VinePair Podcast

To wrap up 2021, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the wild year that Champagne had: from predictions of doom to record sales, and how a whole group of wine drinkers realized that Champagne could be a part of their regular drinking rotation when they were drinking at home. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Master of Wine Susan Lin and Master Sommelier David Keck about the wines of France's Loire Valley, including an overview of the region's many varieties, styles, and appellations, why brightness and freshness unite the wines of the region, and how they can be enjoyed at a wide range of occasions and with any number of different cuisines. For more information about locating the wines mentioned, visit the Loire Buyer's Selection. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 2021 draws to a close, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss some of the most important stories and trends throughout the world of beverage alcohol, from unabated premiumization to retro nostalgia, from gimmickry to the proliferation of great drinks programs outside of big cities, and much more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and please send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: W.L. Weller 12 Year BourbonZach is drinking: Nixie Ginger-Lime Sparkling WaterAdam is drinking: Giulia Negri Barolo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how the last half-decade has seen a tremendous explosion of American interest in amaros (or amari), and how much of that interest was fueled by craft cocktail bartenders and their endless experimentation. Plus, the group tastes Cynar. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, Joanna speaks with Alisa Marie Beyer, CEO of Spa Girl Cocktails, about her experience acquiring and rebuilding the premium vodka ready-to-drink brand, connecting with her consumers, and all the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by VinePair writer-at-large Dave Infante to discuss his recent reporting on the many ways that supply chain issues are creating problems for craft breweries, from aluminum can and barley shortages to a lack of tap handles. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: 2018 and 2020 Fremont Brewing B-Bomb Imperial Winter AleJoanna is drinking: Brewer-Clifton ChardonnayAdam is drinking: Talisker 30Dave is drinking: St. Brendan's Irish Cream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss alternative packaging for wine, and why it is that canned wine has moved out of the shadows but boxed wine is still looked down on. Then, they taste America's top domestic wine brand and most famous boxed wine, Franzia. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, Zach speaks with Luke Barr, master mixologist for Neft Vodka, about how the ultra-premium vodka was designed around highlighting the heritage rye and Alpine water used in its production, its potential as a spirit enjoyed neat, as well as how it can work in a wide range of cocktails, and its eye-catching packaging. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by Tim McKirdy, senior staff writer and host of Cocktail College, to dig into VinePair's list of the Top 50 Spirits for 2021, including discussions around the rise of mezcal, the incredible diversity of gins on the market now, and why Maker's Mark doesn't get enough respect as a great bourbon distillery. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Martinez at BuvetteZach is drinking: 2005 Produttori del Barbaresco "Moccagatta" Barbaresco RiservaAdam is drinking: Wicked Weed Hazy IPA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Hanukkah, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the rise of kosher-labelled whiskies from around the world, and why whiskey in particular has become so popular with observant Jews. Plus, a discussion of the top Hanukkah foods, and the team tastes three different kosher whiskies: Ardbeg 10, Larceny Bourbon, and Journeyman Last Feather Rye. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the podcast, Zach speaks with two up-and-coming winemakers in Bourgogne: Aurélie Berthod, from Domaine Aurélie Berthod in Pernand-Vergelesses and Arnaud Desfontaine from Château de Chamilly in Chamilly, about their very different paths to becoming winemakers, some of the challenges of making wine in this iconic region, and much more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the expulsion of six Master Sommeliers from the Court of Master Sommeliers for sexual harassment, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the punishment was sufficient, why the other 16 men accused did not face similar disciplinary action, and whether the organization has any remaining credibility. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Sick as Espresso Martini at Temple BarZach is drinking: Albert Boxler MuscatAdam is drinking: De Martino Cinsault Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To decompress from Thanksgiving, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the drinks and paraphernalia they're hoping to score for themselves and others on Black Friday. Then they taste the ultimate digestivo, Fernet-Branca. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach take time to dig into VinePair's list of the Top 50 Wines of 2021, from a conversation about how the list is created in the first place, to highlighting some of the more unusual wines on the list, to looking at which bottles would be best at the Thanksgiving table. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: WT Vintners Carbonic SyrahJoanna is drinking: Mortlach ScotchAdam is drinking: The Coldest Martini in New York at the Hawksmoor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the remarkable surge of popularity in the cream-based liqueur category, where Bailey's is no longer the dominant force. Newcomer RumChata has experienced explosive growth, while Bailey's has added multiple flavors and even other spirits like Disaronno are getting in on the act. Then, the team gives RumChata a taste test and discusses the best way to enjoy it. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After much debate following a recent "Ask Adam" column, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why tipping is such an essential action for diners and drinkers, how to properly register your displeasure if something in your experience goes awry, and why the model of tipping for service might be changing. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Brendan Stater-West "Les Chapaudaises" Saumur BlancJoanna is drinking: Maple Syrup Hot ToddiesAdam is drinking: 1983 Rutherford Hill Merlot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair tastings director and "Wine 101" host Keith Beavers to discuss five of the most confusing terms in the world of wine, including "tight" and "funky." Plus, the team tastes Korbel California Champagne. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Zach speaks with Anne Dempsey, winemaker at Skyside Wines, about her journey in the wine industry, how Skyside attempts to showcase the potential of a range of California AVAs, and the importance of blending to create the best possible wine. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair senior staff writer and 'Cocktail College' host Tim McKirdy to discuss the recent resurgence of interest in that 1990s staple, the Espresso Martini. They discuss why it might be regaining popularity, new approaches to making the drink, and more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Zach is drinking: Asahi Shuzo "Dassai 45" SakeJoanna is drinking: Blue Negroni at Temple BarTim is drinking: "Peel Me a Grape" at Angel's Share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach chat about how some airlines have really upped their game when it comes to in-flight and lounge beverage service, not just in premium cabins but throughout the plane. Then, Joanna speaks with members of the Tip Top Cocktail team about the early days of the brand, and how a partnership with Delta Airlines changed their trajectory as a company. Finally, the team tastes the Tip Top Manhattan and Negroni. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off VinePair's American Wine Month coverage, Adam, Joanna, and Zach dive into to the pressing question of whether or not we can even define "American Wine" with anything besides geography: is there something stylistic or philosophical that unites the wines of the country? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: the Negroni Bianco at DanteJoanna is drinking: Hinoki Martini at Katana KittenAdam is drinking: 2001 Barboursville Vineyards Cabernet Franc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Halloween right around the corner, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the puzzling persistence of the pumpkin beer trend. Then, Joanna speaks with VinePair's managing editor Cat Wolinski about the origins of the trend and why it went from craft darling to near-universal condemnation. Finally, the team tastes one of the original pumpkin beers, Elysian Brewing's The Great Pumpkin. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by third-generation winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi of Zuccardi Wines to discuss his family's long history in Argentina's Uco Valley, his site-focused style of winemaking, and why it's so important to push the frontiers of Argentinian wines further and further. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach dive into VinePair's inaugural Next Wave Awards: how they were created, why it was so important to highlight the various winners, and why many of their stories are so remarkable. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: a Bloody Mary on Alaska AirlinesJoanna is drinking: Very old bottles from Heitz CellarAdam is drinking: All the Kermit Lynch wine he can find in Little Rock, Arkansas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss their own experiences with shots and why shot culture remains popular even if it also can be problematic at times. Then, Adam speaks with Jägermeister director of innovation Jack Carson about how the brand was in many ways built around the shot. Finally, the team tastes Jägermeister and discusses why it remains appealing. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach survey the range of many recent purchases and moves in the beverage alcohol industry, from Winc's upcoming IPO to the sale of Francis Ford Coppola Winery, and a trio of moves in the food and beverage media landscape, in an attempt to understand how the Covid-19 pandemic and the public response to it has potentially altered the landscape. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Bottled Mott's Clamato CaesarZach is drinking: Inama "Carbonare" Soave ClassicoAdam is drinking: Japonaise at The Rockwell Place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the current surge in popularity for flavored spirits, in particular flavored whiskey and tequila. Then Joanna interviews VinePair senior writer and host of Cocktail College about how flavored spirits and cocktails work together. Then, the team tastes one of the most popular flavored spirits on the market, Skrewball Peanut Butter-flavored whiskey. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the wildfires throughout much of the West Coast in 2020, and subsequent concerns from producers that wine buyers will en masse avoid the vintage, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how that fear might or might not come to pass, and whether wine consumers actually really pay attention to vintages in the first place. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Steam Whistle Harvest LagerZach is drinking: Treveri Cellars Blanc de BlancsAdam is drinking: Frozen Jungle Bird at Miss Ada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the hop harvest in full swing, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether or not the increased emphasis on individual hop varieties is helping or hurting the craft beer industry. Then, Zach talks with Ryan Hopkins, CEO of Yakima Chief Hops, about how his company is pushing the envelope on both hop breeding and preservation technology. Finally, the much-awaited moment as the team tastes the Bud Light Seltzer Flannel Pack. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach ruminate on Dave Infante's recent piece about how hard seltzer is impact college keggers and whether hard seltzer will displace cheap beer more broadly across the drinking landscape. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Bonny Doon PicpoulZach is drinking: Wine at DeLille Cellars and Novelty Hill/JanuikAdam is drinking: Cocktails with his in-laws at Gage & Tollner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Zach, and Joanna discuss the rising trend of celebrity alcohol brands: why they've become so prevalent, how they reach consumers, and whether they're truly changing the beverage alcohol landscape. Then Adam speaks with Brett Berish, CEO of Sovereign Brands and the creator of brands with celebrities like Jay-Z and Rick Ross. Finally, the team tastes a celebrity wine, Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes "Cali Red." Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with winemaker Marcus Notaro of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in Napa Valley about the impact that the iconic 1976 Judgement of Paris had on the winery, how the brand has developed and evolved over the intervening 45 years, and what the future holds for this legendary wine estate. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With wildfires, drought, and other affects of climate change making many famous wine regions less hospitable to Vitis vinifera, and evolving aesthetics around how wines taste and smell, is now the time when hybrid and non-vinifera grapes can have their moment? Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss this, plus how hard seltzer has taken over college campuses. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Abigail Gullo's Perfect ManhattanZach is drinking: Reuben's Brews Fresh Hop Hazelicious IPAAdam is drinking: Random beers at the Penn State-Auburn tailgate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach each discuss a largely-unappreciated wine region that they think has major promise, then Zach speaks with VJ Gandhi, owner of Kascadia Wine Merchants, a wine importer and retailer focused on the wines of British Columbia, another underappreciated region. Finally, the team tries Twisted Tea for the first time and travels back to the pre-hard seltzer era. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out the first episode of VinePair's newest podcast, Cocktail College, with senior writer Tim McKirdy. Each week he'll explore a classic cocktail with an iconic bartender, and this week he takes on the Old Fashioned with Dave Arnold. Please subscribe to Cocktail College on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or whatever podcast platform you prefer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the return of the NFL and college football, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether sports bars and sports venues will rebound to pre-pandemic levels of success and saturation or whether Covid-19 will continue to depress business. Plus, Adam shares two frustrating service experiences and solicits feedback. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Irish Coffee at Dead RabbitZach is drinking: Adami "Bosco di Gica" Prosecco DOCGAdam is drinking: Old Fashioned at Callicoon HillsJoanna’s take on Dave Arnold’s Banana Justino Ingredients1 750-ml bottle of rum (I used Diplomático Mantuano)3 yellow bananas (not too green or too brown/ripe)½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)2 grams Pectinex Ultra SP-LLimesCoconut waterWhole star aniseTechniqueMake the banana rumAdd the rum, bananas, vanilla bean paste if using, and Pectinex to a blender and blend for a minute or two until completely smooth. Keep the rum bottle for decanting later. Pour the mixture into a sealable container and leave on the countertop for about a week, until the mixture has fully, visibly separated. Slowly pour the mixture through a coffee filter (I used a Chemex) to clarify. Pour the extracted liquid (your banana rum) back into the original bottle. Make the Banana JustinoFreeze coconut water into large ice cubes. In an Old Fashioned glass, add an ice cube and pour over the banana rum (about 2 ounces); stir briefly. Squeeze in a wedge of lime and garnish with a whole star anise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sommelier-founded wine clubs have proliferated over the last half-decade, as have wine clubs more generally. Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what it is that consumers hope to get out of these wine clubs, and whether or not they're distinct from other online wine clubs. Then, Zach speaks with master sommelier Ian Cauble, founder of SommSelect and one of the stars of the movie Somm about his career and unexpected celebrity. Finally, we debut a new feature on the Friday podcast as Adam, Joanna, and Zach try Cacti for the first time. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hotel bar has come a long way from the vaguely-depressing abode of sad-sack business travelers and instantly-regretted hookups. This week, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why hotel bars have become so trendy, how they're targeting a different audience, and what future changes and innovations to anticipate. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Yuzu Lunar Hard SeltzerZach is drinking: 2011 Tranche Pinot Gris Ice WineAdam is drinking: A disappointing Old Fashioned at The Brentwood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the debut of the new Friday version of the VinePair podcast, Adam, Joanna, and Zach pair off some of the most successful and intriguing RTD cocktail brands with potential purchasers, then Adam interviews On The Rocks co-founder Rocco Milano about his experience in the RTD space and their recent sale to Beam-Suntory. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With rising case counts and stringent mitigation policies once again being enacted around the country, it's clear that the fall and winter of 2021 won't be nearly as much of a "return to normal" as previously hoped. That's what Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss: how a second winter of Covid might be harder on bars, restaurants, workers, and guests, and what can be done to make things better. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: a Daiquiri at the Kimball HouseZach is drinking: 1983 Franz Kramer Zelinger Sonnenhuhr Auslese RieslingAdam is drinking: The "worst Margarita I've ever had" at ABC Cocina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Linden Pride, co-owner of Caffe Dante in Manhattan, about how he and his team transformed the West Village coffee shop into one of the world's top cocktail bars, and how they've expanded and adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with Mikael Taipale and Evan Burns, co-founders of The Long Drink, a canned cocktail brand centered around the national drink of Finland, about their challenges and successes bringing the drink to the American market. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss one of the most powerful trends in consumer behavior: the rise of "premium mediocre" brands, and how attitudes towards affordable luxury, ethical consumption, and more are manifesting in the beverage alcohol world. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send and questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Martha Stoumen VermentinoZach is drinking: Breakside PilsnerAdam is drinking: Water, in preparation for Wine & Culture Fest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by VinePair tastings director Keith Beavers to interview legendary winemaker Randall Grahm about his new project, The Language of Yes, a collaboration with E&J Gallo focusing on Languedoc varieties grown in California. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Miles Thomas, founder of Scrappy's Bitters, about how he turned his interest in tinctures and infusions as a bartender into one of the largest bitters manufacturers in the United States. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach dive into the topic of whether the wine world's enthusiasm for terroir have ignored the importance and centrality of the winemaker, and of human effort more broadly, on wine. Plus, a recap of Bar Convent Brooklyn. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Frenchtown Farms "The Pearl Thief"Joanna is drinking: Torch and Crown SaisonAdam is drinking: RumChata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with LiveWire Drinks founder and veteran bartender Aaron Polsky about how his company bottles and cans cocktails designed by highly-regarded bartenders around the country. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks to Tahiirah Habibi, founder of Hue Society, about her efforts to promote unheard voices in the wine industry and the upcoming Wine & Culture Fest. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss what exactly makes a bar or restaurant an "industry spot," why that's a reputation and crowd that some operators seem to court, and why restaurant industry folks like those places so much. Plus, a discussion about the merits of birth-year wine. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Frenchtown Farms "The Pearl Thief"Joanna is drinking: Wölffer Estate RoséAdam is drinking: A Manhattan at Clover Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Chrissy Wittman, director of winemaking at The Prisoner Wine Company, about the taking the reins of the iconic red blend, how its history informs the brand, and recent additions to the lineup. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.