VinePair Podcast

Adam, Joanna, and Zach wonder if rising restaurant wine prices are due to a raft of new, arguably predatory loans that have targeted restaurants of late, offering quick infusions of cash in exchange for a cut of all credit card transactions. Do operators think that guests are less likely to notice price hikes when it comes to booze? 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: Martinez CocktailZach is drinking: Golden State Cider Dry & MightyAdam is drinking: Paper Plane at The Bowery HotelInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach reflect on the fact that after years of trying to hype up Sherry, the wine trade seems to have largely forgotten about it, relegating it to producing casks for Scotch and an occasional cocktail ingredient. 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: A Decent Martini Is Finally Arriving at Your Airport, But Expect DelaysZach is reading: From the Alabama Slammer to the White Russian: Were Any Good Cocktails Created in the ’70s?Adam is reading: Exciting, Affordable, and Walkable, Athens Has the Most Exciting Cocktail Scene In Europe Right NowInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast explores the misconception that non-alcoholic drinks are only consumed by those who don't drink alcohol. It discusses the growth and appeal of non-alcoholic beverages, highlighting the desire for sophisticated adult drinks. The hosts also share their personal experiences with drinking, including trying different cocktails and wines. They explore the various methods of consuming non-alcoholic drinks and touch on the challenges faced by non-alcoholic spirits in the market.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by VinePair assistant editor Hannah Staab to discuss her recent article about a growing trend of wine programs that exclusively serve American wine: to what extent is it driven by a lack of consumer demand, to what extent does it reflect bias within the wine industry, and to what extent is it a byproduct of our complicated and antiquated liquor laws. 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: 2011 Hatzidakis Nikteri AssyrtikoJoanna is reading: The Pioneering Distillers Crafting California’s Agave Spirits CategoryAdam is reading: The Blind Pricing Problem at Wine Bars Without MenusInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their predictions for the drinks industry in 2024, including the rise of Mexican spirits beyond agave and the confusion around consumer preferences for ABV. They also talk about the erosion of wine in restaurants and the trend of themed bars. Predictions for the beer and alcohol industry include brewery closures and major acquisitions in the bourbon sector.

Highlights of this podcast include the decline of wine's popularity, challenges in the wine industry, the decline of Bud Light as a brand, missed opportunities and tequila trends, and the shift in shelters from mall-based to spirit-based.

On this special episode, members of the VinePair team share some of their favorite drinks and most memorable drinking experiences of 2023. 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 holiday season in full swing, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the shady world of unregulated hangover cures, and why we just can't help ourselves when it comes to trying to dodge the consequences of a boisterous night out. Plus, an in-depth discussion of family holiday traditions. 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: Bar Owners Outraged as Beefeater Sneakily Lowers ABV (Again)Joanna is reading: Close at 3 a.m., Open at 6 a.m.: The Ups, Downs, and Dangers of Working the ‘Clopening’ ShiftAdam is reading: Patrón XO Cafe’s Unlikely Viral Life After DeathInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to the news that Gruppo Campari will be purchasing Courvoisier from Beam Suntory for $1.32 billion. Does this mean that the recent dip in Cognac sales is just a a blip on the radar? Will this allow Campari to take on Hennessy in the American market? And why do we need to be very careful when analyzing sales data from 2020-2022? 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: High West "A Midwinter Night's Dram" Rye WhiskeyJoanna is drinking: Funkytown Brewery Irish Red AleAdam is drinking: 2010 Cru BeaujolaisInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast discusses the dynamism in Cognac, a range of Mexican spirits, and a strong year for seasonal and special releases in American whiskey. They also debate between prioritizing high scores and promoting spirits with unique narratives, and highlight beloved gins and the highly regarded makers mark celerage. The hosts express gratitude and give credits to those involved in producing the podcast.