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10 Wine Podcasts to Listen to

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Podcasts have exploded all around the world. according to edison Research, in 2019 the number of weekly listeners reached a whopping 144 million. covering every topic possible, good podcasts can offer trustworthy reviews, informed opinions, and, of course, quality entertainment. a welcome dose of escapism, podcasts are a great way to sneak in some knowledge or extra relaxation during day-to-day activities like driving to work or walking the dog.

of course, wine is a subject that receives a lot of podcast coverage too. But, with so much out there, where do you even begin? For your listening pleasure, we’ve put together a list of 10 popular wine podcasts that range from informal chats to jampacked info sessions. whether you’re just starting a wine journey or have a cellar packed full of vintage blends, there’s something in this list for you.

1. aLL about Wine The all about wine podcast is for those who enjoy oldschool style radio shows. Each episode mimics a weekly call-in show hosted by Ron Hunt (a winemaker, cellar master and tasting expert) who discusses a wide range of wine topics and industry news.

2. the GraPe nation Hosted by wine expert Sam Benrubi, The grape nation comes to you live from New York City’s Heritage Radio. Every week features a new expert guest who recommends a wine list at the end of the session.

3. DECANTED Decanter magazine has a popular podcast hosted by two selfproclaimed ‘wannabe wine snobs,’ Dave Adams and Sandi Everingham. e podcast mostly focuses on wines from Washington State (where the two hosts are based) and revolve around the duos’ entertaining interviewees.

4. REAL WINE PEOPLE To keep up with Australia’s ever-growing wine industry subscribe to this podcast from Ben Gould, who is the owner of Blind Corner Wines in Margaret River. Naturally, Ben’s line-up of interesting guests also includes some top Australian winemakers.

5. THE STORIES BEHIND WINE If we judged a podcast by its name, this would surely be the winner. e Stories Behind Wine is produced by the Napa Valley Wine Academy. e show features shorter interviews covering more advanced topics, with two extremely knowledgeable co-hosts.

6. WINE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE Hosted by “wine dork” sommelier Elizabeth Schneider CSW, a “wine-loving normal person”, Wine for Normal People aims to make the various complexities of wine easier for laypeople to understand.

7. WINE ENTHUSIAST O ering biweekly episodes, this popular podcast features wine writers and editors of Wine Enthusiast exploring aspects of di erent wine regions. Just like the magazine, topics span beer and spirits too. Oh, and the much-anticipated new season began in May of this year.

8. I’LL DRINK TO THAT Hosted by Levi Dalton the I’ll Drink to at podcast is for those who want to learn about the people behind the wine. A former sommelier, Levi interviews well-known wine personalities from his apartment and to date has close to 500 episodes.

9. THE UNRESERVED WINE TALK Best for people looking for honest conversations and insights about life in the wine world, host and award-winning journalist Natalie MacLean o ers genuine conversations with renowned personalities in the wine industry.

10. GUILD OF SOMMELIERS PODCAST First launched in 2011, this long-running podcast o ers in-depth conversations with all kinds of industry personalities and are led by GuildSomm President and Master Sommelier Geo Kruth. With a heavy educational spin, the Guild of Sommeliers podcast o ers insightful information to help those studying for wine certi cates and courses.

BONUS LOCAL PICK: WINES OF SOUTH

AFRICA Wines of South Africa (WOSA), the industry association that promotes the exports of South African wine, recently launched two initiatives aimed at o ering continued education and awareness of South African wines: the Wines of South Africa podcast and WOSA Somm Sessions.