

VinePair Podcast
VinePair
Join VinePair co-founder Adam Teeter, executive editor Joanna Sciarrino, and sommelier and wine educator Zach Geballe as they discuss the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of wine, beer, and spirits each week. Now officially New York Times recommended! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 27min
The Era of Global Beer is Over
In light of the news that Diageo is intending to sell off all of its beer brands besides Guinness, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what this says about the future of global beer brands, and why imports were the true casualties of the craft beer boom. 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: 1994 Columbia Winery Red Willow Vineyard SyrahJoanna is drinking: E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La MoulineAdam is drinking: Champagne Lanson Le Green LabelInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2023 • 33min
No, Wine Doesn't Need to Market More to Boomers
Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to a recent essay stating that the wine industry should double down on marketing to the oldest part of the wine-consuming crowd. Does it make sense for wine to further focus its efforts on a generation it has a longstanding and lucrative relationship with, and does marketing to younger generations really turn off others? 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: Revisiting the ‘Hey Bartender’ Documentary, 10 Years After It Captured the Craft Cocktail RenaissanceJoanna is reading: Is Trying a Classic Cocktail Where It Was Created Actually Worth It?Adam is reading: How London Claimed the Global Cocktail CrownInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2023 • 30min
The Craftsmanship of Côtes du Rhône Wines and Comté Cheese
Zach is joined by dairy farmer Jean-Francois Marmier and winemaker Raphael Pommier to discuss the interconnected legacies of Comté cheese and Côtes du Rhône wine, how these artisanal products are the result of a great deal of human labor and ingenuity, and some of the best ways to enjoy them. 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, @vinepairThis podcast is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or FranceAgriMer. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 34min
Has Hospitality Changed Since Covid?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether restaurant and bar hospitality has changed since Covid, and if so, why - could the increasing importance of TikTok and Instagram be driving a different sort of customer engagement, or has attrition in the work force since the pandemic had a lasting impact? 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: Brooks Wine Sparkling RieslingJoanna is drinking: Vodka Martini with Tequila...Adam is drinking: Hoste Cocktails Gold FashionedInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2023 • 25min
The Future of Champagne Is...Still Wine?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the baffling comments from the managing director of Bollinger about the future of Champagne being still Pinot Noir and vineyard-designate sparkling wines. Could this approach, which flies in the face of Champagne's tradition branding, actually work? 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 reading: Meet The Beverage Directors Behind NYC’s New Wave of Korean Fine-Dining RestaurantsZach is reading: What’s Actually Inside the ‘World’s Oldest Scotch’ Bottles? Auctioneers Aren’t Completely SureJoanna is reading: Loved at Home, Ignored Abroad: Why European Whiskey Drinkers Aren’t Buying the Bourbon HypeInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2023 • 33min
Côtes du Rhône Wines and Comté Cheese - A Terroir Tandem
Zach is joined by dairy farmer Jean-Francois Marmier and winemaker Raphael Pommier to discuss the interconnected legacies of Comté cheese and Côtes du Rhône wine, and how their distinctive terroirs shape and enrich these Protected Designation of Origin goods. 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, @vinepairThis podcast is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or FranceAgriMer. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2023 • 23min
Is Taylor Swift Fueling White Wine's Rise?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how several recent wine industry transactions plus trend data suggest that white wine is surging in popularity, driven by a mix of health consciousness, red wine fatigue, and maybe an assist from one of the most famous humans on the planet. 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: Maison Benjamin Kuentz French Single Malt WhiskyJoanna is drinking: Grimm Artisinal Ales Cross Stitch Vienna-style LagerAdam is drinking: Gin MartiniInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2023 • 29min
Why This Month is Make-or-Break for the Drinks Industry
Adam, Joanna, and Zach briefly discuss Duckhorn's acquisition of Sonoma-Cutrer, then delve into a discussion of why exactly the period from Thanksgiving to New Year's is the most crucial stretch of the year for the drinks industry, as well as what categories and brands are best positioned to crush Holiday 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.Zach is reading: The Timeless Allure of Oysters and AlcoholJoanna is reading: For OnlyFans Creators, Private Whiskey Groups Are Rife With OpportunityAdam is reading: The Duckhorn Portfolio Will Acquire Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in $400 Million DealInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairThis episode is sponsored by The Prisoner Wine Company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 32min
The Science Behind Wilderness Trail's Rapid Ascent
Zach speaks with Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of Wilderness Trail Distillery, about his background in fermentation science, the techniques and approaches that distinguish the distillery, what allying with Gruppo Campari has meant for the brand, and much 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 wellInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairThis episode is sponsored by Wilderness Trail Distillery. Wilderness Trail® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 50% alc./vol. (100 Proof). Distilled and Bottled by Wilderness Trail Distillery, Danville, KY. ©2023 Campari America, New York, NY. Drink Responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 40min
Why Wine Shouldn't Give Up
Adam reflects on the resigned attitude he experienced from many wine professionals at Wine2Wine in Verona, and he, Joanna, and Zach discuss why defeatism won't work for wine, and why younger consumers can be won over, they just have to be actively targeted. 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: I'm in My Groff Phase at Ruby BarJoanna is drinking: Weingut Veyder-Malberg Weitenberg Grüner VeltlinerAdam is drinking: Gin Martini at ArchivioInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


