The Story of Wine Podcast - Discover the People & Stories Behind Every Glass

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast , host Billy Galanko sits down with Erica Crawford , CEO and co-founder of Loveblock Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand. Wine lovers may recognize her name as the co-founder of Kim Crawford Wines , but with Loveblock she has taken a completely different approach - 100% estate, organically farmed, and crafted for depth, texture, and ageability. Erica shares h...

In this episode of the Weekly Wine Report on the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko takes listeners from the vineyards of France to the green hills of Galicia. The 2025 French harvest volumes are taking shape, showing a modest recovery compared to last year but still trailing the five-year average. Some regions like Burgundy, Jura, and the Loire are bouncing back strongly, while others, includi...

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Erica Crawford , co-founder of the famed New Zealand brand Kim Crawford and now the driving force behind Loveblock Wines in Marlborough. Known for its certified organic vineyards and holistic farming philosophy, Loveblock Wines has become one of the country’s most respected estate producers. Erica shares...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast , host Billy Galanko sits down with Krister Bengtsson , founder of Star Wine List , the global guide to great wine bars and restaurants. What began in Stockholm in 2017 has since grown into a worldwide network covering more than 45 countries, connecting wine lovers, sommeliers, and professionals to the restaurants and wine bars with the best wine lists. Kri...

In this episode of the Weekly Wine Report on the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko blends current events with wine history to give listeners both context and discovery. From La Place de Bordeaux’s unique distribution system to the famous wines of Ancient Rome, you’ll come away with new insights into how wine connects the present with the past. Highlights: A quick update on the Napa Valley Pick...

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Krister Bengtsson , founder and publisher of Star Wine List, the global guide to great wine bars and restaurants. With coverage in more than 45 countries, Star Wine List connects wine lovers to carefully curated venues chosen by sommeliers and wine professionals. Krister shares his insights on: Why climate change and shif...

Renowned vineyard consultant Marco Simonit, co-founder of Simonit & Sirch, joins the Vint Wine Podcast to share his philosophy of gentle pruning , a vine-training approach that has transformed modern viticulture. His method emphasizes sap flow, small cuts, and preserving living wood, and building an architecture to extend vineyard life, protect against trunk disease, and unlock the purest expr...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Weekly Wine Report on the Vint Wine Podcast. Hosted by Billy Galanko, this new segment brings you the week’s most important wine stories, blending news, history, and context to help you discover something new in the world of wine. In this first edition, we cover two major developments: Château Lafleur leaves the Bordeaux AOC system One of Pomerol’s most reve...

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Marco Simonit, renowned vineyard consultant and co-founder of Simonit & Sirch, to explore his philosophy on vines, pruning, and the human side of winegrowing. Having worked with some of the world’s most prestigious estates, Marco brings a global perspective grounded in deep respect for the vine and terroir expression....

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, Billy sits down with Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac , one of Burgundy’s most respected and influential domaines. Founded in 1968 by Jeremy’s father Jacques, Domaine Dujac has grown from just a few hectares in Morey-Saint-Denis to over 20 hectares of some of the Côte d’Or’s most coveted vineyards. Today, Jeremy carries forward that legacy while also shapin...

In this Five Questions episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Seysses , co-owner and winemaker at the iconic Domaine Dujac in Burgundy. Jeremy shares what sets his wines apart in a region full of celebrated Pinot Noir, offering insight into his whole-cluster fermentation approach and its impact on aromatics and texture. We explore his inspirations beyond Burgundy, from Northern...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Steve De Long , founder of De Long Wine and one of the wine world’s leading cartographers, to explore his journey from architecture to creating some of the most detailed and visually compelling wine maps available today. Steve shares how he approaches mapping complex regions, the challenges of working with official wine laws and overlappin...

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Steve DeLong, wine cartographer and creator of an iconic Wine Grape Variety Table, to explore his unique perspective on wine. Steve shares what drew him to mapping and documenting wine regions, the underrated grapes and places that deserve more attention, and why Cinsault and Franciacorta have been capturing his interest...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko welcomes back William Kelley , Editor in Chief at Wine Advocate , for his first in-depth conversation since taking on the role. From restructuring the critic team and introducing perfumer-led aroma training, to emphasizing vineyard visits as part of the review process, William offers an inside look at how one of the world’s leading wine...

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with William Kelley , Editor-in-Chief of The Wine Advocate and one of the wine world’s most insightful and articulate voices. Based in Beaune, France, William oversees coverage of Bordeaux and Burgundy , and brings a globally respected palate and deep historical perspective to his writing and reviews. 🎧 In this candid, fast-p...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Sherwyn Veldhuizen and Marcel Giesen, the visionary winegrowers behind Bell Hill, one of New Zealand’s most distinctive producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. From a chance blind tasting that led Billy to discover their wines, to the couple’s deep Burgundian inspiration and painstaking work establishing Bell Hill on a for...

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Marcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen, the visionary winegrowers behind Bell Hill Vineyard in North Canterbury, New Zealand. From the limestone-rich soils in the Weka Pass, the duo crafts small-lot, high-density Pinot Noir and Chardonnay inspired by the farming traditions of Burgundy. We explore what makes Bell Hill so dis...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko welcomes Cokie Ponikvar, Advanced Sommelier, Master of Wine candidate, and the voice behind the educational Instagram account @cokiesworldofwine , for an in-depth conversation about wine study, communication, and global exploration. Cokie discusses how to start learning about wine from the ground up, how she built her Instagram following...

In this episode of Five Questions , we sit down with Cokie Ponikvar, Advanced Sommelier, Master of Wine candidate, and wine communicator, for a candid conversation about her journey in wine. Cokie shares what she’s drinking now (including Soldera and Château Rayas), reflects on the thrill of tasting iconic bottles for the first time, and highlights underrated regions like the Chablis and grape var...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko welcomes Matt Day, Head Winemaker at Klein Constantia, for a deep dive into one of South Africa’s most historic and forward-thinking wine estates. From reviving the legendary Vin de Constance, a wine once sipped by Napoleon, to pioneering terroir-driven Sauvignon Blancs in the Cape’s cool-climate vineyards, Matt shares his journey and wi...

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Matt Day , head winemaker at Klein Constantia , one of South Africa’s most historic and celebrated wine estates. Located on the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, Klein Constantia is renowned for producing the legendary Vin de Constance, a wine once enjoyed by Napoleon Bonaparte and Jane Austen, and for elevating Sauv...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, we’re joined by Charlotte Read, General Manager of Brand at New Zealand Winegrowers. Charlotte shares her unique journey from growing up on a vineyard in the 1970s to leading global branding efforts for one of the world’s most exciting wine-producing countries. We explore New Zealand's enduring success with Sauvignon Blanc, the rise of Pinot Noir and...

In this episode of 5 Questions, we sit down with Charlotte Read , GM of Brand at New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organization representing more than 1,400 growers and wineries across the country. Charlotte shares what’s exciting her most in wine right now (spoiler: Pinot Noir by the fire), highlights underrated New Zealand wine regions like Nelson , Waiheke Island , and Gisborne , and discus...

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Emily Faulconer, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at Viñedos Familia Chadwick, the acclaimed Chilean estate behind Seña and Viñedo Chadwick. Recently named one of the most influential figures in Chilean wine, Emily shares her journey from Viña Carmen to Chadwick, her vision for sustainability and biodynamics, and the...

In this episode of 5 Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with Emily Faulconer , Technical Director of Viñedos Familia Chadwick , with direct oversight of the iconic labels Seña and Viñedo Chadwick, two of Chile’s most iconic and ageworthy red wines. She was recently named one of Los Más Influyentes del Vino , a major annual survey of over 40 leading figures in the Chilean wine trade. Emily sha...