Sign in
Arts
Education
VinePair
Wine 101 is a wine podcast for the everyday wine lover. Once a week VinePair's tastings director Keith Beavers will breakdown everything from how wine is made to wine regions of the world in easy-to-digest fashion giving the listener the confidence they need on their wine journey.Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
U.S. Regions Outside of California You Need To Know
Outside of California there's a whole country of wine out there. Let's have a discussion about how far we've come as a wine drinking culture as consumers and winemakers and where else great wine is available across the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:2525/11/2020
Central Coast
So much land. So much wine. So much diversity. The Central Coast of California is home to great wine that deserves to be celebrated. In this episode we give a general overview of the huge AVA and talk about some of the many sub AVA's that you'll find on shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:1918/11/2020
Sonoma
In Sonoma wine is grown and organized in a very different way than it's much smaller neighbor to the east, Napa Valley. I this Episode we talk about the immense diversity and exploratory spirit of this wine growing region and how to wrap our heads around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:0811/11/2020
Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is the wine region that put the U.S. on the International wine map. In this episode we talk a bit about how it became what it is today, and breakdown its parts to help you fully understand it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:5104/11/2020
Zinfandel
The name is uniquely ours. But where is it from? For a long time Zinfandel was a mystery. Not any more! How was it solved? It's a fun story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:4928/10/2020
Merlot
From humble beginnings, to rock star status, to rock bottom, Merlot has experienced a rollercoaster ride of popularity. Let's understand this grape's story and fall back in love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21:2921/10/2020
Riesling
Riesling is one of the world's 6 noble grapes, but you may not know much about it, and that's ok, but with it growing in popularity across the US, it's time you did. Let's get to know Riesling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:0814/10/2020
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is one of the most confusing, amazing, and historic wine regions in the world. In this episode we'll break it all down and provide you with confidence to get into the amazing region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:3207/10/2020
Cabernet Sauvignon
It's one of the most recognized wine grapes on the globe. In the states it's almost synonymous red wine. In this episode we'll get to know Cabernet Sauvignon and talk about where it shines on the shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:0430/09/2020
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is grown in almost every wine growing region in the world. Why is it so ubiquitous? Where did it come from and what styles can you easily find and experience? Let's get into it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:1523/09/2020
Burgundy
By the end of this episode you will have a grasp on one of the most revered, fragmented and confusing wine regions in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:0516/09/2020
Pinot Noir
In this episode we'll talk about Pinot Noir's legacy, potential origin and the many styles form across the wine regions across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:0409/09/2020
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc makes such expressive wine! In this episode we talk about its origins and the different styles from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19:3802/09/2020
Pinot Grigio
It's one of the most go-to white wines in the US. We'll talk about the origin of Pinot Grigio and the different styles. Different styles, you say? Oh yeah, there's more to this grape than you know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:1726/08/2020
Food and Wine Pairing Basics
It's something all wine lovers think about. How does food and wine pairing work? Are there any rules? How important is it and are there any tricks? Let's talk this out and break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:5119/08/2020
To Decant or Not to Decant
Do you need a decanter in your wine life? How much do you need to spend on one and what kind should you get? Let's talk this out and break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18:1012/08/2020
Glassware: What Do You Need and Why?
Where did the wine glass come from and how does it work? How do you decide which ones to buy? How many should you buy and what kinds? I know, it's stressful. Let's break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:0105/08/2020
Why Some Wines Age, and Others Don't
Not every wine is meant for aging. How do you know which ones are and which ones aren't? Let's break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18:2429/07/2020
Blends Vs. Varietal Wines, What's the Difference?
Let's breakdown how a blend happens and talk about where the idea came from. Also what is this new term emerging in our drinking culture, the red blend and how is it different from varietal wine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:0022/07/2020
Decoding A Wine Label
It's a big wine world out there! There are so many bottles from so many different places. How do we decode all these wine labels?! Let's breakdown what you are looking at and what it all means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:0115/07/2020
How Wine Gets Bubbly: Traditional Method Vs. Charmat Method
Now that we've covered all the hues, let's break down this crazy style of wine we call bubbly. I'll breakdown this meticulous, and one time dangerous, winemaking process as we learn how the bubbs get inside that glass of bubbly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:1008/07/2020
How White Wine Is Made
Just because a winemaker is great at making red wine, doesn't mean they will be able to make incredible white wine. That's because while there are similarities, making white wine is very different from making red. Let's dive in and learn what's up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:2101/07/2020
How Rosé Is Made
You love rosé. I love rosé. EVERYONE loves rosé. So how is it made, and where did it come from? The first question is easy. The second, well it's a bit more complicated. Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21:4424/06/2020
How Red Wine Is Made
This is it! Now that we know some wine terms and have been acquainted with the vine, let's get down and dirty with how red wine is made. This is the fundamental jam that will form a base for all other wine hues in future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:1417/06/2020
The Vineyard: How grapes are grown
This is really where it all begins. We are going to hang out in nature real quick with the grape vine to understand how we as humans guide it to a grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:0110/06/2020
Wine Tasting 201: Acidity, Body, Structure, Tannins
Now that you are ready to Look, Smell, Swirl, Sip let's get confident with some terms used in the wine world that can be a bit confusing. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to verbally describe the texture of a wine like a boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:5327/05/2020
Wine 101 Mic Test
Introducing a new podcast for the everyday wine lover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:1513/05/2020