VinePair Podcast

Adam and Zach discuss why sommeliers are woefully ignorant of some of the biggest production (and most popular) wines in America, and how an obsession with allocated or small-production wines can turn off wine drinkers. Plus, Adam explains why a visit to Chile is a must for food and wine lovers the world over, and how suitcase-baked bread is the next great travel invention. If you have any comment...

Adam and Zach discuss Summer 2019's hottest trend, spiked seltzer, and why it's become such a phenomenon, with an assist from resident twenty-something and podcast engineer Nick: check VinePair's list of the 20 best spiked seltzers for 2019 right here . Plus, our responses to your comments on last week's episode on tipping. If you want to share your undying love for spiked seltzer, or have any oth...

Adam and Zach discuss one of the most complicated and fraught topics in the drinks world: tipping. Want to understand why tipping well will actually benefit you in the long run? Listen up! Plus, how restaurants are sharing information about good and bad patrons, and why you should use your words, not your dollars, to remedy poor service. Think we're dead wrong about tipping, or just want to share...

Adam and Zach are joined by Matt Crafton, winemaker at Napa Valley's famed Chateau Montelena, to explore how intervention is a critical part of winemaking, and why we shouldn't be afraid of it. Plus, what happens when the manager of a wine bar doesn't know (or care) what grapes are in the wines they're selling? Spoiler: Adam gets pissed! Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, and review VinePai...

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair's senior beer writer Cat Wolinski to explore the trend of macrobrews returning to retro labels, and how craft producers are looking to adopt this trend themselves. Plus, Adam and Zach discuss whether it actually matters whether your server or bartender is able to properly open a bottle of wine. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review the VinePai...

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair's editor-in-chief Emily Saladino to discuss how conversations around politics, race, gender, and sexuality are critical to covering the beverage alcohol industry in 2019. Plus, Adam explains why HBO's Chernobyl is a must-watch show. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and review the VinePair podcast wherever it is you get it, and feel free to send any...

Adam and Zach are joined by Marc Farrell, founder of Ten To One Rum, to discuss why rum is much more than a spring break beverage, how to get the most out of your rum, and how you can't appreciate rum without appreciating the history and culture of the Caribbean. Plus, the latest salvo in the ongoing New York versus Seattle battle. Please remember to subscribe, like, rate, and review the VinePair...

Adam and Zach discuss VinePair's list of the Top 25 Rosés of 2019 along with editor-in-chief Emily Saladino and tastings editor Keith Beavers. The gang discusses the making of this year's list, why the top wine isn't from France, and the rebirth of Pinot Noir rosé. Plus, Zach visits VinePair HQ and then gets shit for drinking Champagne with somms. Please remember to like, subscribe to, rate, and r...

Adam and Zach discuss the pernicious trend of ever-more-specialized glassware for wine, beer, and spirits, and why you should avoid falling victim to the very compelling but utterly unproven marketing hype. Plus: are some wineries actually playing up how conventional their winemaking and farming is, are rooftop bars taking over the world, and why in the world are America's open container laws so f...

With the news of legendary wine critic and Wine Advocate founder Robert Parker's retirement, Adam and Zach discuss Parker's legacy and impact on wine-making, wine criticism, and consumer behavior. Plus, making vermouth at home, home brewing, and other adventures in DIY booze. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, and review the VinePair podcast wherever you found it, and send any questions, co...

Adam and Zach are joined by Nikolas Smyrlakis, co-founder of the Athens-based Finest Roots brand of liqueurs to discuss why Athens is among the world's best cocktail cities, and how drinking culture helped Greece recover from economic disaster. Plus, Adam mourns the fact that the Knicks failed to land the #1 overall pick, and Zach gives his theory on why Game of Thrones became a victim of its own...

Adam and Zach discuss the NBA's current wine obsession with ESPN Senior NBA Writer Baxter Holmes, who explains why LeBron James has changed the conversation around wine in the league, why San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is the master sommelier of the NBA, and whether some of the Association's wine-loving superstars will shift their focus from the court to the vineyard as their careers...

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair Senior Writer Cat Wolinski to discuss the current state and evolution of the international craft beer scene: how it's borrowed from the American movement but also done its own innovating. Plus: does anyone still give their teething child whiskey, should you bring your kids to a taproom, and Cat's flawless pronunciation of "reinheitsgebot." Thanks for listening...

Adam and Zach discuss the alarming trend of high-profile sommeliers who only seem interested in high-end and small-production Champagne, plus an exploration of drinking etiquette when travelling abroad, and why no one outside of the East Coast can make a decent bagel. Do you love small-lot Grower Champagne? Are you a somm who only posts unicorn bottles on Instagram? Share your thoughts with us, or...

Adam and Zach respond to a listener's question about whether wine and whiskey collecting is a good idea, and how to go about doing it. Spoiler warning: it's a bad idea, but they've got some tips if you still feel compelled. Plus, why Adam hates Bloody Marys and Zach can't stand Mimosas. Do you love collecting wine? Want to defend the honor of your favorite breakfast beverage? Email us at podcast@v...

Adam and Zach discuss and explain the newly-rediscovered phenomenon of orange wine, highlighted by Adam's interview with Matteo Bisol, winemaker at Venissa on the island of Mazzorbo in the Venetian lagoon. Plus: why are Italians such masochists when it comes to winemaking, and why can't they make a good Negroni? If you have any comments, questions, or critiques of the VinePair podcast, please emai...

Adam and Zach discuss the scourge of "pay to play" journalism, where writers trade coverage for free shit, and the challenge of unscrupulous influencers in the drinks world, many of whom will promote anything that someone sends them in the mail. All that, plus the challenges of judging wine competitions and the wisdom of recording a controversial podcast after having had some drinks. Thanks for li...

Adam and Zach discuss why canned cocktails, boxed wine, and other alternatively-packaged beverages might just be better than bottles and bars...at least if we can all get over our reluctance to accept such formats. Plus, reflections on last week's podcast with Eric Asimov and a teaser for next week's topic! Thank you for listening to VinePair: please remember to like, subscribe, rate, and review t...

Adam and Zach are honored to be joined by New York Times wine writer Eric Asimov, who discusses his recent writings about mass-produced wines, how to avoid wine snobbery, and shares some of his current interests in the world of wine. Our sincere thanks to Eric for his time and insight! Please remember to subscribe, like, rate, and review this podcast on the podcast app you use (and maybe even one...

Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair's tastings editor and former wine bar owner Keith Beavers to discuss why so many wine bars fail to deliver on their promise. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever it is you find it, and if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or critiques, please send them to podcast@vinepair.com. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Adam and Zach discuss the question of whether you should change your cocktail habits and preferences based on the season, as some cocktail luminaries would have you do. Plus, why Third Wave coffee is the natural wine movement of caffeine, and Adam's spicy political takes. Thank you for listening to the VinePair podcast: if you have questions, comments, suggestions, or critiques, please email podca...

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....