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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Jun 15, 2022 · 22 min
Virginia
Virginia has our oldest wine history. But it's in modern times that the state found it's wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2022 · 23 min
Oregon
The story of Oregon wine is in its modern wine era. Rebels run north and begin what will become a lasting image. Even with a rich history, this state is just getting started. We'll break down some history and geography to get you started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2022 · 23 min
Washington State
In this episode we breakdown the history of the wine industry of Washington State, which was not that long ago, and understand why this state is making such great wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2022 · 29 min
Staff Pick: Bordeaux (Season 1)
Senior Staff Writer and host of Vinepair's Cocktail College Tim McKirdy shares his favorite Wine 101 episode. Bordeaux, always a good region to brush up on. Especially when you can get it all in less than thirty minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2022 · 38 min
Interview with Louis M. Martini Winery's Director of Winemaking, Michael Eddy
In our last installment of the Sonoma/Napa we talk with Louis M. Martini Winery's Director of Winemaking, Michael Eddy about some Napa and Martini history as well as the future of the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2022 · 22 min
Napa Deep Dive
Now that we have Sonoma down pat let's deep-dive into Napa an understand what it's like getting there, being there and eating and drinking in our fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2022 · 35 min
Interview with E. & J. Gallo's Vineyard Manager, Brenae Royal
Brenae takes us on a a tour of the famous Monte Rosso Vineyard and reveals the past, present and future of Sonoma wine, especially in her Moon Mountain district. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2022 · 22 min
Sonoma Deep Dive
In this episode we dive deep into Sonoma and talk about what it's like being there, enjoying the wine, the food and the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2022 · 19 min
Local Sustainable Organizations Across Wine Regions
In this episode we'll break down what sustainability in wine means and give some examples of organizations across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2022 · 23 min
Biodynamic Wine
Now that we are all in with the Organic knowledge let's dive deep into the original organic movement, biodynamic farming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2022 · 23 min
Organic Wine
In this episode we will get down with some history and break down what it really means to be organic in the wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2022 · 22 min
Listener Questions Episode
Join us as we answer some your burning wine questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2022 · 13 min
Sparkling - Dosage & Tirage
Two words that have similar meanings but can be confusing just to look at. They define two important parts of the sparkling wine making process so let's get to know these words and the what they mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2022 · 21 min
Peaking
What does it when a wine is at its peak. Does it all fall apart after this mystical moment? And what happens when a bottle is at its peak? Let's break all this down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2022 · 18 min
Minerality
Is it a real word? Does it reflect the soil? Or is it just an image our brains drum up with our nose int he glass. In this episode we'll breakdown this new-ish wine term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2022 · 16 min
Smooth/Sweet/Jammy
Three descriptors that can confuse that don't have too. In this episode we'll look at what, in wine, gives us the impression of Smooth/Sweet/Jammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2022 · 21 min
The History of the Sommelier
In this episode we will break down where the word Sommelier came from and how it became a staple position on the floors of fine dining restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2022 · 21 min
Does Price Correspond to Quality?
Does the price of a wine define the quality inside the bottle? Well, it's complicated. In this episode we break down the many factors involved in pricing wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2022 · 16 min
Boxed Wines
In this Episode we break down the history, science and value of box wine. Where did this extremely popular packaging come from? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2022 · 21 min
How to Navigate A Wine List
Get rid of the anxiety of reading, understanding, navigating and ordering from a wine list. In this episode we go over some tips top make your wine list/restaurant experience 100% fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine 101

Virginia

Oregon

Washington State

Staff Pick: Bordeaux (Season 1)

Interview with Louis M. Martini Winery's Director of Winemaking, Michael Eddy

Napa Deep Dive

Interview with E. & J. Gallo's Vineyard Manager, Brenae Royal

Sonoma Deep Dive

Local Sustainable Organizations Across Wine Regions

Biodynamic Wine

Organic Wine

Listener Questions Episode

Sparkling - Dosage & Tirage

Peaking

Minerality

Smooth/Sweet/Jammy

The History of the Sommelier

Does Price Correspond to Quality?

Boxed Wines

How to Navigate A Wine List