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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Nov 19, 2025 · 11 min
Thanksgiving Wine PSA
It's a wine podcast, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so you know we gotta talk about it. Here is Wine 101's advice on Turkey Day and wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2025 · 19 min
Zinfandel Hot Takes
For the first time, Vinepair conducted a Zinfandel Round Up for our Buy This Booze section for 2025. Getting to know this variety by tasting such a large amount from a wide spectrum of styles sparked more than a few realizations about one of our oldest Vitis Vinifera transplants. Here are some takes on a favorite grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2025 · 26 min
Spottswoode
Spottswoode is not only a pioneering winery of the Napa Valley, but a forward-thinking property that made a critical decision in the mid-80s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2025 · 15 min
Silver Oak
Silver Oak stands out in the Napa Valley crowd for sticking to a very unique mission statement. Here's Justin and Ray's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2025 · 21 min
Heitz Cellar
The story of the first American vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2025 · 26 min
Exceptional From Every Angle: The Justin Wines Story
On this episode of “Wine 101,” Keith sits down with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Winemaker Scott Shirley. The duo discuss the brand’s beginnings in Paso Robles, the premier Bordeaux-style wines they produce, and guest experiences at the JUSTIN Estate, spanning a Michelin star restaurant, five-star inn, and tasting room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2025 · 22 min
Beaulieu Vineyard
Exploring one of the most essential wineries in Napa Valley that set the stage for the region’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2025 · 30 min
Caymus
A historic name embedded in California history, and three families that created one of the most loved and polarizing American wines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2025 · 19 min
Harlan Estate
How did an American wine that retails today for $1500 come to be? H. William Harlan had three dreams, and one of them was to own a vineyard. How did he get there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2025 · 25 min
Screaming Eagle
One of the most expensive wines in the US is made in the US and filled with mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
WINE 101 LIVE AT VINEPAIR WITH PAUL BRADY
BUY UP NORTH AMERICAN SPARKLER HERE Wine 101's First Live podcast ever! Paul Brady, of Paul Brady Wine in Beacon, New York, has made the first official American Sparkler (we'll explain). He came to the Vinepair offices to share it with us and sat down to chat about all things New York, hybrids, and American Sapklers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2025 · 11 min
The Prisoner
Let's Wine 101 the roller coaster ride this modern American icon has gone through, where it is now, and where it's going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2025 · 10 min
Say Goodbye To The Wine 101 You Know. It's Time For Change.
The Wine 101 Podcast has been teaching people the ins and outs of wine for over five years. It's time for a change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2025 · 2 min
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Sep 10, 2025 · 33 min
Wine and Olives
I received a unique request and had to chat with Arsen Khachaturyants of Arsenio in Tuscany. He grows olive trees, makes olive oil, and is about to bottle his first wine. In Italy, it is usually the other way around—first the wine, then the olives. But Olives were on the peninsula of Italy before the vine. This was an enjoyable wine adjacent chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2025 · 11 min
PSA: Do It ALL In Fall
While we get our East Coast wine region series back up and running, here is a post-Labor Day pep talk for wine going into the Fall. It's a great time to explore all the wine in all the ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2025 · 14 min
Thoughts On Age
After a recent experience with an aged wine, it feels like the time to talk about the potential reality of what's in store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2025 · 22 min
The Natural Wine Flaw
The term natural wine has no definition and has been confusing consumers for over a decade. This episode discusses the reality and consequences of a trendy, undefined term in the wine-drinking space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2025 · 37 min
Maryland Wine: A Chat With Leslie Frelow
To get to the bottom of the situation of Maryland wine, I need to go to the source. Leslie Frelow has been conducting Maryland Wine tours through her 301 Wine Concierge brand. She is also a member of the Swirl Suite podcast, so I brought Sarita Cheaves back with me to chart everything Maryland wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 6, 2025 · 35 min
The Fashion Of Wine Part V: How The Certified Wino Fashions Wine
Brion Cephus is the Certified Wino. His Instagram feed is filled with thoughtful presentations of fashion and wine, and vibes. So it was only natural to sit down with The Certified Wino and talk all things pairing wine and fashion. Sarita Cheaves joins me as I press record and just go. We riffed, it was fun, and we had some breakthroughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine 101

Thanksgiving Wine PSA

Zinfandel Hot Takes

Spottswoode

Silver Oak

Heitz Cellar

Exceptional From Every Angle: The Justin Wines Story

Beaulieu Vineyard

Caymus

Harlan Estate

Screaming Eagle

WINE 101 LIVE AT VINEPAIR WITH PAUL BRADY

The Prisoner

Say Goodbye To The Wine 101 You Know. It's Time For Change.

ATTEND A LIVE RECORDING OF WINE 101 in NYC SEPTEMBER 17

Wine and Olives

PSA: Do It ALL In Fall

Thoughts On Age

The Natural Wine Flaw

Maryland Wine: A Chat With Leslie Frelow

The Fashion Of Wine Part V: How The Certified Wino Fashions Wine