Vint Wine Podcast

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko highlight Vint's Château Margaux Collection and multiple recent sellouts before diving into a fascinating interview with Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Managing Partner of Goat Rodeo Capital. Goat Rodeo participated in Vint's latest funding round, and with their focus on early-stage alcohol and fintech ventures, they offer deep strategic value for Vint! CJ has an exceptional background, including experience working directly with visionary Ernest Gallo, building businesses, and developing new alcohol product brands. CJ also brings a deep appreciation for quality wine and spirits, which is instrumental in fueling his passion for the space. For more information on the Vint platform, please contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co.Cheers!DisclaimerThe 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 talk about all things Vivino, with Boris Guillome, who is the Senior Manager for Wine Sourcing (US & Canada) for the D2C wine juggernaut. We hear from Boris all about how wines are rated on the platform, how his team thinks about consumer interests and demand, and where he sees the market/consumer's tastes moving in various parts of the world. It was an intriguing conversation that pulls back the curtain to reveal the mountains of data and thousands  upon thousands of cases of wine undergirding the most popular wine marketplace app on the planet. 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 talk Champagne and other sparkling wines with the Founder of Glass of Bubbly, Christopher Walkey. Chris is a respected figure across the sparkling wine world and an award-winning sparkling wine and Champagne journalist. Glass of Bubbly is a one-stop media platform and community for all things sparkling wine. He has also founded the Glass of Bubbly wine awards which recognizes premium wines in categories related to style, taste, and body vs region or variety - a unique approach to wine "judging" which expands the definition of "quality" sparkling for producers and consumers alike. For more information on the Vint platform please contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co.Cheers!DisclaimerThe 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 sit down with whisky collector and General Partner at Chroma Ventures, Danny Jassy. Danny is a long-time friend of Vint and was one of our earliest guests back when Vint held weekly calls on the Clubhouse app. Passionate about whisky, Danny took a data-driven approach to collecting, manually tracking prices and availability until online sources made his life easier. Our conversation spans whisky topics from multiple continents and touches on grape-based spirits like Armagnac and Marc.For more information on Vint's whisky plans or any other collection on the platform please contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co.Cheers!DisclaimerThe 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 have a lively conversation with VINOHEAD's Managing Editor, Kristy Wenz. Kristy is an accomplished PR professional turned wine enthusiast who is passionate about introducing people to the wide world of wine. VINOHEAD is a burgeoning hub for all things wine and wine culture - and Kristy provides some awesome recommendations for wines and regions that might not be on your radar, including producers from Michigan and her favorite Cabernet Franc! Listen in if you want to expand your wine worldview and gather tips for your next bottle stop!Cheers!Subscribe to VINOHEAD, HERECheck out wines from Michigan, HERETake an Intro WSET wine course, HEREContact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coDisclaimerThe 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 Dan Petroski, Founder and Winemaker at Massican Wines. Massican is Napa's premier white-wine-only producer and has been forging a path to make top-quality wines in a Mediterranean style (featuring many lesser-planted Italian varieties) since 2009. Dan began as an intern at Napa's Larkmead Winery in 2006 and emerged as its Winemaker in 2012, before shifting his focus to Massican full-time only more recently. His keen eye for brand design, impeccable fruit and winemaking quality, and the influence of a Mediterranean aesthetic and approach have landed his bottles in Michelin-starred restaurants across the country, and some impressive scores from critics along the way. Cheers!Massican Website: https://massican.com/Massican on Cuvee Collective: https://www.cuveecollective.com/marketplace/wine/massican-wineryContact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe 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 chat with Buster Scher, Founder of The Buster Agency, HoopsNation, and Host of The Buster Show podcast. During our second occasion chatting with Buster, the guys discuss AI and ChatGPT's impact on content creation, opportunities in different collectible asset categories, and wines made using AI. Buster always has great insights into emerging trends and tools being employed in the content and media worlds, and his passionate collecting always leads to interesting conversations on alternative assets many people have likely never thought about.  Lastly, this is now our second video podcast! The team will be uploading podcasts to the Vint YouTube channel for viewing as well as listening moving forward.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 chat with Andrew Nelson, Partner and President of WarRoom Cellars and 2020 Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 recipient. Andrew's portfolio includes the famed Bonny Doon brand, which was launched by the legendary Randall Grahm, along with multiple other brands that aim to offer fantastic quality wine at an accessible entry point. This episode features the first-ever live tasting, where Billy and Brady are walked through a flight of Andrew's wine, where he shares the story behind the wines, and Billy and Brady share their tasting notes.Lastly, this is our first video podcast. The team will be uploading podcasts to the Vint YouTube channel for viewing as well as listening moving forward.Links:WarRoom Cellars Website - "All for Wine and Wine for All"Cheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe 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 chat with private Sommelier Wayne Baxendale who has worked in wine and hospitality worldwide. From cruise ships to high-end restaurants and boutique wine shops, Wayne's approach to wine through the lens of hospitality offers a refreshing perspective on how to introduce people to new wine and food experiences. He lives and works in London, serving private clients, and consults on various wine projects through his business Wine and Fork Ltd.. Links:Video: Be a hospitalian | Bobby Stuckey | TEDxBoulderCheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe 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 sparkling wine from around the world and make some suggestions for your holiday enjoyment. Then, Tim Irwin, General Manager for Penfolds at Treasury Wine Estates joins for an illuminating conversation about the Penfolds legacy and brand, and how the label maintains such a dynamic presence in regions around the globe. Tim shares what makes Penfolds iconic, and how they include threads of consistent storytelling and branding across vintages and labels. Cheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe 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!