Wine Enthusiast Podcast
Episodes
Episode 121: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant Editor Jacy Topps talks with Wanda James, former President Barack Obama's 2008 National Finance Committee member and founder and CEO of Simp...
Episode 120: What is Regenerative Agriculture?
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just what is regenerative agriculture? It's not just another trendy buzzword meant to entice consumers. It's an ancient form of agriculture that is ma...
Episode 119: Sustainability and Spirits
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with husband-and-wife duo Melkon Khosrovian and Litty Mathew, founders of LA's Greenbar Distillery about sustainability in spirits. FOLLOW US ...
Episode 118: From White to Black: Interview with Vintner Iris Rideau
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Assistant editor Jacy Topps talks with Iris Rideau who is recognized as the first black woman to establish a winery in the Unit...
Episode 117: Should Younger Generations Care About Napa Valley Wine?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot of talk about millennials and Gen Z, and what their changing consumption habits mean for the wine industry. In an era that offers ...
Episode 116: England, The Newest New World Wine Country
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As New World regions grow older and more established, and many areas of the Old World not previously known for wine have come into their own as high-l...
Episode 115: Embracing the Graciano Goof in California's Central Coast
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2011, a case of mistaken identity resulted in hundreds of acres of Graciano being planted on California's Central Coast. The problem? Winemakers th...
Episode 114: Without Clean Water, There is No Beer
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clean water is critical—for life, of course, but also for beer. This episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast explores how beer's most important ingre...
Episode 113: What's Next for Wine Sustainability
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From regenerative farming and eco-friendly packaging to water treatment, wellness-centered employee policies and beyond, there's a lot to consider wh...
Episode 112: Women in Drinks History, Part Three—Female Winemakers' Shared Experiences
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the last in our three-part series in honor of Women's History Month, we take a look at the varied yet related experiences of female w...
Episode 111: Women in Drinks History, Part Two—The Grandes Dames of Champagne
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the second in a three-part series on women in drinks history, we take a look at the magnificent grandes dames of Champagne. Many grea...
Episode 110: Women in Drinks History, Part One—Women in Brewing
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evidence suggests that humans have been brewing and drinking beer for at least 13,000 years. Whether or not you're a staunch believer in the theory th...
Episode 109: Don't Overthink Hot Cocktails
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While the idea of a warm alcoholic beverage might be generally unappealing to some, there are classics, like the hot toddy or mulled wine, that have s...
Episode 108: Cold as Ice—An Exploration of Ice Wines, Ciders and Beers
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While winter across America might be unwelcome for those who prefer sunshine and warmth, for others, the frosty conditions present a unique world of o...