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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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Wine Noise Part VI: Big Wine vs Small Wine

2026/09/30

Are big wineries the enemy? Are small wineries pure? Let's look at some factors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Noise Part V: Glyphosate IRL

2026/09/23

Now that we have an idea of this chemical's history, let's look at how it affects wine. This episode is filled with data, and most of it was provided by Gabriella Macari of Macari Vineyards, whom I thank tremendously for sharing her knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Noise Part IV: Glyphosate — A History

2026/09/16

Being one of the most talked-about chemicals in wine online, let's go back in time and find out where Glyphosate came from and how it became what it is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Noise Part III: Flying Yeast

2026/09/09

Sometimes, the wine world talks about yeast as if it floats in the air, blessing grape must with the power of fermentation. The reality is a bit messier, but just as awesome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Noise Part II: British Fungus

2026/09/02

What was once considered regional flavor would be exposed as a spoilage yeast that denies a wine its natural grape character. And it wasn't wine that figured it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine Noise Part I: Sugar Fungus

2026/08/26

This episode begins a journey to investigate the reality behind online noise, including debates like ambient yeast vs. cultured yeast and claims about glyphosate. In true Wine 101 style, we start with history for context, then dive into chemistry and data. We start with the history of humans' interaction with a single-celled organism and grape juice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Sauvignon Blanc is American Now

2026/08/19

In this ongoing historic shift we are seeing in the VinePair tasting room, Sauvignon Blanc emerges as yet another variety in the US that offers a wider spectrum of expressions than anywhere else in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Wine On Wine Lists

2026/08/12

This is the best time in the history of the US to be drinking American wine from all over the country. It is also one of the best moments to begin pivoting to heavier support of domestic wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does Tradition in Wine Mean

2026/08/05

Recently on the Vinepair Podcast, Adam and Zach tackled the idea of tradition in wine. Give it a listen! I haven't stopped thinking about it, and I thought I would riff a little on the matter, with some historical context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Wine History's Next Chapter: Maryland

2026/07/29

The history of American wine is still being written. And Maryland is the next chapter. Wait until you taste these wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Chardonnay Is American Now

2026/07/22

Yet another historic shift has been observed with Chardonnay in the United States, creating a spectrum that is unlike any other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Château Latour, Part II: The Eve of 1855

2026/07/15

The tower on the hill finally emerges as the future first growth it’s destined to be—but not without a bit of drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chateau Latour Part I: Pigeons And Wealth

2026/07/08

As the land that will one day become a famous First Growth Chateau changes ownership, the future of this coupe is set in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Château Latour | Prologue: The Knight and the Tower

2026/07/01

With war looming, a knight sets his eyes on a plot of land in the Médoc. A brief prologue introducing the history and origins of this iconic Bordeaux First Growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Pinot Noir Is American Now

2026/06/24

We are at the point in our wine history where comparisons to Bourgogne are becoming less and less relevant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.6 out of 5

428 reviews

★★★★☆

Strohley 2026/07/01

Decent

I used to like the early seasons of this show, and I still like the episodes where he does wine history. A few critical feedback points: 1. You canno...

★★★★★

wepark2 2026/06/28

Just a great tool!

I’ve learned so much from this podcast. He explains things in such a simple listener friendly way. But start from the beginning. So many light bulbs h...

★★★★★

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...

★☆☆☆☆

Kras123456 2025/11/17

No substance

Bunch of babbling

★☆☆☆☆

MamaFrijole 2025/09/17

You tube 🤨

Nope

★★★★★

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.

★★★★★

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.

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