Episode 190: In ‘Blood Vines,’ a Tale of Wine Fraud, White Zinfandel and Murder
Release Date: 05/07/2025
Episode 204: An Insider’s Guide to the Best Drinks at Disney World
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You don’t have to be a Disney adult to enjoy the growing wine and spirits scene at Disney World. Listen to learn all about Disney’s best drinks and all the pro tips you need—including where to watch the fireworks with a in hand. We're joined by two professional Disney enthusiasts: AJ Wolfe, author of Disney Adults and the creator of Disney Food Blog, and Shay Spence, a food and travel content creator. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or...
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Episode 203: Two Decades in, Bravo Is a Window Into How America Drinks
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Over the past 20 years, Bravo has secured a firm grasp on the reality TV landscape—but it’s not just a one-way screen. It’s a mirror, too. Drinking culture has evolved dramatically, and that shift is clearly reflected in the Bravo universe. In this episode. Wine Enthusiast and Elissa Halperin (writer, producer and Bravo superfan) explore the history of alcohol on Bravo—and the way it mirrors broader societal drinking trends, from moderation to excess to today’s era of “wellness." Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you!...
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Episode 202: 'Witchy' Winemaking Traditions Date Back Millennia
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On this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we sit down with historian Julia Schifini of Spirits Podcast to discuss the deep roots of spiritual winemaking practices. Go to for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by today! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 201: You Should All Be Drinking Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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It’s hard to stand out in a field of giants, and when it comes to Tuscan wine, the landscape is populated by Titans. But Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, crafted from the Sangiovese grape planted around the tiny town of Montepulciano, has always managed to catch the eye of connoisseurs. From a Renaissance poet who declared it the king of all wines to the 20th-century legislators who named it alongside Brunello, Barolo, and Barbaresco as one of Italy's first four DOCGs, the quiet giant known as the “noble wine of Montepulciano” never fails to impress. In this episode of the Wine Enthusiast...
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Episode 200: Why Is Oregon Producing So Many High-Quality, Affordable Wines?
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One of the biggest misconceptions people have about wine is that the more you spend on a bottle, the better it will be. The truth is, there is astounding value to be discovered from wine regions around the world, and you can find great bottles for $20 or less. You just need to know where to look. Wine Enthusiast's recently published 2025 Top 100 Best Buys list featured a high number of wines from Oregon. On this week's episode, Magazine Director Ryan Grim talks to WE Writer-at-Large Michael Alberty about why—and how—the state is churning out so many high-scoring, budget-friendly...
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Episode 199: In Defense of Grocery Store Wines
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In this week’s podcast episode, we sit down with Wine Enthusiast Writer-at-Large Emily Saladino to talk Trader Joe’s, Costco, Tyler, the Creator, and more. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by today! ...
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Episode 198: It’s Time to Retire These Wine Terms
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The way we talk about wine is important. Language is a living, evolving thing that changes to suit shifting whims and needs. That means that some wine terms become less, er, useful over time. In other words, they need to get the axe. There are so many reasons a term could be considered outdated. It might be offensive—for instance, why are some wines described as "masculine" and others "feminine"? But terms may also not be precise enough, or not inclusive enough. Sometimes they just plain evoke weird reactions. So, too, thinks writer-at-Large , our reviewer for a wide range of wines...
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Episode 197: How the Wine Industry Can Appeal to Gen Z, According to Future 40 Pros
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Wine Enthusiast just released its 2025 Future 40 list, a celebration of emerging talents and tastemakers in the drinks space. On this week's podcast episode, Magazine Director Ryan Grim talks to Future 40 honorees Luke Anderson and Justine Osilla about the state of the wine industry. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of...
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Episode 196: Regina King's New Orange Wine Tells a Deeply Personal Story
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Academy Award-wining actress Regina King opens up about her new orange wine label, MianU, the bottles that made her fall in love with wine, how winemaking is like directing and all the ways she's continuing to celebrate with her son, Ian. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's...
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Episode 195: How the Fake Somm on ‘The Bear’ Learned Real Skills
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When The Bear first premiered, it was widely-hailed for accurately capturing the high-intensity chaos of restaurant life. With , the show has dived deeper into the emotional complexities that come with working in the industry for characters who have made it their life’s work. But, for certain viewers, it felt like the show was —wine—especially when talking about a restaurant that is aiming for a Michelin star. On The Bear’s fourth season, which premiered on June 25th, wine finally got its time to shine. Though food remains the central focus of the restaurant, wine finally gets its fair...
info_outlineWhile rosy-hued bottles of White Zinfandel were fixtures on dinner tables and at parties in the 1980s, the seemingly buoyant beverage sparked an infamous dark story, one involving fraud and the killing of one of California’s most famous grape brokers.
Chris Walker, an investigative journalist based in Denver, Colorado, learned about this story a few years ago and began to unravel the tale. What resulted is Blood Vines, a new nine-episode narrative podcast that dives into the saga. On this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, Chris joins Wine Enthusiast Writer-at-Large Matt Kettmann to chat about making the show and what the story reveals about how we make and drink wine.
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