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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

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  • Wednesday · 32 min

    American Wine Stories: Alison Story of Smith Story Wines - Arriving At Wine

    American wine stories are ongoing, but in this even more modern era of the industry, the stories of how people come to wine are just as exciting as they were in the past, just different. As always, family and community remain the main focus. Allison Story has a great story to tell, and her and her husband's wines are consistent VinePair listers. Enjoy this casual conversation about how someone fell into the wine biz. Here's the link to their website to explore their amazing wines: https://smithstorywines.com/collection/wines/ You can also search Smith Story Wines on the VinePair website and read our reviews of their wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • October 28 · 37 min

    American Wine Stories: MJ Towler And The Grenache Festival

    I don't know if we think about this much, but American wine is part of global Wine history. We have looked to Europe for inspiration in the past, but what's happening now in the United States is one of the most unique wine cultures in existence. So I want to start documenting this moment in our history, and for the first one, I want to talk to MJ Towler, The Black Wine Guy from the Wine Beats & Life podcast, about his Grenache Fest. Yeah, Grenache- there's a Grenache festival in Washington state every year. This is how we do wine in America. It's awesome. What a great interview. What a great conversation with my good friend MJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • October 24 · 28 min

    Wine 101: The Story of an Evolving Wine Brand with Winemaker Jen Wall

    On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this month. Adam speaks with Barefoot winemaker Jen Wall about her long history with the brand, how it has grown into one of the largest players in the American wine industry, their ongoing partnership with the National Football League, and their recent launch into TetraPak single-serves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • October 21 · 19 min

    Quiet Reflection On A Personal Visit To Wine Country

    Literally, quiet. I recorded this episode in one take at an art studio in Headlands State Park, California, so my voice is a bit chill. Every morning, I headed up into wine country with no plans, and it was amazing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • October 14 · 43 min

    White Pinot Noir Fest

    Adam Wolf of Safforn Fields Vineyards joins to talk about the Willamette Valley White Pinot Noir Fest. I asked him to come to further show how we celebrate wine in the US, like no other place on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • October 7 · 14 min

    The Great American Wine Tour

    A recap and some thoughts on our first wine YouTube series, The Great American Wine Tour, and how it maps out the history of American wine, a story at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • September 23 · 18 min

    Wine Noise Part V: Glyphosate IRL

    Now that we have an idea of this chemical's history, let's look at how it affects wine. This episode is filled with data, and most of it was provided by Gabriella Macari of Macari Vineyards, whom I thank tremendously for sharing her knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • September 16 · 16 min

    Wine Noise Part IV: Glyphosate — A History

    Being one of the most talked-about chemicals in wine online, let's go back in time and find out where Glyphosate came from and how it became what it is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • September 9 · 21 min

    Wine Noise Part III: Flying Yeast

    Sometimes, the wine world talks about yeast as if it floats in the air, blessing grape must with the power of fermentation. The reality is a bit messier, but just as awesome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • September 2 · 22 min

    Wine Noise Part II: British Fungus

    What was once considered regional flavor would be exposed as a spoilage yeast that denies a wine its natural grape character. And it wasn't wine that figured it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • August 26 · 22 min

    Wine Noise Part I: Sugar Fungus

    This episode begins a journey to investigate the reality behind online noise, including debates like ambient yeast vs. cultured yeast and claims about glyphosate. In true Wine 101 style, we start with history for context, then dive into chemistry and data. We start with the history of humans' interaction with a single-celled organism and grape juice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • August 19 · 14 min

    American Sauvignon Blanc is American Now

    In this ongoing historic shift we are seeing in the VinePair tasting room, Sauvignon Blanc emerges as yet another variety in the US that offers a wider spectrum of expressions than anywhere else in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • August 12 · 21 min

    American Wine On Wine Lists

    This is the best time in the history of the US to be drinking American wine from all over the country. It is also one of the best moments to begin pivoting to heavier support of domestic wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • August 5 · 14 min

    What does Tradition in Wine Mean

    Recently on the Vinepair Podcast, Adam and Zach tackled the idea of tradition in wine. Give it a listen! I haven't stopped thinking about it, and I thought I would riff a little on the matter, with some historical context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 29 · 19 min

    American Wine History's Next Chapter: Maryland

    The history of American wine is still being written. And Maryland is the next chapter. Wait until you taste these wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 22 · 20 min

    American Chardonnay Is American Now

    Yet another historic shift has been observed with Chardonnay in the United States, creating a spectrum that is unlike any other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 15 · 15 min

    Château Latour, Part II: The Eve of 1855

    The tower on the hill finally emerges as the future first growth it’s destined to be—but not without a bit of drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 8 · 15 min

    Chateau Latour Part I: Pigeons And Wealth

    As the land that will one day become a famous First Growth Chateau changes ownership, the future of this coupe is set in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 1 · 7 min

    Château Latour | Prologue: The Knight and the Tower

    With war looming, a knight sets his eyes on a plot of land in the Médoc. A brief prologue introducing the history and origins of this iconic Bordeaux First Growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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