Wine 101

As Napa Valley built up around it, it became the last of the Valley's virgin soil. It became something more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He came to build a winery; he stayed to build a legacy. Discover how a construction project led Joseph Phelps to fall in love with viticulture and cement his place in Napa Valley history with two legendary industry firsts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chateau Montelena’s legacy represents one of the most quintessential stories in American cultural history. And it is still being told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dreamer escapes Communist Yugoslavia for the soil of California. He arrived with nothing but a suitcase and a passion for viticulture—and went on to change the wine world forever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A high-powered LA real estate lawyer joins forces with a local Calistoga couple to restore a legendary, yet crumbling, winery to its former glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the origins of one of the world’s most iconic wineries, beginning with the journey of a San Francisco entrepreneur and Senator who set his sights north on the Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the history of Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyard. With a master winemaker at the helm to steward its unique terraces, Shafer Vineyards began its journey of crafting award-winning wines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the success of the famous French-American collaboration, Opus One, Napa Valley is about to experience another historic partnership—this time, featuring the expertise of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Mondavi reaches its peak as a French baron arrives with a proposal for Robert that would redefine Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A legendary meeting with a French Baron is about to change everything. But first, Robert Mondavi must face the storm of family conflict and valley drama threatening to boil over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A winery is built, and wine is made all at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our story of the Mondavi wine empire, and things get a bit fisty-cuffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin the story of one of the most famous winemaking families in American history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In 2011, industry veterans Joshua Boissy and Krystof Zizka quietly opened Maison Premiere on a then-sleepy stretch of Bedford Avenue—far from the bustling hotspot it would later become. The bar didn’t stay quiet for long. Its immersive, transportive design and exceptional cocktails quickly drew crowds and set a new standard for New York hospitality. Adam sits down with Joshua to unpack the near-miss funding that almost kept the bar from opening, the rapid rise that followed, and where the Maison Premiere brand is headed next.Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcastMaison Premiere: https://www.instagram.com/maisonpremiereVinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepairHosted by VinePair Co-Founder: https://www.instagram.com/adamteeterProduced and edited by: https://www.instagram.com/dolldoctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story behind one of the most pivotal bottles in American wine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it about American wine that sets it apart from the wines of Europe? I had a thought and riffed it out. Let me know what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I take stock of all the great bottles that came through the tasting room this year and talk about the state of our most loved varieties and styles going into the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story behind one of the most iconic wineries in the US, high above the Napa Valley...in the Napa Valley AVA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey to Burgundy’s Mâcon region with Cave de Lugny, a leader in White Burgundy since 1926. In this episode, we speak with Managing Director Stéphane Garrigue and fourth-generation grower Emmanuel Nonain. Discover how this historic cooperative crafts expressive unoaked Chardonnays through sustainable, grower-led practices, and explore the terroir-driven character of Cave de Lugny wines: La Côte Blanche, Les Charmes, and Cœur de Charmes. You can find these wines and more at the link here: https://www.cavedelugnyus.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.