Adam and Zach respond to a listener's question about whether wine and whiskey collecting is a good idea, and how to go about doing it. Spoiler warning: it's a bad idea, but they've got some tips if you still feel compelled. Plus, why Adam hates Bloody Marys and Zach can't stand Mimosas. Do you love collecting wine? Want to defend the honor of your favorite breakfast beverage? Email us at podcast@vinepair.com with your questions, comments, and critiques, and please remember to like, subscribe, ra...
Apr 22, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Adam and Zach discuss and explain the newly-rediscovered phenomenon of orange wine, highlighted by Adam's interview with Matteo Bisol, winemaker at Venissa on the island of Mazzorbo in the Venetian lagoon. Plus: why are Italians such masochists when it comes to winemaking, and why can't they make a good Negroni? If you have any comments, questions, or critiques of the VinePair podcast, please email podcast@vinepair.com, and don't forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review us on your podcast pla...
Apr 15, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Adam and Zach discuss the scourge of "pay to play" journalism, where writers trade coverage for free shit, and the challenge of unscrupulous influencers in the drinks world, many of whom will promote anything that someone sends them in the mail. All that, plus the challenges of judging wine competitions and the wisdom of recording a controversial podcast after having had some drinks. Thanks for listening to the VinePair podcast: please remember to subscribe, like, rate, and review us on your pod...
Apr 08, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Adam and Zach discuss why canned cocktails, boxed wine, and other alternatively-packaged beverages might just be better than bottles and bars...at least if we can all get over our reluctance to accept such formats. Plus, reflections on last week's podcast with Eric Asimov and a teaser for next week's topic! Thank you for listening to VinePair: please remember to like, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever it is you found us, and if you have any questions, comments, or critiques, pleas...
Apr 01, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Adam and Zach are honored to be joined by New York Times wine writer Eric Asimov, who discusses his recent writings about mass-produced wines, how to avoid wine snobbery, and shares some of his current interests in the world of wine. Our sincere thanks to Eric for his time and insight! Please remember to subscribe, like, rate, and review this podcast on the podcast app you use (and maybe even one you don't!), and reach out to us with comments, questions, or critiques at podcast@vinepair.com. Che...
Mar 25, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair's tastings editor and former wine bar owner Keith Beavers to discuss why so many wine bars fail to deliver on their promise. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever it is you find it, and if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or critiques, please send them to podcast@vinepair.com. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Adam and Zach discuss the question of whether you should change your cocktail habits and preferences based on the season, as some cocktail luminaries would have you do. Plus, why Third Wave coffee is the natural wine movement of caffeine, and Adam's spicy political takes. Thank you for listening to the VinePair podcast: if you have questions, comments, suggestions, or critiques, please email podcast@vinepair.com, and please like, rate, review, and subscribe to VinePair wherever you get your podc...
Mar 11, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Adam and Zach run through their list of wine, beer, and spirits words and phrases that drive them absolutely crazy, and explain why all of us should agree that these terms are dead. Plus, Adam's adventures at the Santa Monica Wine Fest and Zach's encounter with the worst wine bar menu of all time. Please subscribe, rate, and review VinePair wherever it is you get the podcast, and send any questions, comments, or critiques to podcast@vinepair.com. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Mar 04, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Adam and Zach discuss the new phenomenon of bourbon barrel-aged wines with VinePair wine writer Tim McKirdy, exploring who these wines are created for and marketed too, whether they create actual wine lovers, and why Tim isn't invited back on the show any time soon. You can find Tim's article here: https://vinepair.com/articles/barrel-aged-wine-good-debate/. Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you get it, and please submit any questions, comments, or criticisms to...
Feb 25, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this week's episode of the VinePair podcast, Adam and Zach discuss the phenomenon of the $20+ cocktail: when it's an understandable and acceptable price to pay for something truly remarkable, and when it's a bullshit attempt to scam you out of a few bucks. Plus a wine service nightmare and the usual nonsense! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the VinePair podcast, and don't forget to check out www.vinepair.com for much more great content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Feb 18, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Adam and Zach spend a few minutes talking about why Valentine's Day is a vastly overrated drinking holiday, then continue the hate train rolling by dumping all over the Sherry bandwagon! It's a hater's delight! To offer your thoughts on Valentine's Day, Sherry, or whatever else, please email podcast@vinepair.com or find Adam (@adamteeter) or Zach (@zgeballe) on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Adam and Zach discuss VinePair's list of the Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2019 with VinePair staff writer and list curator Tim McKirdy. Plus, Zach and Tim fight about Sherry and Adam and Tim talk shit about Paris: it's an action-packed show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 04, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Adam and Zach discuss the burgeoning trend of tiki bars and tiki cocktails with "Captain" Brian Miller, the man behind the newly-opened monument to American tiki culture that is the Polynesian in New York City. Listen all the way through to find out how you can get yourself a free drink if you visit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Adam and Zach discuss the vibrant and revitalized drinking scene in Detroit with local Nick Britsky, host of Nick Drinks (www.nickdrinks.com), including an ideal weekend in the Motor City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair senior beer writer Cat Wolinski to discuss the ever-changing definition of "craft beer," why the Brewers Association are such hypocrites, and whether we give a shit about the "craft" label anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Adam and Zach discuss the question "can you make a living in the restaurant industry" with VinePair tastings editor and former restaurateur Keith Beavers. They cover how new laws have driven the cost of labor up, why the fetishization of the "new-new" hurts restaurants and diners alike, and why even getting buck-naked in your restaurant might not get you enough publicity to keep you open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 07, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 25
It's New Year's Day, and Adam and Zach are hungover. They search for a cure, and wallow in their own misery, with VinePair's tastings editor Keith Beavers on this Very Special Edition of the VinePair podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 01, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Adam and Zach recap the year that was in the world of beverage: from tariffs to hard seltzer, from wildfires to cheating scandals, it was a total shitshow, wasn't it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Adam and Zach are LIVE in Verona, Italy, at the incredible Wine2Wine conference, where they talk about the challenges and opportunities inherent in Italian wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Adam and Zach get some much-needed holiday gift giving guidance from VinePair's gift guru Jeff Licciardello as they try to figure out what to buy for spouses, in-laws, parents, and friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 03, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
To celebrate VinePair's Bubbly Week, Adam and Zach discuss their favorite sources for sparkling wine that don't start with the letters C-H-A, and won't break the bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Adam and Zach are joined by staff writer Tim McKirdy to unveil and discuss VinePair's list of the Top 50 Wines of 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair Editor-in-Chief Emily Saladino, who offers her expertise on how to host a kickass Thanksgiving, or at least be a guest who gets invited back next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Adam and Zach discuss the much-discussed concept of "varietal correctness," how somms and blind tasting tests have distorted the concept, and how we can move past the confusion, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 05, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Adam and Zach discuss the confusing and deceptive concept of terroir: why it's at least as much marketing tool as genuine wine term, and why most single-vineyard wines are a rip-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Adam and Zach discuss whether hard cider is any good, and then are joined by cider aficionado and author Erin James, who tries to overcome their skepticism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Adam and Zach debate if Bordeaux is still relevant with wine importer and educator Philippe Newlin of Duclot la Vinicole USA, as well as exploring how to find value in this iconic region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Adam and Zach learn about Portland, Oregon's unique drinks culture from acclaimed sommelier Brent Braun and reknowned writer and podcast host Katherine Cole. Recorded live at OK Omens in Portland, Oregon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 08, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Adam and Zach discuss four North American wine regions you should consider for your next wine trip: beautiful scenery, great wines, and...unforgettable tasting rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 01, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Adam and Zach are joined by VinePair Senior Writer Cat Wolinski to discuss the scourge that is pumpkin beers, why they suck, and a few non-pumkin fall beer alternatives. To contact the podcast, please email podcast@vinepair.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
