Latest Vineyards Podcast Episodes
Ep. 106: Everyday Wine Guide: Expert Tips on Wine Selection, Storage & Discovery
Vint Podcast - December 06, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller cover their personal approaches to essential topics like wine buying, critic reviews, storage, and more! This episode is a treasure trove for wine enthusiasts and novices alike, offering a unique blend of personal experiences, ...
Ep 105: The Wine Show's Joe Fattorini Talks TV Adventures, Wine Education, and Business Savvy
Vint Podcast - November 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller talk with British wine educator and enthusiast, as well as host of the acclaimed "The Wine Show", Joe Fattorini. From Joe's story about bathing in red wine, to his journey through wine and spirits sales as a merchant, and the m...
Ep. 104: Julia Harding, MW on the Oxford Companion to Wine and Working with Jancis Robinson
Vint Podcast - November 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFor this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller (in a nod to the wild events at OpenAI recently) let AI write the following episode description: We are thrilled to have the esteemed wine writer, Julia Harding, MW, co-author of the Oxford Companion to Wine, grace our episod...
Ep. 103: The Vint Marketplace and Fine Wine Retail with Adam Lapierre, MW
Vint Podcast - November 15, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller invite in Vint's COO and Director of Wine, Adam Lapierre to discuss the new(ish) Vint Marketplace. Adam is a Master of Wine, and was on the advisory board of Vint's investment business prior to joining the team full-time. Now, ...
S3E8 Astronaut Jose Hernandez wines are out of this world!
Inside the Bunghole...A Journey through Wine - November 10, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSend us a Text Message. James and I are on a field trip to Stockton and caught up with Astronaut turned wine maker, Jose Hernandez. We first tried his wines at a wine tasting at La Fe, our regular haunt in Palm Desert, and decided we needed a re-visit. His story is fascinating...so fascinati...
Episode 57 - In The Vineyards of Northern Portugal, with Tiago Alves De Sousa
In The Vineyard With Podcast - November 09, 2023 09:05 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode wasn’t planned. Sometimes, the best things happen without much planning. A spontaneous and inspired action can often lead to a much more memorable encounter or experience. I was visiting Tiago Alves De Sousa, one of the Douro’s most influential winemakers and a good friend, in his...
Ep. 102: Bordeaux and Burgundy - Similarities, Differences, and a Few Things to Know
Vint Podcast - November 08, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller go solo and chat about the differences between Bordeaux and Burgundy, share key tidbits that you need to know when approaching the wines of those regions, and discuss some of the impacts that changing climates could have on the...
Ep. 101: Tom Smith and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Vint Podcast - November 02, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller focus in on Scotch whisky and chat with Tom Smith, the Sales and Operations Director for the USA chapter of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The SMWS is one of the world's premier members clubs joining whisky enthusiasts with de...
Ep. 100: The Making of a Paso Robles Icon with Austin Hope
Vint Podcast - October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast with a much-awaited conversation with Austin Hope of Hope Family Wines. Austin embodies the spirit of Paso Robles and has been instrumental in introducing the region's distinctive spir...
Inside The French Laundry with GM Michael Minnillo & Billy's Jancis Robinson Autograph
Vint Podcast - October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller discuss recent tastings, German Riesling, and how Billy got Jancis Robinson's autograph. Then Billy sits down with Michael Minnillo, the General Manager of the world-renowned restaurant, The French Laundry. Together, they explo...
Ep. 99: Inside The French Laundry with GM Michael Minnillo & Billy's Jancis Robinson Autograph
Vint Podcast - October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller discuss recent tastings, German Riesling, and how Billy got Jancis Robinson's autograph. Then Billy sits down with Michael Minnillo, the General Manager of the world-renowned restaurant, The French Laundry. Together, they explo...
Ep. 98: The Street Somm: Jermaine Stone on Blending Culture, Food, & Wine
Vint Podcast - October 11, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko chats with Jermaine Stone to discuss his new show "Street Somm." Created in conjunction with Tastemade and Constellation brands, Jermaine crisscrosses the country, visiting different cities, getting to know each one through the eyes of a local ...
Ep. 98: The Street Somm: Jermaine Stone on Blending Hip Hop Culture, Food & Wine
Vint Podcast - October 11, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko chats with Jermaine Stone to discuss his new show "Street Somm." Created in conjunction with Tastemade and Constellation brands, Jermaine crisscrosses the country, visiting different cities, getting to know each one through the eyes of a local ...
E86 Lucie Lawrence - O'Naturel Wines
NZ Wine Podcast - New Zealand Wine Stories - October 09, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLucie studied and worked in her home country France before meeting her husband Brook and moving to New Zealand to help found Aurum Wines. O Naturel is the next venture for the couple and their family located just outside of Cromwell in the Central Otago. www.onaturel.co.nz www.nzwinepodcast.co...
Ep. 97: The Farm - The Insiders' Cult Wine of Paso Robles with Jim Madsen and Santiago Achával
Vint Podcast - October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller have a much-anticipated conversation with long-time friends, and partners in the wine business, Jim Madsen and Santiago Achával. Jim and Santiago became friends at Stanford University and eventually separately caught the wine bu...
Ep. 97: The Farm - The Insiders Cult Wine of Paso Robles with Jim Madsen and Santiago Achával
Vint Podcast - October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller have a much-anticipated conversation with long-time friends, and partners in the wine business, Jim Madsen and Santiago Achával. Jim and Santiago became friends at Stanford University and eventually separately caught the wine bu...
Ep. 97: A Tale of Two Wineries, with Jim Madsen and Santiago Achával
Vint Podcast - October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller have a much-anticipated conversation with long-time friends, and partners in the wine business, Jim Madsen and Santiago Achával. Jim and Santiago became friends at Stanford University and eventually separately caught the wine bu...
Ep. 96: "How to Drink Australian", with Master Sommelier, Jane Lopes
Vint Podcast - September 27, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller have the pleasure of sitting down with Master Sommelier, author, and wine importer, Jane Lopes. Jane's remarkable journey has seen her traversing some of the world's most prestigious dining establishments, from Eleven Madison Pa...
Ep. 95: Found North, The Whisky World's Juggernaut Canadian Craft Producer
Vint Podcast - September 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller dive into Canadian whisky with two brothers whose project, Found North, is the talk of the whisky world. We take a deep dive with founders Nick and Zach Taylor who together have built one of the most exciting new brands in North...
S3E7 Join us at Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival! November 11 and 12, 2023
Inside the Bunghole...A Journey through Wine - September 19, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSend us a Text Message. If you are around the Palm Springs area on Veteran's Day come join Pam, James, Don, German, Lisa Wherry and Jeff Hocker at Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival – Saturday, Nov 11! Explore the finest international cuisine from world renown food purveyors and award-winning...
Ep. 94: Dan Petroski on Massican's Acquisition & VINOHEAD's Josh Entman on the Future of Wine Media
Vint Podcast - September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller present two interviews with good friends of Vint. First, Billy is joined by Massican's Dan Petroski who recently sold his white-wines-only project to E&J Gallo. The short convo digs into the making of this deal and how an acquis...
Ep. 93: Sommelier Phenom Cristie Norman on Building Community & Wine Education
Vint Podcast - September 06, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller talk with Cristie Norman, Lead Sommelier at Delilah (Wynn Las Vegas & Encore). Cristie has been recognized by Wine Enthusiast as a 40 under 40 somm and Wine Educator of the Year. Her role throughout the pandemic in bringing toge...
Get to Know Gewürztraminer and Grüner Veltliner
Great Times Behind the Wines - September 01, 2023 12:02 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThey may not be easy to pronounce, but Gewürztraminer and Grüner Veltliner are aromatic white wines that are certainly palate-pleasers! This episode allows listeners to learn all about these unique white wines, including their extensive histories, their best food pairings, and how you can simply...
Ep. 92: Lingua Franca's Thomas Savre on His Time at DRC, Oregon Chardonnay, & Benefits of Being Acquired
Vint Podcast - August 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller catch up with an old friend, Thomas Savre, of Oregon's Lingua Franca winery. After spending time tasting and being immersed in the world's best wines at the likes of Domaine de la Romanée Conti and Domaine Dujac, Thomas finds hi...
Ep. 91: Mailing Lists for European Wineries, with Kevin Sidders of VinConnect
Vint Podcast - August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller chat with long-time friend of Vint, Kevin Sidders. Kevin is the Founder and President of VinConnect, which "works with leading European wineries, creating and managing mailing list and club programs so U.S. customers can buy dir...
Ep. 90: Scott Blackwell on Craft Spirits and High Wire Distillery's Jimmy Red Corn Whiskey
Vint Podcast - August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller talk with High Wire Distillery (Charleston, SC) founder Scott Blackwell. Along with his wife Ann, Scott opened High Wire after selling his "Immaculate Baking Company" to General Mills. As connoisseurs of chocolate, coffee, and c...
Ep. 89: Alice Feiring on How Wine Avoided Homogeny & The Future of Wine
Vint Podcast - August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller explore the fascinating world of wine, from its rich history to its future amidst a changing climate with Alice Feiring. Billy shares five of his favorite wine books (links below!). Billy's list goes beyond bland reference books...
Ep. 89: Alice Feiring on How Wine Avoided Total "Parkerization" & The Future of Wine
Vint Podcast - August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller explore the fascinating world of wine, from its rich history to its future amidst a changing climate with Alice Feiring. Billy shares five of his favorite wine books (links below!). Billy's list goes beyond bland reference books...
Ep. 89: Alice Feiring on How Wine Avoided Homogeny, and The Future of Wine
Vint Podcast - August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller explore the fascinating world of wine, from its rich history to its future amidst a changing climate with Alice Feiring. Billy shares five of his favorite wine books (links below!). Billy's list goes beyond bland reference books...
Ep. 89: Alice Feiring on How Wine Avoided Total Parkerization, and The Future of Wine
Vint Podcast - August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller explore the fascinating world of wine, from its rich history to its future amidst a changing climate with Alice Feiring. Billy shares five of his favorite wine books (links below!). Billy's list goes beyond bland reference books...