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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We're diving back into France over the next six episodes starting with Muscadet. A wine region with a unique history, a unique mane, and even more unique wine. They are very prominent on our market and ready for some seafood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's explore the murky, mythical history of sparkling wine. In the episode, Keith did some digging and presents his sparkling wine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We all know Champagne but what about all of the other great sparkling wines made in France outside that famous region. In this episode, we break down the seven regions to know that also sparkle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It can be said that the sparkling wines of Franciacorta are Italy's answer to Champagne. And although this is only partly true the journey ended with a traditional-method wine all their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne. But how did it becomes what it is today? In this episode, we give some background on Spain's most unique wine regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Virginia has our oldest wine history. But it's in modern times that the state found it's wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The story of Oregon wine is in its modern wine era. Rebels run north and begin what will become a lasting image. Even with a rich history, this state is just getting started. We'll break down some history and geography to get you started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we breakdown the history of the wine industry of Washington State, which was not that long ago, and understand why this state is making such great wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Senior Staff Writer and host of Vinepair's Cocktail College Tim McKirdy shares his favorite Wine 101 episode. Bordeaux, always a good region to brush up on. Especially when you can get it all in less than thirty minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our last installment of the Sonoma/Napa we talk with Louis M. Martini Winery's Director of Winemaking, Michael Eddy about some Napa and Martini history as well as the future of the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now that we have Sonoma down pat let's deep-dive into Napa an understand what it's like getting there, being there and eating and drinking in our fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brenae takes us on a a tour of the famous Monte Rosso Vineyard and reveals the past, present and future of Sonoma wine, especially in her Moon Mountain district. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we dive deep into Sonoma and talk about what it's like being there, enjoying the wine, the food and the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we'll break down what sustainability in wine means and give some examples of organizations across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now that we are all in with the Organic knowledge let's dive deep into the original organic movement, biodynamic farming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we will get down with some history and break down what it really means to be organic in the wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us as we answer some your burning wine questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two words that have similar meanings but can be confusing just to look at. They define two important parts of the sparkling wine making process so let's get to know these words and the what they mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does it when a wine is at its peak. Does it all fall apart after this mystical moment? And what happens when a bottle is at its peak? Let's break all this down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it a real word? Does it reflect the soil? Or is it just an image our brains drum up with our nose int he glass. In this episode we'll breakdown this new-ish wine term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three descriptors that can confuse that don't have too. In this episode we'll look at what, in wine, gives us the impression of Smooth/Sweet/Jammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we will break down where the word Sommelier came from and how it became a staple position on the floors of fine dining restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does the price of a wine define the quality inside the bottle? Well, it's complicated. In this episode we break down the many factors involved in pricing wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Episode we break down the history, science and value of box wine. Where did this extremely popular packaging come from? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get rid of the anxiety of reading, understanding, navigating and ordering from a wine list. In this episode we go over some tips top make your wine list/restaurant experience 100% fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine shop jitters be gone! In this Episode Keith will help you shake off the anxiety of buying wine with some solid tips to help you own your retail wine experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We finish our American Wine History series looking at the wine industry from Prohibition to modern day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
While the Eastern territories struggled to grow vines and make wine it was a different story out west. In part two of our American Wine History series we follow the Spanish to the New World and the settlers on the Santa Fe Trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Season three! Let's start the season with a series! This is the first episode of a three part series on the history of wine in the US. In this episode we dive right into how it all started. Was it in the east or the west? Well, it's complicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s a a fun abbreviation of an old style of wine with a somewhat new name that’s trending. Yeah that’s a bit confusing right? In this episode we get to the bottom of what Pét-Nat is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
