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

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Billy Galanko and Brady Weller discuss recent tastings, German Riesling, and how Billy got Jancis Robinson's autograph. Then Billy sits down with Michael Minnillo, the General Manager of the world-renowned restaurant, The French Laundry . Together, they explore Michael's ascent from an apprentice to leading one of the globe's premier dining venu...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko chats with Jermaine Stone to discuss his new show "Street Somm." Created in conjunction with Tastemade and Constellation brands,  Jermaine crisscrosses the country, visiting different cities, getting to know each one through the eyes of a local host and the local food. Before diving into his new show, Billy and Jermaine discuss his upbri...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller have a much-anticipated conversation with long-time friends, and partners in the wine business, Jim Madsen and Santiago Achával . Jim and Santiago became friends at Stanford University and eventually separately caught the wine bug. Collaborating now on a cult-classic-in-the-making project at The Farm Winery in westside Paso Robles...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller have the pleasure of sitting down with Master Sommelier, author, and wine importer, Jane Lopes . Jane's remarkable journey has seen her traversing some of the world's most prestigious dining establishments, from Eleven Madison Park in New York to Melbourne's renowned Attica. In 2018, she achieved the coveted title o...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller dive into Canadian whisky with two brothers whose project, Found North , is the talk of the whisky world. We take a deep dive with founders Nick and Zach Taylor who together have built one of the most exciting new brands in North American whisky. We take a look into the differences between Canadian, American, and Scotch whiskies,...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller present two interviews with good friends of Vint. First, Billy is joined by Massican's Dan Petroski who recently sold his white-wines-only project to E&J Gallo . The short convo digs into the making of this deal and how an acquisition by a larger family wine brand will allow Massican to achieve its mission long term. We&a...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller talk with Cristie Norman , Lead Sommelier at Delilah (Wynn Las Vegas & Encore) . Cristie has been recognized by Wine Enthusiast as a 40 under 40 somm and Wine Educator of the Year. Her role throughout the pandemic in bringing together the LA wine community, as well as her position as President of the United Sommelier's Fo...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller catch up with an old friend, Thomas Savre , of Oregon's Lingua Franca winery. After spending time tasting and being immersed in the world's best wines at the likes of Domaine de la Romanée Conti and Domaine Dujac, Thomas finds himself taking the winemaking reigns at Larry Stone and Domonique Lafon 's Lingua Franca i...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller chat with long-time friend of Vint, Kevin Sidders . Kevin is the Founder and President of VinConnect , which "works with leading European wineries, creating and managing mailing list and club programs so U.S. customers can buy directly from the winery." After a career in Investment Banking, Kevin tapped his passion for f...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller talk with High Wire Distillery (Charleston, SC) founder Scott Blackwell. Along with his wife Ann, Scott opened High Wire after selling his "Immaculate Baking Company" to General Mills. As connoisseurs of chocolate, coffee, and craft beer, this step into craft spirits was an exciting (yet challenging) endeavor.  Today, Hi...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller explore the fascinating world of wine, from its rich history to its future amidst a changing climate with Alice Feiring . Billy shares five of his favorite wine books (links below!). Billy's list goes beyond bland reference books to include books with narrative and travel aspects that make them both entertaining and informati...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy host one of the world's foremost wine critics, William Kelley (Interview at 21:50). He is the Deputy Editor and reviewer at Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate for Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Madeira and English Sparkling Wines.  You can see his initials, comments, and scores next to the top wines in the world as well as some emergin...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk wine with the Director of Wine and Beverage at Frasca Hospitality Group, Carlin Karr. After a fantastic conversation with Frasca's Bobby Stuckey, Carlin joins to talk about building a wine list across multiple properties, cellaring wine for the future, the challenges of buying product, and her thoughts on today's path to leadersh...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk wine with collector and New York wine scene veteran, Jay Hack. An attorney by trade , Jay is an avid collector of cult California wines and generally anything that isn't "tasteless swill". His exploits as a loyal New York Jets fan who famously tailgates while drinking first-growth Bordeaux and cult California wines are docum...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk with famed New York Times writer and long-time critic/commentator on wine and food culture, Eric Asimov . Born and raised in New York City, Eric has spent decades cultivating a deep understanding of wine, its complexities, and its cultural significance. His career at The New York Times began in the early 1980s, covering various topics befo...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk about common wine descriptors such as "smooth", "bitter", "drinkable", and "dry". They also comment on ways to make wine tasting more thoughtful and enjoyable. Brady and Billy also share the regions on their near-term travel list, both here in the States, and abroad. Come back next week as they resum...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy hear from the founder and CEO of Rocky Mountain Barrel Company , Skyler Weekes. Skyler's business competes in a unique sector of the wine and whisky market as a reseller of used barrels and casks. Much of RMBC's business is selling "finishing" casks to producers and amassing a diverse stock of Rum, Sherry, Bourbon, and Port...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy discuss Bordeaux with Mary Gorman-McAdams, MW . Mary is a renowned educator and student of both Bordeaux and the sparkling wines of Champagne. Here, we ask Mary more in-depth questions about the meaning of "terroir" when assessing the wines and producers of Bordeaux, how the classification system came to be (and how it functions today...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy sit down with Bobby Stuckey, partner and Master Sommelier at Frasca Hospitality Group. The group’s flagship restaurant, Frasca Food and Wine, has won two James Beard awards for excellence in Oustanding Wine Service (2013) and Oustanding Service (2019). Bobby is one of America’s most accomplished Sommeliers and someone who has dedicated his life...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk with Andrew Jones - Winemaker and Proprietor of Field Recordings , and collaborator on the central coast project,  The Fableist . Andrew is a growing and viticulturist at heart who has a knack for picking excellent vineyard sites that express the diversity of California's Central Coast . He has ventured into almost every corner of the...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy talk with CEO and Founder of Tastry, Katerina Axelsson . Tastry provides machine learning analysis and client services to evaluate and measure the chemistry of wines against consumer preferences to help producers and retailers optimize for what their consumers want the most. We ask Katerina about technology and the wine industry generally, as w...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy catch up with past guest Vince Anter, the producer and host of V is for Vino , a fast-growing web show for wine and spirits education, travel, and food experiences. Vince is a Certified Sommelier and musician with a passion for making great food and wine content accessible for more people. He has quickly grown his online presence with features...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko rant about wine snobbery and tell a few wine stories, then spend time with guest Jahdé Marley . Jahdé is a respected NYC-based wine and spirits consultant, community organizer, and the visionary behind [ABV] Ferments and the events and distribution platform By the Hand. Jahdé's unique perspective in the industry, documented t...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko catch up with Jon Troutman , former co-founder of Empathy Wines , which was acquired by Constellation Brands in 2020. Jon is currently the EVP over Commerce & Operations at VeeFriends, Gary Vaynerchuk's uplifting and wildly popular NFT project. Jon has built and operated a number of wine and wine-related brands, both alon...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko chat with Peter Liem, the foremost commentator on the wines of Champagne, and author of the book "Champagne: The Essential Guide to the Wines, Producers, and Terroirs of the Iconic Region". We delved into a wide range of topics related to Champagne, including the concept of terroir and how it manifests in the wines of th...