VinePair Podcast

Much of the wine press might be up in arms about the lack of wine in Hulu's hit show The Bear, but Adam, Joanna, and Zach don't really see the issue. For one, wine just doesn't tend to work well on screen, and for two, it's not as if there haven't been plenty of other shows that have heavily featured wine, for better or worse. 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: Why is the U.S. Wine Industry Ignoring Central American and the Caribbean?Adam is reading: Why Are We So Obsessed With the NBA’s Wine Aficionados?Joanna is reading: The History, Controversy, and Cultural Significance of Mixed Guinness DrinksInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts discuss generational pandering in the beverage industry, targeting Gen Z drinkers. They explore nostalgic alcoholic drinks inspired by childhood beverages. The importance of investing in multiple generations beyond Gen Z is highlighted, emphasizing the need for sustainable marketing strategies.

Exploring European drinks culture, the hosts discuss the world's top bars, hyper-local wine lists, and dining with kids in unexpected places. They also delve into topics like nostalgia lager wars, economics of drinks, tasting room experiences, and a shift towards batched cocktails in bartending culture.

Zach speaks with vintner Chris Benziger about his family's move from New York City to Sonoma, their early adoption of biodynamic farming practices, how sheep and cows can bring life back into a vineyard, and their newly-released "Running Wild" Chardonnay. 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.

Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair contributor Dave Foss to discuss the current state of wine pricing in restaurants: why many restaurants, particularly in trendier cities and neighborhoods, are marking up their wine to previously-unseen levels, particularly in places without a dedicated wine or beverage professional. 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.Dave is drinking: Emidio Pepe Cerasuolo d'AbruzzoZach is drinking: Clos Saron Cabernet SauvignonJoanna is drinking: Grimm Ales "Going Up" Crispy IPAInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna and Zach discuss Lambrusco - once America's most popular imported wine, can it reemerge as an unlikely favorite as both chilled red wines and sparkling wines are on the rise, and as the nation's love affair with cured meats, cheeses, and all things Italian shows no signs of waning? Or can something that was once so popular, then unpopular, never be cool again? 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: A Decade In, Cadet Wine + Beer Remains the Vanguard of Downtown Napa’s EvolutionJoanna is drinking: On ‘Real American Beer,’ a Real American BummerInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair assistant editor Hannah Staab to explore the modern revival of soufflé cocktails like the Ramos Gin Fizz, how certain bars are trying to turn a 15 minute cocktail into something that can be done quickly, and what the future of the trend looks like. 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.Hannah is drinking: Emilio Vada Dolcetto d'AlbaZach is drinking: The New CareerJoanna is drinking: Kobal Rosé Pet-NatInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna and Zach discuss the state of the spritz in 2024: why it remains a very popular drink, whether there's room for other versions besides the Aperol Spritz, and why it may or may not be a good template for brands and bartenders to riff on. 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: The Country’s Biggest Beer Distributor Just Got Beat in Court. Here’s Why It Matters.Joanna is reading: The Absolute Best Canned Cocktails Right NowInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach talk about a frustrating issue with wine sales and service, where professionals attempt to talk customers out of buying the wines they're interested in, and whether that comes from a lack of experience, poor training, or just snobbery. 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 drinking: Fat Ass in a GlassZach is drinking: Paul Brady Wine "Melody Harlow"Adam is drinking: Campari Spritz with ChampagneInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts debate fast service vs. chill atmosphere in bars, share their top IPAs, and discuss challenges of bartending post-pandemic. They also talk about managing customer expectations, birthday drink traditions, and the balance between speed and hospitality in the industry.