Les meilleurs podcasts Wine Enthusiast (2024)

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Episode 179: Going Deep on Our 2025 Drink Predictions 28:58

1d ago28:58

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Like it or not, there are a multitude of reasons behind why we drink what we drink. What may at first seem like an expression of personal preference is, in fact, a result of the complex interactions between financial markets, social and political movements, climate change and too many other factors to name here. Basically, what you drink is a refle…

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4. Wine Scholarships! I have a list for you. 16:15

2d ago16:15

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Episode 4: Wine Scholarships! I have a list for you. Let’s talk about wine education and how to make it more affordable. If you’ve looked into WSET classes, you know they can be pricey. For example, Level 2 in the U.S. averages around $800, Level 3 is about $2,000, and the Diploma is roughly $6,000. And that’s not even including wine samples or tra…

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3. How and Where to Take WSET Classes – In Person vs. Online 21:19

8d ago21:19

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Episode 3: How and Where to Take WSET Classes – In Person vs. Online In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, I unpack the options for pursuing your WSET education, whether in person or online. From navigating the WSET Global website to finding an APP (Approved Program Provider) near you, I share step-by-step guidance on how to choose the best …

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2. What is WSET? 10:55

8d ago10:55

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Episode 2: What is WSET? In this episode of the Wine Educate podcast, I dive into the world of WSET—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Discover the history of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, its globally recognized qualifications, and how they’re structured across wine, spirits, sake, and beer. I'll also explore how WSET creates a com…

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1. The Beginning - An Introduction to Wine Educate with Joanne Close 10:29

8d ago10:29

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Wine Educate Podcast - Episode 1: The Beginning - An Introduction to Wine Educate with Joanne Close Welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, where we explore all things WSET education, wine tasting techniques, study tips, and wine industry insights for both enthusiasts and professionals. In this inaugural episode, host Joanne Close, founder of Wine Edu…

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Episode 178: How Do You Find Balance When Consuming Alcohol Is Your Job? 40:10

22d ago40:10

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Professional wine tasting is an extreme sport. Like an athlete, a wine pro’s body goes through a lot. And while the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption are murky and ever-changing, we know one thing for sure: nothing about drinking 3,000 wines a year screams moderation. This realization led wine reviewer Michael Alberty to reassess his c…

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Episode 177: Scary Stories From Haunted Wineries 46:40

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Do you believe in ghosts? If the answer is no, these wine-soaked stories might change your mind. In this episode, we explore spooky tales from some of wine country’s most well-loved destinations. First, we take a trip to Trefethen Family Vineyards in California’s Napa Valley, where mother and son duo Janet and Lorenzo Trefethen share the backstory …

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Episode 176: The Calling Winemaker James MacPhail on the Ripple Effect of Many Passionate People Working Together 24:41

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In this episode, sponsored by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, MacPhail—the winemaker of The Calling and a Wine Star Award nominee for 2024 Winemaker of the Year—talks about how winemaking became his calling. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.net. Reme…

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Episode 175: Is the Canned Wine Industry Turning Its Corner? 23:57

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Wine that is canned and bottled is the same, but packaged in different vessels. Right? Not quite. In the episode, we explore the state of the canned wine industry and whether it’s turning a corner. We also dig deeper into the differences between canned and bottled wine, and how the industry can leverage alternative packaging with single-serving off…

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Episode 174: MJ Towler (a.k.a. @BlackWineGuy) Takes Over the Wine Enthusiast Podcast 43:46

3M ago43:46

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In this episode, podcaster MJ Towler chats with iconic NYC couple Robert Dentice and Renee Patronik about everything from terroir to pairing DRC with New Haven pizza. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.net. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podc…

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Episode 173: In Today’s T.V. and Film Landscape, Product Placement Isn’t Always What You Think It Is 40:49

3M ago40:49

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Have you ever noticed a bottle’s label prominently displayed during a pivotal scene in a favorite television show or film, and wondered: “Was that on purpose?” It just might be. That’s increasingly thanks to people like Anastasia Tarasova, the founder of Bottles on Set, a product-placement agency that delivers expertise in wine and liquor to film a…

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Episode 172: The Magic of Aperitivo: How Drinking Like an Italian Can Enhance Your Well-Being 40:04

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On the surface, aperitivo is a pre-dinner ritual centered around small bites and a sensible amount of booze. But the true meaning runs deeper. In this episode, we talk with Stef Ferrari, author of Stuzzichini: The Art of Italian Snack, to better understand what constitutes the “magic” of aperitivo and how to recreate it at home. We discuss why gath…

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Episode 171: Can Unsnobby Wine Books Save the Industry? ‘Rebel School of Wine’ Is Trying 36:03

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In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Balliet, aothor of the new wine book Rebel School Of Wine: A Visual Guide to Drinking with Confidence, to discuss his mission to make wine more fun and introduce more drinkers to it. Whether you're a seasoned Italophile or simply curious about what makes this country so special, this episode is not to be miss…

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Episode 170: Why Wine-Lovers (and Everyone Else) Are Obsessed With Italy 43:14

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In this episode, we explore the concept of "Italianality" with newly minted Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi and journalist Jessica Dupuy. The pair are writing a book that explores and explains the subject and why it has never been more important—not just to Italy, but to the world. Together, they seek to distill the beauty, culture, history, food, wi…

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Episode 169: What's Trending in the Wine World, According to Dave Rudman of WSET Americas 42:39

5M ago42:39

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In this podcast episode, Wine Enthusiast’s Chief Education Officer Marshall Tilden III sat down with the Global Business Development Director and Executive Director of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET for short) of the Americas, Dave Rudman to get the skinny on the current happenings. We learned a lot about the evolving education landscape…

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Episode 168: Two Years Into the Russian Invasion, Ukrainian Nightlife Is Thriving 42:09

6M ago42:09

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Two years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nightlife goes on. Investigative reporter Adam Robb has been traveling into the country to talk to locals and document everyday life for everyday citizens who have been living amongst the backdrop of war. Along the way, he learned how living amongst drone and missile attacks, drafts and daily deaths and …

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Episode 167: Is the Natural Wine Movement at a Crossroads? 37:11

6M ago37:11

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In this episode, natural wine importer Jenny Lefcourt shares her response to the USDA's new regulations on organic agricultural products and what it may mean for the wine industry moving forward. With many leaders in the space left in limbo, we can't help but ask: How have these changes impacted producers small and large? What does this mean for th…

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Episode 166: Additives in Tequila Are Hugely Controversial. But Do They Really Matter? 21:04

7M ago21:04

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With so much tequila being poured—and so much potential profit on the table—the debate around how tequila is made and marketed has never been more pointed. We caught up with spirits reviewer Kara Newman about the ongoing raid and why additives in tequila are so divisive in the first place. Listen as Newman goes deep on additive use in tequila, how …

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Episode 165: Can You Enjoy Wine Culture Without Actually Drinking? 40:36

7M ago40:36

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Anna-Christina Cabrales, Tasting Director at Wine Enthusiast, delves into the world of sobriety in the wine industry with guest Abe Zarate, known as @sober_somm on Instagram. Together, they examine sobriety and explore the idea of enjoying wine culture while abstaining from alcohol, emphasizing that being “sober” can mean different things for diffe…

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Episode 164: What Makes a Private-Label Wine? 42:56

8M ago42:56

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What is a private label, exactly? Think Costco’s Kirkland; Trader Joe’s Charles Shaw, or Two-Buck Chuck; or Target’s California Roots. Sometimes these private labels are easy to pick out, while other times they hide in plain sight. In this episode, Alison Crowe, vice president of winemaking for Plata Wine Partners, a leading private-label producer …

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Episode 163: Rex Pickett and the Making of Sideways 20 Years Later 1:10:59

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20 years after the release of the award-winning book, Sideaways, author Rex Pickett reflects on its film adaptation and poignant statement against Merlot producers. Like Miles Raymond, the main character in the book and film, Pickett was an unpublished author living in L.A. and a devoted disciple of Pinot (which he spent hours talking about with Ri…

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Episode 162: What's the Difference Between a Wine Cellar, Fridge and Cooler? 42:53

9M ago42:53

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Find out what happens when two wine drinkers with different levels of experience start getting real about wine storage. Discoveries include, but are not limited to: the most expensive custom wine cellar requests, what someone's wine storage says about them and the hardcore facts one needs to know before making any storage solution purchase. Starrin…

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Episode 161: The Armenian Wine Renaissance 48:09

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Armenia is considered one of the birthplaces of winemaking, with archaeological evidence dating back at least 7,000 years. Tragically, the country’s wine culture was decimated under Soviet rule. Things finally started changing about a dozen years ago: Today, more than 200 wineries are operating in the country, and their bottles can now be found in …

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Episode 160: Want to Work in Wine? Three Successful Winemakers Reveal What it’s Really Like 1:08:04

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On the surface, winemakers appear to lead a glamorous, jet-setting life of international travel, fancy wine dinners and a never-ending supply of enviable bottles. But what is it really like to work in wine? Wine Enthusiast Writer-at-Large Christina Pickard speaks to three well-respected winemakers from Australia and New Zealand on their entry into …

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Episode 159: The Drinks We're Loving Right Now 38:35

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What drinks trends will reign supreme in 2024? To know our future, we must know our past. Wine Enthusiast’s Tasting Director, Anna-Christina Cabrales chats with our spirits reviewer and writer-at-large Kara Newman about the important things like: Will the espresso martini fall out of fashion? Will canned wine continue its reign? Find out where they…

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Episode 158: What It’s Like to Be a Sober Sommelier 32:52

11M ago32:52

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Can sommeliers be sober? That's a question we sought to answer recently on Wine Enthusiast. As more people reevaluate their relationships with alcohol, so, too, is a growing contingent of wine industry professionals. Many of them—including sommeliers—are choosing sobriety. But what does that look like in practice? Wine Enthusiast's digital managing…

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Episode 157: Is Dry January the Healthy Move? Blue Zones' Dan Buettner Weighs In 35:12

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Some of the longest-living people in the world drink upwards of two glasses of wine daily, according to Dan Buettner's research for the best-selling Blue Zones books and program, which are also the basis of a Netflix documentary, ' Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.' As some of us cut back on our alcohol consumption during 'Dry January,' Wine …

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Episode 156: Issa Rae, the New Patron Saint of Prosecco? 20:26

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Despite early naysayers who suggested she develop a different kind of sparkling wine, the award-winning actress, writer–and now Viarae Prosecco creator–Issa Rae believes in the drink’s power of authenticity. In this episode, she talks to @Jacy Topps about why she prefers Prosecco over Champagne, whom she’d most like to share a glass with, and what …

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Episode 155: How to Make Chardonnay for the Ages 42:25

12M ago42:25

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Cara Morrison of Sonoma-Cutrer shares what she wishes more people knew about the disputable grape and how her team continues to craft a wine for the ages. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 154: Is There a Right Way To Pair Wine? 37:01

1y ago37:01

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Wine and Hip Hop podcast host and star of Street Somm, Jermaine Stone explains why the best wine pairings are about meeting people where they are. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 153: Where Is Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan Now? 40:27

1y ago40:27

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Writer at large, Christina Pickard sat down with Maureen Downey, to discuss the latest on one of the largest wine fraud cases in modern history. In 2013, Rudy Kurniawan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling millions of dollars in fake rare vintages. For the full back story, check out Wine Enthusiast’s true crime podcast, Vinfamous. FOLLOW…

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Episode 152: Why Making Wine Education Less Stuffy Could Save the Industry 37:29

1y ago37:29

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Future 40 Tastemaker Marie Cheslik shares how education and community can help overcome barriers and get more people comfortable around wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 151: Empowering Latinas in Wine Starts With Community 48:49

1y ago48:49

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Future 40 Tastemaker Martha Cisneros Paja, founder of the Latinas Wine Club, shares how education and empowerment can open doors to a more inclusive wine industry. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 150: Is There a Right Way to Talk About Wine? 39:57

1y ago39:57

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The the first in our 3-part series highlighting some of this year’s Future 40 Tastemakers,we sit down with Alice Achayo, who founded The Wine Linguist, a consulting company created to educate wine professionals and drinkers to broaden how they think and talk about wine. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @Wi…

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Episode 149: How Climate Change is Impacting Harvest For One Winery 29:00

1y ago29:00

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The story of climate change is not just one of elevated temperatures. Smoke taint, droughts, frost, flooding, hailstorms and excessive rainfall all are impacting the vineyards. And the impact of wine production is becoming more obvious. So, just how is it affecting wine production? This week, Editor Jacy Topps sat down with Steve Peck to discuss. P…

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Episode 148: Why Is Orange Wine Suddenly Everywhere? 29:34

1y ago29:34

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Orange wine is still a bit of an enigma, despite the style being centuries-old. So, Wine Enthusiast editor, Jacy Topps sat down with Doreen Winkler to discuss all things orange wine. Doreen Winkler is a sommelier, orange wine expert and the founder of Orange Glou, the only brick and mortar wine retail shop in the world solely dedicated to the categ…

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Episode 147: An Exploration of Portugal's Under-the-Radar Wines 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

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This week we’re highlighting the amazing world of Portuguese wine. Author and Wine Enthusiast’s Spanish wine reviewer, Mike DeSimone sat down with John Sumners to discuss one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world. Sumners is a freelance wine writer and California and Portugal wine specialist based in Lisbon. He is also the author of T…

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Episode 146 What Makes a Great Italian Wine Bar? 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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Writers-at-large Danille Callegari and Jeff Porter and Camillia Bellini, owner of Enoteca Bellini, examine what's at the heart of the Italian wine bar experience. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 145: Is the Sober Curious Movement a Fad or Here to Stay? 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

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In this episode, Jacy Topps sits down with Laura Silverman and Emily Heintz to discuss the NA culture in the beverage space. Laura is the founder of Zero Proof Nation, a platform highlighting non-alcoholic beverages and the culture driving their growth. And Emily is the founder of Sèchey, a retail bottle shop in Charleston, specializing in no-low-a…

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Episode 144:The Canned Wine Brand Reimagining Outdoor Drinking 51:39

1+ y ago51:39

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Fourth-generation winemaker Jake Bilbro discusses the benefits of his new sustainable wine brand, Revelshine and how it's shaking up the canned- wine category. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 143: Does Napa Valley Have a Problem With Younger Wine Drinkers? 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

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Peter Mondavi Jr, third-generation co-proprietor of Charles Krug Winery and Jeremy Carter, winemaker and founding partner of Tarpon Cellars sit down to dicuss what the future may hold for the iconic region. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 142: Why French Wine Is Undergoing Changes It Hasn’t Seen In Over A Century 41:43

1+ y ago41:43

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Award-winning author Jon Bonné discusses his newly released book The New French Wine and what’s changing throughout one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 141: Why the Best Domestic Caviar is Coming Out of Northern California 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

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Writer at large and spirit’s reviewer, Kara Newman chats with Ali Bolourchi to discuss the rise of caviar throughout the U.S. Ali Bolourchi is the owner of Tsar Nicoulai, a sturgeon ranch in Wilton California, right outside of Sacramento. Sacramento County produces most of the caviar made in the United States. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusia…

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Episode 140: On the Decade Wine Blew Up in the U.S. 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

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The 80s was an important decade for wine in the U.S. It was also an important time for Wine Enthusiast Companies because the magazine was launched in the decade. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the magazine, not only did the print team create an amazing May issue, which is out now, managing print editor John Capone sat down with, chairman and …

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Episode 139: Is White Zinfandel a Rosé? And More Rosé Questions Answered 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

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What is rosé? Where did it come from? How is it produced, and why is the trendy category not dying down? I sat down with Katherine Cole to discuss the diverse category. Cole is a wine writer, executive producer and host of the James Beard award-winning podcast, The Four Top and author of the book Rosé All Day: The Essential Guide to Your New Favori…

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Episode 138: Why Expanding Wine Education is Essential for a More Inclusive Industry 50:58

1+ y ago50:58

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Certification programs can be a great experience for those who want to learn more about wine. However, to make wine more accessible, the wine community has been questioning traditional educational programs as they currently are. With pricey courses and curriculum rooted in Eurocentric language, are certification programs creating barriers in the in…

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Episode 137: Why There Are So Many Rules Around Champagne Production 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

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From permitted varieties and grape yields to hand-picked harvests, CEO of Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Mathieu Billecart gives insight into the world-renowned region. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

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Episode 136: What Does Work-Life Balance Look Like in Wine? 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

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Whether you’re in media, sales, winemaking or the public relations sector, the wine industry can be intense. So, this week, we’re taking on work-life balance. Is there such a thing or are they buzzwords? We sat down with Rebecca Hopkins to find out. Hopkins is a PR and communication specialist, who has worked in wine for nearly 30 years. In 2018, s…

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Special Presentation of Vinfamous: Episode 101: Murder in the Vineyard 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

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Wine Enthusiast presents a special presentation of its new true crime podcast. Follow the podcast at https://winemag.com/vinfamous-podcast or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Join us every other week as we delve into the twists and turns behind the all-time most shocking wine crimes. For more content from Wine Enthusiast, visit winemag.com. *H…

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Episode 135: TikTok is Having a Major Impact on the Wine World 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

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What is TikTok? How does it work? And why is the wine community successfully jumping on the bandwagon? Editor Jacy Topps chats with Amanda McCrossin to find out. McCrossin is a certified sommelier and former wine director, and she has amassed nearly two hundred thousand followers on the platform in a short amount of time. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @…

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