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Wine 101

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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.


Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith

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Episodes

The Composition of wine Part V: Mineral Salts

As we move further into the potential ingredients list for a wine label we dive into mineral salts. With one more episode to go, it's becoming clear what components would the items to cause potential concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2025•17 min

The Composition of wine Part IV: Organic Acids

Organic acids contribute to the flavor and stability of a wine. Some can be added to wine and that's where we might see a difference on an ingredients list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2025•17 min

The Composition of wine Part III: Fixed Substances

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.

Jun 04, 2025•19 min

The Composition of wine Part II: Volatile Substances

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.

May 28, 2025•21 min

The Composition Of Wine Part I: Dissolved Gasses

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.

May 21, 2025•20 min

What It Means to Build on a Wine Legacy with Rombauer

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.

May 14, 2025•51 min

The History of Rosé Part I: Massalia

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.

Apr 09, 2025•18 min

Fine Wine II: Sur Souche

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

Mar 26, 2025•19 min

Fine Wine Part I: Rudy

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.

Mar 19, 2025•13 min

Matching Wine and Food: A Reflective History

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.

Mar 12, 2025•21 min

Reviewing Wine

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.

Mar 05, 2025•17 min

Red Blends Revisited and Updated

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.

Feb 26, 2025•18 min

Old World New World

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

Feb 19, 2025•14 min

Becoming A Winemaker With Greg Brewer and Diatom

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 subject. He came to the VinePair studio and we talked about his journey. It's fascinating stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Feb 12, 2025•46 min

Barolo's Other Acronym: MGA

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.

Feb 05, 2025•19 min

PSA: It's Your Wine Style

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.

Jan 29, 2025•18 min

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

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 information.

Jan 08, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 57

Wine And Climate Change Part I: An Overview

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.

Dec 04, 2024•18 min•Season 5Ep. 52
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