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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. Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Haut Brion Part II: Wine, War and Religion

2026/04/22

Before we can appreciate the Haut Brion of today, we need to examine an era of this property that was key to its survival and success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haut Brion Part I: A Mound of Earth

2026/04/15

Did Haut-Brion invent the modern Bordeaux Chateau? We’re diving into the history of a legend, starting with the land itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thoughts on American Wine Before We Fly To Bordeaux

2026/04/08

I wanted to take a quick moment to talk about some big realizations I had while exploring the country's top wineries. It’s a short one, but I have a theory about where we are in history right now that I can’t wait to share with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quintessa

2026/04/01

As Napa Valley built up around it, it became the last of the Valley's virgin soil. It became something more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

2026/03/25

He came to build a winery; he stayed to build a legacy. Discover how a construction project led Joseph Phelps to fall in love with viticulture and cement his place in Napa Valley history with two legendary industry firsts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chateau Montelena IV

2026/03/18

Chateau Montelena’s legacy represents one of the most quintessential stories in American cultural history. And it is still being told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chateau Montelena Part III

2026/03/11

A dreamer escapes Communist Yugoslavia for the soil of California. He arrived with nothing but a suitcase and a passion for viticulture—and went on to change the wine world forever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chateau Montelena Part II

2026/03/04

A high-powered LA real estate lawyer joins forces with a local Calistoga couple to restore a legendary, yet crumbling, winery to its former glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chateau Montelena Part I

2026/02/25

We explore the origins of one of the world’s most iconic wineries, beginning with the journey of a San Francisco entrepreneur and Senator who set his sights north on the Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shafer Vineyards

2026/02/18

Discover the history of Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyard. With a master winemaker at the helm to steward its unique terraces, Shafer Vineyards began its journey of crafting award-winning wines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominus

2026/02/11

Following the success of the famous French-American collaboration, Opus One, Napa Valley is about to experience another historic partnership—this time, featuring the expertise of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mondavi V

2026/02/04

The story of Mondavi reaches its peak as a French baron arrives with a proposal for Robert that would redefine Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mondavi Part IV

2026/01/28

A legendary meeting with a French Baron is about to change everything. But first, Robert Mondavi must face the storm of family conflict and valley drama threatening to boil over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mondavi Part III

2026/01/21

A winery is built, and wine is made all at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mondavi Part II

2026/01/14

We continue our story of the Mondavi wine empire, and things get a bit fisty-cuffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.7 out of 5

420 reviews

WichitaViajero 2026/03/11

Where have You been all my life?

Keith knows wine, definitely, but I really like is that he loves wine, he is passionate about it. The education he brings with that high energy and en...

kathryn131295 2026/02/27

Everyone Who Drinks Wine Should Listen

I first found this podcast at the end of 2025 and started from the beginning (2020), which I really encourage. Even if you understand the basics of wi...

Buddy Uff Da 2025/08/21

Jedi Wine Master

Love the enthusiasm and love for all things wine. Learn so much about grapes and wine history. Keith is such a joy to listen to.

Kras123456 2025/11/17

No substance

Bunch of babbling

MamaFrijole 2025/09/17

You tube 🤨

Nope

Dane Cellars 2025/08/07

Wine 101

New listener so also a new reviewer but now that I’ve discovered Keith’s podcast I’m just consuming them.

#CorkDork 2025/03/23

All fun, no snobbery!

Wine 101 is in my top three favorite podcasts on wine. Keith Beaver’s is an educational genius and makes learning about wine fun and approachable and ...

mrd6380274 2024/12/22

The perfect wine show

A great mix of all the best elements in the wine world — history, viticulture, religion, sociology, taste and trends.

desertxrat 2024/11/20

Keith has razzle dazzle

Learning and laughs - thank you Keith for your fun energy while still keeping it educational!

DK813 2023/11/26

Great wine content!

New to wine. Just took a trip to Napa and left with motivation to learn. Listened to about 10 episodes in a row on the flight home and loving this pod...

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