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XChateau Wine Podcast

Robert Vernick, Peter Yeung

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A podcast delivering wine perspectives ex-chateau. Insights, analysis, and perspectives on news and trends in the wine industry beyond winemaking, such as marketing, finance, and consumer trends. From noted wine blogger Robert Vernick (@wineterroir) and leading wine business consultant and author of Luxury Wine Marketing Peter Yeung (@winebizguy), this podcast navigates the business of wine with unique perspectives and insights. Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p ...
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Wine Access Unfiltered—The Official Podcast and Wine Club of Wine Access—goes deep into what we really love about wine: the intimate moments, unforgettable occasions, and hilarious stories that a great bottle brings about. Hosted by former PRESS wine director and Napa Valley insider Amanda McCrossin with appearances from our team of unrivaled experts, we’re popping our favorite bottles and sharing them with you. The Wine Access Unfiltered Wine Club delivers a completely new wine education ex ...
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Vince Lanci of GoldFix returns to the podcast to complete the Trade War Trilogy of podcasts as we cover recent events from our specific perceptions and backgrounds. Everything from the Trump/Powell kayfabe, to Europe's underhandedness during the post-Liberation Day market turmoil to where we think Trump goes next policy-wise and how the markets rea…
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Santiago Capital's Brent Johnson comes back to the podcast to discuss the current state of the Dollar Milkshake in the context of Donald Trump's upending the old global financial business model. It's a sober look at how and why today's turmoil is not tomorrow's dollar crisis. Show Notes: Brent on X Santiago Capital Tom on X Gold, Goats 'n Guns Patr…
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Wall St. veteran, crypto advocate, and CEO of Custodia Bank Caitlin Long returns to the podcast to ask the questions and get to the bottom of what's really going on inside of the changes to the US Treasury and global dollar plumbing markets. This is one of those episodes where my head was spinning as we kicked the ball back and forth. Show Notes: C…
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How does a wine lover who started at the bottom shelf end up with a fine-tuned taste for fine wine? Master of Wine (and former Unfiltered Co-Host) Vanessa Conlin joins us for a candid conversation about how our palates evolve. We share our own cringe-worthy wine moments, debate the value of “flashy” vs. “ethereal” wines, and get real about why some…
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With over 1,000 kosher wines from across all major winegrowing regions, Royal Wine is the largest importer (and producer and distributor) of kosher wine in the world. Gabe Geller, Director of PR & Wine Education, discusses the market for kosher wine, how and where it is made, and how Orthodox Jews hear about them. Detailed Show Notes: Gabe’s backgr…
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Helen Keplinger is one of the most sought-after winemakers in Napa Valley, but she’s taking a break to take us on a California road trip with her Vermillion wine. Vermillion, sourced from the high-elevation Sierra Foothills to the sea-sprayed vineyards of Santa Barbara, captures the diverse terroirs that make this state so special, and we pop a bot…
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Though one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, Israel is still exploring its potential after Muslim rule after World War I. Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker, and Walter Whyte, VP of Sales for Yarden Imports, explain how Golan Heights Winery has set the bar for the quality of Israeli wine and spreads its wines globally, both within the…
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Former CIA analyst turned commentator Larry Johnson joins the podcast for a post-mortem on his recent trip to Moscow to meet with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. We get into our first impressions of SignalGate and what Trump et.al. are doing right and wrong on the foreign policy front. Show Notes: Larry's Blog -- SONAR21 Tom on X Tom on Patreon…
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Tracking vine trunk movements down to the 0.5-micron level, Phytech is leveraging technology to optimize vine irrigation. Cody Ashurst, Director of Vineyards, and Lex Palmer, Marketing Manager, discuss how their solution optimizes and automates irrigation today and how it can be extended to optimize fertilization, harvest dates, and much more. Deta…
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Why do some wines cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars? How do global events impact your favorite bottle? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Peter Young, former McKinsey consultant and author of “Luxury Wine Marketing.” Peter’s an insider with experience at blue-chip wineries like Realm and Kosta Browne, and he sheds light on how win…
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Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins me for an excellent discussion of the roots of the growing animosity between Canadians and Americans. She has excellent insights into the mind of new Prime Minister Mark "The Dark Lord" Carney. Show Notes: Kris on X Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tom on X Tom on Patreon…
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Market Expert and Forecaster Martin Armstrong (finally) joins the podcast for a wide-ranging talk about why the European Union wants war in Ukraine and how they are desperately trying to make that happen. Show Notes: Martin on X Armstrong Economics Tom on X Gold Goats 'n Guns on PatreonBy Tom Luongo
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What do BBQ potato chips, perfume, and the power of Champagne growers have in common? They’re all part of the fascinating conversation we had with wine expert Julia Coney at the World of Pinot Noir event in Santa Barbara! We cover which Pinot regions we’re most excited about—outside of classic regions like Burgundy and Oregon—why Pinot Noir is the …
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Chris Sullivan of Hyperion Decimus rejoins the podcast for a wide-ranging talk to discuss what we're doing wrong in financial commentary and how by asking the wrong questions we increase our fear which leads to bad decision making. These ideas are applicable to so much more than just capital markets, they are a model for how to de-risk your entire …
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After struggling with tracking vineyard data firsthand, Shawn DeMartino, CEO and Founder of Sentinel, decided to create a solution with his partner. Enabling vine by vine mapping and data collection that could stand the test of time enables vineyard managers to increase the lifespan of a vineyard, manage viruses, and effectively create a “medical r…
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Prof. St Onge himself is in the house to discuss the ways he feels we can fix many things about the current American system based on what we've both seen so far from the new Trump Administration. We cover the numbers surrounding ending the income tax, social security, and why the independent civil service has always been the gateway to Communism. I…
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Ever wonder what your favorite wine expert really drinks when they’re not swirling a glass of Pinot? Hint: It might involve a shaker, not a corkscrew! In this episode, we sit down with TikTok’s Queen of Cocktails and author of “How to Be a Better Drinker,” Hannah Chamberlain (@SpiritedLA ). She’s revealing the secrets to crafting the perfect Martin…
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The old gold market is ending before our eyes and who better to spend nearly 2 hours talking about it with than Eric Yeung and Vince Lanci. We bring three different perspectives on what the draining of the LBMA means, what Trump's real plans are and why the US being broke is, as always, yet another psy-op to rob the world of its agency. Show Notes …
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With the recent launch of a new $300 retail icon wine, Boulder, Kaiken continues to explore the potential for luxury wines from Argentina. Building on the last 15 years of Kaiken's other icon wine, Mai, Anita Correas, Commercial Director, and Gustavo Hormann, Director of Winemaking, discuss the global market for luxury Argentinian wines, how they a…
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Think you know German wine? Think again. In this episode we’re shattering just about every German wine myth with Jenna Fields, the passionate force behind the German Wine Collection. Jenna’s mission to revolutionize how the world thinks about German wine began on a Post-It note (seriously), and in this episode, she breaks down why you’ll find racy,…
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With many macro headwinds for the wine world, Gino Colangelo, founder of Colangelo PR, felt the negative and often poorly fact-checked press around alcohol and health posed an existential threat. Teaming with Karen McNeil of The Wine Bible and fellow PR leader Kimberly Charles, they founded Come Over October, a campaign to create a positive narrati…
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Commodities expert, Canadian Refugee (*smile*) and CEO at Hilltower Resource Advisors LLC, Tracy Shuchart joins me for a post-inauguration discussion about the practicalities of Trump's desire to radically overhaul the U.S. energy market. Show Notes: Tracy on X Gold Goats 'n Gun Patreon Tom on XBy Tom Luongo
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The wine industry might thrive on exclusivity and tradition, but social media is shaking things up big time: Like it or not, wine influencers are reshaping the way we discover, enjoy, and talk about wine by sharing access, tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the wine world—and today, we’re putting the spotlight on them. Host Amanda McCrossin is…
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With a second year of volume declines, 2024 has been challenging for the wine industry. Digging deeper into what trends are shaping the wine industry’s malaise, Cathy and Chris Huyghe, founders of sales analytics software platform Enolytics, have uncovered important insights into the US DTC wine market, including the decline of women and the divide…
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We're kicking off 2025 what’s in and out for the wine world. From busting myths like “you have to store wine on its side” to showing you how to start a wine collection even if you don’t have a cellar, this episode is all about making wine more accessible in the next year. You’ll also get the scoop on why you might be seeing more affordable wines fr…
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Author and owner of the driest wit in geopolitics Alex Krainer rejoins the cast for a chat about just how weak and desperate the globalists look in the aftermath of Trump's landslide in November. And how this is so very important for investors to utilize in how they watch the events unfold. Show Notes: Alex on Substack I-Compass Trend Following Ser…
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Having “taught a computer how to taste” and using that data to help winemakers improve their processes, Tastry has turned to leveraging AI and their consumer preferences and wine chemistry databases to help wineries sell wine. Katerina Axelsson, CEO, and Charles Slocum, Chief Business Officer, discuss Tastry’s Sales Accelerator Ecosystem, which inc…
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We’re closing out the year with a celebratory “favorites” episode, where Eduardo Dingler and Laura Koffer join Amanda to relive their top wine discoveries and dining experiences of 2024. Along the way, they explore the resurgence of volcanic terroirs, provide pro pairing tips (Chardonnay with tacos, anyone?), and debate the quirks of wine gadgets. …
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Dexter White is back for a rundown of all the major themes that have shifted since we entered a different timeline after Donald Trump survived Butler PA. We cover in depth Scott Bessent's plan to get US finances under control and why he's not a mole for the IMF, how Trump's win has had huge spillover effects into geopolitics, and what our warm take…
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With 600 acres, a polo field, a lake dock, and even a zebra and camel onsite, the Folded Hills Winery and Farmstead in Santa Barbara is able to create unique and memorable experiences. Kim Busch, Founder and Co-Owner, and Kylie Enholm, Director of Operations, discuss how they bring this vision to life through the platform of Rhone varietal wines. F…
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PJ Awe, Director of Marketing and Sales at Amorim Cork America, joins us to dive into cork’s fascinating journey from bark to bottle. As one of the most sustainable products on the planet, cork plays a bigger role than many wine drinkers might realize. We discuss why storing wine bottles on their sides might not be necessary and why cork taint (TCA…
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With the health and wellness and moderation trends booming, the non-alcoholic wine market has been growing quickly off a small base. Launched in 2019, the Giesen 0% range has solidified its position as one of the leaders in the NA wine market. Duncan Shouler, Director of Innovation, explains how the 0% range was developed, the critical elements of …
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We’re crashing one of Oregon’s most meaningful wine events to give you exclusive access to some of the biggest stars in the wine industry. Amanda sits down with Michael Fay (Domaine Serene), Claire Carver (Big Table Farm), Thomas Savre (Lingua Franca), and Alban Debeaulieu (Abbott Claim) to discuss their rise to stardom, the surprising wines that h…
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By popular demand co-collaborator on Gold,Goats 'n Guns, Dexter White, joins us for a discussion of where we are 10 days out from the Vote Heard 'Round the World. We cover the fallout in Germany, the state of the Senate, how Florida politics weighs on the future of US politics, and what we think of Trump's cabinet picks so far. Show Notes: Vivek's …
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Wall St. veteran, bitcoin advocate, and CEO of Custodia Bank Caitlin Long rejoins the podcast for a lively discussion of the ever multiplying enemies of the Federal Reserve and how that fits into the schema surrounding Trump's victory over the established oligarchy. Show Notes: Custodia Bank Vivek Ramaswamy on Tucker Carlson Episode #196 - Vince La…
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Having struggled to manage and maintain distribution for her family winery, Cheryl Durzy, CEO of LibDib, decided to start her own distributor. In comes LibDib, a tech-enabled distributor that lets any alcohol producer have distribution in most of the key US markets. Cheryl provides background on the US 3-tier system, the role of a distributor, and …
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Vince Lanci (GoldFix) returns to the show to discuss the BRICS Summit, what they achieved and why BIS pulled out of mBridge. Vince breaks down a number of important concepts and market dynamics that we don't always talk about but are vitally important to understanding how things actually work in the real world. Show Notes: Episode #172 - Vince Lanc…
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This isn’t the end, it’s actually just the beginning of a major revolution, according to this week’s guest—Master Sommelier (and importer/distributor) Ken Frederickson. Ken joins us to discuss how the landscape has shifted in the last 20 years and what he believes wine drinkers can look forward to in the coming decades. From a surprising union betw…
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As the pioneer of Vitis Vinifera in the Eastern US, Dr. Konstantin Frank is one of the key leaders of the Fingers Lakes region in New York. Meaghan Frank, a fourth-generation vintner, has been leading the charge to evolve its hospitality program to create brand ambassadors for the winery and the region. Its 1886 Wine Experience has won Best Wine To…
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Wine collectors love to talk about the good old days—when cult wines were going for a fraction of the price they are today and didn’t have waiting lists. How did brands like Harlan and Screaming Eagle achieve cult status? And is it still possible to achieve that today? On this episode, we’re hunting for the next big thing with the dynamic father-da…
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With ~2M monthly sessions on their newly unified commerce and media website, Wine Enthusiast continues to be a beacon for the wine industry. Jacki Strum, President of Wine Enthusiast Media, details their new wine review platform and global wine travel directory, democratizing access to wine and wine experiences globally. These initiatives help brin…
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Chris Sullivan returns to the podcast under difficult conditions for a lively discussion about risk, market psychology and, most importantly, market mechanics. This one will change your view on how to see yourself in relation to how you deploy your most precious asset, your time. Show Notes: Hyperion Decimus Observing Japan - Tobias Harris' Substac…
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Tracy Shuchart joins me for a quick discussion under adverse conditions about the state of various commodity markets as we walk meekly into the financial hurricane on the horizon. Oh and World War III is breaking out at the same time. Show Notes: Tracy on Twitter/X Tom on Twitter/X Tom’s Speaking Engagements Mises Supporter’s Summit (promo code GGG…
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Konstantin Baum is Germany’s youngest Master of Wine and one of the most followed YouTube wine experts, but even he grapples with one of the most common problems for wine drinkers—figuring out what you like and being confident in your choices. In this episode we’re helping you discover YOUR wine palate, including a DIY project that will help you be…
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During a career sabbatical from wine PR at a yoga teacher retreat, Morgan Perry tried combining wine education and yoga with great success. Her classmates practically forced her to found Vino Vinyasa, which has blossomed into six cities. With a focus on creating great experiences rather than selling wine, Morgan has created a platform where people …
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