Wine Enthusiast Podcast

In this podcast, they explore the journey of sommeliers choosing sobriety and the challenges they face. They discuss the benefits of sobriety in wine tasting and the evolving role of sommeliers in the sober curious movement. They also touch upon reevaluating our relationships with alcohol and the growing availability of non-alcoholic beverages.

Some of the longest-living people in the world drink upwards of two glasses of wine daily, according to Dan Buettner's research for the best-selling Blue Zones books and program, which are also the basis of a Netflix documentary, ' Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.' As some of us cut back on our alcohol consumption during 'Dry January,' Wine Enthusiast producer Sam Sette talks to Buettner about whether temporary abstinence is the answer to long-term health. Listen to find out how Buettner’s findings from the Blue Zones can shape a more informed approach to drinking in the new year. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.net. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today!      FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast Instagram: @wineenthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast X: @WineEnthusiast    

Issa Rae, award-winning actress, writer, and ViaraeWines Prosecco creator, discusses her preference for Prosecco over Champagne, breaking into the wine industry, the importance of representation in the business, and well-seasoned rotisserie chicken and wine pairings. The podcast also explores the versatility of sparkling wine and encourages listener engagement.

Cara Morrison shares insights on Chardonnay winemaking and its misconceptions. The podcast discusses the transition from premed to winemaking, the varying opinions of Chardonnay, the advantages of using screw caps, struggles in attracting the next generation of wine drinkers, and the differences between can Chardonnay and traditional barrel-aged Chardonnay.

Wine and Hip Hop podcast host and star of Street Somm, Jermaine Stone explains why the best wine pairings are about meeting people where they are.      FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

Writer at large, Christina Pickard sat down with Maureen Downey, to discuss the latest on one of the largest wine fraud cases in modern history. In 2013, Rudy Kurniawan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling millions of dollars in fake rare vintages. For the full back story, check out Wine Enthusiast’s true crime podcast, Vinfamous. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

Future 40 Tastemaker Marie Cheslik shares how education and community can help overcome barriers and get more people comfortable around wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

Future 40 Tastemaker Martha Cisneros Paja, founder of the Latinas Wine Club, shares how education and empowerment can open doors to a more inclusive wine industry. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

The the first in our 3-part series highlighting some of this year’s Future 40 Tastemakers,we sit down with Alice Achayo, who founded The Wine Linguist, a consulting company created to educate wine professionals and drinkers to broaden how they think and talk about wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

The podcast discusses how climate change is impacting vineyards and wine production. Topics include extreme weather events affecting harvest times, methods for analyzing grape ripeness, challenges of grape ripening in varying temperatures, and strategies for adapting winemaking practices to mitigate climate change effects.