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The Hidden Obstacles to Evolution in Napa Valley
Season 7 Episode 37
Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by friend of VinePair (and Chateau Montelena winemaker) Matt Crafton to discuss some of the most hot-button topics …
1 year, 4 months ago
Tradition, Family, and the Future of Tequila with Tequila El Mexicano
Zach is joined by Leon Bañuelos, Jr., to discuss his family's storied tradition in tequila production and their new venture, Tequila El Mexicano. As …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Whiskey Glut Has Many Causes and Few Solutions
Season 7 Episode 36
With more and more producers of scotch, bourbon, and other whiskies discussing the global and growing glut of product, Adam and Zach discuss how exac…
1 year, 4 months ago
Will This Be the Summer of the Canned Vodka Lemonade?
Season 7 Episode 35
With Joanna on jury duty, Adam and Zach discuss how some of the biggest drinks companies are launching or expanding into the canned vodka lemonade ca…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why Don't Big Companies Buy Affordable Wine Brands?
Season 7 Episode 34
Adam, Joanna, and Zach muse on the fact that seemingly-successful wine startups that attempt to play in the affordable space are struggling to get pu…
1 year, 5 months ago
Wine Needs to Embrace Casual Dining
Season 7 Episode 33
With the team back together, Adam, Joanna, and Zach talk about why slumping wine sales at more upscale dining establishments should encourage wine pr…
1 year, 5 months ago
Will Trump's Tariffs Tank American Wine Abroad?
Season 7 Episode 32
Adam and Joanna discuss whether the Trump Administration's trade war and tariff policies will do short-term harm to American wine abroad, with some c…
1 year, 5 months ago
Are GLP-1s Really Affecting the Alcohol Business?
Season 7 Episode 31
Adam and Joanna take up a topic that's been bubbling up for some time: the impact of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs on the alcohol industry. As these …
1 year, 5 months ago
Vibes-centric Restaurant Design Leaves Us Cold
Season 7 Episode 30
Joanna and Zach respond a recent New York Times piece about new restaurants prioritizing design and vibes over food quality or service. Zach shares a…
1 year, 5 months ago
Tariffs Cause More Chaos for the Drinks Biz
Season 7 Episode 29
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair contributing editor Dave Infante to discuss the many ways in which the United States' trade policy and whiplas…
1 year, 5 months ago