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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Jan 26, 2022 · 20 min
How to Navigate A Wine Shop
Wine shop jitters be gone! In this Episode Keith will help you shake off the anxiety of buying wine with some solid tips to help you own your retail wine experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2022 · 30 min
American Wine History Part III
We finish our American Wine History series looking at the wine industry from Prohibition to modern day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2022 · 35 min
American Wine History Part II
While the Eastern territories struggled to grow vines and make wine it was a different story out west. In part two of our American Wine History series we follow the Spanish to the New World and the settlers on the Santa Fe Trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 5, 2022 · 22 min
American Wine History Part I
Welcome to Season three! Let's start the season with a series! This is the first episode of a three part series on the history of wine in the US. In this episode we dive right into how it all started. Was it in the east or the west? Well, it's complicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2021 · 19 min
Pét-Nat
It’s a a fun abbreviation of an old style of wine with a somewhat new name that’s trending. Yeah that’s a bit confusing right? In this episode we get to the bottom of what Pét-Nat is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2021 · 16 min
Carbonic Maceration
It's trending now but has been in practice since wine existed. Let's get nice, fresh, fruity and science-y about carbonic maceration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2021 · 20 min
The Vineyard: Understanding The Vine
This is really where it all begins. We are going to hang out in nature real quick with the grape vine to understand how we as humans guide it to a grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2021 · 14 min
Kosher
IN this episode we break down the meaning of these ancient guidelines and how they apply to wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2021 · 18 min
English Sparkling Wine
English wine is a thing and has been for some time. Sparkling is the dominant style and refrshiment is the theme. In this episode we break down this unlikely wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2021 · 20 min
Wine Tasting 201: Acidity, Body, Structure, Tannin
Now that you are ready to Look, Smell, Swirl, Sip let's get confident with some terms used in the wine world that can be a bit confusing. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to verbally describe the texture of a wine like a boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2021 · 17 min
Croatia
In this episode we get a nice overview of the wine regions of Croatia. It's wines are more and more prevalent on our shelves and with some new and exciting grapes and wines to enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2021 · 20 min
Red Winemaking
Let's get down and dirty with how red wine is made. This is the fundamental jam that will form a base for all other wine hues in future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2021 · 17 min
Piquette
It's an ancient style that is seeing a reemergence in modern wine. In this episode we look at the history and production of this fizzy drink piquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2021 · 22 min
Georgia
The Republic of Georgia is one of the most fascinating and wine-rich cultures on the planet. So why are we just recently seeing these wines on our shelves and lists? In this episode we break down the unique position the land has in history and how it's wine culture has endured. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2021 · 17 min
Orange Wine
Orange wine is the new hue. It is an entire different category than all the others. Let's get into Orange wine and understand it so we can enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2021 · 24 min
Wine Tasting 101: Look, Smell, Swirl, Sip
Brining it back to the beginning for those just joining us. Everyone has to start somewhere, so let's begin with how you taste. No matter where you are on your wine journey, you are already doing it! All you have to do is tap into your senses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2021 · 17 min
Greek Red Wines
Now that we are familiar with the white wines of Greece let's get into the reds. The list is small but mighty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2021 · 1 hr
Cocktail College Episode One: The Old Fashioned
Check out the first episode of VinePair's newest podcast, Cocktail College, with senior writer Tim McKirdy. Each week he'll explore a classic cocktail with an iconic bartender, and this week he takes on the Old Fashioned with Dave Arnold. Please subscribe to Cocktail College on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or whatever podcast platform you prefer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2021 · 19 min
Greek White Wines
In this two part-er we go over some ancient history and talk about how important wine was in Greece. Then we'll break down the white wines you will see on the American market as well as what is on the way! Next week we will focus on reds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2021 · 22 min
Friuli
It's finally here! I have mentioned this wine region many times throughout the past two seasons and here we are! Let's get excited about this regional confluence of culture and wine styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine 101

How to Navigate A Wine Shop

American Wine History Part III

American Wine History Part II

American Wine History Part I

Pét-Nat

Carbonic Maceration

The Vineyard: Understanding The Vine

Kosher

English Sparkling Wine

Wine Tasting 201: Acidity, Body, Structure, Tannin

Croatia

Red Winemaking

Piquette

Georgia

Orange Wine

Wine Tasting 101: Look, Smell, Swirl, Sip

Greek Red Wines

Cocktail College Episode One: The Old Fashioned

Greek White Wines

Friuli