Wine 101
- Episodes
- 340
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 11, 2026
About the podcast
Wine 101 is a wine podcast for the everyday wine lover. Once a week VinePair's tastings director Keith Beavers will breakdown everything from how wine is made to wine regions of the world in easy-to-digest fashion giving the listener the confidence they need on their wine journey.
Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith
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Episodes 340
An Excited Reflection On American Wine in 2026 And Where We Can Go From Here
I woke up today realizing the year is coming to an end . As we head into the Holiday season, I wanted to reflect on American Wine this year, what I saw, and how we can celebrate it going forward. Hosted on …
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I woke up today realizing the year is coming to an end . As we head into the Holiday season, I wanted to reflect on American Wine this year, what I saw, and how we can celebrate it going forward.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American Wine Stories: Alison Story of Smith Story Wines - Arriving At Wine
American wine stories are ongoing, but in this even more modern era of the industry, the stories of how people come to wine are just as exciting as they were in the past, just different. As always, family and …
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American wine stories are ongoing, but in this even more modern era of the industry, the stories of how people come to wine are just as exciting as they were in the past, just different. As always, family and community remain the main focus. Allison Story has a great story to tell, and her and her husband's wines are consistent VinePair listers. Enjoy this casual conversation about how someone fell into the wine biz.
Here's the link to their website to explore their amazing wines:
https://smithstorywines.com/collection/wines/
You can also search Smith Story Wines on the VinePair website and read our reviews of their wines.
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American Wine Stories: MJ Towler And The Grenache Festival
I don't know if we think about this much, but American wine is part of global Wine history. We have looked to Europe for inspiration in the past, but what's happening now in the United States is one of the most …
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I don't know if we think about this much, but American wine is part of global Wine history. We have looked to Europe for inspiration in the past, but what's happening now in the United States is one of the most unique wine cultures in existence. So I want to start documenting this moment in our history, and for the first one, I want to talk to MJ Towler, The Black Wine Guy from the Wine Beats & Life podcast, about his Grenache Fest. Yeah, Grenache- there's a Grenache festival in Washington state every year. This is how we do wine in America. It's awesome. What a great interview. What a great conversation with my good friend MJ.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine 101: The Story of an Evolving Wine Brand with Winemaker Jen Wall
On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this month. Adam speaks with Barefoot winemaker Jen Wall about her long history with the brand, how it …
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On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this month. Adam speaks with Barefoot winemaker Jen Wall about her long history with the brand, how it has grown into one of the largest players in the American wine industry, their ongoing partnership with the National Football League, and their recent launch into TetraPak single-serves.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quiet Reflection On A Personal Visit To Wine Country
Literally, quiet. I recorded this episode in one take at an art studio in Headlands State Park, California, so my voice is a bit chill. Every morning, I headed up into wine country with no plans, and it was …
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Literally, quiet. I recorded this episode in one take at an art studio in Headlands State Park, California, so my voice is a bit chill. Every morning, I headed up into wine country with no plans, and it was amazing.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
White Pinot Noir Fest
Adam Wolf of Safforn Fields Vineyards joins to talk about the Willamette Valley White Pinot Noir Fest. I asked him to come to further show how we celebrate wine in the US, like no other place on earth. Hosted …
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Adam Wolf of Safforn Fields Vineyards joins to talk about the Willamette Valley White Pinot Noir Fest. I asked him to come to further show how we celebrate wine in the US, like no other place on earth.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Great American Wine Tour
A recap and some thoughts on our first wine YouTube series, The Great American Wine Tour, and how it maps out the history of American wine, a story at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine Noise Part VI: Big Wine vs Small Wine
Are big wineries the enemy? Are small wineries pure? Let's look at some factors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine Noise Part V: Glyphosate IRL
Now that we have an idea of this chemical's history, let's look at how it affects wine. This episode is filled with data, and most of it was provided by Gabriella Macari of Macari Vineyards, whom I thank …
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Now that we have an idea of this chemical's history, let's look at how it affects wine. This episode is filled with data, and most of it was provided by Gabriella Macari of Macari Vineyards, whom I thank tremendously for sharing her knowledge.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine Noise Part IV: Glyphosate — A History
Being one of the most talked-about chemicals in wine online, let's go back in time and find out where Glyphosate came from and how it became what it is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine Noise Part III: Flying Yeast
Sometimes, the wine world talks about yeast as if it floats in the air, blessing grape must with the power of fermentation. The reality is a bit messier, but just as awesome. Hosted on Acast. See …
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Sometimes, the wine world talks about yeast as if it floats in the air, blessing grape must with the power of fermentation. The reality is a bit messier, but just as awesome.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine Noise Part II: British Fungus
What was once considered regional flavor would be exposed as a spoilage yeast that denies a wine its natural grape character. And it wasn't wine that figured it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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What was once considered regional flavor would be exposed as a spoilage yeast that denies a wine its natural grape character. And it wasn't wine that figured it out.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine Noise Part I: Sugar Fungus
This episode begins a journey to investigate the reality behind online noise, including debates like ambient yeast vs. cultured yeast and claims about glyphosate. In true Wine 101 style, we start with history …
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This episode begins a journey to investigate the reality behind online noise, including debates like ambient yeast vs. cultured yeast and claims about glyphosate. In true Wine 101 style, we start with history for context, then dive into chemistry and data. We start with the history of humans' interaction with a single-celled organism and grape juice.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American Sauvignon Blanc is American Now
In this ongoing historic shift we are seeing in the VinePair tasting room, Sauvignon Blanc emerges as yet another variety in the US that offers a wider spectrum of expressions than anywhere else in the world …
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In this ongoing historic shift we are seeing in the VinePair tasting room, Sauvignon Blanc emerges as yet another variety in the US that offers a wider spectrum of expressions than anywhere else in the world.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American Wine On Wine Lists
This is the best time in the history of the US to be drinking American wine from all over the country. It is also one of the best moments to begin pivoting to heavier support of domestic wine. Hosted on Acast …
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This is the best time in the history of the US to be drinking American wine from all over the country. It is also one of the best moments to begin pivoting to heavier support of domestic wine.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does Tradition in Wine Mean
Recently on the Vinepair Podcast, Adam and Zach tackled the idea of tradition in wine. Give it a listen! I haven't stopped thinking about it, and I thought I would riff a little on the matter, with some …
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Recently on the Vinepair Podcast, Adam and Zach tackled the idea of tradition in wine. Give it a listen! I haven't stopped thinking about it, and I thought I would riff a little on the matter, with some historical context.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American Wine History's Next Chapter: Maryland
The history of American wine is still being written. And Maryland is the next chapter. Wait until you taste these wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American Chardonnay Is American Now
Yet another historic shift has been observed with Chardonnay in the United States, creating a spectrum that is unlike any other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Château Latour, Part II: The Eve of 1855
The tower on the hill finally emerges as the future first growth it’s destined to be—but not without a bit of drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chateau Latour Part I: Pigeons And Wealth
As the land that will one day become a famous First Growth Chateau changes ownership, the future of this coupe is set in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Château Latour | Prologue: The Knight and the Tower
With war looming, a knight sets his eyes on a plot of land in the Médoc. A brief prologue introducing the history and origins of this iconic Bordeaux First Growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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With war looming, a knight sets his eyes on a plot of land in the Médoc. A brief prologue introducing the history and origins of this iconic Bordeaux First Growth.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American Pinot Noir Is American Now
We are at the point in our wine history where comparisons to Bourgogne are becoming less and less relevant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Château Lafite Rothschild IV: A Legacy Sealed
A quick wrap-up of Legacy Lafite before we move on to the next First Growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine is Community. Period.
The human element of wine might just be its most important constituency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Château Lafite Rothschild III: Prince of the Vines
Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur took his father's work, expanded it, and solidified the Lafite brand within the elite upper echelons of French royal culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Defense Of Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years After The Judgement Of Paris
It's one of the most popular grapes on the globe, especially in the US, particularly in Northern California. We have been in a big, bold trend for years, but after tasting bottles for this year's VinePair's …
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It's one of the most popular grapes on the globe, especially in the US, particularly in Northern California. We have been in a big, bold trend for years, but after tasting bottles for this year's VinePair's Best Cabernet Sauvignons of 2026, I observed a shift.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Château Lafite Rothschild II: Ségur-le-Château
When a military family enters the Bordeaux government, they discover the Médoc's untapped potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine 101: The Story of Orin Swift with Dave Phinney
On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Dave Phinney, the founder of Orin Swift, to discuss his storied …
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On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Dave Phinney, the founder of Orin Swift, to discuss his storied career in the wine industry, why he's so committed to traveling to sell and support his wines, what reaching new consumers means in this day and age, and much more.
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Château Lafite Rothschild I: A Mound In The Marsh
Before Château Lafite Rothschild existed, there was only a la hite in the Médoc archipelago. Allow me to explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine 101: Sparkling Wine in Sonoma with Nicole Hitchcock
On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Nicole Hitchcock, the estate director of J Vineyards & Winery in …
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On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Nicole Hitchcock, the estate director of J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma, California, about her background in wine, what's so exciting about California sparkling wine, and the current state of Sonoma.
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