Vint Wine Podcast

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk with famed New York Times writer and long-time critic/commentator on wine and food culture, Eric Asimov. Born and raised in New York City, Eric has spent decades cultivating a deep understanding of wine, its complexities, and its cultural significance. His career at The New York Times began in the early 1980s, covering various topics before focusing on wine in the late 1990s, then rising to Chief Wine Critic.  Eric's achievements extend beyond his columns and reviews. He is the author of several influential books on wine, including "How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto" and "Wine With Food: Pairing Notes and Recipes from The New York Times." His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the James Beard Foundation Award for his outstanding wine, spirits, or beer professional in 2013. Eric is a wealth of knowledge, a critical thinker, and one of the wine world's most articulate and progressive voices when it comes to educating audiences and publicizing the most interesting stories from the industry, in the US, and abroad. Here he shares some unique insights and brilliant perspectives on the "natural wine" movement, the growth of the wine industry, changes in expectations from wine drinkers, and generational shifts in approaches to food and wine in general. Note: Read up on wines of the Jerez - HEREThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk about common wine descriptors such as "smooth", "bitter", "drinkable", and "dry". They also comment on ways to make wine tasting more thoughtful and enjoyable. Brady and Billy also share the regions on their near-term travel list, both here in the States, and abroad. Come back next week as they resume the normal cadence of interviews with a slate of outstanding guests.  For more information on the Vint investment platform, please contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co.The Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Use code VintPod at checkout for free shipping on your first order. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com.Cheers!The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy hear from the founder and CEO of Rocky Mountain Barrel Company, Skyler Weekes. Skyler's business competes in a unique sector of the wine and whisky market as a reseller of used barrels and casks. Much of RMBC's business is selling "finishing" casks to producers and amassing a diverse stock of Rum, Sherry, Bourbon, and Port (and much more) casks to be sold for a second use. Sky's insights into both worlds of wine and spirits really ads color to a part of the industry that we knew very little about...He is also formally trained as a sommelier and talks a bit about how he uses his instincts for tasting, blending, and flavor pairing to advise clients toward the right casks for their final product. We hope you learn something new about the wine and whisky market through our conversation!The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy discuss Bordeaux with Mary Gorman-McAdams, MW. Mary is a renowned educator and student of both Bordeaux and the sparkling wines of Champagne. Here, we ask Mary more in-depth questions about the meaning of "terroir" when assessing the wines and producers of Bordeaux, how the classification system came to be (and how it functions today), as well as her outlook on the 2022 EP campaign. Mary is a wealth of knowledge both of the region itself, along with its geography, climate, and history, but also of the many legendary families and smaller producers that make up the region.Additionally, Billy and Brady announce the launch of Vint's online wine and spirits marketplace (www.vintmarketplace.com). We're excited to bring the world's most sought-after wines and spirits directly to you!The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy sit down with Bobby Stuckey, partner and Master Sommelier at Frasca Hospitality Group. The group’s flagship restaurant, Frasca Food and Wine, has won two James Beard awards for excellence in Oustanding Wine Service (2013) and Oustanding Service (2019). Bobby is one of America’s most accomplished Sommeliers and someone who has dedicated his life to service, bussing tables and pouring wine on the floors of his restaurants. He is also a fierce advocate for the restaurant industry, leading initiatives to protect workers and keep businesses alive during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with his successful restaurant businesses, Bobby is co-founder of the Scarpetta Wine Company, which presents the white wines of Friulano, Italy - a region he is most passionate about. In this episode, we talk restaurant work, Friuli, collecting, and how to make service a sustainable and life-long career. Bobby is a titan of the wine world and can offer wise words of advice for any business looking to treat their customers with hospitality. Enjoy!The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk with Andrew Jones - Winemaker and Proprietor of Field Recordings, and collaborator on the central coast project,  The Fableist. Andrew is a growing and viticulturist at heart who has a knack for picking excellent vineyard sites that express the diversity of California's Central Coast. He has ventured into almost every corner of these AVAs to explore all of the possibilities that the regions have to offer with regard to climate, soil diversity, and accommodation of lesser-planted varieties. In our discussion today we ask Andrew about the differences between the role of the winemaker and the grape grower, how he thinks about sustainability and alternative packaging, rootstocks and their importance in shaping a final wine product, and his current ventures.  Enjoy!The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk with CEO and Founder of Tastry, Katerina Axelsson. Tastry provides machine learning analysis and client services to evaluate and measure the chemistry of wines against consumer preferences to help producers and retailers optimize for what their consumers want the most. We ask Katerina about technology and the wine industry generally, as well as how AI and machine learning can impact the industry for the benefit of businesses and consumers. From the Tastry website: "Katerina is a graduate of Cal Poly with a B.S. in Chemistry. While in school, Katerina worked at a custom-crush facility and noticed that one of their batches imprinted with two different labels received drastically different industry scores: it was then that she knew there had to be a more science-based way to score wine. Thus, Tastry was born. Over the next three years, she taught a computer how to taste."The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy catch up with past guest Vince Anter, the producer and host of V is for Vino, a fast-growing web show for wine and spirits education, travel, and food experiences. Vince is a Certified Sommelier and musician with a passion for making great food and wine content accessible for more people. He has quickly grown his online presence with features on Fox, CBS, and Amazon Prime to name a few. The most recent season of his flagship regional travel/wine series recently kicked off with a visit to Virginia... Most of his content is available for free on the V is for Vino website, and we are excited to have him on a second time as a friend of the pod! Check out V is for Vino at the links below:WebsiteVino VIPYoutubeInstagramThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko rant about wine snobbery and tell a few wine stories, then spend time with guest Jahdé Marley. Jahdé is a respected NYC-based wine and spirits consultant, community organizer, and the visionary behind [ABV] Ferments and the events and distribution platform By the Hand. Jahdé's unique perspective in the industry, documented through interviews and original thought pieces in Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Punch, and Whetstone Magazine, has solidified her status as a thought leader and advocate for positive change.With a passion for holistic sustainability, Jahdé explores the intersection of social and environmental sustainability, using beverages as a lens to promote change. Join us as we delve into the importance of getting local growers more involved in the wine trade and the significance of uplifting indigenous grape varieties for production and consumption. Jahdé sheds light on the role of local agriculture in the world of wines and spirits and emphasizes the need for increased accessibility within the industry.The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko catch up with Jon Troutman, former co-founder of Empathy Wines, which was acquired by Constellation Brands in 2020. Jon is currently the EVP over Commerce & Operations at VeeFriends, Gary Vaynerchuk's uplifting and wildly popular NFT project. Jon has built and operated a number of wine and wine-related brands, both alongside and apart from Gary, including time spent at Cork'd, Daily Grape, Constellation, and Domaine Select Wine Estates. Jon has a wealth of knowledge about wine and wine trends, including consumer sentiment and how to grow a wine brand. His stories of working alongside some of the biggest movers in the wine world over the last 15 years are compelling and his ability to identify opportunities within the industry are second to none. Enjoy!The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!