Wine 101
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Château Lafite Rothschild IV: A Legacy Sealed
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur took his father's work, expanded it, and solidified the Lafite brand within the elite upper echelons of French royal cultu...
In Defense Of Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years After The Judgement Of Paris
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 yea...
Château Lafite Rothschild II: Ségur-le-Château
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a military family enters the Bordeaux government, they discover the Médoc's untapped potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Wine 101: The Story of Orin Swift with Dave Phinney
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ph...
Château Lafite Rothschild I: A Mound In The Marsh
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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/pr...
Wine 101: Sparkling Wine in Sonoma with Nicole Hitchcock
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Haut Brion IV: PontacksHead
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We cap off our Haut Brion story with the Chateau creating the first wine bar, the first luxury wine brand, and the source of the first published tasti...
Haut Brion Part III: It's A (THE?) New Style
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a new generation takes stewardship of Haut-Brion, war erupts abroad. When the smoke finally clears, Arnaud III de Pontac is ready to change the wor...
30 Years of West Coast Pinot Noir
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keith chats with Matt Revelette, head winemaker at Siduri, about how Pinot Noir has evolved over the three decades the winery has worked with the grap...
Haut Brion Part II: Wine, War and Religion
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before we can appreciate the Haut Brion of today, we need to examine an era of this property that was key to its survival and success. Hosted on Acas...
Haut Brion Part I: A Mound of Earth
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did Haut-Brion invent the modern Bordeaux Chateau? We’re diving into the history of a legend, starting with the land itself. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Thoughts on American Wine Before We Fly To Bordeaux
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to take a quick moment to talk about some big realizations I had while exploring the country's top wineries. It’s a short one, but I have a...
Quintessa
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Napa Valley built up around it, it became the last of the Valley's virgin soil. It became something more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He came to build a winery; he stayed to build a legacy. Discover how a construction project led Joseph Phelps to fall in love with viticulture and cem...
Chateau Montelena IV
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chateau Montelena’s legacy represents one of the most quintessential stories in American cultural history. And it is still being told. Hosted on Ac...
Chateau Montelena Part III
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A dreamer escapes Communist Yugoslavia for the soil of California. He arrived with nothing but a suitcase and a passion for viticulture—and went on ...
Chateau Montelena Part II
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A high-powered LA real estate lawyer joins forces with a local Calistoga couple to restore a legendary, yet crumbling, winery to its former glory. Hos...
Chateau Montelena Part I
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the origins of one of the world’s most iconic wineries, beginning with the journey of a San Francisco entrepreneur and Senator who set hi...
Shafer Vineyards
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the history of Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyard. With a master winemaker at the helm to steward its unique terraces, Shafer Vineyards ...
Dominus
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following the success of the famous French-American collaboration, Opus One, Napa Valley is about to experience another historic partnership—this ti...
Mondavi V
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Mondavi reaches its peak as a French baron arrives with a proposal for Robert that would redefine Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Mondavi Part IV
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A legendary meeting with a French Baron is about to change everything. But first, Robert Mondavi must face the storm of family conflict and valley dra...
Mondavi Part III
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A winery is built, and wine is made all at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mondavi Part II
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our story of the Mondavi wine empire, and things get a bit fisty-cuffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mondavi Part I
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We begin the story of one of the most famous winemaking families in American history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Thank You and A Wine Riff into 2026
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Buildout: Maison Premiere
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2011, industry veterans Joshua Boissy and Krystof Zizka quietly opened Maison Premiere on a then-sleepy stretch of Bedford Avenue—far from the bu...
Stag's Leap Cellars
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story behind one of the most pivotal bottles in American wine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why American Wine Hits Different
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about American wine that sets it apart from the wines of Europe? I had a thought and riffed it out. Let me know what you think. Hosted on A...
A Year In Wine Review
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I take stock of all the great bottles that came through the tasting room this year and talk about the state of our most loved varieties and styles goi...
Mayacamas Vineyards
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story behind one of the most iconic wineries in the US, high above the Napa Valley...in the Napa Valley AVA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Cave de Lugny
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journey to Burgundy’s Mâcon region with Cave de Lugny, a leader in White Burgundy since 1926. In this episode, we speak with Managing Director...
Thanksgiving Wine PSA
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a wine podcast, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so you know we gotta talk about it. Here is Wine 101's advice on Turkey Day and wine...
Zinfandel Hot Takes
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time, Vinepair conducted a Zinfandel Round Up for our Buy This Booze section for 2025. Getting to know this variety by tasting such a la...
Spottswoode
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spottswoode is not only a pioneering winery of the Napa Valley, but a forward-thinking property that made a critical decision in the mid-80s Hosted on...
Silver Oak
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Silver Oak stands out in the Napa Valley crowd for sticking to a very unique mission statement. Here's Justin and Ray's story. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Heitz Cellar
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the first American vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Exceptional From Every Angle: The Justin Wines Story
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of “Wine 101,” Keith sits down with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Winemaker Scott Shirley. The duo discuss the brand’s beginning...
Beaulieu Vineyard
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring one of the most essential wineries in Napa Valley that set the stage for the region’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Caymus
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A historic name embedded in California history, and three families that created one of the most loved and polarizing American wines Hosted on Acast. S...
Harlan Estate
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did an American wine that retails today for $1500 come to be? H. William Harlan had three dreams, and one of them was to own a vineyard. How did h...
Screaming Eagle
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most expensive wines in the US is made in the US and filled with mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WINE 101 LIVE AT VINEPAIR WITH PAUL BRADY
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BUY UP NORTH AMERICAN SPARKLER HERE Wine 101's First Live podcast ever! Paul Brady, of Paul Brady Wine in Beacon, New York, has made the first officia...
The Prisoner
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Wine 101 the roller coaster ride this modern American icon has gone through, where it is now, and where it's going. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Say Goodbye To The Wine 101 You Know. It's Time For Change.
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wine 101 Podcast has been teaching people the ins and outs of wine for over five years. It's time for a change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
ATTEND A LIVE RECORDING OF WINE 101 in NYC SEPTEMBER 17
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RSVP to attend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine and Olives
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I received a unique request and had to chat with Arsen Khachaturyants of Arsenio in Tuscany. He grows olive trees, makes olive oil, and is about to bo...
PSA: Do It ALL In Fall
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While we get our East Coast wine region series back up and running, here is a post-Labor Day pep talk for wine going into the Fall. It's a great time ...
Thoughts On Age
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent experience with an aged wine, it feels like the time to talk about the potential reality of what's in store Hosted on Acast. See acast...
The Natural Wine Flaw
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The term natural wine has no definition and has been confusing consumers for over a decade. This episode discusses the reality and consequences of a t...
Maryland Wine: A Chat With Leslie Frelow
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To get to the bottom of the situation of Maryland wine, I need to go to the source. Leslie Frelow has been conducting Maryland Wine tours through her ...
The Fashion Of Wine Part V: How The Certified Wino Fashions Wine
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brion Cephus is the Certified Wino. His Instagram feed is filled with thoughtful presentations of fashion and wine, and vibes. So it was only natural ...
The Fashion Of Wine Part IV: Blood Of Gods
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Buchanan has created one of the most exciting wine zines in the space. Pairing wine with heavy metal and 80s comics vibes is a blast in the mod...
The Fashion Of Wine Part III: Chatting With Sarita Cheaves Of Swirl Suite
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarita Cheaves is the co-host of the popular Swirl Suite Wine Podcast. She is a wine professional, author, producer, and good friend. Her social media...
The Fashion Of Wine Part II: From Prestige To Price
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach wine fashions that we are familiar with, a few things happened to set the stage for the modern wine trends of the future. Hosted on Ac...
The Fashion Of Wine: Falernian to Claret
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series, we explore the fashion of wine, wine trends throughout history, and the relationship between wine and pop culture today. We begin, as ...
The Composition of wine Part VI: Mineral Elements
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our list of potential wine label ingredients with the mineral elements from the earth that impact wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Pinot Noir And An Eye-Opening Visit To Bourgogne
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick side note about the state of Pinot Noir and the reality of visiting Bourgogne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Composition of wine Part V: Mineral Salts
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we move further into the potential ingredients list for a wine label we dive into mineral salts. With one more episode to go, it's becoming clear w...
The Composition of wine Part IV: Organic Acids
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Organic acids contribute to the flavor and stability of a wine. Some can be added to wine and that's where we might see a difference on an ingredients...
The Composition of wine Part III: Fixed Substances
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to explore what could be on a wine-label ingredients list. Fixed substances are the elements in wine that remain unchanged. I'll explain. ...
The Composition of wine Part II: Volatile Substances
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in our exploration of potential ingredients on wine labels, we examine volatile substances. Last week, we looked at what dissolves into win...
The Composition Of Wine Part I: Dissolved Gasses
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would it look like if we started listing ingredients on wine labels? This series will cover the composition of wine so if it does happen you will...
What It Means to Build on a Wine Legacy with Rombauer
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Rombauer's senior director of winemaking and viticulture, Richie Allen, to discuss what a role like his means in wine and everything r...
The History of Rosé Part V: Marcel and the Hamptons
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up this fun dive into Rosé history we go back to pre-Phylloxera Provance to Marcel Ott and his American plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
The History of Rosé Part IV: White Zinfandel and Cabernet Blush
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The history of Rosé goes domestic with the creation of two different US styles of pink that helped Americans begin to love the hue. Hosted on Acast....
The History of Rosé Part III: Palace Mateus
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rosé's history enters the modern era from the most unlikely place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The History of Rosé Part II: Vin d'Une Nuit
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the search for the history of Rosé, we happen upon a commune called Tavel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The History of Rosé Part I: Massalia
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series, I am attempting the impossible. When did Rosé begin? It's a murky journey, but it begins in ancient Marseilles. Hosted on Acast. See...
Fine Wine Part III: Robert And The Inflation
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap our fine wine thought process, the 80s saw the last big boom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fine Wine II: Sur Souche
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fine wine idea solidifies in Bordeaux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fine Wine Part I: Rudy
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is fine wine? Let's begin with a story of a man named Rudy Kurniawan. It's a short episode setting up the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Matching Wine and Food: A Reflective History
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How important is matching food and wine? And where did this phenomenon come from? Let's examine its history and application. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Reviewing Wine
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to review a wine? Let's look at the mental space people who review wine need to navigate to communicate a wine's quality to the gene...
Red Blends Revisited and Updated
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago we discussed a new emerging wine category, the Red Blend. It has been a few years now and having done a few annual tastings of the cat...
Old World New World
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two terms helped define distinctions in wine style and approach. Do they still matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becoming A Winemaker With Greg Brewer and Diatom
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a person become a winemaker? We have covered a lot of topics in the world of wine over the years but never discussed the transition a human m...
Barolo's Other Acronym: MGA
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The MGA system in Barolo is fairly new and maybe a bit confusing, but it has a cool historical background. Let's dial in on the MGAs Hosted on Acast. ...
PSA: It's Your Wine Style
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a time of constant, rapid-fire information the wine space online can be dizzying. In this episode, I address some of them and allay any confusion.&...
Wine And Climate Change Part V: Pests And Disease
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up the Climate Change and wine series with a look at pest migration and disease threats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Wine And Climate Change Part IV: Climate Change And Wine Quality
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we have a sense of climate's influence on the grapevine and wine, let's look at how climate change could do the same. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Wine in Transition: Looking Forward and Reflecting on the Past: Part III
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m not only the host of Wine 101. I am also the tasting director of Vinepair, where my colleague Hannah and I taste hundreds of wines throughout th...
Wine in Transition: Looking Forward Reflecting on the Past: Part II
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with the holiday vibes let's talk about visiting US wine country in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine in Transition: Looking Forward and Reflecting on the Past: Part I
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a quick break from the norm for the holidays and riffing on what I have experienced in wine this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Wine And Climate Change Part III: Climate And Wine Quality
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a step back and talk about just how climate effect the quality of wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wine And Climate Change Part II: Historical Climate Change Among The Vines
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take a step back and look at historical climate-changing events and their effect on the grapevines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Wine And Climate Change Part I: An Overview
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is not new but more relevant than ever, especially in wine. We begin with an overview and then start to incorporate the grapevine into ...
Thanksgiving Wine: Our Recommendations And A Last Minute Hack
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about this year's Vinepair's 30 Best Thanksgiving Wines of 2024, a last-minute hack, and an intro to a new series. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Valdiguie
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Southwest France to the obscurity of post-prohibition California to a new lease on life, what is this variety we see more and more on wine labels...
Brunello Di Montalcino: A Study In Massal Selection
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we understand clones and clonal selection, let's look at mass selection, with the story of Italy's newest prestigious wine region to help gui...
Clones
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When winemakers say they use certain clones for making wine what do they mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Valle D'Aosta: The Northernmost Wine Region in Italy
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have been hanging out in Northern Italy a bit lately, so why not talk about the country's most northern wine region? The wines of Valle D'Aosta are...
Nebbiolo Heads North
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the Nebbiolo grape gets further north its characteristics change and show off even more awesomeness. Let's talk about Carema and Valltellina! Host...
Nebbiolo, Spanna and Alto Piemonte
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fame and recognition of the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are undeniable but what about the wine regions due north? They use the same grape, sort...
Hybrids
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They rose. They fell. They are rising again. They are here. Let's talk about hybrid grapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
A Vibe Check On American Wine Trends: What's Next?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a minute (or thirty) to vibe-check our wine-drinking culture. We are a country of trends and wine is very much part of that. Let's talk about t...
Norton
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THe Norton grape is said to be the first cultivated American native grapevine. Yes, that is true but there is more to this story. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Italy Part VII: Chianti Merges With Chianti
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chianti finally became what we know it today. A young noble leaves Florence for the vineyards of his estate and makes history. Hosted on Acast. See ac...