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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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Can Grocery Store Brands Offer Luxury Wine?

Can Grocery Store Brands Offer Luxury Wine?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what exactly defines luxury wine, and whether expensive offerings from widely-available grocery store brands can ever actually qualify as luxury. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Ramos Gin Fizz at The Sazerac Bar at the RooseveltZach is drinking: Comm. G. B. Burlotto BaroloAdam is drinking: Cherry Blossom Old Fashioned at Karasu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:5218/04/2022
The Enduring Mystery of Cult Wines

The Enduring Mystery of Cult Wines

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair managing editor Oset Babür-Winter to discuss the murky world of cult wines: where did the term come from, is it still relevant today, and if so, what wines does it apply to. Then, Zach speaks with Elizabeth Bourcier, winemaker at Bionic Wines, about the challenges and opportunities that come from running a so-called 'cult winery.' Lastly, the team tries her 2017 Cayuse En Chamberlin Syrah. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:1915/04/2022
The Plague of Kitsch Bars

The Plague of Kitsch Bars

With Joanna on vacation, Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair managing editor Oset Babür-Winter to talk about the increasing popularity of bars and restaurants centered around kitsch, plus a conversation about Zach's recent article about wine and baseball. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Oset is drinking: Figlia & TonicZach is drinking: Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée BrutAdam is drinking: Champagne Cocktail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:2711/04/2022
Who is Hard Soda For?

Who is Hard Soda For?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the recent trend of hard sodas from recognizable soda brands as they attempt to understand where this trend came from and who the target audience is. Then, the team tastes four flavors of Hard Mountain Dew. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:3708/04/2022
Enjoying the 'Garden of Delight' with Mezzacorona

Enjoying the 'Garden of Delight' with Mezzacorona

For this special episode, Zach is once again joined by winemaker Maurizio Maurizi of Mezzacorona in Trentino, Italy, to discuss the wineries many efforts, and in particular their newest offering, the Delisa Rosé of Pinot Grigio, which comes from the same small vineyards as their acclaimed Pinot Grigio. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:1005/04/2022
Unpacking Why Small Brands are So Seductive to the Trade

Unpacking Why Small Brands are So Seductive to the Trade

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why small beer, wine, and spirits brands tend to resonate with members of the beverage alcohol trade, as well as journalists, even when sometimes the story is more compelling than the actual product. Plus lots of talk about Adam and Joanna's trip to Jalisco, Mexico. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Tequila Old FashionedAdam is drinking: PATRÓN SilverZach is drinking: Tranche Chardonnay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:1704/04/2022
Why Are Fashion Brands Crashing the Drinks Business?

Why Are Fashion Brands Crashing the Drinks Business?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the baffling trend of fashion and lifestyle brands like Tommy Bahama and Vera Wang getting into the beverage alcohol industry, and pitch a few very serious suggestions for other brands looking to make a splash. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16:5901/04/2022
Episode Six - The Tequila Boom

Episode Six - The Tequila Boom

In the sixth episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Alex Tomlin, Senior Vice President for North America Marketing at Bacardi, LTD, to trace tequila’s evolution from shot culture to America’s most popular spirit, and how the spirit is attracting new devotees across a range of different styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:0430/03/2022
What is the Endgame for Natural Wine?

What is the Endgame for Natural Wine?

Adam shares his theory about natural wine's end with Joanna and Zach: that its path will look a lot like the one that craft beer has been on over the last two decades, and posits that the large players in the wine industry are going to get into the natural wine business soon. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Absinthe ManhattanJoanna is drinking: Cameron's KickAdam is drinking: Cold Pizza at Double Chicken Please Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:0728/03/2022
The Most Iconic Drinks in Movie History

The Most Iconic Drinks in Movie History

With the Oscars coming up this weekend, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss some of the most iconic drinks and scenes in movie history, from Some Like it Hot to Dazed & Confused and many more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:5425/03/2022
Episode Five - Sipping on Tequila Neat

Episode Five - Sipping on Tequila Neat

In the fifth episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by David Rodriguez, PATRÓN Tequila’s Master Distiller, to discuss some of the differences in PATRÓN’s various expressions of agave, and the best way to enjoy these hand-crafted spirits all on their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2123/03/2022
Why is Craft Beer Slumping?

Why is Craft Beer Slumping?

Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair writer-at-large Dave Infante to explore why exactly craft beer has been in a years-long slump, as well as why attitudes towards "selling out" seem to have changed. Plus, an update on Zach and Dave's bet. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Dave is drinking: Bota Box Red BlendZach is drinking: The Devil is a LiarJoanna is drinking: Sierra Nevada Sunny Little Thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:3021/03/2022
Picking the Quintessential Spring Drinks

Picking the Quintessential Spring Drinks

With Spring just around the corner, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what exactly are the definitive beer, wine, and cocktail for the season, as well as a conversation about what differentiates spring and summer beverages. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:5518/03/2022
Episode Four - How to Enjoy Tequila Cocktails

Episode Four - How to Enjoy Tequila Cocktails

In the fourth episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Stephanie Teslar and Egor Polonskiy from PATRÓN Tequila’s Advocacy and Mixology Team to explore a range of tequila cocktails, from classics like the Paloma and Tequila Sunrise to reinventions like the Oaxacan Old Fashioned or the Tequila Negroni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36:0916/03/2022
Vaccine and Mask Mandates Are Done. What Now?

Vaccine and Mask Mandates Are Done. What Now?

With states and municipalities across the country repealing vaccine and mask mandates, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what the spring will look like for restaurants and bars that choose to still enforce them, and wonder what comes next in the industry's ongoing struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: I Clivi Galea BiancoZach is drinking: Lucky Envelope SchwarzbierAdam is drinking: Sycamore Brewing Slurricane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:5414/03/2022
Can Irish Whiskey Ride the Premiumization Wave?

Can Irish Whiskey Ride the Premiumization Wave?

With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether Irish whiskey, in particular more premium/aged expressions, are really catching on in the United States. Then, the team tastes the most famous Irish whiskey, Jameson. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:3411/03/2022
Episode Three - The History of the Margarita

Episode Three - The History of the Margarita

In the third episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Stephen Halpin, PATRÓN Tequila’s Trade Education and Mixology Manager to investigate the origins of the world’s most popular cocktail, the Margarita, as well as to discuss the ideal methods for preparing the drink, both in its classic form and in some of its most famous variations like the Tommy’s Margarita and the Frozen Margarita. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:5709/03/2022
Why Are Speakeasies Suddenly Trendy Again?

Why Are Speakeasies Suddenly Trendy Again?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the recent resurgence in speakeasies, and whether they've just become another potential aesthetic choice for a cocktail bar or if they actually offer a meaningfully different drinking experience than other types of bars. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva RiojaJoanna is drinking: Boozy hot chocolate at Post House InnAdam is drinking: Pabst Blue Ribbon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:3007/03/2022
How Prosecco Conquered Sparkling Wine

How Prosecco Conquered Sparkling Wine

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how Prosecco became such a dominant force in the American wine industry, why it's benefitted from being seen as fun and unpretentious, and how it can continue to expand its foothold in the wine market. Then, the team tastes Mionetto Prosecco, one of the best-selling bottles in the US. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2004/03/2022
Episode Two - Hacienda PATRÓN

Episode Two - Hacienda PATRÓN

In the second episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Antonio Rodriguez, On-Trade Development Director for PATRÓN Tequila, to discuss some of the ways in which PATRÓN’s production methods are unique and distinctive, how consumers can know if they’re getting a traditionally-made tequila, and how PATRÓN is a part of the broader community in Jalisco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:2802/03/2022
Glass-Pours Are Fool's Gold For Most Wineries

Glass-Pours Are Fool's Gold For Most Wineries

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why it is that so many wineries see restaurant by-the-glass placements as important vectors for discovery, even as those programs struggle to remain relevant, and as price creep drives people towards cocktails and away from wine. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Amaricano BiancaJoanna is drinking: Burnside Rye WhiskeyAdam is drinking: Benanti Etna Bianco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:3228/02/2022
Are Top-Shelf Cocktails a Scam?

Are Top-Shelf Cocktails a Scam?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss top-shelf cocktails - drinks using ultra-premium spirits and carrying a price tag upwards of $50. Why have these drinks become more common and popular over the last few years, are they actually better than versions using cheaper spirits? 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 [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:1425/02/2022
Episode One - How Tequila is Made

Episode One - How Tequila is Made

We at VinePair are very excited to share a special podcast series, "Hablando de Tequila con PATRÓN" with all of you. In the first episode of this six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by David Alan, PATRÓN Tequila’s Director of Trade Advocacy, to discuss the history of tequila production in Jalisco, the basics of agave cultivation, and the traditional methods that PATRÓN uses to produce their range of tequilas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40:3723/02/2022
Should You "Vote With Your Wallet?"

Should You "Vote With Your Wallet?"

In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding a co-founder of Brooklyn's Threes Brewing, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why we care more and more about the personal politics of producers, how to potentially vote with your wallet, and why it's OK to not obsess over doing so in all situations, Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Oyster Bay Brewing "Barn Rocker" Session AleZach is drinking: Urban Family Brewing Plum SourAdam is drinking: Borgogno Barolo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33:5321/02/2022
Is Craft Beer Addicted to One-Offs?

Is Craft Beer Addicted to One-Offs?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why craft breweries have moved away from focusing on a small roster of always-available beers and more towards an ever-evolving and rotation selection of one-offs, limited releases, and special projects. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21:5818/02/2022
Hidden Pearl w/ Molly Baz

Hidden Pearl w/ Molly Baz

In this preview episode of VinePair's newest podcast, comedian and restaurant veteran Jake Cornell goes out with chef, cookbook author, and video host Molly Baz. The two discuss where to get the best chicken in New York, why everything is better with Maldon salt, and going out in NYC vs. L.A.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:3316/02/2022
Is Valentine's Day Actually...a Good Holiday?

Is Valentine's Day Actually...a Good Holiday?

In honor of Valentine's Day, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why it actually might be a good day to go out to eat, both to support a restaurant and bar industry that has had a very difficult last two years, and because it actually can be fun to celebrate in a crowded bar or restaurant! Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Big Table Farm Yamhill-Carlton ChardonnayJoanna is drinking: a SidecarAdam is drinking: Rochefort Brewing 8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:3614/02/2022
What Does 'Going Out' Mean to Us?

What Does 'Going Out' Mean to Us?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by comedian Jake Cornell to talk about his new podcast, Going Out With Jake Cornell, as well as to discuss whether restaurant industry folks or comedians party harder. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, and suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:1311/02/2022
Has the Wine Industry Blown it With Millennials?

Has the Wine Industry Blown it With Millennials?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach examine the recent Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry report, and in particular the notion that wine as a category is struggling to attract Millennial drinkers. Topics include an discussion of the outdated marketing approach for many wine brands and regions, lessons wine could learn from the spirits industry, the different economic realities and priorities for Millennials as compared to Baby Boomers and Gen Xers, and more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review the VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, and suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Joanna is drinking: Torch & Crown Dark LagerAdam is drinking: Presidente Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36:3307/02/2022
Giving Hot Drinks the Love They Deserve

Giving Hot Drinks the Love They Deserve

Joanna and Zach discuss the surprisingly-fraught world of hot drinks: why they can provoke strong reactions in drinkers and bartenders alike and why they are so often made poorly. They also offer some thoughtful tweaks and techniques for improving your Hot Toddies, Irish and Spanish Coffees, and more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review the VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:4304/02/2022
Are Big Soda Companies Eyeing the Drinks Biz?

Are Big Soda Companies Eyeing the Drinks Biz?

Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair writer-at-large Dave Infante to break down some of the recent acquisitions and product launches that have brought Big Soda (and Big Energy Drink) into the beverage alcohol space, like Monster's purchase of CANarchy, Coca-Cola's launch of Fresca-branded RTDs, and PepsiCo's imminent HARD MTN DEW launch with Boston Beer Co, as well as what this means for the future of these companies in the world of hard drinks. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Dave is drinking: Scarpa Vermouth di Torino BiancoZach is drinking: Nixie Grapefruit SeltzerJoanna is drinking: "Thalaivaa" at Semma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40:4631/01/2022
Did Beverage Alcohol Pros Really Flee for the Suburbs?

Did Beverage Alcohol Pros Really Flee for the Suburbs?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether or not the anticipated exodus of sommeliers, bartenders, and other beverage professionals from big cities to suburbs and small towns really has happened, and what might be motivating that move. Then, Adam speak with one such professional, Paul Brady, who left New York City to open Paul Brady Wine in Beacon, New York. Lastly, Adam and Joanna try some of Paul's wines. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0228/01/2022
Have Bars Sacrificed Quality for Aesthetics?

Have Bars Sacrificed Quality for Aesthetics?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the hyper-focus on visual design in new bars and restaurants has created a landscape where as long as you craft visually striking cocktails in a photographable place, the actual quality of your food and drinks is largely irrelevant. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: A latte at Café PresseJoanna is drinking: A Cosmopolitan at The OdeonAdam is drinking: Corpse Reviver #2 at Philadelphia Distilling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:4224/01/2022
Are Craft Spirits Doomed to be Local?

Are Craft Spirits Doomed to be Local?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why it is that craft spirits have struggled to find markets outside of their home city, state, or region, and whether there's any means for these distilleries to find national or international success. Plus, the team tastes a couple of their favorite local spirits. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29:1821/01/2022
Dry January's Silver Lining

Dry January's Silver Lining

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss Adam's recent article about how January can be a great month to get into otherwise-crowded bars and restaurants, and why it is that so many restaurants are so uncreative with promotions and attempts to generate business in January: is Dry January really an insurmountable obstacle? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: The Hanky PankyAdam is drinking: Four Roses Single Barrel BourbonZach is drinking: Lol water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33:3717/01/2022
How Do Beverage Brands Build Customer Loyalty?

How Do Beverage Brands Build Customer Loyalty?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the many ways in which brand loyalty is a powerful force in the drinks world, how early experiences and exposure to certain brands can shape a lifetime of drinking decisions, and why some brands fit in certain spaces where others would never go. Then, they taste three spirits that they have strong associations with: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Stoli Vodka, and Dewar's Blended Scotch. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:1814/01/2022
Alentejo is Leading the Way on Sustainability

Alentejo is Leading the Way on Sustainability

Zach speaks with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein about Portugal's Alentejo wine region, with a particular focus on the many ways in which the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP) has become a model for other wine regions, including an emphasis on sustainability not just in the vineyard, but in the winery and with the people and surrounding community as well. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:4411/01/2022
How Did Sweetness Become Taboo in Drinks?

How Did Sweetness Become Taboo in Drinks?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach explore why sweetness has become so looked-down-upon in the drinks world: the influence of diet culture, the association of sweetness with cheapness, and more. Plus, what the team would drink in the case of impending apocalypse. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected] is drinking: Rouge River Hazy IPAZach is drinking: Steven Smith First Flush Darjeeling TeaAdam is drinking: Belleflower Hazy IPA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:5710/01/2022
Non-Alc Beer is Rapidly Diversifying

Non-Alc Beer is Rapidly Diversifying

Adam, Joanna, and Zach take stock of the non-alcoholic beer category: why there's such excitement surrounding it despite relatively small sales totals to date, why there are more varied offerings than ever before, and why non-alc beer fares much better than non-alc wine or spirits. Then, the team tastes one of the most popular and successful non-alc beers, Athletic Brewing's Run Wild IPA. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:3507/01/2022
What Will 2022 Bring for Beverage Alcohol?

What Will 2022 Bring for Beverage Alcohol?

To usher in 2022, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss some of their predictions for the year in beverage alcohol, including even more flavored products, consolidation in the wine world, more no/low-alcohol offerings, and more conversations about representation and bad behavior throughout the industry. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Chimay Grand ReserveZach is drinking: Jean Vesselle "Oeil de Perdrix" ChampagneAdam is drinking: ...Pursued By Bear "Baby Bear" Syrah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:4503/01/2022
Toasting to Champagne's Surprisingly Strong 2021

Toasting to Champagne's Surprisingly Strong 2021

To wrap up 2021, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the wild year that Champagne had: from predictions of doom to record sales, and how a whole group of wine drinkers realized that Champagne could be a part of their regular drinking rotation when they were drinking at home. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19:4524/12/2021
The Remarkable Wines of the Loire Valley

The Remarkable Wines of the Loire Valley

Zach speaks with Master of Wine Susan Lin and Master Sommelier David Keck about the wines of France's Loire Valley, including an overview of the region's many varieties, styles, and appellations, why brightness and freshness unite the wines of the region, and how they can be enjoyed at a wide range of occasions and with any number of different cuisines. For more information about locating the wines mentioned, visit the Loire Buyer's Selection. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:2321/12/2021
The Trends That Mattered in 2021

The Trends That Mattered in 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss some of the most important stories and trends throughout the world of beverage alcohol, from unabated premiumization to retro nostalgia, from gimmickry to the proliferation of great drinks programs outside of big cities, and much more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and please send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: W.L. Weller 12 Year BourbonZach is drinking: Nixie Ginger-Lime Sparkling WaterAdam is drinking: Giulia Negri Barolo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:2620/12/2021
How Craft Cocktails Introduced Americans to Amaro

How Craft Cocktails Introduced Americans to Amaro

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how the last half-decade has seen a tremendous explosion of American interest in amaros (or amari), and how much of that interest was fueled by craft cocktail bartenders and their endless experimentation. Plus, the group tastes Cynar. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18:1017/12/2021
The Five Steps to Building a Successful RTD Brand

The Five Steps to Building a Successful RTD Brand

On this special episode, Joanna speaks with Alisa Marie Beyer, CEO of Spa Girl Cocktails, about her experience acquiring and rebuilding the premium vodka ready-to-drink brand, connecting with her consumers, and all the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:0014/12/2021
Will Supply Chain Issues Crush Craft Breweries?

Will Supply Chain Issues Crush Craft Breweries?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by VinePair writer-at-large Dave Infante to discuss his recent reporting on the many ways that supply chain issues are creating problems for craft breweries, from aluminum can and barley shortages to a lack of tap handles. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: 2018 and 2020 Fremont Brewing B-Bomb Imperial Winter AleJoanna is drinking: Brewer-Clifton ChardonnayAdam is drinking: Talisker 30Dave is drinking: St. Brendan's Irish Cream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:5913/12/2021
Can Boxed Wine Get Some Love?

Can Boxed Wine Get Some Love?

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss alternative packaging for wine, and why it is that canned wine has moved out of the shadows but boxed wine is still looked down on. Then, they taste America's top domestic wine brand and most famous boxed wine, Franzia. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4010/12/2021
Can Vodka Be a Sippable Spirit?

Can Vodka Be a Sippable Spirit?

On this special episode, Zach speaks with Luke Barr, master mixologist for Neft Vodka, about how the ultra-premium vodka was designed around highlighting the heritage rye and Alpine water used in its production, its potential as a spirit enjoyed neat, as well as how it can work in a wide range of cocktails, and its eye-catching packaging. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:1207/12/2021
The Top 50 Spirits of 2021

The Top 50 Spirits of 2021

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by Tim McKirdy, senior staff writer and host of Cocktail College, to dig into VinePair's list of the Top 50 Spirits for 2021, including discussions around the rise of mezcal, the incredible diversity of gins on the market now, and why Maker's Mark doesn't get enough respect as a great bourbon distillery. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Martinez at BuvetteZach is drinking: 2005 Produttori del Barbaresco "Moccagatta" Barbaresco RiservaAdam is drinking: Wicked Weed Hazy IPA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:5606/12/2021
How Kosher Whiskey Got Trendy

How Kosher Whiskey Got Trendy

To celebrate Hanukkah, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the rise of kosher-labelled whiskies from around the world, and why whiskey in particular has become so popular with observant Jews. Plus, a discussion of the top Hanukkah foods, and the team tastes three different kosher whiskies: Ardbeg 10, Larceny Bourbon, and Journeyman Last Feather Rye. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:2403/12/2021