In the wake of the latest example of counterfeit booze being passed off as authentic, Adam and Zach discuss why it is that fraud has become so rampant in the world of fine wine and spirits, who counterfeiting actually harms, and why the secondary market is such a dangerous place to shop. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: W.L. Weller Special Reserve BourbonAdam is drinking: Bianco Negroni...kinda. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Why Counterfeiting is Rampant in Fine Wine and Spirits

Adam speaks with acclaimed actress Sarah Jessica Parker about her wine venture, Invivo x SJP, which features a Sauvignon Blanc and a Rosé from New Zealand, as well as how she got interested in wine in the first place. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any suggestions or requests for future Next Round conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: Sarah Jessica Parker Navigates Wine Entrepreneurship

In this bonus episode of the VinePair podcast, Adam and Zach are joined by Master Sommelier Tim Geiser and sommelier Caleb Ganzer of Compagnie de Vins Surnaturel in New York City to discuss the remarkable wines of Roussillon, located in southwestern France near the Spanish border. The conversation touches on the long history of wine production in the region, the exceptional microclimate that allows for a great deal of organic viticulture, and the famous sweet fortified wines known as vin doux naturel. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.This episode is sponsored by: Wines of Roussillon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Wines of Roussillon Step into the Spotlight

Adam and Zach are joined by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov to discuss the many changes that Covid-19 has brought to the wine industry: whether online retail will continue to supplant brick-and-mortar, whether sommeliers and wine professionals will still have jobs in restaurants, and much more. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com.Zach is drinking: Leah Jorgensen Rosé of Cabernet FrancAdam is drinking: Villa Calicantus Bardolino Classico Chiaretto See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric Asimov Takes Stock of the Wine Industry’s Pandemic Shakeup

Zach speaks with Jennifer and Wendy Yuengling, sixth generation leaders at America's oldest brewery, Yuengling. They discuss the brewery's history, the incredible popularity of their amber lager, recent expansion plans, and some of their newest offerings, including a collaboration with Hershey and a low-cal beer. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Next Round conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: Keeping America's Oldest Brewery Modern with Jennifer and Wendy Yuengling

Adam and VinePair senior editor Cat Wolinski speak with Adam Zuniga, Advanced Cicerone and curator of the Knotfest Beer Pit, about how the subscription beer club is marrying heavy metal and craft beer from breweries around the US. Please send suggestions or requests for future Next Round episodes to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: Knotfest Beer Pit is Bringing Heavy Metal and Craft Beer Together

As a part of VinePair's Sustainability Week programming, Adam and Zach recorded a live podcast with winemakers Viviana Navarrete of VSPT Wine Group and Sofia Araya of Veramonte to discuss each of their efforts to expand the definition of sustainability, particularly through social engagement, and why it is that Chile's wine industry has been at the forefront of sustainability for years. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.This episode is sponsored by: Wines of Chile See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LIVE: How Chile's Wine Industry is Leading the Way on Sustainability

Zach speaks with winemaker Jessica Tomei of Cupcake Vineyards about their newest product, Cupcake Lighthearted, a line of low-cal wines, as well as the challenges of running wine production on multiple continents during a pandemic. Please send requests or suggestions for future Next Round conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: How Cupcake Vineyards is Embracing Low-Cal Wine

Adam speaks with Carrie Shafir, general manager at Long Island's Blue Point Brewing Company, about the brewery's long history, recent additions to its product line, and how reaching a wide range of different drinkers is particularly crucial in 2021. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Next Round episodes to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: Blue Point Brewing Company is Staying Relevant Through Innovation

To kick off VinePair's Sustainability Week, Adam and Zach discuss why the drinks industry, media, and consumers alike need to expand their definition of sustainability to go beyond agricultural practices to incorporate labor practices, social justice, climate impact, and much more. Please join us for a live podcast recording on Wednesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm Eastern as we discuss these issues and other with two remarkable female winemakers in Chile, Sofia Araya of Veramonte and Viviana Navarrete of Leyda. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: Underwhelming California ChardonnayAdam is drinking: Underwhelming New York Beer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Expanding the Definition of Sustainability in the Drinks Business

Adam speaks with Firefly Distilling co-founders Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt to get the inside story on how the two created their immensely popular Sweet Tea Vodka, what the first few years of the distillery were like, and how the company has expanded since the late 2000s. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: How Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka Became a Sensation

Zach speaks with Aaron Thorp, co-founder of New York's Supergay Spirits, about transitioning from his role as a wine director at several acclaimed New York City restaurants to starting a spirits brand and what his experience has been like since launching at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: Supergay Spirits is Bringing Joy to Craft Distilling

Adam and Zach discuss the fact that even as demand for restaurants and bars ramps up, operators face real challenges when it comes to staffing, as many seasoned restaurant veterans have moved on: away from the restaurant industry entirely, onto their own ventures, or out of big cities to places with lower costs. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: L'Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup "Cuvée Sainte Agnès" Languedoc RougeAdam is drinking: Spindrift Paloma See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can the Restaurant Industry Overcome the Post-Covid Labor Crunch?

Adam speaks with Jeff Segal and Meri Lugo of Domestique Wine in Washington, D.C., about their efforts to connect with customers and create a more inclusive wine culture through their natural wine shop. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How D.C.'s Domestique Wine is Creating an Inclusive Wine Culture

Adam speaks with Miranda DIckson, Global Brand Director for Absolut Elyx, about the super-premium vodka market, how Absolut Elyx was born, why it appealed to bartenders and the on-premise trade, and what the last year has been like for a bar-focused brand. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Next Round: The Future of Super-Premium Vodka With Miranda Dickson of Absolut Elyx

Join VinePair co-founder Adam Teeter and sommelier Zach Geballe as they discuss the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of wine, beer, and spirits.