Wine Enthusiast Podcast
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 216: 'Don't Drink the Faerie Wine' and Other Important Romantasy Lessons
05/20/2026
Episode 216: 'Don't Drink the Faerie Wine' and Other Important Romantasy Lessons
On this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we chatted with Spirits Podcast co-hosts Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini about all things Faerie wine. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 215: Moscato d'Asti Is the Moment
05/06/2026
Episode 215: Moscato d'Asti Is the Moment
Consorzio dell'Asti DOCG director Giacomo Pondini lets us in on why Moscato d'Asti is so much more than a "sweet wine." 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 214: Is Oregon the Champagne of America?
04/22/2026
Episode 214: Is Oregon the Champagne of America?
On this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we spoke with WE writer-at-large Michael Alberty about “Method Oregon” and the state’s top-notch sparklers. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 213: What's Next for the Wine Importer Who Took Down the Trump Tariffs at the Supreme Court?
04/08/2026
Episode 213: What's Next for the Wine Importer Who Took Down the Trump Tariffs at the Supreme Court?
Amazon or Walmart didn't defeat the tariffs. Victor Schwartz, the small New York-based wine importer who founded VOS Selections, filed suit shortly after they were announced. He took the case all the way to Supreme Court and won. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 212: After 10 Grammy Wins, Norah Jones' Pivot to Wine Is Hitting the Right Notes
03/25/2026
Episode 212: After 10 Grammy Wins, Norah Jones' Pivot to Wine Is Hitting the Right Notes
With ten Grammy wins and twenty nominations, it’s safe to say that has had a successful career in the music industry. The epitome of a multi-hyphenate artist, Jones has released nine solo albums, made appearances in movies like Wong Kar Wai’s My Blueberry Nights and Seth McFarlane’s Ted, and now hosts her own podcast, “” Recently, Jones added another hyphenate to the growing list—she became part-owner of the winery , creating a line of wines she calls “.” Now, Jones isn’t representing herself as a technical wine expert here—her focus is more based on taste, mood, and gut feeling. In that way, she views the business quite similarly to how she approaches music. There’s overlap between the two art forms, and “This Life” seeks to draw a line between them: the and are marketed as “a melody in every glass.” For this episode of the , we were lucky enough to have Norah Jones stop by and chat with writer-at-large , who reviews wines from and —including (which received a score of 91 points). The two touch on how this collaboration came to be, how Jones settled on the “This Life” name, and new projects she has on the horizon. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 211: Everyone in Hollywood Has a Spirit Brand—But Are They Making Any Money?
03/11/2026
Episode 211: Everyone in Hollywood Has a Spirit Brand—But Are They Making Any Money?
After months of debate over who should win "Best Actor," "Best Actress," and "Best Picture" (and "Best Film Editing," for all you cinephiles out there), the results will finally be announced this Sunday evening at the ceremony, allowing us to finally fill out our Oscars bingo cards. But for many movie stars, the end of awards season means they can ramp up outside business ventures—often of the boozy variety. Over the past decade, we've seen countless celebrities launch spirit brands to great success, like George Clooney's and Ryan Reynolds' . Some of this year's Oscar nominees have gotten in on the trend, too. Re-watching to feel something? Mix up an using "Best Actress" nominee Kate Hudson's . Giving a chance to prove its rating? A with "Best Supporting Actor" nominee Benicio del Toro-backed is the perfect pairing. It's no secret that the spirits industry is in a state of , as people and alcohol. So why are celebrities still jumping into the space? And what does it take for their brands to actually be successful? I spoke with , who heads up beverages research at investment bank and financial services firm , to find out. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 210: Meet the Somm Who Brought Wine to Life in 'Drops of God'
02/25/2026
Episode 210: Meet the Somm Who Brought Wine to Life in 'Drops of God'
Seb Pradal is a wine Renaissance man—a vin-aissance man, you could say. An acclaimed French sommelier and owner of the Parisian restaurant La Petite Régalade, Pradal also co-owns a wine-importing company that operates in Mexico and Colombia while simultaneously working as a viticultural consultant on estates in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhône Valley. As if that weren’t enough to keep his iCal full, he’s also the head wine consultant on the Apple TV series Drops of God. Pradal works closely with the show’s writers and actors to ensure that every wine-related scene is accurate and authentic. In this episode, Pradal tells us about how he brought his deep wine industry knowledge to the series, his thoughts on the broader challenges facing the industry, and how working on the show has changed his life. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 209: Ashley Graham Upended the Fashion World. Next Up? Wine
02/11/2026
Episode 209: Ashley Graham Upended the Fashion World. Next Up? Wine
Supermodel Ashley Graham has already changed the fashion world, and now she's setting her sights on Lambrusco. She joins us this week on the podcast to introduce her newest venture, Lucci: a crisp, fruit-forward Lambrusco. We chatted with the supermodel about the winemaking process, her favorite foods to pair with Lambrusco, plans, and why the wine world is ripe for disrupting. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 208: Super Bowl Champion Will Blackmon Proves That Wine and Football Belong Together
01/28/2026
Episode 208: Super Bowl Champion Will Blackmon Proves That Wine and Football Belong Together
Wine and football have been on the same team for some time now, with notable players like Charles Woodson, Drew Bledsoe, and Dan Marino stepping into the world. Joining that lineup is Will Blackmon, former Super Bowl champion, 12-year NFL veteran, and founder of and Will approached wine the same way he approached football: with total commitment. He immersed himself in education, mastering everything from vineyard farming to the business of wine, and on some days could be found tending vines straight after practice. Now, Will remains deeply focused on education—continuing to learn himself while sharing that knowledge with aspiring enthusiasts. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook:
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Episode 207: Sobriety Looks a Little Different for This Sommelier
01/14/2026
Episode 207: Sobriety Looks a Little Different for This Sommelier
According to Abe Zarate, known as @sober_somm on Instagram, "sobriety" can mean different things for different people. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok:
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Episode 206: Our Resident Cocktail Expert Predicts the Biggest Drink Trends of 2026
12/17/2025
Episode 206: Our Resident Cocktail Expert Predicts the Biggest Drink Trends of 2026
From sensory maximalism to heightened drink-flation, we predict the drink trends that could be heading our way in 2026. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok:
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Episode 205: We Reviewed 25,000 Wines This Year—These Are the Top 3
12/03/2025
Episode 205: We Reviewed 25,000 Wines This Year—These Are the Top 3
It’s officially the best time of the year—and we're not talking about the holidays. We just dropped , the mother of all year-end wine lists. Every year, our reviewers blind-taste 25,000 wines from all over the world. This annual list, ranked from 100 to 1, celebrates the bottles that impressed us the most in 2025. For this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we sat down with the writers at large who reviewed the top three bottles on the list. We talked about the visionary winemakers behind them, the history of their regions, and what makes these wines so exceptional and worth seeking out. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok:
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Episode 204: An Insider’s Guide to the Best Drinks at Disney World
11/19/2025
Episode 204: An Insider’s Guide to the Best Drinks at Disney World
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 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 203: Two Decades in, Bravo Is a Window Into How America Drinks
11/05/2025
Episode 203: Two Decades in, Bravo Is a Window Into How America Drinks
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! 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 202: 'Witchy' Winemaking Traditions Date Back Millennia
10/22/2025
Episode 202: 'Witchy' Winemaking Traditions Date Back Millennia
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
10/06/2025
Episode 201: You Should All Be Drinking Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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 podcast, brought to you by , writer-at-large and reviewer for Tuscany spoke with the operation's CEO and chief winemaker Matteo Giustiniani. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 200: Why Is Oregon Producing So Many High-Quality, Affordable Wines?
09/24/2025
Episode 200: Why Is Oregon Producing So Many High-Quality, Affordable Wines?
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 bottles. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 199: In Defense of Grocery Store Wines
09/10/2025
Episode 199: In Defense of Grocery Store Wines
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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 198: It’s Time to Retire These Wine Terms
09/02/2025
Episode 198: It’s Time to Retire These Wine Terms
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 including those from the , , Southern Coastal Spain, , Asia, and more. I caught up with Solomon to talk through terms he considers outdated in wine writing and why. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 197: How the Wine Industry Can Appeal to Gen Z, According to Future 40 Pros
08/20/2025
Episode 197: How the Wine Industry Can Appeal to Gen Z, According to Future 40 Pros
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 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 196: Regina King's New Orange Wine Tells a Deeply Personal Story
08/11/2025
Episode 196: Regina King's New Orange Wine Tells a Deeply Personal Story
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 more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by today! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 195: How the Fake Somm on ‘The Bear’ Learned Real Skills
07/30/2025
Episode 195: How the Fake Somm on ‘The Bear’ Learned Real Skills
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 share of airtime in multiple episodes this go around. In episode two, called “Soubise,” Gary “Sweeps” Woods, The Bear’s resident sommelier-in-training, meets with trailblazing former Master Sommelier and restaurateur . Making a cameo as herself, the Chicago-based industry pro gives the burgeoning somm some hands-on tips. For this week’s podcast, we invited both Singh and Corey Hendrix, the actor who plays “Sweeps,” on to talk about what it means to portray a wine pro on television, wine stereotypes and what real representation in wine media actually looks like. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 194: Out With Low-Alc? BuzzBallz and XXL Lead a Growing Trend
07/16/2025
Episode 194: Out With Low-Alc? BuzzBallz and XXL Lead a Growing Trend
The siren call of a BuzzBall is hard to ignore. The neon sphere at your checkout counter is the $5 (or less) cocktail fueling a $500 million empire. In 2024, RTD sales spiked 16.5% while other booze categories stayed flat, and they show no signs of slowing down. In the wine world, XXL, the so-called “Moscato without manners” pushes the same boundary with candy-sweet flavors and 15–20% ABV, flipping the script on the sober-curious trend. In this episode, resident spirits expert Kara Newman breaks down what’s driving the RTD boom, with a curated BuzzBallz tasting. Writer-at-large Reggie Solomon brings us a Wine Enthusiast first: a tasting note for BlowPop, plus tips for enjoying XXL—yes, even over your salad. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 193: Will Gen Z Ever Drink Wine?
06/18/2025
Episode 193: Will Gen Z Ever Drink Wine?
The young people, it seems, are usually to blame. In 1998, The New York Times said, “Young people, the 21- to 29-year-olds, are …For the $13-billion-a-year wine industry, the loss of so many potential consumers couldn't come at a worse time.” In 2016, The New York Post ran a headline, “Millennials are ruining the American wine industry.” Fast-forward to the current generational panic in the wine industry—this time, regarding the 13- to 29-year-olds that make up Generation Z. The wine industry is currently facing a mountain of struggles, including shifting consumer preferences, oversupply in many regions, rising costs and tariffs along with a growing—and loud—anti-alcohol movement. Meanwhile, older generations, Baby Boomers specifically, are pulling back from their previous levels of wine consumption. So, why are the kids—half of whom are underage—getting all the blame yet again? We invited Wine Enthusiast Contributor Kate Dingwall, who has been covering all the latest Gen Z research, along with Jess Druery, the Gen Z founder of playful wine brand Whiny Baby, onto the podcast to discuss what's actually going on with young people and wine. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 192: What Does the Pope Drink? Inside the Vatican’s Quietly Influential Wine Scene
06/04/2025
Episode 192: What Does the Pope Drink? Inside the Vatican’s Quietly Influential Wine Scene
The May announcement of the first-ever American Pope, Leo XIV, still has the whole world buzzing. While Robert Francis Prevost’s hometown of has its own distinct wine and spirits culture (, we’re looking at you), his move to Vatican City has landed him in the center of the biggest wine scene no one’s ever heard of. That’s right: The Vatican has a wine scene—and a secretly influential one, too. Surrounded by , the tiny city-state is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and homebase of the Pope. It’s also the biggest wine importer per capita in the entire world, by news and website editor James Bayley of the Drinks Business—making it roughly double that of and . We invited Bayley onto the podcast to discuss into how the Vatican became the world’s most surprising wine powerhouse, and what the future may hold for Vatican-made wine. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 191: The Next Great Nation of Wine Lovers? India, Says the Country's First Master of Wine
05/21/2025
Episode 191: The Next Great Nation of Wine Lovers? India, Says the Country's First Master of Wine
Sonal Holland, India's first-ever master sommelier, had a feeling that wine would be big business on the subcontinent back when she first entered the wine scene nearly 20 years ago. "I could see that it was going to grow, and there were no qualified wine professionals in the country," she tells us. "I don't think anyone was sitting there thinking, 'Oh, let's have an MW from India,'" she admits. "But somehow there was a voice inside of me that said, 'No, this, this can be something real.'" That instinct turned out to be wildly accurate. Between 2023 and 2027, predicts an annual growth rate of 12% in wine consumption in India. That could translate to an industry worth $700 million by 2030. Tune into this episode to hear more about wine's rise in India, and what it could mean for the global wine market. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 190: In ‘Blood Vines,’ a Tale of Wine Fraud, White Zinfandel and Murder
05/07/2025
Episode 190: In ‘Blood Vines,’ a Tale of Wine Fraud, White Zinfandel and Murder
While 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 ’s most famous grape brokers. , an investigative journalist based in Denver, Colorado, learned about this story a few years ago and began to unravel the tale. What resulted is , 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. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 189: Actor Kyle MacLachlan and Dan Wampfler are Pursued by Bear
04/23/2025
Episode 189: Actor Kyle MacLachlan and Dan Wampfler are Pursued by Bear
Actor Kyle MacLachlan didn't just want to slap his name on a bottle of wine, the quality is the most important thing to him. He and his partner/winemaker, Dan Wampfler, join this week's Podcast to discuss their Washington winery, Pursued By Bear, and what makes it and their chemistry so special. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 188: Cannabis Beverages Are Actually Really Good Now
04/09/2025
Episode 188: Cannabis Beverages Are Actually Really Good Now
Interested in trying cannabis-infused drinks but not sure where to start? This week's episode follows two conversations between Digital Managing Editor Sara Ventiera and two leaders in the cannabis beverage space for expert tips and insights into exploring the growing trend, where to get them and, more importantly what they taste like and how they make you feel. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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Episode 187: A New Generation in Thailand Is Falling in Love with Wine
03/26/2025
Episode 187: A New Generation in Thailand Is Falling in Love with Wine
This week's episode follows two conversations between writer-at-large Danielle Callegari and an American somm working in Thailand and a Thai somm working in Brooklyn to discuss the burgeoning wine scene in Thailand. While the rest of the world raises concerns over what's to come for the wine industry, Thailand is newly enthused and excited to learn. 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! FOLLOW US: TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: X:
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