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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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Does Anyone Know How to Sell Wine?
Adam and Zach discuss why no one throughout the wine industry, from producers to wholesalers to retailers and restaurants seems to have a good handle on how to…
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Why Is "Influencer" a Dirty Word?
Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair assistant editor Hannah Staab to discuss why influencers remain so contentious within the world of food and drinks, and…
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Why Haven't Working Conditions Gotten Better in Hospitality?
Joanna and Zach take a look at the landscape of working conditions in the hospitality industry, and wonder why they're still relatively poor despite high…
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This Is How You Win the Flavor War
Joanna and Zach discuss the conflict between the American drinking public's desire for bold, recognizable flavors, and the resistance of the wine industry to…
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Should We Care About Saving "Endangered Species" In the Drinks Worlds?
Please attend the first-ever LIVE taping of Cocktail College on Sunday, February 18th at Sunken Harbor Club in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets here. Adam, Joanna, and…
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The Perils of Group-Think in the Drinks Industry
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the ways in which group-think can negatively impact the drinks industry, from nearly-identical wine programs and back bars to…
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How Can Restaurants and Bars Confront the "Introvert Economy?"
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss data that shows that people are going out earlier in the day and concentrating their drinking on the weekends. What are bars and…
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Do Wineries Also Need to Be Restaurants?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach suggest that more wineries should (where possible) add full-service dining options to their amenities, as doing so allows restaurants to…
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Expanded NA Options in Travel is Capitalism, Not a Trend
Joanna and Zach marvel at the fact that airlines and hotels increasing their non-alcoholic options is being spun as some totally new form of travel instead of…
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Is Hop Water Brilliant or BS?
Joanna and Zach discuss the growing prominence of hop water in the NA drinks space: what kind of drinker are these products aimed at, are they hoppy enough for…
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Is Bartender Snobbery an Actual Issue?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether bartender snobbery is a real issue, and if it threatens the ascendency of cocktails in the American drinking firmament…
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Why Did Uber Dump Drizly?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach explore the possible reasons behind Uber's surprising decision to shut down the alcohol delivery platform Drizly just over two years…
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Why You Need to Go to the Bar and Restaurant Expo
Adam and Joanna speak with Michael Tipps about the upcoming Bar and Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas (March 18-20), including how Tipps first got involved, what…
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Are Predatory Loans Jacking Up Restaurant Wine Prices?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach wonder if rising restaurant wine prices are due to a raft of new, arguably predatory loans that have targeted restaurants of late…
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Has the Wine Trade Given Up on Sherry?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach reflect on the fact that after years of trying to hype up Sherry, the wine trade seems to have largely forgotten about it, relegating it…
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The Truth About Who Drinks Non-Alcoholic Beer, Wine, and Spirits
Adam, Joanna, and Zach examine recent survey data that shows that, contrary to popular belief, the audience for non-alcoholic drinks is overwhelming made up of…
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Why Aren't There More All-American Wine Programs?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by VinePair assistant editor Hannah Staab to discuss her recent article about a growing trend of wine programs that…
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What Does 2024 Have in Store for the Drinks Industry?
To kick off 2024, Adam, Joanna, and Zach share some of their predictions for the drinks industry in the new year, including a banner year for Mexican spirits…
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What in the World Happened in Drinks in 2023?
To close out 2023, Adam, Joanna, and Zach highlight some of the biggest stories in the drinks industry from the year that was, including a crisis in the wine…
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Our Most Memorable Drinks of 2023
On this special episode, members of the VinePair team share some of their favorite drinks and most memorable drinking experiences of 2023. Please remember to…
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The Sketchy World of Unregulated Hangover Cures
With holiday season in full swing, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the shady world of unregulated hangover cures, and why we just can't help ourselves when it…
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Gruppo Campari Couldn't Pass on Courvoisier
Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to the news that Gruppo Campari will be purchasing Courvoisier from Beam Suntory for $1.32 billion. Does this mean that the recent…
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Insights From the Top 50 Spirits List
Zach is joined by VinePair managing editor and Cocktail College host Tim McKirdy to break down some of the bottles and trends showcased on The 50 Best Spirits…
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The Era of Global Beer is Over
In light of the news that Diageo is intending to sell off all of its beer brands besides Guinness, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what this says about the…
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No, Wine Doesn't Need to Market More to Boomers
Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to a recent essay stating that the wine industry should double down on marketing to the oldest part of the wine-consuming crowd…
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The Craftsmanship of Côtes du Rhône Wines and Comté Cheese
Zach is joined by dairy farmer Jean-Francois Marmier and winemaker Raphael Pommier to discuss the interconnected legacies of Comté cheese and Côtes du Rhône…
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Has Hospitality Changed Since Covid?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether restaurant and bar hospitality has changed since Covid, and if so, why - could the increasing importance of TikTok and…
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The Future of Champagne Is...Still Wine?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the baffling comments from the managing director of Bollinger about the future of Champagne being still Pinot Noir and…
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Côtes du Rhône Wines and Comté Cheese - A Terroir Tandem
Zach is joined by dairy farmer Jean-Francois Marmier and winemaker Raphael Pommier to discuss the interconnected legacies of Comté cheese and Côtes du Rhône…
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Is Taylor Swift Fueling White Wine's Rise?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how several recent wine industry transactions plus trend data suggest that white wine is surging in popularity, driven by a mix…
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Why This Month is Make-or-Break for the Drinks Industry
Adam, Joanna, and Zach briefly discuss Duckhorn's acquisition of Sonoma-Cutrer, then delve into a discussion of why exactly the period from Thanksgiving to New…
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The Science Behind Wilderness Trail's Rapid Ascent
Zach speaks with Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of Wilderness Trail Distillery, about his background in fermentation science, the techniques and approaches that…
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Why Wine Shouldn't Give Up
Adam reflects on the resigned attitude he experienced from many wine professionals at Wine2Wine in Verona, and he, Joanna, and Zach discuss why defeatism won't…
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Can Alcohol and Legal Cannabis Coexist?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the oft-repeated fear that legalized marijuana is negatively impacting the alcohol industry, then Adam and VinePair Tastings…
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Did Wine's 'Cool Kids' Ever Really Love Wine?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach bemoan the "Anything But Vinifera" trend towards multi-fruit wines and hybrid grapes, being pushed by many of the same folks who until…
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Can Higher Proof Spirits Court Whiskey Drinkers?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the rise of "still strength" tequila and ponder whether tequila and other spirits can better appeal to whiskey drinkers by…
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What's Fueling Continued Spirits Premiumization?
With a continued surge of ultra-premium spirits hitting the market, and moving beyond the world of aged spirits, Joanna and Zach explore what is driving these…
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Can Treasury's Big Bet on DAOU Pay Off?
On the heels of the news that Treasury Wine Estates have purchased DAOU Vineyards for a billion dollars, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what might have made…
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Wait, Are Infused Spirits Trendy Again?
Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair managing editor and host of Cocktail College Tim McKirdy to discuss the sudden rise of cocktails based around…
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Can NBA Star Tony Parker Translate His Success to the World of Wine?
Adam and Zach discuss the newly-unveiled VinePair Next Wave Awards winners for 2023, then are joined by Joanna for a conversation with Basketball Hall of Famer…
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Are Restaurants the New Cocktail Hotspot?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach dig into some recent data that shows that much of the on-premise sales growth for cocktails and spirits is happening at restaurants, not…
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Will Issa Rae's Prosecco Break Through?
Actress and writer Issa Rae joins the podcast in studio to talk all about her new Prosecco, Viarae, including her long love for the sparkling wine, why this is…
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Will There Ever Be a 'New Napa?'
Prompted by a listener email, Adam and Zach debate whether another wine region could ever have the massive commercial and critical success that Napa Valley…
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Can Rethinking Tableside Service Make Wine Pop at Restaurants Again?
Adam and Zach discuss an emerging trend in wine service, where in lieu of a printed menu, a selection of wines are brought to the table and offered to guests…
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Clearing Out Our Email Inbox
With Adam on vacation, Joanna and Zach respond to some listener emails about pumpkin beer, wine's struggles in the modern advertising landscape, and why…
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Maybe Don't Buy Whiskey on Instagram
Joanna and Zach delve into the murky world of social media sellers of whiskey, why fraud and deception run rampant, and why no one seems to want to do much of…
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What's Behind Pernod Ricard's Recent Sell-Off?
With the recent news that Pernod Ricard is looking to sell off a number of wine brands, Adam, Joanna, and Zach explore what might be at play here, from a…
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Should Cocktail Bars Cool it With Fancy Ice?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether cocktail bars should be so enamored with fancy ice programs - do they truly enhance the drinks and the guest experience…
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Do Wine Bars Want to Be Bars or Not?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to a recent kerfuffle surrounding a list of new bars in New York that didn't include any wine bars, including conversation about…
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Did the Non-Alcoholic Drinks Industry Lose Its Mind?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach take a look at some of the more baffling new products in the non-alcoholic drinks space, from White Claw's "non-alcoholic hard seltzer"…
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What's the Deal With Indigenous Grapes?
Prompted by an experience in Greece, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why American wine professionals only seem interested in so-called indigenous grapes from…
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Drinks Brands Can't Have It Both Ways
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the inherent risks for spirits brands and categories that are trying to chase the current market leaders or position their…
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The Strategy Behind Gallo's Recent Napa Acquisitions
In the wake of E. & J. Gallo Winery acquiring Napa Valley wineries Rombauer Vineyards and Massican, Adam, Joanna, and Zach explore the reasons why Gallo would…
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Can Anyone Elevate "All-Inclusive" Destination Vacations?
Adam rejoins the podcast, and he, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether "all-inclusive" destinations can offer something more than just cheap drinks on a beach, and…
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What Information is Essential On a Cocktail Menu?
After briefly discussing a recent New York Times piece about gendered preferences in glassware, Joanna and Zach speculate on what information a cocktail menu…
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Can Anything Stop Pumpkin Spice Seasonal Creep
Joanna and Zach bemoan the fact that pumpkin spice season starts earlier and earlier each year, both because it burns everyone out on pumpkin spice before the…
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Digging In to the Direct-to-Consumer Wine Report
Joanna and Zach digest and discuss the recently-released Silicon Valley Bank Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey report, including what it says about how wineries…
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Exploring the Drinks Industry's Generation Gaps
Joanna and Zach ponder the existence of "generation gaps" in the drinks industry, and question whether differing preferences and consumption habits are tied…
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Creatives in the Beer and Cider Space
With Joanna and Adam both out, Zach speaks with two creatives in the beer and cider space. First, cartoonist Em Sauter of Pints and Panels discusses her career…
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Do People Really Want More Chillable Red Wines?
Joanna and Zach debate the relative merits of chilled red wines, and speculate on why they've become a bigger part of the marketing and conversation…