Wine 101
260 episodes Last Updated: Jul 02, 25
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.
Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith
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Episodes
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/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2025
Pinot Noir And An Eye-Opening Visit To Bourgogne
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.
Jun 18, 2025
The Composition of wine Part V: Mineral Salts
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 what components would the items to cause potential concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2025
The Composition of wine Part IV: Organic Acids
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 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, in our exploration of potential ingredients on wine labels, we examine volatile substances. Last week, we looked at what dissolves into wine; here, we look at what evaporates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2025
The Composition Of Wine Part I: Dissolved Gasses
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 be informed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 related to Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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/privacy for more information.
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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.