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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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  • English

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  • Wednesday · 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.

  • June 24 · 19 min

    American Pinot Noir Is American Now

    We are at the point in our wine history where comparisons to Bourgogne are becoming less and less relevant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 10 · 9 min

    Wine is Community. Period.

    The human element of wine might just be its most important constituency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 3 · 13 min

    Château Lafite Rothschild III: Prince of the Vines

    Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur took his father's work, expanded it, and solidified the Lafite brand within the elite upper echelons of French royal culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 27 · 14 min

    In Defense Of Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years After The Judgement Of Paris

    It's one of the most popular grapes on the globe, especially in the US, particularly in Northern California. We have been in a big, bold trend for years, but after tasting bottles for this year's VinePair's Best Cabernet Sauvignons of 2026, I observed a shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 16 · 30 min

    Wine 101: The Story of Orin Swift with Dave Phinney

    On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Dave Phinney, the founder of Orin Swift, to discuss his storied career in the wine industry, why he's so committed to traveling to sell and support his wines, what reaching new consumers means in this day and age, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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