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Wine 101

A podcast for the everyday wine lover.


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  • A Year In Wine Review

    29:38|
    I take stock of all the great bottles that came through the tasting room this year and talk about the state of our most loved varieties and styles going into the new year.

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  • Mayacamas Vineyards

    27:26|
    The story behind one of the most iconic wineries in the US, high above the Napa Valley...in the Napa Valley AVA.
  • Cave de Lugny

    30:41|
    Journey to Burgundy’s Mâcon region with Cave de Lugny, a leader in White Burgundy since 1926. In this episode, we speak with Managing Director Stéphane Garrigue and fourth-generation grower Emmanuel Nonain. Discover how this historic cooperative crafts expressive unoaked Chardonnays through sustainable, grower-led practices, and explore the terroir-driven character of Cave de Lugny wines: La Côte Blanche, Les Charmes, and Cœur de Charmes. You can find these wines and more at the link here: https://www.cavedelugnyus.com/
  • Thanksgiving Wine PSA

    11:48|
    It's a wine podcast, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so you know we gotta talk about it. Here is Wine 101's advice on Turkey Day and wine.
  • Zinfandel Hot Takes

    19:42|
    For the first time, Vinepair conducted a Zinfandel Round Up for our Buy This Booze section for 2025. Getting to know this variety by tasting such a large amount from a wide spectrum of styles sparked more than a few realizations about one of our oldest Vitis Vinifera transplants. Here are some takes on a favorite grape.
  • Spottswoode

    26:12|
    Spottswoode is not only a pioneering winery of the Napa Valley, but a forward-thinking property that made a critical decision in the mid-80s
  • Silver Oak

    15:32|
    Silver Oak stands out in the Napa Valley crowd for sticking to a very unique mission statement. Here's Justin and Ray's story.