Wine Enthusiast Podcast

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The Wine Enthusiast Podcast takes you on a tantalizing trip into the world of wine, beer and spirits. Drink up engaging, behind-the-scenes stories reported and recorded by Wine Enthusiast’s editors. In each episode, we explore emerging trends, provide educational tidbits, and introduce you to the passionate people who craft, shake, ferment, and pour their beverage of choice. Inside every bottle is a story.

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Episode 106: Drink Resolutions for the New Year

With the new year here, so are resolutions to make the most of the 12 months ahead. Sure, there are many classic goals to try and achieve a better version of you, but today, we’re talking resolutions for what you pour, sip and enjoy in your glass. There are countless ways to try and drink more adventurously in the year to come, including popping open precious bottles now ; exploring new drink categories or emerging regions, varieties and styles; or learning more about the products you love and t...

Jan 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 106

Episode 105: Cheers to a Bubbly New Year

As the end of another year rapidly approaches, one seasonal drink seems to be top of everyone’s mind: Sparkling wine . But with so many types of bubbles to choose from, how do you know where to turn? From different production techniques and variety compositions to questions of food pairings and glassware, the possibilities seem near endless. In this episode, Associate Managing Editor Layla Schlack talks with Assistant Tasting Director Fiona Adams and Assistant Digital Editor J’nai Gaither about ...

Dec 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 105

Episode 104: Don't Pair Wine and Food—Pair Wine and Mood

People love to talk about wine and food pairings, pairing complementary foods and invoking the tried-and-true mantra of “what grows together, goes together.” But maybe it’s time to take a fresh approach to pairings. When Napa Valley-based wine consultant Jean Hoefliger is asked how to pair wine and food, he responds by saying, “I don’t pair wine and food. I pair wine and mood. For me, it’s about the moment and the company. Nobody drinks a bottle of wine looking at their watch. You stop time and ...

Dec 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 104

Episode 103: A Look at Festive Drinks for the Holiday Season

What makes a drink festive? What makes it unique, or holiday-worthy? Is it the ingredients? The history? The people you enjoy it with? Maybe it’s a little bit of everything. In this episode, we take a look at festive drinks for the holiday season. Spirits Editor Kara Newman speaks with beverage pros Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn and creator of Sorel Liqueur, and Joanna Carpenter, a bartender, beverage consultant and equity, diversity and inclusion educator. They discuss what make...

Nov 24, 2021•31 min•Ep. 103

Episode 102: When the Worlds of Wine and Beer Collide

Producers being known for just one thing is rapidly becoming a dated concept. “Beverage companies” is the new “it” term. While breweries diversifying their drink portfolios have become quite common, wine production is also finding a place in this new mixed-up world of wonder. In this episode, we venture down the path of blending beverage worlds. Beer Editor John Holl speaks with three winemakers who are beer-space adjacent to get the latest info on this exciting crossover space: Jennifer Currier...

Nov 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 102

Episode 101: Aromatic White Wines from California's Central Coast

In this episode, we explore the world of aromatic white wines from California's Central Coast . Contributing Editor Matt Kettmann speaks with John Niven, Owner/Winemaker at Cadre Wines , about these delicious and exciting selections. From super racy and stony Rieslings to strong examples of Gewürztraminer , Grüner Veltliner and Albariño , there's a bevy of beautiful, ethereal pours from the expansive region to behold, all deserving of your attention. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twit...

Oct 27, 2021•38 min•Ep. 101

Episode 100: 100 Wines for Our 100th Episode

In honor of making it to our 100th episode, we have something special in store: We turned to some of our most opinionated staff editors to collect 100 recommendations for wines we love. Whether it’s a special occasion, an achievement earned, a milestone reached or just plain-old making it through a Monday, we talk about some of our favorite pours to pop and enjoy right now to make every moment, no matter how big or small, deliciously count. From Baja Garnacha and Special Club Champagne to Riesli...

Oct 13, 2021•29 min•Ep. 100

Episode 99: Get Your Wine On in a Virtual Space (40 Under 40 of 2021 Series - Part 3)

While we all love getting out and about, the past year has forced us to rethink the communal status quo and consider how we can connect without being in the same physical space. Enter the internet and all of the possibility it holds to create virtual gathering spaces for a variety of needs, including sharing a glass and building your wine community online. In this episode, we speak to two of this year's 40 Under 40 Tastemakers—Laura Brown, Cofounder of Uncorked Access and Wine Educator at Vin So...

Sep 29, 2021•36 min•Ep. 99

Episode 98: Why is IPA so Unstoppable? (40 Under 40 of 2021 Series - Part 2)

Above all other established styles, all of the trends, all of the brewer wishes, the India pale ale remains the best-selling style in the craft beer space. Why is it so popular and why is it seemingly unstoppable? In this episode, the second in our three-part series highlighting some of this year’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers , we dive into everyone’s favorite love-it-or-hate-it beer style: IPA . Beer Editor John Holl speaks with three people from this year’s 40 Under 40 list— Lisa Allen of Heater A...

Sep 15, 2021•46 min•Ep. 98

Episode 97: The Power of Social Media in Wine (40 Under 40 of 2021 Series - Part 1)

In this episode, Associate Managing Editor Emily Saladino speaks with 40 Under 40 honorees Shanika Hillocks and Isis Daniel about the role of social media in wine business and culture. What makes for compelling social content in the wine world, and how can wine companies, professionals and casual drinkers better harness the power of Instagram, TikTok and beyond? Hillocks and Daniel share tips from their work as social media experts and discuss where they see social wine communities headed. FOLLO...

Sep 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 97

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