VinePair Podcast

Adam speaks with Giuseppe Gallo, founder of Italicus, about his efforts to resurrect the nearly-lost category of rosolio aperitivi and how the liqueur can be enjoyed. 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 a recent VinePair piece about the rise of Modelo Especial, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how it is that the Mexican lager became the #1 imported beer in the country without anyone seemingly noticing, and what that tells us about what kinds of trends the drinks media might be missing. 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: Idilico RosadoJoanna is drinking: Maison Arretxea “Hegoxuri” Irouléguy Blanc Adam is drinking: Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Maggie Harrison, winemaker at Antica Terra in Oregon's Willamette Valley, about the elaborate and iconic blind blending method that she and her team use to make "the most beautiful wines they can." 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 21 Seeds co-founder and CEO Kat Hantas and VP of Marketing Pierrick Bouquet about the infused tequila brand and how it's positioning itself in the rapidly growing tequila 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.

In light of the shocking arrest of Caleb Ganzer, wine director at La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, on multiple counts of arson, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the perils of anointing members of the beverage trade as celebrities and celebrating their every move. 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: Wandering Barman "La Niña" MargaritaZach is drinking: Nikka "Taketsuru" 17-Year Single Malt WhiskyAdam is drinking: The Jungle Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Nathaniel Davis, CEO of Drinkworks, about the company's at-home cocktail-making appliance, how they develop new recipes, and potential applications for the technology in various hospitality and private settings. 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, and suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Maggie Tillman, owner of Alta Colina, and Russell From, winemaker at Herman Story Wines, about Paso Robles: why it offers an exciting diversity of varieties and styles, tremendous natural beauty, and a much more approachable and accessible wine tasting experience than Napa or Sonoma. 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.This episode is sponsored by: Paso Robles Wine Country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of Adam's recent visit to Napa Valley, he, Joanna, and Zach discuss why there's such an acute housing and labor crisis in the region, and why it seems that many of the businesses there are blind to that fact. 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 DaiquiriZach is drinking: Fremont Brewing Interurban IPAAdam is drinking: Pliny the Elder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with F!ve Drinks co-founder Felipe Szpigel about how the former president of Anheuser-Busch's craft beer unit got into the canned cocktail industry and how their partnerships with acclaimed bars informs their products. 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 Ted Diamantis, founder of Diamond Wine Importers, and longtime wine educator Steve Olson about their history with Greek wine, how the country's wine industry has embraced their wealth of native varieties, and what to look for in the future from the birthplace of wine culture. 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 discuss why it is that many people tend to drink the same things over and over again, and why stepping out of our comfort zones is strongly encouraged with food but much less so with drinks. 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: CalvadosZach is drinking: Clos des Truffiers Syrah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with Jon Kreidler, co-founder of Minneapolis-based Tattersall Distilling, about how the company has grown from nothing to over 40,000 cases of liquor sold in the last six years, as well as their embrace of RTD cocktails 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 comments, questions, 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 Shiada Drysdale, Beverage Manager for Virgin Atlantic, about how the airline is looking at products like canned cocktails and other RTDs, how they curate their in-flight beverage programs, and stay on top of trends. 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 why it is that the language of wine tasting notes convinces many would-be wine lovers that they're simply not good enough to enjoy wine, and how this gatekeeping effect is hurting the industry. 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: Leah Jørgensen Cellars RoséJoanna is drinking: Tip Top CocktailsAdam is drinking: Vox Vineti Nebbiolo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with Krug Champagne CEO and President Maggie Henríquez about her history in the wine industry, the iconic Champagne house, and how it remains beloved by sommeliers and wine drinkers alike. 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 ponder a curious question: why is it that even with the enduring success of food-focused television shows, almost no drinks-focused shows have broken out, or even been aired? Plus Adam shares his own experience in trying to make a TV show, and a conversation about hard seltzer smoothies. 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: Philippe Pacalet Puligny-Montrachet, Ramey Wine Cellars Fort Ross-Seaview ChardonnayJoanna is drinking: Smooj Hard Seltzer SmoothieAdam is drinking: Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Jordan Salcito, founder of Ramona, about her journey in the wine world, her inspiration in launching a canned cocktail brand, and her new podcast Opening Up. 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 Rashidi Hodari, Managing Director of Tequila for Beam Suntory, to talk about the meteoric rise of tequila as a category, how Beam Suntory has looked to expand its offerings within the category, 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.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the return of happy hour: with more people returning to offices and looking to connect with friends and co-workers, will restaurants still want to compete as hard for their business? Will they be able to make it work financially? Plus, a conversation about the sudden cessation of to-go cocktail programs in New York and other 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, and suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Adam is drinking: Wilderness Trail BourbonJoanna is drinking: Westland Distillery Sherry Wood Single Malt WhiskeyZach is drinking: Martinsancho Rueda Verdejo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Jennifer Estevez, co-founder of Palate Club, about how the online wine club merges machine learning and the experience and knowledge of sommeliers into wine recommendations. 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 is joined by Florence Quiot of Famille Quiot and Christophe Tassan of The Battery SF to discuss the wines of Côtes du Rhône: why they offer an appealing balance of ripe fruit flavor and freshness, what some of their favorite pairings are, and why the region has long captivated the American imagination. 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.This episode is sponsored by: Côtes du Rhône Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prompted by a recent article on VinePair, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the prevalence of bulk wine in the wine industry: what is it, why does it get such a bad rap, and how it can actually be very beneficial in certain cases to growers, producers, and consumers alike. Plus, a discussion about why drinkers are so excited about complicated cocktails as they venture back out into the world. 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.This episode was sponsored by: Rémy Martin's Bartender Talent AcademyJoanna is drinking: Wheatley Vodka MartiniZach is drinking: Paper PlaneAdam is drinking: Tommy's Margarita Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach joins Westland Distillery co-founder Matt Hofmann at his Seattle distillery to discuss Hofmann's intense focus on using Pacific Northwest ingredients throughout their American Single Malt Whiskey range, their experimentations with heritage strains of barley, 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.

Adam speaks with St. Agrestis co-owner Louis Catizone about the origins of the Brooklyn-based line of bitter spirits, how they've embraced bottled and boxed cocktails, 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 be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the rise of #realwine, how it became popular on Instagram, and why it's both impossible to define but also a powerful tool for making people feel unwelcome within the world of 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.This episode was sponsored by: Rémy Martin and the Bartender Talent AcademyJoanna is drinking:Zach is drinking:Adam is drinking: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Cassandra Felix, Brand Director at Brendel Wines, about their efforts to highlight less familiar but historically important varieties and blends in Napa Valley, their new wine bar, and her journey from restaurant wine director to working for a winery. 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 Denetrias Charlemagne and Alex Doman, co-founders of AVEC Drinks, about their recently-released line of health-focused cocktail mixers about their flavor and ingredient choices, branding, 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 be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach discuss the term "modern classic" when it comes to cocktails: what criteria nominees even need to meet, why they're harder to define than true classics, and the five drinks that actually merit the term. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Today's episode is sponsored by: Rémy Martin's Bartender Talent AcademyZach is drinking: Le Vieux Pin SyrahAdam is drinking: Frozen Mojito at The Commodore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with Ian Burrell, self-styled global rum ambassador and co-founder of Equiano Rum about the history and diversity within the rum category, as well as why Equiano is so interested in blending rums from the Caribbean and Africa. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or the podcast platform of your choosing, and send any questions, critiques, suggestions, or requests to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss which drinks will dominate the landscape this coming summer, including the hard seltzer smoothie, the Cosmo comeback, richer white wines, and a whole lot more. Plus, why the pizza luge won't catch on. 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.Adam is drinking: Amezoti Getariako Txakolina RoseJoanna is drinking: Cynar SpritzZach is drinking: Brick House Chardonnay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Ron Cooper, founder of Del Maguey Mezcal, about his early experiences with the agave spirit, how he first started exploring producers and villages in Oaxaca, and how he introduced unfamiliar or skeptical bartenders and owners in the United States to mezcal. 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 Joy Bauer, the health and nutrition expert for NBC's Today Show, to discuss how alcohol can be a part of a healthy lifestyle, and why so many drinkers are so conscious of what's in their drink. 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 and Zach are joined by their new co-host, VinePair's executive editor Joanna Sciarrino, to discuss whether to-go cocktails will remain both legal and popular as vaccines are widely available and many areas have already lifted or will be lifting restrictions on indoor drinking and dining: will the joy of having a drink in the park or on the street be viable without the limitations of the pandemic? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or whatever podcast platform you prefer, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Transmitter Brewing's Plum GoseZach is drinking: Westland Distillery's Colere American Single Malt WhiskeyAdam is drinking: a Perfect Martini at Gage & Tollner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by Justin Pass, creator of Sera Luce, a Venetian-style canned spritz, about entering that marketing, taking on the behemoth that is Aperol, and why spritz culture is so popular. 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 and Zach are joined for this bonus episode of the VinePair podcast by winemaker Maurizio Maurizi of Gruppo Mezzacorona in Italy's Trentino region to talk about all about Pinot Grigio: why Trentino is such a phenomenal place for the variety, some serving and pairing suggestions, and lots 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.This bonus episode was sponsored by Gruppo Mezzacorona Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prompted by a listener question, Adam and Zach discuss whether restaurants and bars could benefit from applying a dynamic pricing model to their menus: instead of all things being the same price no matter when you dine, those who chose to eat and drink during "off hours" might be able to save some money. Is this a viable path forward for the restaurant industry? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or whatever podcast platform you prefer, and send any questions, comments, critiques, and suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Kir RoyaleAdam is drinking: Faccia Brutto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Bricia Lopez, co-owner of Guelaguetza in Los Angeles, about her lifelong relationship with mezcal and her efforts to increase the spirit's prominence and prestige in the United States. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or whatever podcast app you use, and send any suggestions or requests for future Next Round conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of the VinePair podcast, Adam and Zach are joined by winemakers Michel Gassier (Domaine Gassier) and Franck-Lin Dalle (Chateau de Campuget) to discuss Costières de Nîmes, an ancient wine-producing appellation within the Rhône Valley which highlights its proximity to the Mediterranean and similar soil structure to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Topics include the history of the region, local cuisine, and what wine drinkers can expect from a bottle of Costières de Nîmes.This episode is sponsored by: Costières de Nîmes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the latest example of counterfeit booze being passed off as authentic, Adam and Zach discuss why it is that fraud has become so rampant in the world of fine wine and spirits, who counterfeiting actually harms, and why the secondary market is such a dangerous place to shop. 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: W.L. Weller Special Reserve BourbonAdam is drinking: Bianco Negroni...kinda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with acclaimed actress Sarah Jessica Parker about her wine venture, Invivo x SJP, which features a Sauvignon Blanc and a Rosé from New Zealand, as well as how she got interested in wine 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 suggestions or requests for future Next Round conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of the VinePair podcast, Adam and Zach are joined by Master Sommelier Tim Geiser and sommelier Caleb Ganzer of Compagnie de Vins Surnaturel in New York City to discuss the remarkable wines of Roussillon, located in southwestern France near the Spanish border. The conversation touches on the long history of wine production in the region, the exceptional microclimate that allows for a great deal of organic viticulture, and the famous sweet fortified wines known as vin doux naturel. 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.This episode is sponsored by: Wines of Roussillon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Zach are joined by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov to discuss the many changes that Covid-19 has brought to the wine industry: whether online retail will continue to supplant brick-and-mortar, whether sommeliers and wine professionals will still have jobs in restaurants, 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] is drinking: Leah Jorgensen Rosé of Cabernet FrancAdam is drinking: Villa Calicantus Bardolino Classico Chiaretto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Jennifer and Wendy Yuengling, sixth generation leaders at America's oldest brewery, Yuengling. They discuss the brewery's history, the incredible popularity of their amber lager, recent expansion plans, and some of their newest offerings, including a collaboration with Hershey and a low-cal beer. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Next Round conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and VinePair senior editor Cat Wolinski speak with Adam Zuniga, Advanced Cicerone and curator of the Knotfest Beer Pit, about how the subscription beer club is marrying heavy metal and craft beer from breweries around the US. Please send suggestions or requests for future Next Round episodes to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a part of VinePair's Sustainability Week programming, Adam and Zach recorded a live podcast with winemakers Viviana Navarrete of VSPT Wine Group and Sofia Araya of Veramonte to discuss each of their efforts to expand the definition of sustainability, particularly through social engagement, and why it is that Chile's wine industry has been at the forefront of sustainability for years. 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.This episode is sponsored by: Wines of Chile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with winemaker Jessica Tomei of Cupcake Vineyards about their newest product, Cupcake Lighthearted, a line of low-cal wines, as well as the challenges of running wine production on multiple continents during a pandemic. Please send requests or suggestions for future Next Round conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with Carrie Shafir, general manager at Long Island's Blue Point Brewing Company, about the brewery's long history, recent additions to its product line, and how reaching a wide range of different drinkers is particularly crucial in 2021. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Next Round episodes to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off VinePair's Sustainability Week, Adam and Zach discuss why the drinks industry, media, and consumers alike need to expand their definition of sustainability to go beyond agricultural practices to incorporate labor practices, social justice, climate impact, and much more. Please join us for a live podcast recording on Wednesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm Eastern as we discuss these issues and other with two remarkable female winemakers in Chile, Sofia Araya of Veramonte and Viviana Navarrete of Leyda. 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: Underwhelming California ChardonnayAdam is drinking: Underwhelming New York Beer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam speaks with Firefly Distilling co-founders Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt to get the inside story on how the two created their immensely popular Sweet Tea Vodka, what the first few years of the distillery were like, and how the company has expanded since the late 2000s. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach speaks with Aaron Thorp, co-founder of New York's Supergay Spirits, about transitioning from his role as a wine director at several acclaimed New York City restaurants to starting a spirits brand and what his experience has been like since launching at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.