VinePair

Wine 101

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Wine 101 is a wine podcast for the everyday wine lover. Once a week VinePair's tastings director Keith Beavers will breakdown everything from how wine is made to wine regions of the world in easy-to-digest fashion giving the listener the confidence they need on their wine journey. Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Madeira 26.04.2023

In this episode we break down the wine tradition of the fortified wines of the Island of Madiera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sherry 19.04.2023

In this episode, we break down the Sherry wine style and its various names as well as some geography and brief history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bierzo 12.04.2023

In this episode, we go into "Green Spain" and experience Spanish wines that are not made from the familiar varieties we are used to from this wine country. El Bierzo is has a personality all its own Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ribera Del Duero 05.04.2023

We are in Spain! In this episode, we break down Rioja's neighbor to the west where Tempranillo takes on a whole new personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roussillon 29.03.2023

We head south to the foothills of the Pyrenees to dive into the wines of Roussillon. Often attached to the Languedoc region this wine zone has a personality of its own. We'll do little history and break down the region down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jura 22.03.2023

In this episode we dive into the cold wine region in France and neighbor to Burgundy, the Jura. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chinon 15.03.2023

In this episode, we dive a bit deeper into Chinion with some soil specificity to help you find the style you are looking for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cognac 08.03.2023

I bring in VinePair's Managing Editor and host of the Cocktail College podcast Tim McKirdy to talk everything Cognac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alsace 01.03.2023

in this episode we go all the way too the North eastern corner of France to Alsace where white wine is the main focus and with grapes not seen too often in the country. Also it’s a complicated zone, we break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South West France (Sud-Ouest) 22.02.2023

In this episode, we dive into the French winemaking region called South West France. THere are so many appellations here but only a few, for now, make it to our market. We cover the region and what we will see on our shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loire Valley: Chenin Blanc into Cabernet Franc 15.02.2023

In this episode we wrap up the Loire Valley with a focus on the middle of the region where Chenin Blanc fades and Cabernet Franc becomes the focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Southern Rhone 08.02.2023

In this episode we dial in on some detail of wine form the southern Rhone with a little history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Rhone 01.02.2023

In this episode, we begin a two-part series diving deeper into the Rhone focusing first on the northern Rhone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sauternes 25.01.2023

In this episode, we dive into the Sauternes AOC where sweet wine is the primary focus. A very unique wine region in Bordeaux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Right Bank 18.01.2023

In this episode, we'll dive into some history of the right bank as well as some different from the left bank as well as style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Left Bank 11.01.2023

This is a supplement episode to the season one Bordeaux Appellation breakdown. Here we go into some history as well the general styles of the more celebrated communes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Chats With Jancis Robinson 14.12.2022

In this bonus episode, I chat with Master of Wine, wine writer/journalist Jancis Robinson (referred to by Keith as the Jedi Wine Master of Wine). We talk about her journey, what's next and her new focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding the Right Bottle for the Holidays 07.12.2022

I have a chat with VinePair editor and fellow pod producer Katie Brown to chat about gifting wine for the holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When To Chill Red Wine 30.11.2022

Why do we chill wine down in the first place? This is a great place to start. In the episode, we learn how and why to chill down a bottle of red wine and which wines are best to be chilled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Storing Wine 23.11.2022

Whether you are storing a massive collection or a few baller bottles there are a few things to consider. Let's discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Cocktails 16.11.2022

Keith sits down with VinePair's Cocktail College host Tim Mckirdy to talk about all things wine cocktails. It will blow your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sardegna 09.11.2022

Sardegna is an island with culture and native language very separate from the mainland. The same goes for the wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sicily 02.11.2022

Sicily is a world of its own when it comes to wine. It has been on a rollercoaster ride since antiquity and we are enjoying the results of that ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campania 26.10.2022

Campania has heavy ties to the ancient world. And part of that is its wines. In the episode, we'll break down how to understand this amazing wine region on the American market and introduce you to some of your new favorite wines. Wine 101 is sponsored by E. & J. Gallo Winery. At Gallo, we exist to serve enjoyment ... link in each episode description to purchase featured wines or browse ou...

Soave 19.10.2022

Soave is Valpolicell's neighbor and they have some things in common. Let's look at the Soave region and it's hard to pronounce and easy to sip white wine grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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