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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Episodes324

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April 1 · 19 min
Quintessa
As Napa Valley built up around it, it became the last of the Valley's virgin soil. It became something more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 25 · 19 min
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
He came to build a winery; he stayed to build a legacy. Discover how a construction project led Joseph Phelps to fall in love with viticulture and cement his place in Napa Valley history with two legendary industry firsts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 18 · 21 min
Chateau Montelena IV
Chateau Montelena’s legacy represents one of the most quintessential stories in American cultural history. And it is still being told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 11 · 8 min
Chateau Montelena Part III
A dreamer escapes Communist Yugoslavia for the soil of California. He arrived with nothing but a suitcase and a passion for viticulture—and went on to change the wine world forever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 18 min
Chateau Montelena Part II
A high-powered LA real estate lawyer joins forces with a local Calistoga couple to restore a legendary, yet crumbling, winery to its former glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 25 · 10 min
Chateau Montelena Part I
We explore the origins of one of the world’s most iconic wineries, beginning with the journey of a San Francisco entrepreneur and Senator who set his sights north on the Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 18 · 15 min
Shafer Vineyards
Discover the history of Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyard. With a master winemaker at the helm to steward its unique terraces, Shafer Vineyards began its journey of crafting award-winning wines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 11 · 21 min
Dominus
Following the success of the famous French-American collaboration, Opus One, Napa Valley is about to experience another historic partnership—this time, featuring the expertise of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 4 · 29 min
Mondavi V
The story of Mondavi reaches its peak as a French baron arrives with a proposal for Robert that would redefine Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 28 · 18 min
Mondavi Part IV
A legendary meeting with a French Baron is about to change everything. But first, Robert Mondavi must face the storm of family conflict and valley drama threatening to boil over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 21 · 21 min
Mondavi Part III
A winery is built, and wine is made all at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 14 · 19 min
Mondavi Part II
We continue our story of the Mondavi wine empire, and things get a bit fisty-cuffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 7 · 24 min
Mondavi Part I
We begin the story of one of the most famous winemaking families in American history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2025 · 13 min
A Thank You and A Wine Riff into 2026
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Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The Buildout: Maison Premiere
In 2011, industry veterans Joshua Boissy and Krystof Zizka quietly opened Maison Premiere on a then-sleepy stretch of Bedford Avenue—far from the bustling hotspot it would later become. The bar didn’t stay quiet for long. Its immersive, transportive design and exceptional cocktails quickly drew crowds and set a new standard for New York hospitality. Adam sits down with Joshua to unpack the near-miss funding that almost kept the bar from opening, the rapid rise that followed, and where the Maison Premiere brand is headed next. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcast Maison Premiere: https://www.instagram.com/maisonpremiere VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair Hosted by VinePair Co-Founder: https://www.instagram.com/adamteeter Produced and edited by: https://www.instagram.com/dolldoctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2025 · 22 min
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
The story behind one of the most pivotal bottles in American wine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2025 · 16 min
Why American Wine Hits Different
What is it about American wine that sets it apart from the wines of Europe? I had a thought and riffed it out. Let me know what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2025 · 29 min
A Year In Wine Review
I take stock of all the great bottles that came through the tasting room this year and talk about the state of our most loved varieties and styles going into the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2025 · 27 min
Mayacamas Vineyards
The story behind one of the most iconic wineries in the US, high above the Napa Valley...in the Napa Valley AVA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2025 · 30 min
Cave de Lugny
Journey to Burgundy’s Mâcon region with Cave de Lugny, a leader in White Burgundy since 1926. In this episode, we speak with Managing Director Stéphane Garrigue and fourth-generation grower Emmanuel Nonain. Discover how this historic cooperative crafts expressive unoaked Chardonnays through sustainable, grower-led practices, and explore the terroir-driven character of Cave de Lugny wines: La Côte Blanche, Les Charmes, and Cœur de Charmes. You can find these wines and more at the link here: https://www.cavedelugnyus.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine 101

Quintessa

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Chateau Montelena IV

Chateau Montelena Part III

Chateau Montelena Part II

Chateau Montelena Part I

Shafer Vineyards

Dominus

Mondavi V

Mondavi Part IV

Mondavi Part III

Mondavi Part II

Mondavi Part I

A Thank You and A Wine Riff into 2026

The Buildout: Maison Premiere

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Why American Wine Hits Different

A Year In Wine Review

Mayacamas Vineyards

Cave de Lugny