Wine 101

<p>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.</p><br><p>Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Valdiguie

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 and in blends? It's hard to pronounce and easy to drink. Let's talk about Valdiguie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
15:30

Brunello Di Montalcino: A Study In Massal Selection

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 guide us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
18:26

Clones

When winemakers say they use certain clones for making wine what do they mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
16:16

Valle D'Aosta: The Northernmost Wine Region in Italy

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 some of the most unique Italian wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
21:10

Nebbiolo Heads North

As the Nebbiolo grape gets further north its characteristics change and show off even more awesomeness. Let's talk about Carema and Valltellina! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-23
21:26

Nebbiolo, Spanna and Alto Piemonte

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 of, and express a completely different personality. Get ready to explore the wines of Alto Piemonte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
19:52

Hybrids

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 information.

10-09
17:58

A Vibe Check On American Wine Trends: What's Next?

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 the history of wine trends in the US and get excited about what is next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
33:56

Norton

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-25
17:16

Italy Part VII: Chianti Merges With Chianti

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-18
21:26

Muscadine

Let's get to know a native American wine grape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
13:20

Corsica

We take a quick break from deep dives to answer a listener's request and talk about the wine region of Corsica and it's amazing wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
19:46

Italy Part VI: Cosimo And The Rough Outline

The Grand Dukes of Tuscany and the Chianti hills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-28
22:20

Italy Part V: The Beginnings Of A Wine Region

As Florence evolves, and then suffers, a wine region begins to form in the south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-21
15:46

Italy Part IV: Warring Hamlets and The Gallo Nero

There is a legend in the Chianti HIlls about a race for territory and a black rooster. In reality, the history the story is based on establishes the wine region we see today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-14
21:06

Italy Part III: The Chianti Hills and an Etruscan grape...?

The 7th-century Etruscans set the stage for 15th-century Italy's first fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-07
24:02

Italy Part II: Oligarchs and Maritime Republics

Medieval Italy sets the stage for the wine country we recognize today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
20:30

Italy Part I: Sicily and Rome's Surroundings

Before and after the rise of Rome land under-vine in Italy was already everywhere. And what came next was the largest explosion of wine culture in the ancient world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-24
24:02

Greece Part II: Homer and Dionysia

We wind our way through ancient Greek history with examples of just how important the grapevine was to their culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-17
22:06

Greece Part I: The Minoans and Mycenae

The grapevine happens upon a culture that takes its love for wine to the next level, becoming the conveyer of wine to the world beyond the Mediterranean. Greece's beginnings begin with wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-10
18:54

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