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The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

by Forrest Kelly

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast delivers quick wine education for busy wine lovers. Host Forrest Kelly interviews sommeliers, winemakers, chefs, and wine experts sharing practical wine tips, wine pairing advice, wine tasting notes, and insider secrets from Napa Valley to Bordeaux. Voted one of The Best Wine, Food and Travel Podcasts!

Latest episodes

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Survive Thanksgiving Dinner: Sour Grapes' Essential Wine Tips!

- The best wines for a Thanksgiving dinner - How much wine to buy for guests - Tips for protecting special bottles from family - Keeping pets safe around holiday food - M

Nov 4
4 min

What Surprising Lessons Did Chef Dennis Learn in the Kitchen? Pt. 2

Restaurant Style Recipes | Ask Chef Dennis WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - The story behind the Apollo Burger and its significance - The role of coleslaw in Philadelphia's culinary

Nov 3
5 min

How a Chef Creates Restaurant Quality Meals? Ask Chef Dennis Pt. 1

Restaurant Style Recipes | Ask Chef Dennis WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - The early influences in Chef Dennis's culinary journey - How cooking became a passion for Chef Dennis - T

Nov 2
4 min

Hallowine Rusty - Sour: Haunted Vineyards, Spooky Pairings, and Cauldron Sangria

Haunted vineyard cold-open with playful ghost banter Hallowine party pairings: Zinfandel + “bloody” meatballs Cabernet + roasted pumpkin seeds Cauldron sangri

Oct 30
5 min

Spooky Halloween Tales & Tips from Sour Grapes You Can't Miss!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - A hilarious Halloween story from Sour Grapes - Essential safety tips for a safe Halloween - The importance of wine and good company during the spooky

Oct 24
5 min

Jeanine Lum - 3rd Bottle Pop the Quiz Fun w Rusty Cellars

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - The origin of the name 'Third Bottle' - Wine disasters and their lessons - The inspiration behind Third Bottle's cooling system - Interesting trivia

Oct 23
8 min

What Is Vinho Verde? Discover Insights from Samantha McClure! Pt. 5

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - The significance of Vino Verde in today's wine market - How Meridian Advisory Partners approaches customer journeys - The role of innovation in the w

Oct 23
4 min

Unlocking Wine Marketing Secrets: AI, Hospitality & More! Pt. 4

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - The impact of e-commerce on winery marketing - How AI can enhance brand authenticity - The importance of hospitality in attracting new customers - Un

Oct 22
4 min

Can You Ace This Wine Quiz with Victoria Pelletier?

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - Victoria Pelletier's first job and early work experience - Insights into her leadership style and philosophy - The story behind her nickname, 'The Tu

Oct 20
8 min

Unlock the Secrets of Far Niente Winery: Why is Everyone Talking About It? Pt. 3

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - How Far Niente Winery tailors experiences for different guests - The significance of Bella Union in attracting new wine drinkers - Insights on the ch

Oct 15
4 min

Sharks, Dragons, and the Psychology of the Wine Aisle — Karen Green Pt. 3

Nobody asks whether their shirt won awards — so why does wine need a gold medal before we trust it? In the finale of our conversation, Karen Green pinpoints the answer: a

Oct 13
5 min

Is Gen Z Reviving Wine Culture? Discover Far Niente Secrets! Pt. 2

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - The changing landscape of wine consumption among Gen Z - How wineries can adapt their marketing strategies - The unique experiences offered by Far Ni

Oct 8
4 min

400 Bottles, One Choice: What Your Brain Does — Karen Green Pt. 2

Wine consumption is sliding in the UK, dipping in France, and the newer generation is reaching for alcohol-free alternatives — so Karen Green went looking for no/low wine

Oct 7
5 min

3 Women, 6 Months, and a Growing List of Wine Clients Pt. 1

Guest: Samantha McClure — Head of Marketing and AI Innovations, Meridian Advisory Partners Meridian is a boutique digital marketing agency serving wineries, nonprofits,

Oct 6
4 min

An Executive by 24 — and She Drinks Her Wine W/O Apology Pt. 1-6

Victoria opens with her own name, because hosts tend to tiptoe around it — P-E-L-L-E-T-I-E-R — and from there the story moves fast. She was an only child, gifted, and a b

Oct 1
27 min

Know Your Buyer or Sell Expensive Fruit Juice — Karen Green Pt. 1

Karen Green has sat on both sides of the buying desk. She started as a retail buyer at Tesco, moved to Boots buying vitamins and supplements, then crossed the table to se

Sep 30
5 min

3rd Bottle: The Wine Cooler Built for Wine, Not Beer Pt. 1-5

Jeanine Lum never planned to invent anything. She'd been a W2 employee her whole career, spent twenty years in law enforcement, flew part time as a flight attendant for a

Sep 29
28 min

There's No Wine Named After Her Yet. Napa, Fix This. Pt. 6

Forrest closes the series with a true-or-false round, and the fun of it is watching how fast Victoria sorts fact from invention. The executive role at twenty-four is real

Sep 28
4 min

$300 Shared or $15 Alone? — A CEO Answers the Wine Questions Pt. 5

Victoria planned the whole Napa and Sonoma trip herself, and she planned it strategically — mostly wineries she and Danny already knew and loved, which she cheerfully adm

Sep 25
5 min

The Critic Who Finally Came Around | Jeanine Pt. 5

For the finale, Forrest flips the format and puts four multiple-choice questions to Jeanine about the product she spent years building. She handles the first one easily —

Sep 24
6 min

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Position in the Food chart (US), last 90 days.

#1
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355
days in the top 3 since Dec 2024

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#10 — Arts US
#4 ▼ 1 Food US

What listeners say

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In only five minutes this podcast opens up the world of wine — from hidden vineyards to unexpected pairings — with the kind of charm and insight I didn’t know I needed. Whether I’m commuting or relaxing with a glass, I always leave with a new conversation starter.

ScriptureJourney · Oct 2025

In just five minutes I’m whisked away around the globe visiting charming wineries with host Forrest Kelly, all while picking up fascinating wine facts, travel inspiration and great conversation starters. A perfect podcast to pop into when you’d love a wine moment without committing to a long-episode binge.

TravelBuff88 · Oct 2025

I absolutely loved this episode! Erica D'Arcangelo's story is such an inspiration—how a grandfather's dream turned into a 65-year family tradition is a beautiful example of passion passed down through generations. The way she turned burnout into creativity and grew her family business using marketing and storytelling is so motivating. I especially loved the insights on perfect pizza dough and the art of pairing Lambrusco Frizzante with pizza. Plus, who knew that pizza delivery started for a queen? A must-listen for anyone who loves food, family, and stories that leave a mark.

Hendricks334 · Oct 2025

Informative, entertaining, and concise—this podcast is a toast-worthy addition to any wine lover's playlist.

Maxwell Ryker · May 2025

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