With "The Big Game" just around the corner, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the spread of legalized online sports betting is having a positive effect on the bar business, and if there are ways that savvy operators can draw in more of the sports betting crowd. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is reading: We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?Joanna is reading: Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks With a Twist: The Story Behind the Iconic Order in ‘Groundhog Day'Adam is reading: Does Hillstone Serve New York’s Best Martini?Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to the most recent Silicon Valley Bank report and Adam's recent presentation at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, where they specifically look for the silver linings and potentially successful strategies that wineries and operators can embrace, if they just admit that wine has a problem. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Adam is drinking: 1970 Louis M. Martini Cabernet SauvignonJoanna is drinking: Espresso and Tonic from CoqodaqZach is drinking: Papalin Jamaican High Ester RumInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Farrell, Founder of Ten to One Rum, discusses the intriguing rumors surrounding Diageo’s potential sale of Guinness, a highly regarded beer brand. The conversation touches on its historical significance and financial motives behind this shift in company strategy. Farrell also dives into the rum renaissance, sharing insights on building a pan-Caribbean rum brand amid challenges like the pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and storytelling in a competitive market, showcasing the exciting future of rum.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach riff a bit more on sommeliers and why wine service tends to err on the side of snobbery. From somms preemptively taking tastes of wines you ordered, to keeping bottles out of reach, and generally treating guests like a nuisance, wine service in a range of restaurants remains confrontational and condescending, much to their dismay. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Proxies x Nomadica Bubbly WhiteJoanna is drinking: Temperance at Wild East Brewing Co.Adam is drinking: White NegroniInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by VinePair writer-at-large and Hop Take columnist Dave Infante to discuss his recent piece about the reality check that the craft beer industry got in 2024. With sales volumes flat or declining, and more closures than opening for the first time in decades, there's been some doom and gloom surrounding the category: is that deserved? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is reading: From Crispy Chicken Skin to Potato Chips, Martini Garnishes Have Run AmokJoanna is reading: The 30 Best White Wines for 2025Adam is reading: Ask a Somm: Is It Rude to Take a Picture of the Bottle I Ordered?Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by Alyssa Smith, executive director of Charleston Wine + Food, to discuss the evolving nature of this signature festival, how it pays homage to Charleston's unique culinary history and influences, and more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With shorter wine lists becoming more commonplace at restaurants, some have suggested that this trend is good for the wine industry. Adam, Joanna, and Zach weigh in on why that might not be the case, as well as discuss what exactly the upper bound is for a "short" wine list. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Pierre Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape BlancJoanna is drinking: Cable CarAdam is drinking: ChiantiInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the second big alcohol report, this one from the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking, and how it seemed largely designed to pull in data that would support the desired conclusion, then are joined by best-selling author and economist Dr. Emily Oster to discuss the complexities and uncertainties that surround any attempt to study the impact that alcohol consumption has on health. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is reading: 10 of the Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Programs in the U.S.Zach is reading: Does All Wine Eventually Turn Into Vinegar?Adam is reading: How Josh Cellars Created One of America’s Most Popular ProseccosInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether it works for bars, restaurants, and retailers to describe wines as "allocated." Does the average consumer know what that means? Do they care? Does it create excitement and prompt discussion, or does it come off as snobby and exclusionary? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Arnaud Lambert Crémant de Loire RoséJoanna is drinking: Red HookAdam is drinking: Hidden Bench Winery PTGInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the recent recommendation from the U.S. Surgeon General that alcohol include a label warning about potential cancer risk, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how the industry has and should respond to this proposal, and more generally how talking about the many social and even societal benefits of light to moderate consumption would be a beneficial tactic. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is reading: What Is Zebra Striping? A Catchy New Way to Drink In ModerationZach is reading: Stop Asking Your Bartender for a Drink That’s ‘Not Too Sweet’Adam is reading: Bartenders With International Acclaim Find New Life in NYCInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.