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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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • Jun 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 256 EPISODES

    4.7 from 318 ratings Listeners of Wine 101 that love the show mention: wine, course, great way, learning, thank, knowledge, excellent, entertaining, fun, love, keith makes.


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    The Wine 101 podcast, hosted by Keith, brings a fresh and energetic perspective to the world of wine. With his encyclopedic knowledge and passion for the subject, Keith is able to provide valuable insights and information that not only helps train staff in the industry but also makes learning about wine accessible and enjoyable for all listeners. Whether you are new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast, this podcast offers something for everyone.

    One of the best aspects of The Wine 101 podcast is Keith's ability to break down complex topics in a way that is easy to understand. His lively and energetic delivery keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode, making it an enjoyable learning experience. Additionally, his extensive knowledge allows him to provide detailed explanations and insights into different wine regions and varietals, helping listeners expand their understanding of the subject matter.

    Another positive aspect of this podcast is its versatility. While it serves as a great introduction to the basics of wine for beginners, it also offers valuable information for more experienced wine lovers. Keith strikes a perfect balance between providing introductory content without making more knowledgeable listeners feel overqualified. This makes it a valuable resource for individuals at all levels of expertise.

    While there are many positive aspects to The Wine 101 podcast, one potential downside is that some may find Keith's energetic delivery style overwhelming or too casual for their taste. However, this can largely be attributed to personal preference and does not detract significantly from the quality of the content being delivered.

    In conclusion, The Wine 101 podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to learn more about wine in an accessible and enjoyable way. With Keith's passion, expertise, and ability to break down complex concepts into digestible information, this podcast serves as both an excellent introduction to wine basics and a valuable resource for those with more experience in the field. Whether you are looking to train your staff or simply expand your own knowledge and appreciation of wine, this podcast is a must-listen.



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    The Composition of wine Part III: Fixed Substances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 18:56


    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.

    The Composition of wine Part II: Volatile Substances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 20:38


    This week in our exploration of potential ingredients on wine labels we look at volatile substances. Last week we looked at what dissolves into wie hee we look at was evaporates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Composition Of Wine Part I: Dissolved Gasses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 20:04


    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.

    What It Means to Build on a Wine Legacy with Rombauer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 50:51


    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.

    The History of Rosé Part V: Marcel and the Hamptons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 21:44


    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 Part IV: White Zinfandel and Cabernet Blush

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 19:44


    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.

    The History of Rosé Part III: Palace Mateus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 17:22


    Rosé's history enters the modern era from the most unlikely place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The History of Rosé Part II: Vin d'Une Nuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 18:32


    Continuing the search for the history of Rosé, we happen upon a commune called Tavel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The History of Rosé Part I: Massalia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 18:18


    In this series, I am attempting the impossible. When did Rosé begin? It's a murky journey, but it begins in ancient Marseilles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fine Wine Part III: Robert And The Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 16:02


    As we wrap our fine wine thought process, the 80s saw the last big boom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fine Wine II: Sur Souche

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 18:48


    The fine wine idea solidifies in Bordeaux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fine Wine Part I: Rudy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 13:06


    What is fine wine? Let's begin with a story of a man named Rudy Kurniawan. It's a short episode setting up the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Matching Wine and Food: A Reflective History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 21:21


    How important is matching food and wine? And where did this phenomenon come from? Let's examine its history and application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 16:54


    What does it mean to review a wine? Let's look at the mental space people who review wine need to navigate to communicate a wine's quality to the general public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Red Blends Revisited and Updated

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 18:24


    A few years ago we discussed a new emerging wine category, the Red Blend. It has been a few years now and having done a few annual tastings of the category I am seeing a pattern develop and it's exciting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Old World New World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 13:52


    Two terms helped define distinctions in wine style and approach. Do they still matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Becoming A Winemaker With Greg Brewer and Diatom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 46:12


    How does a person become a winemaker? We have covered a lot of topics in the world of wine over the years but never discussed the transition a human makes when deciding to leave a career to pursue their passion and become a winemaker. I met Greg Brewer, winemaker for Diatom, last year and thought his story was the one to tell when discussing this subject. He came to the VinePair studio and we talked about his journey. It's fascinating stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Barolo's Other Acronym: MGA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 18:36


    The MGA system in Barolo is fairly new and maybe a bit confusing, but it has a cool historical background. Let's dial in on the MGAs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Do you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 17:40


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    Wine And Climate Change Part V: Pests And Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 14:36


    We wrap up the Climate Change and wine series with a look at pest migration and disease threats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine And Climate Change Part IV: Climate Change And Wine Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 18:40


    Now that we have a sense of climate's influence on the grapevine and wine, let's look at how climate change could do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine in Transition: Looking Forward and Reflecting on the Past: Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 24:34


    I'm not only the host of Wine 101. I am also the tasting director of Vinepair, where my colleague Hannah and I taste hundreds of wines throughout the year. We then publish our favorites on the site. In the episode, I run through some of these lists and highlight some amazing wines. Wine is doing fine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine in Transition: Looking Forward Reflecting on the Past: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 28:32


    Continuing with the holiday vibes let's talk about visiting US wine country in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine in Transition: Looking Forward and Reflecting on the Past: Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 18:54


    Taking a quick break from the norm for the holidays and riffing on what I have experienced in wine this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine And Climate Change Part III: Climate And Wine Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 17:39


    Let's take a step back and talk about just how climate effect the quality of wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine And Climate Change Part II: Historical Climate Change Among The Vines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 18:28


    Take a step back and look at historical climate-changing events and their effect on the grapevines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wine And Climate Change Part I: An Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 18:26


    Climate change is not new but more relevant than ever, especially in wine. We begin with an overview and then start to incorporate the grapevine into the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Thanksgiving Wine: Our Recommendations And A Last Minute Hack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 11:48


    Let's talk about this year's Vinepair's 30 Best Thanksgiving Wines of 2024, a last-minute hack, and an intro to a new series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Valdiguie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 15:30


    From Southwest France to the obscurity of post-prohibition California to a new lease on life, what is this variety we see more and more on wine labels and in blends? It's hard to pronounce and easy to drink. Let's talk about Valdiguie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brunello Di Montalcino: A Study In Massal Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 18:26


    Now that we understand clones and clonal selection, let's look at mass selection, with the story of Italy's newest prestigious wine region to help guide us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Clones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 16:16


    When winemakers say they use certain clones for making wine what do they mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Valle D'Aosta: The Most Northern Of Italian Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 21:10


    We have been hanging out in Northern Italy a bit lately, so why not talk about the country's most northern wine region? The wines of Valle D'Aosta are some of the most unique Italian wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nebbiolo Heads North

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 21:26


    As the Nebbiolo grape gets further north its characteristics change and show off even more awesomeness. Let's talk about Carema and Valltellina! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nebbiolo, Spanna and Alto Piemonte

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 19:52


    The fame and recognition of the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are undeniable but what about the wine regions due north? They use the same grape, sort of, and express a completely different personality. Get ready to explore the wines of Alto Piemonte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hybrids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 17:58


    They rose. They fell. They are rising again. They are here. Let's talk about hybrid grapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Vibe Check On American Wine Trends: What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 33:56


    Taking a minute (or thirty) to vibe-check our wine-drinking culture. We are a country of trends and wine is very much part of that. Let's talk about the history of wine trends in the US and get excited about what is next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Norton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 17:16


    THe Norton grape is said to be the first cultivated American native grapevine. Yes, that is true but there is more to this story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Italy Part VII: Chianti Merges With Chianti

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 21:26


    Chianti finally became what we know it today. A young noble leaves Florence for the vineyards of his estate and makes history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Muscadine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 13:20


    Let's get to know a native American wine grape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Corsica

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 19:46


    We take a quick break from deep dives to answer a listener's request and talk about the wine region of Corsica and it's amazing wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Italy Part VI: Cosimo And The Rough Outline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 22:20


    The Grand Dukes of Tuscany and the Chianti hills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Italy Part V: The Beginnings Of A Wine Region

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 15:46


    As Florence evolves, and then suffers, a wine region begins to form in the south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Italy Part IV: Warring Hamlets and The Gallo Nero

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 21:06


    There is a legend in the Chianti HIlls about a race for territory and a black rooster. In reality, the history the story is based on establishes the wine region we see today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Italy Part III: The Chianti Hills and an Etruscan grape...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 24:02


    The 7th-century Etruscans set the stage for 15th-century Italy's first fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Italy Part II: Oligarchs and Maritime Republics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 20:30


    Medieval Italy sets the stage for the wine country we recognize today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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