and empowerment can open doors to a more inclusive wine industry. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 150: Is There a Right Way to Talk About Wine?
October 04, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MBThe the first in our 3-part series highlighting some of this year’s Future 40 Tastemakers,we sit down with Alice Achayo, who founded The Wine Linguist, a consulting company created to educate wine professionals and drinkers to broaden how they think and talk about wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 149: How Climate Change is Impacting Harvest For One Winery
September 20, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBThe story of climate change is not just one of elevated temperatures. Smoke taint, droughts, frost, flooding, hailstorms and excessive rainfall all are impacting the vineyards. And the impact of wine production is becoming more obvious. So, just how is it affecting wine production? This week, Editor Jacy Topps sat down with Steve Peck to discuss. Peck is the VP of winemaking at J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines in Paso Robles, California, in which he oversees the full portfolio. FOLLOW US ON:...
Episode 148: Why Is Orange Wine Suddenly Everywhere?
September 06, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBOrange wine is still a bit of an enigma, despite the style being centuries-old. So, Wine Enthusiast editor, Jacy Topps sat down with Doreen Winkler to discuss all things orange wine. Doreen Winkler is a sommelier, orange wine expert and the founder of Orange Glou, the only brick and mortar wine retail shop in the world solely dedicated to the category. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 147: An Exploration of Portugal's Under-the-Radar Wines
August 23, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBThis week we’re highlighting the amazing world of Portuguese wine. Author and Wine Enthusiast’s Spanish wine reviewer, Mike DeSimone sat down with John Sumners to discuss one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world. Sumners is a freelance wine writer and California and Portugal wine specialist based in Lisbon. He is also the author of There’s More Than Port In Portugal: The Unpretentious Guide to Portuguese Wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @Wine...
Episode 146 What Makes a Great Italian Wine Bar?
August 09, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBWriters-at-large Danille Callegari and Jeff Porter and Camillia Bellini, owner of Enoteca Bellini, examine what's at the heart of the Italian wine bar experience. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 145: Is the Sober Curious Movement a Fad or Here to Stay?
July 26, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBIn this episode, Jacy Topps sits down with Laura Silverman and Emily Heintz to discuss the NA culture in the beverage space. Laura is the founder of Zero Proof Nation, a platform highlighting non-alcoholic beverages and the culture driving their growth. And Emily is the founder of Sèchey, a retail bottle shop in Charleston, specializing in no-low-alcohol beverages. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 144:The Canned Wine Brand Reimagining Outdoor Drinking
July 12, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBFourth-generation winemaker Jake Bilbro discusses the benefits of his new sustainable wine brand, Revelshine and how it's shaking up the canned- wine category. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 143: Does Napa Valley Have a Problem With Younger Wine Drinkers?
June 28, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBPeter Mondavi Jr, third-generation co-proprietor of Charles Krug Winery and Jeremy Carter, winemaker and founding partner of Tarpon Cellars sit down to dicuss what the future may hold for the iconic region. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 142: Why French Wine Is Undergoing Changes It Hasn’t Seen In Over A Century
June 14, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBAward-winning author Jon Bonné discusses his newly released book The New French Wine and what’s changing throughout one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 141: Why the Best Domestic Caviar is Coming Out of Northern California
June 07, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWriter at large and spirit’s reviewer, Kara Newman chats with Ali Bolourchi to discuss the rise of caviar throughout the U.S. Ali Bolourchi is the owner of Tsar Nicoulai, a sturgeon ranch in Wilton California, right outside of Sacramento. Sacramento County produces most of the caviar made in the United States. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 140: On the Decade Wine Blew Up in the U.S.
May 17, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBThe 80s was an important decade for wine in the U.S. It was also an important time for Wine Enthusiast Companies because the magazine was launched in the decade. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the magazine, not only did the print team create an amazing May issue, which is out now, managing print editor John Capone sat down with, chairman and cofounder of Wine Enthusiast Companies, Adam Strum to discuss the transformative decade. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @...
Episode 139: Is White Zinfandel a Rosé? And More Rosé Questions Answered
May 03, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBWhat is rosé? Where did it come from? How is it produced, and why is the trendy category not dying down? I sat down with Katherine Cole to discuss the diverse category. Cole is a wine writer, executive producer and host of the James Beard award-winning podcast, The Four Top and author of the book Rosé All Day: The Essential Guide to Your New Favorite Wine FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 138: Why Expanding Wine Education is Essential for a More Inclusive Industry
April 19, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MBCertification programs can be a great experience for those who want to learn more about wine. However, to make wine more accessible, the wine community has been questioning traditional educational programs as they currently are. With pricey courses and curriculum rooted in Eurocentric language, are certification programs creating barriers in the industry? Will expanding how we view education remove some of those barriers? We sat down with Layla Schlack and Larissa Dubose to discuss the win...
Episode 137: Why There Are So Many Rules Around Champagne Production
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBFrom permitted varieties and grape yields to hand-picked harvests, CEO of Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Mathieu Billecart gives insight into the world-renowned region. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 136: What Does Work-Life Balance Look Like in Wine?
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBWhether you’re in media, sales, winemaking or the public relations sector, the wine industry can be intense. So, this week, we’re taking on work-life balance. Is there such a thing or are they buzzwords? We sat down with Rebecca Hopkins to find out. Hopkins is a PR and communication specialist, who has worked in wine for nearly 30 years. In 2018, she launched A Balanced Glass, an online community providing tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in the beverage industry. ...
Special Presentation of Vinfamous: Episode 101: Murder in the Vineyard
March 08, 2023 20:05 - 32 minutes - 43.9 MBWine Enthusiast presents a special presentation of its new true crime podcast. Follow the podcast at https://winemag.com/vinfamous-podcast or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Join us every other week as we delve into the twists and turns behind the all-time most shocking wine crimes. For more content from Wine Enthusiast, visit winemag.com. *Heads up. This episode talks about murder and suicide and might not be suitable for all listeners.
Episode 135: TikTok is Having a Major Impact on the Wine World
March 08, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBWhat is TikTok? How does it work? And why is the wine community successfully jumping on the bandwagon? Editor Jacy Topps chats with Amanda McCrossin to find out. McCrossin is a certified sommelier and former wine director, and she has amassed nearly two hundred thousand followers on the platform in a short amount of time. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Wine Enthusiast Presents: Vinfamous
March 01, 2023 14:30 - 2 minutes - 3.03 MBEvery glass of wine tells a story. These stories reveal hidden histories and techniques, flavors and passions. And sometimes they unravel our darkest desires. In Vinfamous, Wine Enthusiast dissects the underbelly of the wine world and what it means when the product of love and care becomes the source of greed, arson, and even murder. Follow the podcast at https://winemag.com/vinfamous-podcast or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Join us every other week as we delve into the twists ...
134: NBA's Tony Parker on What Basketball and Wine Have in Common
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBNBA-champion Tony Parker shares why he chose to team up with entrepreneur and vintner Michel Reybier—and what he drinks the most. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 133: NBA Star Carmelo Anthony Talks About His New Wine Label, The Seventh Estate
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week we sat down with 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony and his long-time business partner and entrepreneur, Asani Swan. Together, they co-founded The Seventh Estate VII(N), a new global wine label. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
In Partnership With Somm TV: The Story of the World's Oldest Vine
February 01, 2023 14:30 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBJason Wise of SOMM TV and editor Jacy Topps of Wine Enthusiast tell the story of a 270 year old vine in a very unlikely place that has the amazing distinction of being the oldest vine still making wine. The story starts with the arrival of Mission grapes and ends with several talented winemakers in Los Angeles collaborating to keep history alive. Make sure to sign up for SOMMTV.com to watch the documentary "The Oldest Vine" on all streaming devices. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wine...
Episode 132: The Story Behind the Best Blended Whiskey in America
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBEditor Jacy Topps chats with Adam Hines, cofounder of High Bank Distillery Co., about his award-winning blended whiskey. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 131: Actor and Winery Owner Sam Neill Talks New Zealand Wine
January 11, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBActor Sam Neill may be in the “celebrity wine” camp, but he’s one of the very few celebrities who is hands on at every stage of the winemaking process. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 130: How Restaurants Create Successful Beverage Programs
December 28, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBFrom curating diverse wine lists to maintaining vendor relationships, three beverage directors from Union Square Hospitality share how they decide what goes on the menu. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 129: The Bubbly That Should Be on Your Radar Right Now
December 14, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBTawnya Faulkner, founder of Le Grand Courtâge, explains how she created an affordable sparkling brand that still delivers on French cache and elegance. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 128: Making French More Approachable With French Wine Influencer Katie Melchior
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBAppellations, approachability, innovation and sustainability: Future 40 Francophile Katie Melchior discusses all things French wine and culture. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 127: What Does Sustainability in Wine Actually Mean?
November 16, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBWriter at large and wine reviewer Christina Pickard talks with winemaker and sustainability advocate Dr. Irina Santiago-Brown. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 126: Making the Case for Natural Wine with Jenny Lefcourt
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJenny Lefcourt, founder of Jenny & Francois Selections, a wine importing company, discusses natural wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 125: Winemaker Vivianne Kennedy on Finding Her Footing as a Trans Winemaker
October 19, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBStacy Briscoe chats with Vivianne Kennedy, winemaker and proprietor of RAM Cellars, and the only openly transgender winemaker. They discuss diversity within the industry, winemaking and more. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 124: Future 40: Kara Newman Talks to Dr. Nicola Nice, founder of Pomp and Whimsy
October 05, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBKara Newman talks with 'Future 40' Dr. Nicola Nice about her women focused gin liquor, Pomp and Whimsy. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 123: Future 40: 2022 Beer Tastemakers
September 21, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBTalking with the beer tastemakers about education, DEI efforts, collaboration beers, and initiatives that are increasing awareness in the beer space and among drinkers to create an inclusive industry. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 122: Brooklyn’s First Black-Owned Champagne Brand is Breaking Barriers
September 07, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBJacy talks with Marvina Robinson, CEO and founder of Stuyvesant Champagne. She is one of the few African American women owning a Champagne brand. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 121: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape
August 24, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAssistant Editor Jacy Topps talks with Wanda James, former President Barack Obama's 2008 National Finance Committee member and founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary. James, along with her husband, became the first Black people legally licensed in America to own a dispensary. And as a leading advocate in the cannabis industry, she also worked to get sentences dropped for people in jail for cannabis. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineE...
Episode 120: What is Regenerative Agriculture?
August 10, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBJust what is regenerative agriculture? It’s not just another trendy buzzword meant to entice consumers. It’s an ancient form of agriculture that is making its way back into mainstream farming. It’s successful, not only in producing and sustaining quality agricultural products, like wine grapes, but it’s also successful in combating climate change, the effects of drought, and (most commonly overlooked) creating a healthful environment for all living things within the farm—microorganisms, plan...
Episode 119: Sustainability and Spirits
July 27, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWe talk with husband-and-wife duo Melkon Khosrovian and Litty Mathew, founders of LA’s Greenbar Distillery about sustainability in spirits. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 118: From White to Black: Interview with Vintner Iris Rideau
July 13, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this week’s episode Assistant editor Jacy Topps talks with Iris Rideau who is recognized as the first black woman to establish a winery in the United States. But that’s not where this trailblazing vintner and author's story begins. Jacy Topps talks about Rideau’s childhood during Jim Crow, how she became an activist fighting for other marginalized people and how everything came full circle after she opened her winery. They also discuss Rideau's memoir entitled From WHITE to BLACK: One ...
Episode 117: Should Younger Generations Care About Napa Valley Wine?
June 08, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBThere’s been a lot of talk about millennials and Gen Z, and what their changing consumption habits mean for the wine industry. In an era that offers an increasing variety of styles to chose from, do younger generations still care about traditional wines like Napa Valley’s iconic Cabernets and Chardonnays? And, perhaps more importantly, should they? In this episode, Contributing Editor Virginie Boone talks to Napa winemakers Blair Guthrie and Bertus van Zyl talk about the wine world’s s...