Wine Enthusiast Podcast
The Wine Enthusiast Podcast takes you on a tantalizing trip into the world of wine, beer and spirits. Drink up engaging, behind-the-scenes stories reported and recorded by Wine Enthusiast's editors. In each episode, we explore emerging trends, provide educational tidbits, and introduce you to the passionate people who craft, shake, ferment, and pour their beverage of choice. Inside every bottle is a story.
Episodes
Episode 226: How NBA Legend CJ McCollum Turned Wine into the Family Business
McCollum and his wife, Elise, join the WE Podcast to discuss running a family vineyard, the bottle(s) they'd pop if the Hawks took home a championship, and why the NBA is embracing wine. Read more at https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/podcasts/wine-enthusiast-podcast/cj-elise-mccollum-winery/. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Em
Episode 225: What’s Really Going On with Restaurant Wine Pricing?
Wine director Michael Laudenslager and importer Peter Andrews join the Wine Enthusiast Podcast to discuss how restaurant wine pricing became so expensive. Read more at https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/podcasts/wine-enthusiast-podcast/restaurant-wine-pricing/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.co
Episode 224: Franciacorta Is the Sparkling Wine Powerhouse We've Been Waiting For
Writer-at-Large Jeff Porter sits down with Laura Gatti, VP of the Consorzio Franciacorta, to talk tradition, innovation, and bubbles on the WE Podcast.This episode is brought to you by the Consorzio Franciacorta.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.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts,
Episode 223: The New Age of Wine Has Begun—Just Ask the SuperVinoBros
Wine Enthusiast 2026 Rising Stars Ryan and Chris Goydos, better known as the SuperVinoBros, are leading the charge of new-age wine advocates who champion sustainability and approachability.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.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever y
Episode 222: And Just Like That... Sarah Jessica Parker Makes Jalapeño Wine
On this week's episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we couldn't help but wonder: what drew the Sex and the City star to jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc? Listen in to find out.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.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podca
Episode 221: 3 Up-and-Coming Italian Wine Regions You Absolutely Need on Your Radar
Magazine Director Ryan Grim sits down with WE Writers-at-Large for a chat about Bardolino, Maremma, and Mamoiada.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.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage indus
Episode 152: Why Making Wine Education Less Stuffy Could Save the Industry
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
Episode 77: California Cool-Climate Syrah
Nearly every winemaker, sommelier and critic agrees on one thing: Syrah from cool-climate sites makes for some of the most interesting wines in the world. This episode explores that reality, showcasing bottles that are good examples and producers who push the envelope. Join Wine Enthusiast Contributing Editor Matt Kettmann in conversation with renowned California Syrah winemakers Bob Lindquist and
Episode 15: The Ultimate Summer Gift Guide
Lifestyle & Entertaining Editor Mike DeSimone taps three industry experts for top gifts to give dads, grads, brides and grooms.
Episode 27: Getting Frisky Over Whiskey
What should wine lovers look for in a Bourbon? Is Scotch really that intimidating? WE Editors Kara Newman and Dylan Garret pull up to the bar to talk to two experts—Flavien Desoblin, owner of The Brandy Library and Copper & Oak, and New York Times spirits writer Clay Risen—about America's favorite brown spirit, whiskey.
Episode 58: Rhône Blends Rise in Paso Robles
In this episode, Contributing Editor Matt Kettman sits down with Ian Adamo, owner of Somm's Kitchen in Paso Robles, California, to talk about why Rhône blends are becoming a local phenomenon, and what each unique variety brings to the final wine.
Episode 4: Moody Cocktails
In this episode, we sit down with New York City mixologist Jane Danger and Wine Enthusiast spirits editor Kara Newman to learn how bartenders serve up drinks based on your mood. Plus, clinical psychologist Matthew Del Giudice reveals what your drink choice really says about your personality.
Episode 56: Sonoma Rosé on the Rise
California Contributing Editor Virginie Boone talks with Rodney Strong's Winemaker, Justin Seidenfeld, about the region's rosés, how they're growing in popularity and why they're here to stay.
Episode 138: Why Expanding Wine Education is Essential for a More Inclusive Industry
Certification programs can be a great experience for those who want to learn more about wine. However, to make wine more accessible, the wine community has been questioning traditional educational programs as they currently are. With pricey courses and curriculum rooted in Eurocentric language, are certification programs creating barriers in the industry? Will expanding how we view education remov
Episode 151: Empowering Latinas in Wine Starts With Community
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
Special Presentation of Vinfamous: Episode 101: Murder in the Vineyard
Wine Enthusiast presents a special presentation of its new true crime podcast. Follow the podcast at https://winemag.com/vinfamous-podcast or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Join us every other week as we delve into the twists and turns behind the all-time most shocking wine crimes. For more content from Wine Enthusiast, visit winemag.com. *Heads up. This episode talks about murder
Episode 6: Behind the Scenes with an NYC Somm
In this episode we drop in on Eduardo Porto Carreiro, beverage director of Untitled restaurant at the Whitney Museum in New York City, to learn more about the real-life roller coaster of running a high-profile wine program in one of the city's hottest new restaurants.
Episode 169: What's Trending in the Wine World, According to Dave Rudman of WSET Americas
In this podcast episode, Wine Enthusiast's Chief Education Officer Marshall Tilden III sat down with the Global Business Development Director and Executive Director of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET for short) of the Americas, Dave Rudman to get the skinny on the current happenings. We learned a lot about the evolving education landscape, and exciting programs now available for lover
Episode 165: Can You Enjoy Wine Culture Without Actually Drinking?
Anna-Christina Cabrales, Tasting Director at Wine Enthusiast, delves into the world of sobriety in the wine industry with guest Abe Zarate, known as @sober_somm on Instagram. Together, they examine sobriety and explore the idea of enjoying wine culture while abstaining from alcohol, emphasizing that being "sober" can mean different things for different people. Is there a guest you want us to int
Episode 173: In Today's T.V. and Film Landscape, Product Placement Isn't Always What You Think It Is
Have you ever noticed a bottle's label prominently displayed during a pivotal scene in a favorite television show or film, and wondered: "Was that on purpose?" It just might be. That's increasingly thanks to people like Anastasia Tarasova, the founder of Bottles on Set, a product-placement agency that delivers expertise in wine and liquor to film and television productions. To learn about how this
Episode 171: Can Unsnobby Wine Books Save the Industry? 'Rebel School of Wine' Is Trying
In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Balliet, aothor of the new wine book Rebel School Of Wine: A Visual Guide to Drinking with Confidence, to discuss his mission to make wine more fun and introduce more drinkers to it. Whether you're a seasoned Italophile or simply curious about what makes this country so special, this episode is not to be missed. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A t
Episode 164: What Makes a Private-Label Wine?
What is a private label, exactly? Think Costco's Kirkland; Trader Joe's Charles Shaw, or Two-Buck Chuck; or Target's California Roots. Sometimes these private labels are easy to pick out, while other times they hide in plain sight. In this episode, Alison Crowe, vice president of winemaking for Plata Wine Partners, a leading private-label producer in the heart of California, gives us the inside sc
Episode 170: Why Wine-Lovers (and Everyone Else) Are Obsessed With Italy
In this episode, we explore the concept of "Italianality" with newly minted Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi and journalist Jessica Dupuy. The pair are writing a book that explores and explains the subject and why it has never been more important—not just to Italy, but to the world. Together, they seek to distill the beauty, culture, history, food, wine and regional differences found throughout the c
Episode 49: The Enthusiast 100 Round Table
Executive Editor Susan Kostrzewa, Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo and Tasting Director Alexander Peartree talk wine styles, origins, trends, ageability and more as we discuss our list of the year's top wines, The Enthusiast 100 of 2018.
Episode 63: Wine Myths Debunked—Take Two
To kickoff new episodes of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, host and Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo asks members of our Tasting Panel to tackle some of the toughest wine myths out there today, confirming what's true and noteworthy versus what's utter BS and what's utterly forgettable.
Episode 34: American Spirits
Craft distilleries are on the rise in the United States. This week, we'll raise a glass to the Americans behind those small-batch stills: Like the whiskey master whose wizardry is changing the face and taste of American single malts. Plus, we'll meet the team behind a brand new artisanal vodka with a twist. And we'll hear from U.S. Army veterans on a mission: to make world-class bourbon.
Episode 44: America's Best Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast contributing editors breakdown the beauty of American-made Pinot Noir, plus we talk with Blaine Ashley, Founder of NY Champagne week, about groundbreaking women who founded famous Champagne houses, and her new event dedicated to females working in fizz today.
Episode 80: New Year, New Wine Beginnings
A New Year calls for new beginnings, and what better (or tastier) way to explore those opportunities than with wine resolutions to drink outside the box. Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo and Contributing Editor Christina Pickard talk about how they're going to imbibe more thoughtfully and adventurously in 2021 to be the best wine lovers they can possibly be, with tips and tricks to actually execute
Episode 143: Does Napa Valley Have a Problem With Younger Wine Drinkers?
Peter Mondavi Jr, third-generation co-proprietor of Charles Krug Winery and Jeremy Carter, winemaker and founding partner of Tarpon Cellars sit down to dicuss what the future may hold for the iconic region. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 200: Why Is Oregon Producing So Many High-Quality, Affordable Wines?
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about wine is that the more you spend on a bottle, the better it will be. The truth is, there is astounding value to be discovered from wine regions around the world, and you can find great bottles for $20 or less. You just need to know where to look. Wine Enthusiast's recently published 2025 Top 100 Best Buys list featured a high number of wines from
Episode 154: Is There a Right Way To Pair Wine?
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
134: NBA's Tony Parker on What Basketball and Wine Have in Common
NBA-champion Tony Parker shares why he chose to team up with entrepreneur and vintner Michel Reybier—and what he drinks the most. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 94: Summer 2021 Outdoor "Entertaining"
With summer in full swing and many eager to return to in-person gatherings, we take a look at how to make summer entertaining extra special this year. In this episode, Associate Managing Editor of Print Layla Schlack talks to two sommeliers about crowd-pleasing bottles that go with anything you might be serving at your barbecue or picnic, as well as what to bust out to make any summer gathering fe
Episode 209: Ashley Graham Upended the Fashion World. Next Up? Wine
Supermodel Ashley Graham has already changed the fashion world, and now she's setting her sights on Lambrusco. She joins us this week on the podcast to introduce her newest venture, Lucci: a crisp, fruit-forward Lambrusco. We chatted with the supermodel about the winemaking process, her favorite foods to pair with Lambrusco, Valentine's Day plans, and why the wine world is ripe for disrupting. Is
Episode 202: 'Witchy' Winemaking Traditions Date Back Millennia
On this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we sit down with historian Julia Schifini of Spirits Podcast to discuss the deep roots of spiritual winemaking practices. 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
Episode 148: Why Is Orange Wine Suddenly Everywhere?
Orange wine is still a bit of an enigma, despite the style being centuries-old. So, Wine Enthusiast editor, Jacy Topps sat down with Doreen Winkler to discuss all things orange wine. Doreen Winkler is a sommelier, orange wine expert and the founder of Orange Glou, the only brick and mortar wine retail shop in the world solely dedicated to the category. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenth
Episode 146 What Makes a Great Italian Wine Bar?
Writers-at-large Danille Callegari and Jeff Porter and Camillia Bellini, owner of Enoteca Bellini, examine what's at the heart of the Italian wine bar experience. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 144:The Canned Wine Brand Reimagining Outdoor Drinking
Fourth-generation winemaker Jake Bilbro discusses the benefits of his new sustainable wine brand, Revelshine and how it's shaking up the canned- wine category. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 140: On the Decade Wine Blew Up in the U.S.
The 80s was an important decade for wine in the U.S. It was also an important time for Wine Enthusiast Companies because the magazine was launched in the decade. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the magazine, not only did the print team create an amazing May issue, which is out now, managing print editor John Capone sat down with, chairman and cofounder of Wine Enthusiast Companies, Adam Strum
Episode 135: TikTok is Having a Major Impact on the Wine World
What is TikTok? How does it work? And why is the wine community successfully jumping on the bandwagon? Editor Jacy Topps chats with Amanda McCrossin to find out. McCrossin is a certified sommelier and former wine director, and she has amassed nearly two hundred thousand followers on the platform in a short amount of time. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthus
Episode 119: Sustainability and Spirits
We talk with husband-and-wife duo Melkon Khosrovian and Litty Mathew, founders of LA's Greenbar Distillery about sustainability in spirits. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
Episode 103: A Look at Festive Drinks for the Holiday Season
What makes a drink festive? What makes it unique, or holiday-worthy? Is it the ingredients? The history? The people you enjoy it with? Maybe it's a little bit of everything. In this episode, we take a look at festive drinks for the holiday season. Spirits Editor Kara Newman speaks with beverage pros Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn and creator of Sorel Liqueur, and Joanna Carpenter, a
Episode 87: Why Is Natural Wine So Divisive?
Natural wine often falls into a love it or hate it conversation, but why? In search of answers, we talk to Meri Lugo of Domestique Wine shop, a retailer from the natty side, and Charles Springfield, a somm who deals in more traditional bottles, to find out what it is about this category that inspires such heated debate. We discuss some of the perceptions and misunderstandings among natural and con
Episode 65: Leading Lights—Aussie Reds Bucking the Big-Boned Stereotype
Sun-soaked Australia may not be the first place that comes to mind when searching for lithe, light-bodied reds, but in a land as vast and diverse as Oz, cool-climate regions abound, as do acidity-loving producers of all shapes and sizes looking to lighten things up. Contributing Editor Christina Pickard talks with Aussie wine writer, judge and journalist Mike Bennie about the lighter side of Austr
Episode 62: Excellent Red Wines of Austria
Contributing Editor Anne Krebiehl talks with Lance Foyster, Master of Wine and co-owner of U.K. importing company Clark Foyster, about Austria's red grapes and what you need to know about these lovely and seductive wines.
Episode 32: Destinations
We'll sip our way around the globe, with wine-fueled stops on three different continents. We'll visit Cape Town and meet a sommelier and winemaker on a mission. Plus, we'll get down and dirty with the Mosel Riesling harvest in Germany. And, after wildfires raged through northern California last fall, we'll hear about an all-hands-on-deck effort to Rebuild Wine Country.
Episode 21: Washington Wine: Then and Now
In this episode, Contributing Editor Sean Sullivan brings us on a deep dive through the history of Washington State wine. Featuring one of the region's founding fathers, Allen Shoup, we learn how Washington went from a little-known region to wine-producing powerhouse.
Episode 17: The Trials and Triumphs of Wine Education
What motivates someone to pursue formal wine education? And how do they balance work, family and studies to have a life? We talk to three students of the vine and get their stories plus their advice and lessons learned.
Episode 7: Oscar Worthy Entertaining
We talk with André and Tenaya Darlington, authors of "Movie Night Menus: Dinner and Drink Recipes Inspired by the Films We Love." Also, a visit to Brooklyn's Nitehawk Cinema for a dish and cocktail inspired by "LA LA Land."
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Inside every bottle is a unique story. In this podcast, Wine Enthusiast editors will bring you these stories, plus the latest trends, news and information about wine, beer and spirits.
Episode 108: Cold as Ice—An Exploration of Ice Wines, Ciders and Beers
While winter across America might be unwelcome for those who prefer sunshine and warmth, for others, the frosty conditions present a unique world of opportunity. For our three guests this week—Dave Breeden from Sheldrake Point Winery, Karlton Graham from KC Bier Co., and Eleanor Leger from Eden Specialty Ciders—the polar temperatures mean the perfect conditions for creating ice beverages like ice
Episode 107: It's No Big Deal if You Don't Drink
If you or someone you know isn't drinking alcohol for any reason at all, you have options. The non-alcoholic drinks space is evolving. Bars dedicated to booze-free hospitality offer creative menus, and there are scores of spirit-free bottles of booze, beer and wine at specialty shops and digital retailers. In this episode, Associate Managing Editor Emily Saladino explores non-alcoholic drinks cul
Episode 111: Women in Drinks History, Part Two—The Grandes Dames of Champagne
In this episode, the second in a three-part series on women in drinks history, we take a look at the magnificent grandes dames of Champagne. Many great women have stood behind some of the most prominent Champagne houses in history. Associate Digital Editor J'nai Gaither speaks with Rebecca Rosenberg, author of Champagne Widows, about the role these leading ladies, especially Madame Clicquot, or Ba
Episode 149: How Climate Change is Impacting Harvest For One Winery
The story of climate change is not just one of elevated temperatures. Smoke taint, droughts, frost, flooding, hailstorms and excessive rainfall all are impacting the vineyards. And the impact of wine production is becoming more obvious. So, just how is it affecting wine production? This week, Editor Jacy Topps sat down with Steve Peck to discuss. Peck is the VP of winemaking at J. Lohr Vineyards
Episode 196: Regina King's New Orange Wine Tells a Deeply Personal Story
Academy Award-wining actress Regina King opens up about her new orange wine label, MianU, the bottles that made her fall in love with wine, how winemaking is like directing and all the ways she's continuing to celebrate with her son, Ian. 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.com. Remember to rate and
Episode 13: A Sip Session with Supermodel Veronica Webb
In this episode, we talk to the groundbreaking lifestyle blogger and model about the globetrotting life that exposed her to the world's great wines, her favorite restaurants in New York City, and how wine keeps her beautiful inside and out.
Episode 10: Are Wine Terms Legit or Bulls&*(?
In this episode, Contributing Editor Mike Schachner riffs with New York City beverage directors Pascaline Lepeltier and Jeff Porter on whether popular wine terms help or hinder our understanding of what's in the glass.
Episode 59: Diverse Styles of Russian River Pinot Noir
Virginie Boone, W.E.'s Contributing Editor for California, talks to Matt Coyne, sommelier at Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant in the Russian River Valley, about the Valley's excellent and diverse Pinot Noir.
Episode 194: Out With Low-Alc? BuzzBallz and XXL Lead a Growing Trend
The siren call of a BuzzBall is hard to ignore. The neon sphere at your checkout counter is the $5 (or less) cocktail fueling a $500 million empire. In 2024, RTD sales spiked 16.5% while other booze categories stayed flat, and they show no signs of slowing down. In the wine world, XXL, the so-called "Moscato without manners" pushes the same boundary with candy-sweet flavors and 15–20% ABV, flippi
Episode 33: Cupid's Arrow
With Valentine's Day around the corner, we're pouring a big glass of love and desire with a side of chemistry. Looking to wow your date with the perfect wine order? We ask wine pros for their do's and don'ts. We dish with famed sexologist Pepper Schwartz about edible aphrodisiacs. Plus, a crash course in the chemistry of cocktails.
Episode 177: Scary Stories From Haunted Wineries
Do you believe in ghosts? If the answer is no, these wine-soaked stories might change your mind. In this episode, we explore spooky tales from some of wine country's most well-loved destinations. First, we take a trip to Trefethen Family Vineyards in California's Napa Valley, where mother and son duo Janet and Lorenzo Trefethen share the backstory of their winery's haunted grounds. Next, we travel
Episode 31: Wine and Wellness
New year… new format! We're kicking off 2018 with an excitingly different taste and feel, as we take a look at wine and wellness. Hitting the mat, and pouring a glass: we talk with the founder of New York's Yoga Unwined about the intersection of vinyasa and vino. A renowned Master of Wine talks about taking his last drink, and continuing a career in the industry. And, if a little detox is amon
Episode 76: Best Buys for the Holidays
It's that time of year, when we're all looking for the best wines to buy, share, drink and gift, all without breaking the bank. We've got you covered for all your holiday wine-shopping needs with the Top 100 Best Buys of 2020, our list of the best accessible and available value-minded wines to snap up today. In this episode, we dive into what made the cut this year with Wine Enthusiast Tasting Dir
Episode 61: Bargain Bordeaux
European Editor Roger Voss sits down with Françoise Lannoye, President of the Côtes de Bordeaux, to discuss the importance and affordability of wines produced in these appellations, and reveals three wines under $30 worth buying now.
Episode 64: California Sparkling Wine Gets Serious
Join us for a bubbly conversation on the state of all things sparkly in California, especially in Napa and Sonoma. Contributing Editor Virginie Boone taps Napa native and wine-industry vet Paula Kornell on why regional sparkling wine is on the rise and who is making some of the best.
Episode 219: Want to Eat and Drink Like a President? We're Not So Sure
On the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we chat with Bennett Rea, creator of Cookin' with Congress, about the Founding Fathers' drinking habits, their weirdest recipes, and how food brings us together. 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.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where
Episode 36: Goddesses of the Grape II
In the second of our two-part series, we'll take you to the annual Women of the Vine and Spirits Global Symposium in NAPA. We'll hear how women are working to change the face of the wine and spirits industry. We'll meet the creator of the first luxury-spirits brand aimed at "the successful woman." And we'll talk with a man working to engage other men in empowering women as leaders.
Episode 57: New York State of Wine
Tasting Director Alexander Peartree talks to Paul Brady, Brand Ambassador to the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and this year's 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, about Cabernet Franc's diversity and why it deserves your attention.
Episode 48: Climate Change and Wine
Contributing Editor Nils Bernstein speaks with winemakers from New York, Michigan and England on how their wines and winemaking overall is being influenced by global warming.
Episode 39: A Spring Tasting
We'll bring you a medley of stories from the world of wine, and beyond. We'll meet the tattoo artist who's making his mark as a vintner. We'll hear what it's like to work the wine beat when you're a mom-to-be. And if you fancy a cocktail made with shrubs or bitters, we'll meet some of the artisans who handcraft these must-have ingredients.
Episode 73: New Spaces in the Drinks World (40 Under 40 of 2020 Series – Part 3)
Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo speaks with two of this year's 40 Under 40 Tastemakers, Cristie Norman and Will Blackmon, about covering new ground and finding unique opportunities in the evolving wine and drinks worlds, from shifts in wine education and hospitality to new curation modules and beyond.
Episode 51: The Many Faces of Summer's Best White, Chenin Blanc
Did you know that South African Chenin Blanc is the greatest wine to be in your glass this summer? Lauren Buzzeo, Managing Editor at Wine Enthusiast, talks to Sam Timberg, Co-founder and Managing Director of Meridian Prime, a U.S. importer that specializes in South African wine. They'll discuss the history, versatility, top regions and producers, and tell you which ones you need to check out this
Episode 47: California's Real Red Wine Blends
Contributing Editor Matt Kettmann interviews the innovative winemaker from Denner Vineyards about what's behind this trend, plus Executive Editor Susan Kostrzewa talks cellaring tips with a pro.
Episode 70: 50 Shades of Pink—Puglia's Rosé Rainbow
It's summertime, which means it's officially full-on rosé season! Think beyond the traditional Provençal pour with an Italian rosato, and explore the diverse array of bottlings made from a variety of grapes that hail from the stunning southern region of Puglia. Wine Enthusiast Tasting Director, Alexander Peartree, talks with Enrico Contini, Marketing Director of Vias Imports, about the range of o
Episode 181: How Will Wine Fare Under Trump?
With Donald Trump set to take office in January, many wine industry folks are wondering what tariffs the president-elect might impose and how they could affect the industry. This time around, we have the benefit of experience—Trump's first term—to guide our thinking. Is it all doom and gloom, or is there any hope on the horizon? We enlisted three experts to share their opinions: Bertrand Leulliett
Episode 74: The Craftsmanship of Whisky Distilling (40 Under 40 of 2020 Series – Part 4)
From small batch to large scale, there's serious skill required to consistently distill quality spirits of any category, so what truly is the difference between craft and commercial? Associate Managing Editor of Print Layla Schlack speaks with industry insiders Elizabeth McCall, Samara B. Davis and Tim Wiggins to get the lowdown.
Episode 28: Not Your Average Thanksgiving
Add some excitement to your traditional spread with unexpected drink pairings. Senior Editor Layla Schlack talks to cider sommelier Dan Pucci, master cicerone Max Bakker and more to get suggestions for a memorable feast.
Episode 29: The Lowdown on 2017's Best Wine, Beer & Spirits
In this episode, Executive Editor Susan Kostrzewa talks about 2017's best wine, beer and spirits, getting the lowdown on how they're created, some of the exciting trends they represent, and giving you a head start on what to buy before the rest of the world catches up.
Episode 71: Does Wine Have an Accessibility Problem? (40 Under 40 of 2020 Series – Part 1)
Emily Saladino, Wine Enthusiast's Associate Managing Editor of Digital, talks with two of this year's 40 Under 40 Tastemakers, Chevonne Ball and Zidanelia Arcidiacono, about why wine has such an exclusive reputation it just can't seem to fully shake, and what we can do to make it more accessible and approachable for all.
Episode 9: Living the 16-Hour Work Day of a Sommelier
Senior Digital Editor Jameson Fink tags along with Victoria James of New York City's Piora as she navigates the ins and outs of a restaurant on a Friday from morning to night.
