Wine 101

VinePair

A podcast for the everyday wine lover.

  • 22 minutes 36 seconds
    Stag's Leap Cellars
    The story behind one of the most pivotal bottles in American wine history.

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    17 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 16 minutes 36 seconds
    Why American Wine Hits Different
    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.

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    10 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 29 minutes 38 seconds
    A Year In Wine Review
    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 going into the new year.

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    3 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 27 minutes 26 seconds
    Mayacamas Vineyards
    The story behind one of the most iconic wineries in the US, high above the Napa Valley...in the Napa Valley AVA.

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    26 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 41 seconds
    Cave de Lugny
    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 Stéphane Garrigue and fourth-generation grower Emmanuel Nonain. Discover how this historic cooperative crafts expressive unoaked Chardonnays through sustainable, grower-led practices, and explore the terroir-driven character of Cave de Lugny wines: La Côte Blanche, Les Charmes, and Cœur de Charmes. You can find these wines and more at the link here: https://www.cavedelugnyus.com/

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    22 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 11 minutes 48 seconds
    Thanksgiving Wine PSA
    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.

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    19 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 19 minutes 42 seconds
    Zinfandel Hot Takes
    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 large amount from a wide spectrum of styles sparked more than a few realizations about one of our oldest Vitis Vinifera transplants. Here are some takes on a favorite grape.

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    12 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 26 minutes 12 seconds
    Spottswoode
    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

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    5 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 15 minutes 32 seconds
    Silver Oak
    Silver Oak stands out in the Napa Valley crowd for sticking to a very unique mission statement. Here's Justin and Ray's story.

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    29 October 2025, 10:26 am
  • 21 minutes 48 seconds
    Heitz Cellar
    The story of the first American vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon

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    22 October 2025, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 18 seconds
    Exceptional From Every Angle: The Justin Wines Story
    On this episode of “Wine 101,” Keith sits down with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Winemaker Scott Shirley. The duo discuss the brand’s beginnings in Paso Robles, the premier Bordeaux-style wines they produce, and guest experiences at the JUSTIN Estate, spanning a Michelin star restaurant, five-star inn, and tasting room.

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    18 October 2025, 3:08 pm
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