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VinePair Podcast
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!
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Episodes
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Will Gen Z Make Rum Happen?
Despite many years of hope and possibility, rum has never really caught on with Millennials. Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether Gen Z is a more receptive…
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Draft Cocktails. No, Wait...Cocktail Draft!
In honor of the start of football season, and because they want to, Adam, Joanna, and Zach draft "teams" of five classic cocktails each, from a list of 15 of…
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Can We Cut Out the Snobbery Around Brand-Name Wines?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to a recent article about New York wine pros not carrying Veuve Clicquot: it's certainly OK to decide that you're not going to…
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Is Bartending Getting Harder?
Adam and Zach discuss the state of modern bartending, and the growing gap between bars that aspire to a certain kind of global fame and acclaim and the bars…
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Wine Isn't Healthy. That's OK.
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the wine world's freak out over concerns that drinkers no longer see it as the healthiest choice when drinking, and whether…
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Crown Royal Did It Again
Adam, Joanna, and Zach talk about and taste this summer's breakout flavored whiskey, Crown Royal Blackberry: does Diageo just have a magic touch when it comes…
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Do Bartenders Need to Know Bar History?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the current crop of bartenders and sommeliers should know the names and stories of some of their more famous…
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Where Cannabis Is Catching Alcohol Off-Guard
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the biggest way that cannabis products are threatening alcohol: by being the substance of choice for relaxation at the end of a…
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Wine Is Listening to the Wrong People
Why does the wine industry listen so intently to certain journalists, entrepreneurs, and wine professionals who haven't actually had all that much success? Why…
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Do Consumers Really Care About Additive-Free Tequila?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach posit that despite lots of industry and brand focus on additive-free tequila, relatively few consumers understand what the term means or…
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Your Tasting Room is Not a Classroom
In response to a pair of experiences Adam had in Napa Valley recently, he and Zach propose that wineries focus much less of their guest experience on wine…
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Most Drinkers Don't Care About What a 'True' Cocktail Is
Adam and Zach talk about a frustrating habit that certain bartenders and drinks professionals have of policing drink names and insisting on a strict adherence…
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Why is So Much Drinks Education Branded?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach ponder why so much educational content and conference presentations are sponsored and shaped by drinks brands. The benefit is obvious…
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It's OK if 'The Bear' Doesn't Care About Wine
Much of the wine press might be up in arms about the lack of wine in Hulu's hit show The Bear, but Adam, Joanna, and Zach don't really see the issue. For one…
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Does Generational Pandering Still Work?
As Gen Z moves more into the forefront of drinks culture, brands throughout the industry are trying to craft products and pitches that they think will…
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What Can We Learn From European Drinks Culture?
Adam has returned from his European vacation, and discusses with Joanna and Zach some of what he experienced and learned along the way, including whether the…
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Letting a Vineyard Run Wild with Benziger Family Winery
Zach speaks with vintner Chris Benziger about his family's move from New York City to Sonoma, their early adoption of biodynamic farming practices, how sheep…
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Can Restaurants Rein in Wine Prices?
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair contributor Dave Foss to discuss the current state of wine pricing in restaurants: why many restaurants, particularly in…
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Will Lambrusco Ever Be Cool (Again)?
Joanna and Zach discuss Lambrusco - once America's most popular imported wine, can it reemerge as an unlikely favorite as both chilled red wines and sparkling…
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The Rise of Soufflé Cocktails
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair assistant editor Hannah Staab to explore the modern revival of soufflé cocktails like the Ramos Gin Fizz, how certain…
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The Spritz is a Vibe, Not a Recipe
Joanna and Zach discuss the state of the spritz in 2024: why it remains a very popular drink, whether there's room for other versions besides the Aperol…
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Why Are You Talking Me Out of That Wine Sale?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach talk about a frustrating issue with wine sales and service, where professionals attempt to talk customers out of buying the wines…
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Does It Really Take Longer to Get a Drink Now?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the balancing act between bars serving good drinks quickly in a more frenetic environment, versus a slower pace of service with…
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What Is the Future of Wine Collecting?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach ponder the future of wine collecting: will Millennials and beyond continue to seek out and value the same kinds of wines as older…
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It's Pride Month. Where Did All the Drinks Brands Go?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach bemoan the fact that last year's right wing boycott of Bud Light has scared drinks brands off from outwardly supporting the LGBTQ+…
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Inside Mayenda's Unique Approach to Tequila
Zach speaks with Jesus Susunaga, Maestro Tequilero for Mayenda Tequila, about his novel approach to tequila production, the distinct qualities of this…
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Why Do Drink Brands Get Bought?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the metrics, sales data, and portfolio shape that tends to get smaller drinks brands purchased by some of the biggest beverage…
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Do Trade Shows Move Product?
Fresh off Bar Convent Brooklyn, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the merits and downsides of such trade shows: they undoubtedly provide a great time for members…
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Has Craft Beer Gotten Boring?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether craft beer has gotten boring: has a proliferation of breweries around the country created too much homogeneity, and is…
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Is The Flat Drink Trend...A Bubble?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach examine the burgeoning trend of "flat drinks," alcoholic beverages that are very purposefully not carbonated. Do enough drinkers dislike…
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Do Most Wine Drinkers Care Where Wine Comes From?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach use a listener question as a jumping-off point to discuss whether most wine drinkers really care where a wine is from: do regular wine…
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Can Craft Beer Enter the Light Lager Conversation?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether growth in craft light lagers portends a shakeup in the American beer landscape, and why these local and regional beers…
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How Many SKUs Are Too Many for Wineries?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether American wineries are in general making too many different wines and styles in a given vintage, and if a tighter focus…
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How Big Can the Paloma Get?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach speculate on the future of the Paloma - can it be another standard bearer for tequila, or does the divergence between the drink's…
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The Future of Tequila with GALLO’s Britt West
Adam is joined by GALLO executive vice president and general manger spirits Britt West to discuss his history in the alcohol industry, and where in particular…
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Where Does Rosé Go From Here?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss rosé's sales slump - are people sick of it or do they just have more choices for easy-drinking summertime fun? Can certain…
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Surging Labor Costs Are a Nationwide Challenge for Bars and Restaurants
Adam, Joanna, and Zach break down GALLO's acquisition of Montucky Cold Snacks, then are joined by restaurateur, consultant, and VinePair contributor Dave Foss…
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Do Medals Move Bottles?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the many competitions and judgings that wine, beer, and spirits producers can enter: do medals or high scores really shift…
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Wine Is Art, But Wineries Need to Be Businesses
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a recent San Francisco Chronicle piece about the purportedly dire situation facing California winemakers, and propose that…
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Does Going National Make Sense for Domestic Wine Brands?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether individual wineries and even entire regions should be focusing more on their local and regional markets, as well as…
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Who Is Responsible For Making Wine More Accessible?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about whether successful luxury wine brands have an obligation to help make wine less snobby and more…
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Inside Infused Tequila's Ascent With 21Seeds
Zach is joined by Sarika Singh, Kat Hantas, and Nicole Hantas-Emanuel, the co-founders of infused tequila brand 21Seeds, to discuss their origin story, how…
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Is Craft Beer's Optimistic Tone Defensible or Delusional?
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair contributing editor and Taplines host Dave Infante to break down the surprising level of optimism present at the…
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Exploring the Outer Limits of the Margarita
Joanna and Zach discuss America's most popular cocktail, the Margarita. Specifically, can anything with agave in it be a Margarita, and is their an appetite…
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Just How Much Will People Pay for Blanco Tequila?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach ponder some recently-reviewed blanco tequilas that check in at well over $100 retail: is there really a market for unaged spirits at…
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What Drink Will Own Summer 2024?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to listener questions about the potential for craft cider to grab a bigger slice of the pie, and make predictions about what the…
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Is It Criminal For American Restaurants to Not Sell American Wine?
In response to a ton of listener feedback, Adam, Joanna, and Zach weigh on a recent slew of social media posts from a famous sommelier-turned-winemaker who…
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Can Restaurants Keep Up With Cocktail Bars?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss VinePair's recent Martini Madness tournament, then explore why it feels like cocktail bars and restaurants are focusing on…
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Why Do We Care About Sustainability in Wine, and Not in Spirits?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach ponder why sustainability is such a central part of the conversation around wine, from vineyard practices to alternative packaging…
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Do "Functional Beverages" Actually Function?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the curious case of the rise of functional beverages - drinks that rely on adaptogens, nootropics, and other buzzy ingredients…
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Is Napa's Cult Wine Bubble Close to Popping?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about recent and significant increases in the prices of several cult Napa Valley wines: will these…
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The Gin & Tonic Is a Dead End
First, Adam shares an update on a breaking news story about Mexican authorities raiding the home of Tequila Matchmaker, then Adam, Joanna, and Zach talk about…
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Learning Lessons in Las Vegas and Boise
Adam and Zach discuss the various things they learned while traveling last week: how Las Vegas is perhaps the ideal place to get the pulse of what America…
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Forget Dying, Piquette Never Lived
Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair's managing editor Tim McKirdy to discuss recent conversations around the end of the alleged piquette trend, and why Tim…
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Why Have Cocktails Surpassed Wine With Many Diners?
NOTE (9:15 AM 3/18) - THE ORIGINAL UPLOADED AUDIO WAS DE-SYNCED AROUND THE LISTENER QUESTION - IT IS NOW FIXED. SORRY FOR THAT - ZACH. Adam, Joanna, and Zach…
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Covid Comps are Misleading the Drinks Industry
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why so many of the biggest companies in beverage alcohol continue to compare current sales and trends to the peak of the…
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Can Local Media Cover The Drinks Industry?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about how local and regional media cover wine and the drinks industry more broadly: can they do more than…
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Who Owns Cocktails?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate what rights a cocktail creator should have, from menu attribution to financial compensation when their drink is bottled or…
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What's The Future of By-The-Glass Wine?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about by-the-glass wine, and whether curious wine drinkers can continue to rely on it to discover new…
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What In The World Is Going On With Soda?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the puzzling state of the soda market: why did a self-proclaimed "good for you" brand shell out for a Super Bowl ad, and what…