Wine 101

Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur took his father's work, expanded it, and solidified the Lafite brand within the elite upper echelons of French royal culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's one of the most popular grapes on the globe, especially in the US, particularly in Northern California. We have been in a big, bold trend for years, but after tasting bottles for this year's VinePair's Best Cabernet Sauvignons of 2026, I observed a shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a military family enters the Bordeaux government, they discover the Médoc's untapped potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Dave Phinney, the founder of Orin Swift, to discuss his storied career in the wine industry, why he's so committed to traveling to sell and support his wines, what reaching new consumers means in this day and age, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Château Lafite Rothschild existed, there was only a la hite in the Médoc archipelago. Allow me to explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Nicole Hitchcock, the estate director of J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma, California, about her background in wine, what's so exciting about California sparkling wine, and the current state of Sonoma.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cap off our Haut Brion story with the Chateau creating the first wine bar, the first luxury wine brand, and the source of the first published tasting note. All this with Lafite waiting in the wings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a new generation takes stewardship of Haut-Brion, war erupts abroad. When the smoke finally clears, Arnaud III de Pontac is ready to change the world of wine forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith chats with Matt Revelette, head winemaker at Siduri, about how Pinot Noir has evolved over the three decades the winery has worked with the grape. What challenges shaped that evolution? How has the style shifted over time? And what changed when growing this notoriously finicky variety across different regions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we can appreciate the Haut Brion of today, we need to examine an era of this property that was key to its survival and success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Haut-Brion invent the modern Bordeaux Chateau? We’re diving into the history of a legend, starting with the land itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wanted to take a quick moment to talk about some big realizations I had while exploring the country's top wineries. It’s a short one, but I have a theory about where we are in history right now that I can’t wait to share with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Napa Valley built up around it, it became the last of the Valley's virgin soil. It became something more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He came to build a winery; he stayed to build a legacy. Discover how a construction project led Joseph Phelps to fall in love with viticulture and cement his place in Napa Valley history with two legendary industry firsts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chateau Montelena’s legacy represents one of the most quintessential stories in American cultural history. And it is still being told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dreamer escapes Communist Yugoslavia for the soil of California. He arrived with nothing but a suitcase and a passion for viticulture—and went on to change the wine world forever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A high-powered LA real estate lawyer joins forces with a local Calistoga couple to restore a legendary, yet crumbling, winery to its former glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the origins of one of the world’s most iconic wineries, beginning with the journey of a San Francisco entrepreneur and Senator who set his sights north on the Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the history of Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyard. With a master winemaker at the helm to steward its unique terraces, Shafer Vineyards began its journey of crafting award-winning wines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the success of the famous French-American collaboration, Opus One, Napa Valley is about to experience another historic partnership—this time, featuring the expertise of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Mondavi reaches its peak as a French baron arrives with a proposal for Robert that would redefine Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A legendary meeting with a French Baron is about to change everything. But first, Robert Mondavi must face the storm of family conflict and valley drama threatening to boil over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A winery is built, and wine is made all at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our story of the Mondavi wine empire, and things get a bit fisty-cuffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin the story of one of the most famous winemaking families in American history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In 2011, industry veterans Joshua Boissy and Krystof Zizka quietly opened Maison Premiere on a then-sleepy stretch of Bedford Avenue—far from the bustling hotspot it would later become. The bar didn’t stay quiet for long. Its immersive, transportive design and exceptional cocktails quickly drew crowds and set a new standard for New York hospitality. Adam sits down with Joshua to unpack the near-miss funding that almost kept the bar from opening, the rapid rise that followed, and where the Maison Premiere brand is headed next. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcast Maison Premiere: https://www.instagram.com/maisonpremiere VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair Hosted by VinePair Co-Founder: https://www.instagram.com/adamteeter Produced and edited by: https://www.instagram.com/dolldoctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story behind one of the most pivotal bottles in American wine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it about American wine that sets it apart from the wines of Europe? I had a thought and riffed it out. Let me know what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I take stock of all the great bottles that came through the tasting room this year and talk about the state of our most loved varieties and styles going into the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story behind one of the most iconic wineries in the US, high above the Napa Valley...in the Napa Valley AVA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey to Burgundy’s Mâcon region with Cave de Lugny, a leader in White Burgundy since 1926. In this episode, we speak with Managing Director Stéphane Garrigue and fourth-generation grower Emmanuel Nonain. Discover how this historic cooperative crafts expressive unoaked Chardonnays through sustainable, grower-led practices, and explore the terroir-driven character of Cave de Lugny wines: La Côte Blanche, Les Charmes, and Cœur de Charmes. You can find these wines and more at the link here: https://www.cavedelugnyus.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a wine podcast, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so you know we gotta talk about it. Here is Wine 101's advice on Turkey Day and wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time, Vinepair conducted a Zinfandel Round Up for our Buy This Booze section for 2025. Getting to know this variety by tasting such a large amount from a wide spectrum of styles sparked more than a few realizations about one of our oldest Vitis Vinifera transplants. Here are some takes on a favorite grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spottswoode is not only a pioneering winery of the Napa Valley, but a forward-thinking property that made a critical decision in the mid-80s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silver Oak stands out in the Napa Valley crowd for sticking to a very unique mission statement. Here's Justin and Ray's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of the first American vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “Wine 101,” Keith sits down with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Winemaker Scott Shirley. The duo discuss the brand’s beginnings in Paso Robles, the premier Bordeaux-style wines they produce, and guest experiences at the JUSTIN Estate, spanning a Michelin star restaurant, five-star inn, and tasting room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring one of the most essential wineries in Napa Valley that set the stage for the region’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A historic name embedded in California history, and three families that created one of the most loved and polarizing American wines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did an American wine that retails today for $1500 come to be? H. William Harlan had three dreams, and one of them was to own a vineyard. How did he get there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most expensive wines in the US is made in the US and filled with mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUY UP NORTH AMERICAN SPARKLER HERE Wine 101's First Live podcast ever! Paul Brady, of Paul Brady Wine in Beacon, New York, has made the first official American Sparkler (we'll explain). He came to the Vinepair offices to share it with us and sat down to chat about all things New York, hybrids, and American Sapklers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Wine 101 the roller coaster ride this modern American icon has gone through, where it is now, and where it's going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wine 101 Podcast has been teaching people the ins and outs of wine for over five years. It's time for a change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I received a unique request and had to chat with Arsen Khachaturyants of Arsenio in Tuscany. He grows olive trees, makes olive oil, and is about to bottle his first wine. In Italy, it is usually the other way around—first the wine, then the olives. But Olives were on the peninsula of Italy before the vine. This was an enjoyable wine adjacent chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we get our East Coast wine region series back up and running, here is a post-Labor Day pep talk for wine going into the Fall. It's a great time to explore all the wine in all the ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a recent experience with an aged wine, it feels like the time to talk about the potential reality of what's in store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The term natural wine has no definition and has been confusing consumers for over a decade. This episode discusses the reality and consequences of a trendy, undefined term in the wine-drinking space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To get to the bottom of the situation of Maryland wine, I need to go to the source. Leslie Frelow has been conducting Maryland Wine tours through her 301 Wine Concierge brand. She is also a member of the Swirl Suite podcast, so I brought Sarita Cheaves back with me to chart everything Maryland wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brion Cephus is the Certified Wino. His Instagram feed is filled with thoughtful presentations of fashion and wine, and vibes. So it was only natural to sit down with The Certified Wino and talk all things pairing wine and fashion. Sarita Cheaves joins me as I press record and just go. We riffed, it was fun, and we had some breakthroughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey Buchanan has created one of the most exciting wine zines in the space. Pairing wine with heavy metal and 80s comics vibes is a blast in the modern era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarita Cheaves is the co-host of the popular Swirl Suite Wine Podcast. She is a wine professional, author, producer, and good friend. Her social media presence is all about wine and life, and that includes pop culture. Sarita and I have a chat about wine in modern times. It's just two wine-obsessed friends talking about wine, music, and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we approach wine fashions that we are familiar with, a few things happened to set the stage for the modern wine trends of the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this series, we explore the fashion of wine, wine trends throughout history, and the relationship between wine and pop culture today. We begin, as always, with the Romans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We conclude our list of potential wine label ingredients with the mineral elements from the earth that impact wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick side note about the state of Pinot Noir and the reality of visiting Bourgogne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we move further into the potential ingredients list for a wine label we dive into mineral salts. With one more episode to go, it's becoming clear what components would the items to cause potential concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organic acids contribute to the flavor and stability of a wine. Some can be added to wine and that's where we might see a difference on an ingredients list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue to explore what could be on a wine-label ingredients list. Fixed substances are the elements in wine that remain unchanged. I'll explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in our exploration of potential ingredients on wine labels, we examine volatile substances. Last week, we looked at what dissolves into wine; here, we look at what evaporates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would it look like if we started listing ingredients on wine labels? This series will cover the composition of wine so if it does happen you will be informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Rombauer's senior director of winemaking and viticulture, Richie Allen, to discuss what a role like his means in wine and everything related to Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To wrap up this fun dive into Rosé history we go back to pre-Phylloxera Provance to Marcel Ott and his American plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The history of Rosé goes domestic with the creation of two different US styles of pink that helped Americans begin to love the hue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosé's history enters the modern era from the most unlikely place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the search for the history of Rosé, we happen upon a commune called Tavel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this series, I am attempting the impossible. When did Rosé begin? It's a murky journey, but it begins in ancient Marseilles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we wrap our fine wine thought process, the 80s saw the last big boom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fine wine idea solidifies in Bordeaux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is fine wine? Let's begin with a story of a man named Rudy Kurniawan. It's a short episode setting up the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How important is matching food and wine? And where did this phenomenon come from? Let's examine its history and application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to review a wine? Let's look at the mental space people who review wine need to navigate to communicate a wine's quality to the general public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few years ago we discussed a new emerging wine category, the Red Blend. It has been a few years now and having done a few annual tastings of the category I am seeing a pattern develop and it's exciting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two terms helped define distinctions in wine style and approach. Do they still matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a person become a winemaker? We have covered a lot of topics in the world of wine over the years but never discussed the transition a human makes when deciding to leave a career to pursue their passion and become a winemaker. I met Greg Brewer, winemaker for Diatom, last year and thought his story was the one to tell when discussing this subject. He came to the VinePair studio and we talked about his journey. It's fascinating stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The MGA system in Barolo is fairly new and maybe a bit confusing, but it has a cool historical background. Let's dial in on the MGAs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a time of constant, rapid-fire information the wine space online can be dizzying. In this episode, I address some of them and allay any confusion.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up the Climate Change and wine series with a look at pest migration and disease threats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we have a sense of climate's influence on the grapevine and wine, let's look at how climate change could do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m not only the host of Wine 101. I am also the tasting director of Vinepair, where my colleague Hannah and I taste hundreds of wines throughout the year. We then publish our favorites on the site. In the episode, I run through some of these lists and highlight some amazing wines. Wine is doing fine.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing with the holiday vibes let's talk about visiting US wine country in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking a quick break from the norm for the holidays and riffing on what I have experienced in wine this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a step back and talk about just how climate effect the quality of wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a step back and look at historical climate-changing events and their effect on the grapevines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate change is not new but more relevant than ever, especially in wine. We begin with an overview and then start to incorporate the grapevine into the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about this year's Vinepair's 30 Best Thanksgiving Wines of 2024, a last-minute hack, and an intro to a new series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Southwest France to the obscurity of post-prohibition California to a new lease on life, what is this variety we see more and more on wine labels and in blends? It's hard to pronounce and easy to drink. Let's talk about Valdiguie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we understand clones and clonal selection, let's look at mass selection, with the story of Italy's newest prestigious wine region to help guide us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When winemakers say they use certain clones for making wine what do they mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have been hanging out in Northern Italy a bit lately, so why not talk about the country's most northern wine region? The wines of Valle D'Aosta are some of the most unique Italian wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Nebbiolo grape gets further north its characteristics change and show off even more awesomeness. Let's talk about Carema and Valltellina! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fame and recognition of the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are undeniable but what about the wine regions due north? They use the same grape, sort of, and express a completely different personality. Get ready to explore the wines of Alto Piemonte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They rose. They fell. They are rising again. They are here. Let's talk about hybrid grapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking a minute (or thirty) to vibe-check our wine-drinking culture. We are a country of trends and wine is very much part of that. Let's talk about the history of wine trends in the US and get excited about what is next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THe Norton grape is said to be the first cultivated American native grapevine. Yes, that is true but there is more to this story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chianti finally became what we know it today. A young noble leaves Florence for the vineyards of his estate and makes history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get to know a native American wine grape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a quick break from deep dives to answer a listener's request and talk about the wine region of Corsica and it's amazing wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grand Dukes of Tuscany and the Chianti hills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Florence evolves, and then suffers, a wine region begins to form in the south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a legend in the Chianti HIlls about a race for territory and a black rooster. In reality, the history the story is based on establishes the wine region we see today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7th-century Etruscans set the stage for 15th-century Italy's first fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medieval Italy sets the stage for the wine country we recognize today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before and after the rise of Rome land under-vine in Italy was already everywhere. And what came next was the largest explosion of wine culture in the ancient world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wind our way through ancient Greek history with examples of just how important the grapevine was to their culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grapevine happens upon a culture that takes its love for wine to the next level, becoming the conveyer of wine to the world beyond the Mediterranean. Greece's beginnings begin with wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we wrap up the series on the Origins of wine we see the Phoenician culture inspire the Mediterranean and eventually the Greeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Bronze Age becomes the Iron Age the grapevine begins to travel beyond its previous limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we move into more familiar territory we watch the grapevine exit the Fertile Crescent to the Nile Delta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the grapevine spreads west we stop for a moment to visit an excavation site south of Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we move into our history as writers, stories emerge to tell the tale of humanity—wine comes along for the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we evolve out of the Stone Age so does our agriculture. Wine becomes a key player in the beginnings of human cultivation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did wine become popular? In the first part of this new series, we look back in time in search of where humans and the grapevine first intersect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like the unfolding of a complex plot the Rhone thrusts France's industry into Modernity. We wrap up the Rhone series with the region's ultimate contribution to wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the fall of Rome history began to blur until the late Middle Ages in the Rhone but there are two significant moments we can find During the late Middle Ages in the Rhone Valley, history became unclear after the fall of Rome. However, there are two significant moments that we can identify that have an impact on the wine of the region today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin our Rhone series with a look back at wine in the region's antiquity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick episode on the story of Beaujolais. It's just south of Burgundy but it came up a very different way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we close our Burgundy series, we see the wine region experience a rollercoaster ride from flourish to hardship and ending with silver linings resulting in the Burgundy we know today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dukes of Burgundy were a vibe, for sure, and their wealth and royal connections made this era in the region prosperous and messy. But it was Phillip the Bold who sewed and seed that brought about change that would last until today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Burgundy establishes itself the monks and monasteries of the region begin to shape the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we dive further into how Burgundy became Burgundy we need to talk about the people who gave this region its name. How did the kingdom of Burgundy form and how do vines and wines play into the mix? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are diving into a series exploring how Burgundy became the famous wine region it is today. And we begin with the Gauls and their obsession with wine south of the Alps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this brief episode, we take it all in and explain the five sub-zones of Champagne, what grows there and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Champagne evolved and prospered cooperatives began to spring up diversifying grape sourcing even more. With all of this came the Champagne codes. The what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champagne riots were ugly and violent but were an important moment in the wine region's development as well as the rest of the country's wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern-day Champagne as we know it is largely credited to Madam Clicquot. Her innovations and drive for success was unmatched. IN the episode we talk about her life and the world around her as the wine region grows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An important moment in Champagne's history arises with the most famous monk in wine, Dom Perignon. What is it with this guy and all the legends surrounding him? Did he invent champagne? Was he blind? What did he do and say? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our next installment of how Champagne became Champagne, we examine human history and an important relationship that put this wine region on its destiny path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we dive deep into the wild history of this famous region we need to go back in time. Like Jurrasic Park time. This is a short episode but it's packed to the gills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrapping up our Bordeaux series with a breakdown of the wine styles you will encounter form the three (four?) regions of the Right Bank known as The Libournais. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did the Right Bank of Bordeaux become the Right Bank? Let's do some history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we have a nice in-depth understanding of the history of Bordeaux let's dive into each of the four famous communes that house the Classed Growth and get into what they're all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick supplemental episode as the holidays roll over us about the town and region that lost to Bordeaux and its wine region that endures today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bordeaux becomes the largest and most popular fine wine region in the world as Napoleon the third showcases the best of France Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of the ashes of war, Bordeaux sees its rise on the horizon as the Dutch begin to dominate trade across the world leading to land reclamation in the Medoc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part one of a series where we dive deep and head first into the history of Bordeaux. How did this region get to where it is today? Through poets and kings, wars and weddings, and from antiquity to the Hundreds Year War, Bordeaux's story begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to have diversity in wine? What does it look like and how can we continue to work towards absolute equality in this industry? For the last episode of the season, I say down with Reggie Leonard III, co-founder of Virginia's Oenoverse and the Two Up Wine Down Festival to talk about what it all means and what we can do to further inclusivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Alex Schrecengost Founder of Virtual With Us and Culture With US who has experienced the full WSET program. We talked about how she got to WSET, what the levels involved and what she took away from the program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeast comes up a lot on his podcast and in your wine world but what is this little single-celled critter and how does it work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a building block of wine and crucial to color and age worthiness. Let’s break down tannin, literally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a word you will come across the further you get into wine. It can be a bit confusing and has a few meanings so let's dive in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it odd that a rot is noble? Not in the wine world! In this episode, we get down with the nature science behind this humid phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THe word Brix sounds cool and is popping up more and more in our consumer wine world. In the episode, we get a little geeky with some science and a dose of history to understand this very cool-looking word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a term being displayed more and more on winemaker websites as well as e-commerce so what is residual sugar and how does it affect wine and your palate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we break down and break out of the confusion surrounding this prevalent process in winemaking. Let's do some science! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode with dive into the history and science behind this, sometimes confusing concept and winemaking process. Is it a good thing? A bad thing? It's complicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a series of "keyword" episodes let's break down the meaning of the term Negociant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we break down the En Primeur phenomenon of buying wine almost two years before it's bottled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blind tasting is fun! It's not a completion (although it can be) and not a must. You could enjoy wine and never blind but blinding can help you enjoy wine. Let's explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Keith takes a deep dive into what an AVA is. The history was covered in the History of American Wine series in season three but is an AVA really in the modern sense of today's wine world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the soil to the vine. In the episode we break down the idea of vine training; what does it mean, how is it used and how does it benefit wine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive deep into the earth. Well, the bedrock at least. Let's a general sense of what soil is when it comes to wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Scott Kozel, winemaker at Frei Brothers and the greater Costal California zones, talks about how to maintain quality as wine production scales up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Matt Steel Director, of Central Coast Winemaking at Gallo comes on the pod to help wrap our heads around this vast winemaking region Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk with Kyle Pallischeck, Executive Director of the Finger Lakes Alliance about everything wine in the Finger Lakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Santa Barabara is a county, a city, and a wine region. It can be a little confusing to wrap your head around so in the this episode we breakdown the geography and what grapes are thriving there so it's easier to enjoy these awesome winnes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat with husband and wife winemaking team Erin and Sandy of Dogwood and Thistle about the Mendocino AVA and get a snapshot of all the excitement going on there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have so many regions of wine in the US. Just in California alone, it can be overwhelming. So I want to shine a light on great wine being made outside the more popular AVAs. Here I chat with Stuart Spencer, Lodi winemaker, grape grower, and executive director of Lodi Wines to get a well rounded idea of this wine zone. Get ready to book flights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the first of the six-part series where we explore American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) that may not be as understood as they should be. We'll start with Temecula Valley where I talk to Devon Parr about this AVA, what’s going on there, how it all happened, and what the future looks like. Thanks, Devin for chatting with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most northerly wine region in Italy has some fantastic native varieties that make very expressive wines that are here on our market but flying under the radar. Let's shine a light, shall we? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Keith has a chat with Pietro Ratti, the son of Renato Ratti who was responsible for isolating Barolo Terroir. Pietro is carrying on this legacy and talked with Keith about the family history, the Nebbiolo grape, and the importance of a sense of place in Barolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nebbiolo expresses itself in different forms as it is planted further and further outside Barolo and Barbaresco. In this episode, we take about all of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is so much going on with wine in Le Marche that it doesn't make sense that thew region hasn't popped off on our market. Buckle up cuz we need to talk about this eastern Italian region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the way down south in the arch of the foot of the boot, Italy lies a mountainous region. It doesn't make a lot of wine but what it does make is incredible. Let's break down Basilicata and it's famous wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smack, in the middle of Italy is Umbria. Often overshadowed by its neighbor Tuscany there are some great things happening here. We'll break the region down and talk about what you can find on the US market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abruzzo is a world of its own. In this episode, we break down the region and its amazing geography, its wine regions and it's very unique native varieties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we answer some of your burning wine questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The arid mountainous region of Priorat has a long history of wine but it's not until modern times that things get interesting. In this episode we walk you through the story and the wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we break down the wine tradition of the fortified wines of the Island of Madiera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we break down the Sherry wine style and its various names as well as some geography and brief history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go into "Green Spain" and experience Spanish wines that are not made from the familiar varieties we are used to from this wine country. El Bierzo is has a personality all its own Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in Spain! In this episode, we break down Rioja's neighbor to the west where Tempranillo takes on a whole new personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head south to the foothills of the Pyrenees to dive into the wines of Roussillon. Often attached to the Languedoc region this wine zone has a personality of its own. We'll do little history and break down the region down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive into the cold wine region in France and neighbor to Burgundy, the Jura. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive a bit deeper into Chinion with some soil specificity to help you find the style you are looking for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I bring in VinePair's Managing Editor and host of the Cocktail College podcast Tim McKirdy to talk everything Cognac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

in this episode we go all the way too the North eastern corner of France to Alsace where white wine is the main focus and with grapes not seen too often in the country. Also it’s a complicated zone, we break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the French winemaking region called South West France. THere are so many appellations here but only a few, for now, make it to our market. We cover the region and what we will see on our shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we wrap up the Loire Valley with a focus on the middle of the region where Chenin Blanc fades and Cabernet Franc becomes the focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dial in on some detail of wine form the southern Rhone with a little history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we begin a two-part series diving deeper into the Rhone focusing first on the northern Rhone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the Sauternes AOC where sweet wine is the primary focus. A very unique wine region in Bordeaux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we'll dive into some history of the right bank as well as some different from the left bank as well as style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a supplement episode to the season one Bordeaux Appellation breakdown. Here we go into some history as well the general styles of the more celebrated communes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, I chat with Master of Wine, wine writer/journalist Jancis Robinson (referred to by Keith as the Jedi Wine Master of Wine). We talk about her journey, what's next and her new focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have a chat with VinePair editor and fellow pod producer Katie Brown to chat about gifting wine for the holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we chill wine down in the first place? This is a great place to start. In the episode, we learn how and why to chill down a bottle of red wine and which wines are best to be chilled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you are storing a massive collection or a few baller bottles there are a few things to consider. Let's discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith sits down with VinePair's Cocktail College host Tim Mckirdy to talk about all things wine cocktails. It will blow your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sardegna is an island with culture and native language very separate from the mainland. The same goes for the wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sicily is a world of its own when it comes to wine. It has been on a rollercoaster ride since antiquity and we are enjoying the results of that ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campania has heavy ties to the ancient world. And part of that is its wines. In the episode, we'll break down how to understand this amazing wine region on the American market and introduce you to some of your new favorite wines. Wine 101 is sponsored by E. & J. Gallo Winery. At Gallo, we exist to serve enjoyment...link in each episode description to purchase featured wines or browse our full portfolio at TheBarrelRoom.com. Cheers and all the best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soave is Valpolicell's neighbor and they have some things in common. Let's look at the Soave region and it's hard to pronounce and easy to sip white wine grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Valpolicella is not just Amarone. Actually, Amarone is a new development that rose out of a happy accident. Some of the most fun wines in Italy come from here. Let's get into it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Kamee Knutson, head winemaker at Talbott Vineyards, and talked about the wines, the tasting room, and the Sleepy Hollow vineyard one of the US's legacy spots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lugana is a unique Italian wine zone that straddles two regions and deals with one grape. A white wine grape with a funky nomenclature. It's a hidden gem of a place so let's get to know Lugana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One word, two meanings. It's a town. It's a grape. This can be one of the more confusing wine words in Italy. Especially when Americans come back from Tuscany and order the wrong wine. Let's clear this up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the newest and most age-worthy wines from Italy began with one man who, along with his family, created a wine with more structure than any of its neighboring zones and won over the American palate, becoming one of the first DOCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.