Best Vinifera Podcasts (2025)

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The Composition of wine Part III: Fixed Substances 18:56

3h ago18:56

18:56

We continue to explore what could be on a wine-label ingredients list. Fixed substances are the elements in wine that remain unchanged. I'll explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Composition of wine Part II: Volatile Substances 20:38

6d ago20:38

20:38

This week, in our exploration of potential ingredients on wine labels, we examine volatile substances. Last week, we looked at what dissolves into wine; here, we look at what evaporates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Composition Of Wine Part I: Dissolved Gasses 20:04

14d ago20:04

20:04

What would it look like if we started listing ingredients on wine labels? This series will cover the composition of wine so if it does happen you will be informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What It Means to Build on a Wine Legacy with Rombauer 50:51

20d ago50:51

50:51

I sat down with Rombauer's senior director of winemaking and viticulture, Richie Allen, to discuss what a role like his means in wine and everything related to Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of Rosé Part V: Marcel and the Hamptons 21:44

27d ago21:44

21:44

To wrap up this fun dive into Rosé history we go back to pre-Phylloxera Provance to Marcel Ott and his American plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of Rosé Part IV: White Zinfandel and Cabernet Blush 19:44

1M ago19:44

19:44

The history of Rosé goes domestic with the creation of two different US styles of pink that helped Americans begin to love the hue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of Rosé Part III: Palace Mateus 17:22

1M ago17:22

17:22

Rosé's history enters the modern era from the most unlikely place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of Rosé Part II: Vin d'Une Nuit 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Continuing the search for the history of Rosé, we happen upon a commune called Tavel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The History of Rosé Part I: Massalia 18:18

2M ago18:18

18:18

In this series, I am attempting the impossible. When did Rosé begin? It's a murky journey, but it begins in ancient Marseilles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fine Wine Part III: Robert And The Inflation 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

As we wrap our fine wine thought process, the 80s saw the last big boom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fine Wine II: Sur Souche 18:48

2M ago18:48

18:48

The fine wine idea solidifies in Bordeaux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fine Wine Part I: Rudy 13:06

3M ago13:06

13:06

What is fine wine? Let's begin with a story of a man named Rudy Kurniawan. It's a short episode setting up the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matching Wine and Food: A Reflective History 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

How important is matching food and wine? And where did this phenomenon come from? Let's examine its history and application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reviewing Wine 16:54

3M ago16:54

16:54

What does it mean to review a wine? Let's look at the mental space people who review wine need to navigate to communicate a wine's quality to the general public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Red Blends Revisited and Updated 18:24

3M ago18:24

18:24

A few years ago we discussed a new emerging wine category, the Red Blend. It has been a few years now and having done a few annual tastings of the category I am seeing a pattern develop and it's exciting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Old World New World 13:52

3M ago13:52

13:52

Two terms helped define distinctions in wine style and approach. Do they still matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Becoming A Winemaker With Greg Brewer and Diatom 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

How does a person become a winemaker? We have covered a lot of topics in the world of wine over the years but never discussed the transition a human makes when deciding to leave a career to pursue their passion and become a winemaker. I met Greg Brewer, winemaker for Diatom, last year and thought his story was the one to tell when discussing this s…

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Barolo's Other Acronym: MGA 18:36

4M ago18:36

18:36

The MGA system in Barolo is fairly new and maybe a bit confusing, but it has a cool historical background. Let's dial in on the MGAs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PSA: It's Your Wine Style 17:40

4M ago17:40

17:40

In a time of constant, rapid-fire information the wine space online can be dizzying. In this episode, I address some of them and allay any confusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine And Climate Change Part V: Pests And Disease 14:36

4M ago14:36

14:36

We wrap up the Climate Change and wine series with a look at pest migration and disease threats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine And Climate Change Part IV: Climate Change And Wine Quality 18:40

5M ago18:40

18:40

Now that we have a sense of climate's influence on the grapevine and wine, let's look at how climate change could do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine in Transition: Looking Forward and Reflecting on the Past: Part III 24:34

5M ago24:34

24:34

I’m not only the host of Wine 101. I am also the tasting director of Vinepair, where my colleague Hannah and I taste hundreds of wines throughout the year. We then publish our favorites on the site. In the episode, I run through some of these lists and highlight some amazing wines. Wine is doing fine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Wine in Transition: Looking Forward Reflecting on the Past: Part II 28:32

5M ago28:32

28:32

Continuing with the holiday vibes let's talk about visiting US wine country in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine in Transition: Looking Forward and Reflecting on the Past: Part I 18:54

5M ago18:54

18:54

Taking a quick break from the norm for the holidays and riffing on what I have experienced in wine this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine And Climate Change Part III: Climate And Wine Quality 17:39

6M ago17:39

17:39

Let's take a step back and talk about just how climate effect the quality of wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine And Climate Change Part II: Historical Climate Change Among The Vines 18:28

6M ago18:28

18:28

Take a step back and look at historical climate-changing events and their effect on the grapevines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine And Climate Change Part I: An Overview 18:26

6M ago18:26

18:26

Climate change is not new but more relevant than ever, especially in wine. We begin with an overview and then start to incorporate the grapevine into the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thanksgiving Wine: Our Recommendations And A Last Minute Hack 11:48

6M ago11:48

11:48

Let's talk about this year's Vinepair's 30 Best Thanksgiving Wines of 2024, a last-minute hack, and an intro to a new series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Valdiguie 15:30

7M ago15:30

15:30

From Southwest France to the obscurity of post-prohibition California to a new lease on life, what is this variety we see more and more on wine labels and in blends? It's hard to pronounce and easy to drink. Let's talk about Valdiguie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brunello Di Montalcino: A Study In Massal Selection 18:26

7M ago18:26

18:26

Now that we understand clones and clonal selection, let's look at mass selection, with the story of Italy's newest prestigious wine region to help guide us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clones 16:16

7M ago16:16

16:16

When winemakers say they use certain clones for making wine what do they mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Valle D'Aosta: The Northernmost Wine Region in Italy 21:10

7M ago21:10

21:10

We have been hanging out in Northern Italy a bit lately, so why not talk about the country's most northern wine region? The wines of Valle D'Aosta are some of the most unique Italian wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nebbiolo Heads North 21:26

8M ago21:26

21:26

As the Nebbiolo grape gets further north its characteristics change and show off even more awesomeness. Let's talk about Carema and Valltellina! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nebbiolo, Spanna and Alto Piemonte 19:52

8M ago19:52

19:52

The fame and recognition of the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are undeniable but what about the wine regions due north? They use the same grape, sort of, and express a completely different personality. Get ready to explore the wines of Alto Piemonte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Hybrids 17:58

8M ago17:58

17:58

They rose. They fell. They are rising again. They are here. Let's talk about hybrid grapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Vibe Check On American Wine Trends: What's Next? 33:56

8M ago33:56

33:56

Taking a minute (or thirty) to vibe-check our wine-drinking culture. We are a country of trends and wine is very much part of that. Let's talk about the history of wine trends in the US and get excited about what is next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Norton 17:16

8M ago17:16

17:16

THe Norton grape is said to be the first cultivated American native grapevine. Yes, that is true but there is more to this story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy Part VII: Chianti Merges With Chianti 21:26

9M ago21:26

21:26

Chianti finally became what we know it today. A young noble leaves Florence for the vineyards of his estate and makes history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Muscadine 13:20

9M ago13:20

13:20

Let's get to know a native American wine grape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Corsica 19:46

9M ago19:46

19:46

We take a quick break from deep dives to answer a listener's request and talk about the wine region of Corsica and it's amazing wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy Part VI: Cosimo And The Rough Outline 22:20

9M ago22:20

22:20

The Grand Dukes of Tuscany and the Chianti hills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy Part V: The Beginnings Of A Wine Region 15:46

10M ago15:46

15:46

As Florence evolves, and then suffers, a wine region begins to form in the south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy Part IV: Warring Hamlets and The Gallo Nero 21:06

10M ago21:06

21:06

There is a legend in the Chianti HIlls about a race for territory and a black rooster. In reality, the history the story is based on establishes the wine region we see today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy Part III: The Chianti Hills and an Etruscan grape...? 24:02

10M ago24:02

24:02

The 7th-century Etruscans set the stage for 15th-century Italy's first fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy Part II: Oligarchs and Maritime Republics 20:30

10M ago20:30

20:30

Medieval Italy sets the stage for the wine country we recognize today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Italy Part I: Sicily and Rome's Surroundings 24:02

11M ago24:02

24:02

Before and after the rise of Rome land under-vine in Italy was already everywhere. And what came next was the largest explosion of wine culture in the ancient world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Greece Part II: Homer and Dionysia 22:06

11M ago22:06

22:06

We wind our way through ancient Greek history with examples of just how important the grapevine was to their culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Greece Part I: The Minoans and Mycenae 18:54

11M ago18:54

18:54

The grapevine happens upon a culture that takes its love for wine to the next level, becoming the conveyer of wine to the world beyond the Mediterranean. Greece's beginnings begin with wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine An Origin Story Part VII: The Phoenician Influence and Greece On Deck 18:50

11M ago18:50

18:50

As we wrap up the series on the Origins of wine we see the Phoenician culture inspire the Mediterranean and eventually the Greeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wine An Origin Story Part VI: The Carthaginians and Bathtubs 19:50

11M ago19:50

19:50

As the Bronze Age becomes the Iron Age the grapevine begins to travel beyond its previous limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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