Wine 101

VinePair

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.

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324 episodes
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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.
Wednesday · 19 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 22 · 20 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 15 · 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 8 · 15 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.
July 1 · 7 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 24 · 19 min
Château Lafite Rothschild IV: A Legacy Sealed
A quick wrap-up of Legacy Lafite before we move on to the next First Growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 17 · 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 10 · 9 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.
June 3 · 13 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 27 · 14 min
Château Lafite Rothschild II: Ségur-le-Château
When a military family enters the Bordeaux government, they discover the Médoc's untapped potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20 · 12 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.
May 16 · 30 min
Château Lafite Rothschild I: A Mound In The Marsh
Before Château Lafite Rothschild existed, there was only a la hite in the Médoc archipelago. Allow me to explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13 · 15 min
Wine 101: Sparkling Wine in Sonoma with Nicole Hitchcock
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 Nicole Hitchcock, the estate director of J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma, California, about her background in wine, what's so exciting about California sparkling wine, and the current state of Sonoma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9 · 25 min
Haut Brion IV: PontacksHead
We cap off our Haut Brion story with the Chateau creating the first wine bar, the first luxury wine brand, and the source of the first published tasting note. All this with Lafite waiting in the wings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6 · 13 min
Haut Brion Part III: It's A (THE?) New Style
As a new generation takes stewardship of Haut-Brion, war erupts abroad. When the smoke finally clears, Arnaud III de Pontac is ready to change the world of wine forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 29 · 17 min
30 Years of West Coast Pinot Noir
Keith chats with Matt Revelette, head winemaker at Siduri, about how Pinot Noir has evolved over the three decades the winery has worked with the grape. What challenges shaped that evolution? How has the style shifted over time? And what changed when growing this notoriously finicky variety across different regions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 25 · 23 min
Haut Brion Part II: Wine, War and Religion
Before we can appreciate the Haut Brion of today, we need to examine an era of this property that was key to its survival and success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 22 · 15 min
Haut Brion Part I: A Mound of Earth
Did Haut-Brion invent the modern Bordeaux Chateau? We’re diving into the history of a legend, starting with the land itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 15 · 14 min
Thoughts on American Wine Before We Fly To Bordeaux
I wanted to take a quick moment to talk about some big realizations I had while exploring the country's top wineries. It’s a short one, but I have a theory about where we are in history right now that I can’t wait to share with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 8 · 11 min

Wine 101

American Wine History's Next Chapter: Maryland

American Chardonnay Is American Now

Château Latour, Part II: The Eve of 1855

Chateau Latour Part I: Pigeons And Wealth

Château Latour | Prologue: The Knight and the Tower

American Pinot Noir Is American Now

Château Lafite Rothschild IV: A Legacy Sealed

Wine is Community. Period.

Château Lafite Rothschild III: Prince of the Vines

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

Château Lafite Rothschild II: Ségur-le-Château

Wine 101: The Story of Orin Swift with Dave Phinney

Château Lafite Rothschild I: A Mound In The Marsh

Wine 101: Sparkling Wine in Sonoma with Nicole Hitchcock

Haut Brion IV: PontacksHead

Haut Brion Part III: It's A (THE?) New Style

30 Years of West Coast Pinot Noir

Haut Brion Part II: Wine, War and Religion

Haut Brion Part I: A Mound of Earth

Thoughts on American Wine Before We Fly To Bordeaux