VinePair Podcast

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the baffling comments from the managing director of Bollinger about the future of Champagne being still Pinot Noir and vineyard-designate sparkling wines. Could this approach, which flies in the face of Champagne's tradition branding, actually work? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Adam is reading: Meet The Beverage Directors Behind NYC’s New Wave of Korean Fine-Dining RestaurantsZach is reading: What’s Actually Inside the ‘World’s Oldest Scotch’ Bottles? Auctioneers Aren’t Completely SureJoanna is reading: Loved at Home, Ignored Abroad: Why European Whiskey Drinkers Aren’t Buying the Bourbon HypeInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair

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 wine, and how their distinctive terroirs shape and enrich these Protected Designation of Origin goods. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairThis podcast is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or FranceAgriMer. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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 of health consciousness, red wine fatigue, and maybe an assist from one of the most famous humans on the planet. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Maison Benjamin Kuentz French Single Malt WhiskyJoanna is drinking: Grimm Artisinal Ales Cross Stitch Vienna-style LagerAdam is drinking: Gin MartiniInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair

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 Year's is the most crucial stretch of the year for the drinks industry, as well as what categories and brands are best positioned to crush Holiday 2023. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is reading: The Timeless Allure of Oysters and AlcoholJoanna is reading: For OnlyFans Creators, Private Whiskey Groups Are Rife With OpportunityAdam is reading: The Duckhorn Portfolio Will Acquire Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in $400 Million DealInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairThis episode is sponsored by The Prisoner Wine Company

Zach speaks with Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of Wilderness Trail Distillery, about his background in fermentation science, the techniques and approaches that distinguish the distillery, what allying with Gruppo Campari has meant for the brand, and much more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be wellInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairThis episode is sponsored by Wilderness Trail Distillery. Wilderness Trail® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 50% alc./vol. (100 Proof). Distilled and Bottled by Wilderness Trail Distillery, Danville, KY. ©2023 Campari America, New York, NY. Drink Responsibly.

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 work for wine, and why younger consumers can be won over, they just have to be actively targeted. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: I'm in My Groff Phase at Ruby BarJoanna is drinking: Weingut Veyder-Malberg Weitenberg Grüner VeltlinerAdam is drinking: Gin Martini at ArchivioInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the oft-repeated fear that legalized marijuana is negatively impacting the alcohol industry, then Adam and VinePair Tastings Director Keith Beavers speak with Gotham founder Joanne Wilson about the business and appeal of legal marijuana. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is reading: The 50 Best Wines of 2023Zach is reading: Dry Douro Wines Are Challenging Port’s Status as King of the ValleyAdam is reading: Dark, Stormy, and Ready to Drink: The Forgotten History of Goslings’ Canned Rum CocktailInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair

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 recently were dedicated champions of natural wine, and wonder if wine's "cool kids" ever even really cared about wine to begin with. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Thomas Fogarty ChardonnayJoanna is drinking: Heitz Cellar Lot C-91 Cabernet SauvignonAdam is drinking: Michter's Toasted Barrel RyeInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairTwitter: @adamteeter @joannasciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair

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 offering higher proof bottlings instead of relying on heavily-oaked expressions. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is reading: Your Favorite Import Beers, Now Brewed in the U.S.Joanna is reading: Bollywood Movies Are Having a Wine RenaissanceAdam is reading: The Biggest Whiskey Brands Are Bringing Distilleries and Visitor Centers to a Downtown Near YouInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairTwitter: @adamteeter @joannasciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair