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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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Further Exploring Wine's Challenges With Younger Consumers
In the wake of a ton of feedback from listeners, Adam, Joanna, and Zach follow up on Monday's episode by talking about how the wine industry struggles to…
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Wine Is Not Getting Traction With Younger Consumers
Adam, Joanna, and Zach unpack the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank Wine Industry Report, and discuss how wine's struggles to attract younger consumers have only…
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Have Craft Beer Cans Gone Too Far?
In responding to a listener question, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether craft beer cans have gone overboard with their art, obscuring what the actual beer…
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How Vodka-based Seltzers Took Off
Adam, Joanna, and Zach dive into some of the surprising success stories behind the rise of vodka-based hard seltzers, in particular the curious fact that two…
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Does American Amaro Have an Audience?
As more American distilleries are producing Amaro, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how these products might intend to compete against the growing number of…
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Are Somms an Endangered Species?
Prompted by the recent announcement of Noma's impending closure, Adam, Joanna, and Zach take stock of the changes in the fine dining world. Is a shift to a…
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Non-Alc and Low-Alc Need a Trial Separation
Everyone from journalists to shop owners to PR types groups low-alcohol and non-alcohol beverages together, but as Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss, this is a…
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Dry January Is in Decline
Even as Dry January has become a more established cultural phenomenon, consumer interest is in decline. Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why Millennials in…
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When Did Buying Bourbon Get So Confusing?
Back from the holidays, Adam, Joanna, and Zach puzzle at the surprisingly confusing Bourbon market, one that is suddenly saturated with special, collectible…
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What Will 2023 Be Like for the Drinks Biz?
To kick off 2023, Adam, Joanna, and Zach make some predictions about what the year will bring: from massive lawsuits about what exactly beer is, to a moment in…
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The Drinks the VinePair Team Loved in 2022
To close out 2022, the VinePair team shares some of their best and most memorable drinking experiences of the year. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and…
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The Drinks Trends That Mattered in 2022
To finish out the year, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss some of the most important trends and happenings from 2022, including the continued growth of the…
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How "Hazy Little Thing" Conquered Craft Beer
With the continued growth and success of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s "Little Thing" line of beers, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how the company decided to…
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Exploring the Sparkling Wine Stranglehold of Prosecco and Champagne
With the holiday season right around the corner, Adam, Joanna, and Zach examine the sparkling wine industry: how Prosecco has been able to create its own space…
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Is the Time Right for Truffle Cocktails?
We're dreaming of a white truffle podcast, as Adam, Joanna, and Zach speak with truffle expert Dave Persaud of Sabatino Tartufi all about the mysterious and…
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Is Winc's Collapse A Warning For Wine DTC?
With the recent news that Winc had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the ill-fated direct-to-consumer wine company, why they were…
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Are Magnums Really the Ultimate Wine Format?
With the holiday season in full swing, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether magnums (1.5 liter bottles of wine) are really such a great option for dinner…
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Wineries Are Banning Kids. Does That Make Sense?
In response to a recent San Francisco Chronicle piece about wineries in Napa and Sonoma no longer allowing minors, Adam, Joanna, and Zach explore why those…
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Why Christmas-Themed Bar Pop-Ups Rule December
With December here and "all Christmas, all the time" in full force, Adam, Joanna, and Zach look at the remarkable success of Christmas-themed bar pop-ups and…
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The Wines of Alentejo are a Holiday Must-Have
Zach is joined once again by master sommelier Evan Goldstein to discuss the wines of Portugal's Alentejo region. After previously outlining the region and…
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Will Ingredient Labeling Upend the Drinks Biz?
With the recent announcement from the TTB that they will be issuing guidelines for ingredient labeling for beverage alcohol in the near future, Adam, Joanna…
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Breaking Down Black Friday
With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, Adam, Joanna, and Zach chat about a few things they're thankful for in the world of drinks this year, and then…
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Is There a Go-To Thanksgiving Drink?
To prepare for Thanksgiving, Adam, Joanna, and Zach chat about their own holiday traditions, as well as explore why despite how Thanksgiving definitely feels…
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Why Doesn't Anyone Drink Dessert Wine?
With the holiday season around the corner, Adam, Joanna, and Zach wonder why no one really drinks dessert wines here in the US. Is it the sweetness, the…
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The Dollar Is Strong. Will That Make European Wines and Spirits Cheaper Here?
As the US Dollar has reached parity with the Euro over the last few months, American consumers have wondered whether they might see friendly prices on European…
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The Sale of Wilderness Trail Proves Bourbon Is Still Booming
In the wake of Gruppo Campari acquiring a 70% stake in Wilderness Trail, Adam, Joanna, and Zach explore why the bourbon market remains red-hot, why the primacy…
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The Dynamic Terroir and Winemaking of Costières de Nîmes
Zach explores one of France's most exciting up-and-coming wine regions, Costières de Nîmes, with Nicolas Ricombe, owner of Château de Valcombe. Topics include…
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Will The Looming Recession Slow Premiumization?
With much of the economic world projecting a recession in the near future, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how previous recessions have impacted the drinks…
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The Vodka Water. Are You Serious?
After touching on it last week, Adam, Joanna, and Zach are forced to discuss the apparently-real trend of the vodka water: who actually enjoys this drink, what…
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Is Everyone Sick of Bar Pop-Ups and Takeovers?
As pop-ups and bar takeovers become more and more popular, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether they actually do much for drinks lovers, and if not, why so…
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The Scariest Trends in Drinks
To prepare for Halloween, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss some of the scariest trends in drinks right now, from charcoal in your drinks and the…
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Inside the In-Person Return of Wine2Wine
Adam and Joanna speak with Stevie Kim, Managing Director of VinItaly International, about the upcoming Wine2Wine conference in Verona, Italy: what the return…
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Is Your Cocktail Suffering From Shrinkage?
Prompted by a listening question (podcast@vinepair.com!), Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether cocktails, particularly stirred drinks served up, are smaller…
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Unveiling The 2022 Next Wave Award Winners
With the 2022 VinePair Next Wave Awards announced, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the stories and importance of a few of the winners, like Bar Program of the…
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Is Natural Wine Eating Its Own Tail?
With backlash against "funky wines" coming from within the natural wine movement, Adam, Joanna, and Zach take a well-earned victory lap for having foreseen…
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Why Do Sports Celebrations Always Involve Spraying Champagne?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach have a bit of fun discussing the ubiquitous habit of champion athletes to douse their teammates or selves with Champagne, beer, or other…
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The Unmatched Magic of Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Zach speaks with master distiller Conor O'Driscoll and brand ambassador Bernie Lubbers from Heaven Hill Distillery about their Seven-Year Bottled-in-Bond…
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Can We Kill Off the Tallboy Can Already?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach chat about how craft beer is slowly moving back towards the 12-ounce can, and explore why craft glommed on to the 16-ounce tallboy…
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Do "Gateway Wines" Actually Exist?
In light of the death of Fred Franzia, founder of Bronco Wine Company and the man responsible for bringing "Two-Buck Chuck" to the masses, Adam, Joanna, and…
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Why Would Anyone Want Light Vodka?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach contemplate a recently-released "diet vodka," and how the newest entries in the no/low alcohol category are less and less appealing…
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What is the Future of Bourbon?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what the future holds for Bourbon, including whether dessert-influenced bottles will grow in popularity and scale, as well as if…
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Tableside Cocktails: Greatness or Gimmickry?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach contemplate what's behind the growth of tableside cocktail service, as well as what kinds of drinks best fit into the format. Please…
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Spicy Drinks Continue to Surge
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the continued rise in popularity of spicy drinks, including how the Spicy Margarita started the trend and a broader cultural…
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Can Craft Cocktail Bars Become Franchises?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss some of the recent expansions for iconic cocktail bars like Dante, Death & Co., and The Dead Rabbit: can they keep the quality…
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When Did Tailgating Get Fancy?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach are finally reunited just in time for football season so they can discuss the centrality of tailgating as a part of football drinking…
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How BarSmarts Is Educating the Next Generation of Bartenders
Zach speaks with Misty Kalkofen, Director of Education for Another Round, Another Rally, and Kevin Denton-Rex, Head of Mixology and Education for Pernod Ricard…
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Are European Cocktail Bars Mostly For Americans?
Adam returns from his Italian vacation and shares the details about his travels, then he and Zach discuss a phenomenon he noticed on his trip, that many of the…
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How Come No One Talks About Red Blends?
Joanna and Zach discuss why despite their popularity on store shelves and with drinkers, many wine professionals and media members seem dismissive of red…
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Can Copying Hard Seltzer Revive Hard Cider?
Joanna and Zach discuss hard cider's attempt to borrow from hard seltzer in a bid to revitalize the flagging category, why hard cider's momentum fizzled in the…
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Wait, What? The Piña Colada is Popular Again?
Joanna and Zach take note of the surprising resurgence of the Piña Colada, and discuss why such a seemingly rich and indulgent drink is connecting with a new…
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Has the Drinks Industry Taken Creativity Too Far?
Spurred on by a pair of viral videos, Joanna and Zach discuss the question of whether or not the drinks industry is going too far with recent creations and…
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How Come High ABV Craft Beer is So Hot?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the interesting phenomenon of high-alcohol craft beers surging in popularity: why are these double and triple IPAs so appealing…
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Are There Any Solutions to the Restaurant Industry's Labor Shortage?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why labor shortages and restaurant closures remain the norm for the industry even as many of the Covid-19 related constraints…
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What Place Do Themed Shots Have in Drinks Culture?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the popularity of themed shots like the Green Tea Shot: why their audience is bigger and encompasses a larger age range than…
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Can We Learn Anything from Haus's Collapse?
In wake of the somewhat surprising news that Haus is going under, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss where the direct-to-consumer vermouth (or low-alcohol spirit)…
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Where is the Market for Craft Vodka?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether or not there's actually a market for craft or distinctive vodka, or if the category remains the realm of smoothness and…
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Are Skyrocketing Burgundy Prices Sustainable or a Bubble?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the frenetic wine auction market, particularly around wines from Burgundy - why has such speculative fervor has focused on that…
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Is American Single Malt Whiskey Set to Soar?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to the news that the TTB has proposed a Standard of Identity for American Single Malt Whiskey, a meaningful step in creating an…
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Why Are Live Sports So Attractive to Drinks Brands?
Adam and Zach discuss why drinks brands across categories and price points are so eager to sponsor and partner with sports entities, from individual teams to…
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Is the Dirty Martini Basic or Brilliant?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the surging popularity of the Dirty Martini, as well as whether it should be made with vodka or gin, and more about the proper…