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

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko chat with John Szabo, a Master Sommelier based in Canada and one of the world's leading experts on volcanic wines. John shares his insights into the nuances of volcanic wines around the world, from Italy's Mount Etna to Oregon's Columbia Valley, and how the unique mineral composition of volcanic soils can impact gra...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko welcome back David Keck, Master Sommelier and the winemaker/owner at Stella14 Wines in Cambridge, Vermont. David is a friend of the podcast and this is his second time on our show! In this conversation, we delve into the world of hybrid grape varieties, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities they present for winemakers....

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko are joined by Rajat Parr, a world-renowned sommelier, winemaker, author, and wine educator with over two decades of experience in the wine industry. With a reputation for having one of the most refined palates in the world, Raj has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named Best Sommelier in America b...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko review the last quarter of business with Vint CEO, Nick King. There's a lot happening around the Vint platform and we're excited to have our entire community along for the ride. This podcast is an extension of our interest and passion for wine, but our business depends on continuing to innovate and serve new investors lo...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk wine and culture with an accomplished and prolific man of wine, André Hueston Mack. André is one of America's most recognizable wine educators and commentators on wine and food culture. He is the proprietor of a number of wine and food-related ventures, including his Maison Noir Wine Company, & Sons ham bar in NYC, a...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with wine writer, editor, and recipe developer, Emily Saladino. Emily is formerly the Digital Managing Editor of Wine Enthusiast and Editor in Chief of VinePair where she helped bring the world of wine to wine drinkers new and old. Today, Emily still writes for Enthusiast covering Georgian, Greek, and Cypriot wines as wel...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with wine youtuber and Master of Wine, Konstantin Baum . Konstantin holds the title of the youngest German to pass the MW exam, and in 2019 he won the WSET & IWSC Future 50 award for leadership in wine and spirits. He is a dynamic content creator with one of the largest followings on "wine youtube", as well...

In this special episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko announce the Vint a Hundred Acre Vertical Collection offering featuring wines sourced directly from the acclaimed Napa producer. This offering features the first five vintages of Hundred Acre's highly-scored Wraith bottling. In this episode, we chat with CEO of Hundred Acre Wine Group, Landon Patterson about the merit...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko chat about American whiskey culture and the growing community around America's favorite whiskey: Bourbon. Our guest, Heather Wibbels ,  is the Managing Director of the Bourbon Women Association and an advocate for more women drinking whiskey, working in the industry, and generally being involved in Bourbon! Along with educati...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko highlight Vint's Château Margaux Collection and multiple recent sellouts before diving into a fascinating interview with Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Managing Partner of Goat Rodeo Capital . Goat Rodeo participated in Vint's latest funding round, and with their focus on early-stage alcohol and fintech ventures, they of...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk about all things Vivino , with Boris Guillome , who is the Senior Manager for Wine Sourcing (US & Canada) for the D2C wine juggernaut. We hear from Boris all about how wines are rated on the platform, how his team thinks about consumer interests and demand, and where he sees the market/consumer's tastes moving in var...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk Champagne and other sparkling wines with the Founder of Glass of Bubbly , Christopher Walkey. Chris is a respected figure across the sparkling wine world and an award-winning sparkling wine and Champagne journalist. Glass of Bubbly is a one-stop media platform and community for all things sparkling wine. He has also founded t...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with whisky collector and General Partner at Chroma Ventures, Danny Jassy . Danny is a long-time friend of Vint and was one of our earliest guests back when Vint held weekly calls on the Clubhouse app. Passionate about whisky, Danny took a data-driven approach to collecting, manually tracking prices and availability until...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy have a lively conversation with VINOHEAD's Managing Editor, Kristy Wenz . Kristy is an accomplished PR professional turned wine enthusiast who is passionate about introducing people to the wide world of wine. VINOHEAD is a burgeoning hub for all things wine and wine culture - and Kristy provides some awesome recommendations for wines and re...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy hear from Dan Petroski, Founder and Winemaker at Massican Wines . Massican is Napa's premier white-wine-only producer and has been forging a path to make top-quality wines in a Mediterranean style (featuring many lesser-planted Italian varieties) since 2009. Dan began as an intern at Napa's Larkmead Winery in 2006 and emerged as its Wi...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy chat with Buster Scher , Founder of The Buster Agency, HoopsNation , and Host of The Buster Show podcast. During our second occasion chatting with Buster, the guys discuss AI and ChatGPT's impact on content creation, opportunities in different collectible asset categories, and wines made using AI. Buster always has great insights into emerg...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy chat with Andrew Nelson , Partner and President of WarRoom Cellars and 2020 Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 recipient. Andrew's portfolio includes the famed Bonny Doon brand, which was launched by the legendary Randall Grahm , along with multiple other brands that aim to offer fantastic quality wine at an accessible entry point. This episode fe...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy chat with private Sommelier Wayne Baxendale who has worked in wine and hospitality worldwide. From cruise ships to high-end restaurants and boutique wine shops, Wayne's approach to wine through the lens of hospitality offers a refreshing perspective on how to introduce people to new wine and food experiences. He lives and works in London, s...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy discuss sparkling wine from around the world and make some suggestions for your holiday enjoyment. Then, Tim Irwin , General Manager for Penfolds at Treasury Wine Estates joins for an illuminating conversation about the Penfolds legacy and brand, and how the label maintains such a dynamic presence in regions around the globe. Tim shares what ma...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy announce Vint's recent fundraising round: a $5 Million oversubscribed seed round. The round's leader, Montage Ventures, will be a great partner to Vint over the coming years. Matt Murphy, General Partner at Montage joins us to discuss the fundraise, Montage's approach to venture capital, and some of the opportunities and challeng...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy discuss Burgundy and the life and journey of special guest Allen Meadows, better known as "Burghound" , the world's most prolific and well-respected authority on the wines and producers of Burgundy. As a student and lover of the French wine region for over 40 years, Burghound has steadily grown his influence as a top critic and c...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy invite on Dylan Dittrich and Bradley Calleja from the research team at Altan Insights to help break down this past year across the alternative asset markets. We discuss the stability and strong performance of wine and spirits, macro factors affecting the marketplace, and some exciting assets and product innovations to look forward to as we move...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy interview Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier, musician, and author of an upcoming book titled "Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Wine Tasting". Tim has extensive experience across many areas of the fine wine world, including previous roles as the Education Director for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, and adjunct professor for the...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy chat with Vince Anter, the producer and host of V is for Vino , a fast-growing wine education web/tv show for wine 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 on Fox, C...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy chat with two professionals involved with wine branding. First, we catch up with Joel Peterson who is the Executive Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, overseeing many aspects of the promotion of Paso Robles as a destination for wine, alongside wineries and other hospitality businesses. Then, we welcome Megan O'Connor, the...