VinePair Podcast

Adam and Zach run through their list of wine, beer, and spirits words and phrases that drive them absolutely crazy, and explain why all of us should agree that these terms are dead. Plus, Adam's adventures at the Santa Monica Wine Fest and Zach's encounter with the worst wine bar menu of all time. Please subscribe, rate, and review VinePair wherever it is you get the podcast, and send any question...

Adam and Zach discuss the new phenomenon of bourbon barrel-aged wines with VinePair wine writer Tim McKirdy, exploring who these wines are created for and marketed too, whether they create actual wine lovers, and why Tim isn't invited back on the show any time soon. You can find Tim's article here: https://vinepair.com/articles/barrel-aged-wine-good-debate/. Please remember to subscribe, rate, and...

On this week's episode of the VinePair podcast, Adam and Zach discuss the phenomenon of the $20+ cocktail: when it's an understandable and acceptable price to pay for something truly remarkable, and when it's a bullshit attempt to scam you out of a few bucks. Plus a wine service nightmare and the usual nonsense! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the VinePair podcast, and don't forget...

Adam and Zach spend a few minutes talking about why Valentine's Day is a vastly overrated drinking holiday, then continue the hate train rolling by dumping all over the Sherry bandwagon! It's a hater's delight! To offer your thoughts on Valentine's Day, Sherry, or whatever else, please email podcast@vinepair.com or find Adam (@adamteeter) or Zach (@zgeballe) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Adam and Zach discuss VinePair's list of the Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2019 with VinePair staff writer and list curator Tim McKirdy. Plus, Zach and Tim fight about Sherry and Adam and Tim talk shit about Paris: it's an action-packed show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the burgeoning trend of tiki bars and tiki cocktails with "Captain" Brian Miller, the man behind the newly-opened monument to American tiki culture that is the Polynesian in New York City. Listen all the way through to find out how you can get yourself a free drink if you visit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the vibrant and revitalized drinking scene in Detroit with local Nick Britsky, host of Nick Drinks (www.nickdrinks.com), including an ideal weekend in the Motor City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair senior beer writer Cat Wolinski to discuss the ever-changing definition of "craft beer," why the Brewers Association are such hypocrites, and whether we give a shit about the "craft" label anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the question "can you make a living in the restaurant industry" with VinePair tastings editor and former restaurateur Keith Beavers. They cover how new laws have driven the cost of labor up, why the fetishization of the "new-new" hurts restaurants and diners alike, and why even getting buck-naked in your restaurant might not get you enough publicity to keep you open. Hosted o...

It's New Year's Day, and Adam and Zach are hungover. They search for a cure, and wallow in their own misery, with VinePair's tastings editor Keith Beavers on this Very Special Edition of the VinePair podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach recap the year that was in the world of beverage: from tariffs to hard seltzer, from wildfires to cheating scandals, it was a total shitshow, wasn't it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are LIVE in Verona, Italy, at the incredible Wine2Wine conference, where they talk about the challenges and opportunities inherent in Italian wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach get some much-needed holiday gift giving guidance from VinePair's gift guru Jeff Licciardello as they try to figure out what to buy for spouses, in-laws, parents, and friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate VinePair's Bubbly Week, Adam and Zach discuss their favorite sources for sparkling wine that don't start with the letters C-H-A, and won't break the bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by staff writer Tim McKirdy to unveil and discuss VinePair's list of the Top 50 Wines of 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair Editor-in-Chief Emily Saladino, who offers her expertise on how to host a kickass Thanksgiving, or at least be a guest who gets invited back next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the much-discussed concept of "varietal correctness," how somms and blind tasting tests have distorted the concept, and how we can move past the confusion, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the confusing and deceptive concept of terroir: why it's at least as much marketing tool as genuine wine term, and why most single-vineyard wines are a rip-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss whether hard cider is any good, and then are joined by cider aficionado and author Erin James, who tries to overcome their skepticism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach debate if Bordeaux is still relevant with wine importer and educator Philippe Newlin of Duclot la Vinicole USA, as well as exploring how to find value in this iconic region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach learn about Portland, Oregon's unique drinks culture from acclaimed sommelier Brent Braun and reknowned writer and podcast host Katherine Cole. Recorded live at OK Omens in Portland, Oregon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss four North American wine regions you should consider for your next wine trip: beautiful scenery, great wines, and...unforgettable tasting rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair Senior Writer Cat Wolinski to discuss the scourge that is pumpkin beers, why they suck, and a few non-pumkin fall beer alternatives. To contact the podcast, please email podcast@vinepair.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the biggest trend in the wine world, and why they find it so frustrating. Send hate mail to podcast@vinepair.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the unique dynamics of emerging wine markets in the United States, how to recognize them, and why they're much more exciting and rewarding for sommeliers and wine brands alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.