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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! (nytimes.com/2020/08/26/arts/wine-beer-cocktail…) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Private Dining Is Essential to Success
Adam, Joanna, and Zach expand on the topic of massive wine lists (https://vinepair.com/articles/vp-podcast-scourge-of-massive-wine-lists/) and respond to some criticism, then chat about the fact that private dining spaces have become absolu
Five Generations of Tequila
Adam speaks with Sergio Mendoza, distiller at Don Fulano, about his family's long history in the Tequila business, how they came to launch their lauded tequila brand, some of the specific considerations with highlands agave, and what it's b
The Scourge of the Massive Wine List
We've all been there. You go to a nice restaurant, and the wine list weighs five pounds and would potentially take you hours to sort through. Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why this approach is anti-hospitality, why it continues to persist,
Can Drinks Brands Tap Into Halloween's Ascendence?
With spooky season in full force, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the rising importance, both culturally and financially, of Halloween, and speculate about why it is that drinks brands have largely struggled to market to the occasion. Is it
Drinks Marketing Needs to Target Where People Actually Consume
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a recent Royal Bank of Canada report that indicates some of the changing ways that alcohol is consumed and discovered, and in particular the fact that at-home drinking occasions, in particular those of a so
Kosta Browne's Intercontinental Winemaking Adventure
On this special episode of the podcast, Zach speaks with Kosta Browne winemaker Julien Howsepian about the iconic California producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: how they've grown the portfolio and looked to explore various parts of Calif
Celebrating Those Moving the Industry Forward
With VinePair's Next Wave Award (https://vinepair.com/next-wave-awards-2026/) winners announced, Adam, Joanna, and Zach celebrate the awardees, discuss how a common thread running through is their ability to create community, and the contin
Can Brands Still Go From Regional to National?
As the drinks landscape continues to evolve, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether brands that develop a strong following in a particular region or part of the country still have as clear a pathway to national appeal as they once did. Are
Evolving a Wine Brand Over Time
On this special episode of the podcast, Adam speaks with Barefoot Wine (https://www.barefootwine.com/) winemaker Jen Wall about her long history with the brand, how it has grown into one of the largest players in the American wine industry,
The Era of Spiked Sports Drinks Is Upon Us
Adam, Joanna, and Zach unpack Constellation's purchase (https://vinepair.com/booze-news/constellation-acquires-spikedade-for-75-million/) of spiked sports drink brand SpikedAde: is the drinks giant smartly positioning itself to grab share o
Is a Backlash Coming for The 50?
In the wake of a bit of a social media firestorm within the bar community, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether there's a backlash coming for The 50 (formerly 50 Best) within that community. Are bartenders who aspire to recognition tiring
The Particular Magic of Estate Whiskey
Zach is joined by Joe O'Sullivan, master distiller at Minden Mill Distillery (https://www.mindenmill.com/) to discuss the many aspects of their distinctive estate whiskey program. From why the Carson River Valley in Nevada's high desert is
The Gendering of Drinks Must Stop
In the wake of a recent viral video showing celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck repeatedly calling a specific cocktail "girly," Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why this outdated and sexist way of classifying drinks remains present in some elements
Skip the Split Check
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the etiquette of splitting checks: is this something that only young adults can and should do? Is there a threshold point where it becomes acceptable? Do things like Venmo make this better or worse? Please rem
When Rebrands Go Wrong
Sometimes, it feels like a product needs a brand refresh. A new label, a new design, a new bottle -- something. Yet as Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss, moving away from an established design aesthetic can serve to confuse and even alienate c
Has Collecting Gone From Cool to Cringe?
Adam and Zach contemplate whether collecting beer, spirits, and wine has gone from a hobby associated with class and refinement to something that comes off as weirdo behavior. Did craft beer nerds delude themselves into thinking there would
Are We Entering a New Era of Drinks Specials and Happy Hours?
Recession indicators abound, from robust inflation to consumer sentiment. Within the hospitality industry, it's the rise of all-you-can-eat restaurants and drinks specials. How can bars and restaurants entice wary consumers, and does "value
Cabernet Is Still King...But For How Long?
With recent doomerism about the most popular red grape variety in the world, Adam, Joanna, and Zach take stock of Cabernet Sauvignon - is it in fact going through a bit of an identity crisis, or does its continued status as a red wine behem
Will Americans Ever Embrace the Hotel Bar?
With Adam back from his European adventures, he, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether America's general dismissal of hotel bars as nothing more than places for mediocre drinks and clandestine assignations is changeable. If Londoners can continu
Can Campari Strike Spritz Gold Again?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach ponder Grupo Campari's latest stateside foray into the spritz space - SARTI Rosa. Can this new aperitivo further expand their hold on the spritz category? Why do they think this flavor (blood orange, mango, passionfru
Your Menu Has to Be Cohesive
Inspired by a couple of recent pieces about restaurant https://vinepair.com/articles/wa-chefs-green-flag-dish-on-menus/ and https://vinepair.com/articles/wa-chefs-restaurant-red-flags/ flags, Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair contribut
Can American Drinks Ever Regain the Canadian Market?
In the wake of yet another flare-up in the trade war/war of words between the United States and Canada, Joanna and Zach discuss the current state of Canada's boycott of American drinks, and ponder what it will take to get those brands back
Secret Wine Lists: Savvy or Shady?
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair managing editor Hannah Staab to discuss the merits and ethics of the "secret" wine list: special bottles that for one reason or another aren't listed normally, but might be available if you know the ri
Wine Needs to Break the Rules
Joanna and Zach discuss a recent survey that found that many would-be wine drinkers, particularly younger ones, are put off by the rules, traditions, and lack of customization that seem endemic to the category. While totally forswearing tra
Where's the Market for Weird Spirits?
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair spirits editor Aaron Goldfarb to discuss the rise of so-called "weird" spirits, particularly unusual or unexpected flavors in established categories like gin, vodka, and whiskey. Who is the target mark
White Wine is Booming. Can American Producers Pivot?
Joanna and Zach discuss how American winemakers and grape growers should react to consumer preferences swinging more towards white wines and more decisively away from full-bodied red wines. While the latter have been the backbone of the dom
Is Closing Early a Crime?
Adam and Joanna respond to a couple of hospitality hot takes (https://www.instagram.com/hospitalityhottake): first, is it a betrayal of your customers to close earlier than your posted hours, even if business is slow? With labor costs at an
What to Make of Diageo's New Direction
Adam and Joanna discuss some of the more intriguing parts of Diageo's recently-announced plans to change and modernize their approach, from finally taking RTDs seriously to expanding their focus to some of their more value-oriented brands.
You Can Be Exclusive Without Being Jerks
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss a recent occurrence while filming The Wait - a trendy NYC restaurant telling people to come back at 11 pm for dinner and then informing them when they did come back that the kitchen was closed. Was this just a
Wine Has to Offer Value in Restaurants. Here's How it Can.
Adam, Joanna, and Zach take a look at another reason why wine is struggling in restaurants: the drinking public is unable to perceive value with much of what's on offer. While restaurants decry the high prices that wineries and distributors
