Cognac
I bring in VinePair's Managing Editor and host of the Cocktail College podcast Tim McKirdy to talk everything Cognac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 08, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Wine 101
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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Alsace
in this episode we go all the way too the North eastern corner of France to Alsace where white wine is the main focus and with grapes not seen too often in the country. Also it’s a complicated zone, we break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 8
South West France (Sud-Ouest)
In this episode, we dive into the French winemaking region called South West France. THere are so many appellations here but only a few, for now, make it to our market. We cover the region and what we will see on our shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Loire Valley: Chenin Blanc into Cabernet Franc
In this episode we wrap up the Loire Valley with a focus on the middle of the region where Chenin Blanc fades and Cabernet Franc becomes the focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 6
The Southern Rhone
In this episode we dial in on some detail of wine form the southern Rhone with a little history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The Northern Rhone
In this episode, we begin a two-part series diving deeper into the Rhone focusing first on the northern Rhone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Sauternes
In this episode, we dive into the Sauternes AOC where sweet wine is the primary focus. A very unique wine region in Bordeaux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The Right Bank
In this episode, we'll dive into some history of the right bank as well as some different from the left bank as well as style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The Left Bank
This is a supplement episode to the season one Bordeaux Appellation breakdown. Here we go into some history as well the general styles of the more celebrated communes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Keith Chats With Jancis Robinson
In this bonus episode, I chat with Master of Wine, wine writer/journalist Jancis Robinson (referred to by Keith as the Jedi Wine Master of Wine). We talk about her journey, what's next and her new focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Finding the Right Bottle for the Holidays
I have a chat with VinePair editor and fellow pod producer Katie Brown to chat about gifting wine for the holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 07, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 49
When To Chill Red Wine
Why do we chill wine down in the first place? This is a great place to start. In the episode, we learn how and why to chill down a bottle of red wine and which wines are best to be chilled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Storing Wine
Whether you are storing a massive collection or a few baller bottles there are a few things to consider. Let's discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Wine Cocktails
Keith sits down with VinePair's Cocktail College host Tim Mckirdy to talk about all things wine cocktails. It will blow your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Sardegna
Sardegna is an island with culture and native language very separate from the mainland. The same goes for the wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 09, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Sicily
Sicily is a world of its own when it comes to wine. It has been on a rollercoaster ride since antiquity and we are enjoying the results of that ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 02, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Campania
Campania has heavy ties to the ancient world. And part of that is its wines. In the episode, we'll break down how to understand this amazing wine region on the American market and introduce you to some of your new favorite wines. Wine 101 is sponsored by E. & J. Gallo Winery. At Gallo, we exist to serve enjoyment ... link in each episode description to purchase featured wines or browse our full portfolio at TheBarrelRoom.com . Cheers and all the best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Oct 26, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Soave
Soave is Valpolicell's neighbor and they have some things in common. Let's look at the Soave region and it's hard to pronounce and easy to sip white wine grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Valpolicella
The Valpolicella is not just Amarone. Actually, Amarone is a new development that rose out of a happy accident. Some of the most fun wines in Italy come from here. Let's get into it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Interview with Talbott Vineyards' Head Winemaker Kamee Knutson
I sat down with Kamee Knutson, head winemaker at Talbott Vineyards, and talked about the wines, the tasting room, and the Sleepy Hollow vineyard one of the US's legacy spots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 05, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Lugana
Lugana is a unique Italian wine zone that straddles two regions and deals with one grape. A white wine grape with a funky nomenclature. It's a hidden gem of a place so let's get to know Lugana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 39
A Tale of Two Montepulcianos
One word, two meanings. It's a town. It's a grape. This can be one of the more confusing wine words in Italy. Especially when Americans come back from Tuscany and order the wrong wine. Let's clear this up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Brunello di Montalcino
One of the newest and most age-worthy wines from Italy began with one man who, along with his family, created a wine with more structure than any of its neighboring zones and won over the American palate, becoming one of the first DOCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Supertuscans
Back in the day Chianti and Tuscany were going through a rough spot. Out of that rough came diamonds. This is the story of the Supertuscans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Chianti
In this episode, we will get down with the details of this wine region. Below are two supplemental episodes from seasons past that will help with some background here: Tuscany Sangiovese/Chianti Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “ wine15 ” at checkout. www.thebarrelroom.com/discover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 35
The Languedoc
In the episode, we get familiar with the largest wine region in the world. These wines are on our shelves and they are great so let's get into wines from the Languedoc. Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “ wine15 ” at checkout. www.thebarrelroom.com/discover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Vouvray
Vouvray is a unique wine region where one grape takes on many forms. Wines from here are on our shelves so let's get a nice breakdown of the Loire Valley region and its affinity with Chenin Blanc. Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “ wine15 ” at checkout. www.thebarrelroom.com/discover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 17, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Saumur
Wines from Saumur are delicious and on our market. Your eyes may have glazed right over them with all the bubbles out there. Let's get to know the uniqueness of the wines of Saumur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Beaujolais
Beaujolais is Burgundy's southern neighbor with its own personality. A region developed around a grape that had been eradicated from the Duchy of Burgundy. Today This region is going through a revival on our market so let's get to know Bojo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé
These two neighboring towns are said to have the purest expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Let's get to know them and throw down a little history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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