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Nicolas Joly on Biodynamics, Terroir, and Living Wine

Billy Galanko is joined by Nicolas and Virginie Joly for a wide-ranging conversation on biodynamics, Chenin Blanc, and the future of authentic wine. From vineyard philoso

Big News: Major Updates + What’s Coming Next

A quick update from host Billy Galanko on the future of the podcast. In this brief episode, Billy shares the news that he now has full ownership of the podcast and its a

Unraveling Grape DNA with Dr. José Vouillamoz

Episode Description (Optimized for Apple & Spotify) Grape geneticist Dr. José Vouillamoz returns to the Vint Wine Podcast with host Billy Galanko for a deep dive into the

Five Questions with José Vouillamoz, Grape DNA Expert

In this episode of Five Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with Dr. José Vouillamoz, one of the world’s leading grape geneticists and co-author of Wine Grapes. José

Inside Canadian Wine with Master of Wine Geoffrey Moss

Quality is rising, challenges are mounting, and interest in Canadian wine has never been higher. In this episode, host Billy sits down with Okanagan-based Master of Wine

Five Questions with Geoffrey Moss, MW

In this episode of Five Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with Geoffrey Moss, MW, marketing strategist, DTC specialist, founder of Lithica Wine Marketing, and the m

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW on The Wine Palate & the Future of Fine Wine

Master of Wine Lisa Perrotti-Brown returns to the Vint Wine Podcast with a new chapter in her career. Known for her influential tenure as Editor-in-Chief of The Wine Advo

Five Questions with Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW

In this episode of Five Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with one of the most influential and trusted voices in the modern wine world: Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, for

Discover Brunello di Montalcino & Il Poggione With Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci

Few wines capture Tuscany’s essence like Brunello di Montalcino, and few estates embody its heritage like Il Poggione. In this episode, winemaker Alessandro Bindocci join

Five Questions with Il Poggione's Head Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci

In this episode of Five Questions, Billy sits down with Alessandro Bindocci, winemaker at Il Poggione, one of Montalcino’s founding estates and a benchmark producer of Br

Volcanic Wines 101 With Master Sommelier John Szabo

Episode Description (Apple & Spotify) Volcanic wines are among the most distinctive on earth, and no one unpacks their character quite like John Szabo, MS. Author of Vol

UPDATED: 5 Questions with John Szabo, Volcanic Wine Expert & Wine Writer

In this episode of Five Questions, Billy sits down with John Szabo, Master Sommelier, author, and volcanic wine expert, to discuss his journey from restaurant kitchens to

The Hidden World of Cork with Jochen Michalski - Tradition, Innovation and the Future of Closures

Cork Supply founder & CEO Jochen Michalski joins Billy Galanko to unpack 40+ years of cork innovation, how the industry tackled TCA (cork taint), why oxygen transmission

Five Questions with Jochen Michalski - Founder & CEO of Cork Supply

In this episode of Five Questions, Billy sits down with Jochen Michalski, Founder and CEO of Cork Supply, one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium natural corks, b

Champagne with Peter Liem: Dosage, Terroir, Climate, and La Fête du Champagne

Renowned Champagne expert Peter Liem returns to the Vint Wine Podcast for a deep dive into the evolution of Champagne, its changing climate, the role of dosage and lees a

Five Questions with Acclaimed Champagne Expert Peter Liem

In this episode of Five Questions, Billy speaks with Peter Liem, James Beard Award-winning writer and one of the world’s foremost Champagne experts. Peter discusses how c

Purity & Place: Abbott Claim’s Alban Debeaulieu on Crafting Modern Oregon Classics

Winemaker Alban Debeaulieu of Abbott Claim joins Billy to share how a historic 1855 Oregon land claim became one of the Willamette Valley’s most distinctive estates. Alba

Five Questions with Alban Debeaulieu of Abbott Claim, Willamette Valley, OR

In this episode, host Billy Galanko talks with Alban Debeaulieu, head winemaker at Abbott Claim, about crafting site-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Oregon’s Yamhil

How Geology Shapes Wine: A Conversation with Terroir Specialist Brenna Quigley

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Brenna Quigley, geologist and terroir specialist, to explore how what lies beneath the vines s

Five Questions with Geology & Terroir Specialist Brenna Quigley

In this episode of Five Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with Brenna Quigley, terroir specialist and host of Roadside Terroir. Brenna brings a unique perspective t