VinePair Podcast

Celebrities have always been a part of the alcohol industry, but recently, certain celebs have gone beyond endorsements to launch brands and offer creative input on production, not just marketing. Adam and Zach discuss whether you should take these drinks seriously, why the trend is suddenly exploding, and how to identify which celebrity spirits are actually worth buying. For more on the subject, read Tim McKirdy's recent piece on VinePair. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever you get your podcasts, and please send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks so much for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss their very different interest levels in Halloween festivities, and then come up with a few drink pairings for classic Halloween candies. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever you get your podcasts, and remember to send any questions, comments, critiques, and suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks so much for listening, and Happy Halloween! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by legendary Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey: restaurateur, winery owner, and hospitality icon. They discuss the term "sommelier," what hospitality really means, how to get started in the wine industry, the natural wine movement, and much more. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks so much for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss how the signature cocktail craze has more than run its course, and why most bars would be better served to focus on the classics. Plus: what does the rise of draft and pre-batched cocktails mean for the future of the bartender? Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever you get your podcasts, and please send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach respond to a listener question and explore whether it's wise to get wine pairings when you enjoy a tasting menu, if sommeliers use them as a dumping ground for wine they can't otherwise sell, and how exactly you get a chatty somm to leave you the hell alone. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever it is you get it, and feel free to send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach record an EMERGENCY PODCAST in the wake of the Trump Administration's rollout of a new 25% tariff on many European wines, spirits, and cheeses. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by legendary Seattle bartender Casey Robison to discuss tequila, mezcal, and all things agave, including how American companies can behave responsibly in Mexico and what exactly makes this category so exciting. Plus: Nick and Adam's paths potentially cross in Portland. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the bizarre duality of vodka: at once America's most popular spirit in terms of sales, yet perhaps its most overlooked and underappreciated by bartenders, including a conversation about vodka's role at the dinner table in many Eastern European cultures. Plus, Adam and Zach share their favorite fall drinks and discuss the bachelor party Adam is throwing for his brother. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever you get your podcasts, and send us your comments, questions, critiques, and suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks so much for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss some deeply untrendy drinks that they still love, including Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and the Mojito. Plus: why is it that it's way more fun to drink while watching football than any other sport? Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair wherever it is you get your podcasts, and don't forget to send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks so much for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by Hanna Raskin, chief critic and food editor for the Charleston Post & Courier, to discuss why it is that restaurant reviews don't devote much space to beverage programs and the people who run them. Prompted by Zach's Twitter conversation with Pete Wells of the New York Times, Adam and Zach explore why specialty publications like VinePair might be better suited for the task then traditional restaurant reviews. Plus: Pumpkin Spice White Claw? Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review the VinePair podcast on whatever platform you prefer, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks so much for listening, and cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.