VinePair Podcast
1) When Luxury Wine Fails at Hospitality, We All Lose
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about a recent, unsatisfying visit to a well-regarded Napa Valley winery. Are some of the more established wineries in the valley failing to provi...Show More
2) Is Prestige Television a Marketing Solution?
In light of the recent launch the Netflix prestige drama "House of Guinness," Adam, Joanna, and Zach take stock of the show, and the potential for drinks-centric programming in general. Does "House of...Show More
3) There's a New Top Beer in the US
Adam, Joanna, and Zach react to a trio of stories: first, Michelob Ultra has surpassed Modelo as the best-selling beer (by volume) in the United States - is this just because of tariffs and ICE raids,...Show More
4) Why We're Honest About the Wine Industry
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a frequent comment/criticism about being negative about the present and future of the wine industry: shouldn't we be cheerleading an industry that we love and want to...Show More
5) Exploring the Intersection of Italian Wine, Spirits, and Culture at Vinitaly.USA
Zach is joined by Molly Matelski, director of buyer relations, programming and partnerships for Fiere Italiane and Vinitaly.USA, and Serafin Alvarado, drector of wine education for Southern Glazer's W...Show More
6) Is Buying Whiny Baby a Way Forward or a Misstep?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the recent purchase of Whiny Baby by GALLO: does it give them a leg up on marketing to Gen Z wine drinkers, or will it perhaps backfire? Then, Adam and Joanna are joined...Show More
7) Is the Alcohol Business Actually Recession-Proof?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach interrogate an oft-repeated and deeply-held industry belief that "alcohol is recession-proof." While it may be true in the past that consumers continued to drink at similar leve...Show More
8) Do Wine Scores Still Matter?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question: do wine scores and reviews still move the needle? If so, what are some of the wines that benefit and the places where scores matter, and if not: ...Show More
9) Searching for America's Next Big Shot
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the recent investment by GALLO into Gran Malo, a spicy tamarind tequila liqueur, and if it could be the next spirit to become the go-to shot for drinkers. Plus: what are...Show More
10) Can Wine Find a Home at Sports Bars?
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to the recent news about canned wine brand Archer Roose partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings, and discussed the mostly unexplored potential for wine at sports bars. Given ...Show More