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Could Wine Actually Wholly Abandon Wholesale?
Season 8 Episode 19
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about the deteriorating relationship between wineries and wholesalers, and if the financial cha…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Taking the Temperature of Sonoma
Season 8 Episode 18
Adam and Joanna are joined by winemaker Noah Dorrance of Reeve Wines, BloodRoot Wines, and other projects, to discuss what the state of the industry …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Examining a Potential Bartender Schism
Season 8 Episode 17
Prompted by a recent post from acclaimed bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether bartending has tipped too far in the …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Where Does Vermouth Go Next?
Season 8 Episode 16
Adam and Joanna are joined by the co-founders of Cueva Nueva, David Neimanis and Phi Peinado, to discuss the realities of vermouth, both in Europe an…
7 months ago
Recapping a News-y February: Four Roses Sells, Wineries Close, and Napa NIMBYism Continues
Season 8 Episode 15
Adam, Joanna, and Zach recap a few recent news items, including acclaimed restaurateur Thomas Keller's public objections to an affordable housing pro…
7 months ago
Is Wine BTG Broken? If So, Can It Be Fixed?
Season 8 Episode 14
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether wineries should still consider by-the-glass placements as being vital for their success, especially as marketi…
7 months, 1 week ago
Should Wineries Prioritize Urban Tasting Rooms?
Season 8 Episode 13
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about urban wineries and tasting rooms. Do consumers care that much about the traditional winer…
7 months, 1 week ago
What Actually Matters on a Wine Label?
Season 8 Episode 12
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair managing editor Hannah Staab to discuss what truly matters on a wine label. Do appellations, producers, or var…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Do Drinkers Flavor-Match Across Categories?
Season 8 Episode 11
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss something that Adam raised during his recent session at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium: can you really bring custo…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Is a Cocktail Backlash Brewing?
Season 8 Episode 10
Prompted in part by some recent experiences, Adam, Joanna, and Zach wonder if a backlash to the cocktail movement is coming. Will the veritable ocean…
7 months, 3 weeks ago