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Episode 157: Is Dry January the Healthy Move? Blue Zones' Dan Buettner Weighs In Jan 03, 2024

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Some of the longest-living people in the world drink upwards of two glasses of wine daily, according to Dan Buettner's research for the best-selling Blue Zones books and program, which are also the basis of a Netflix documentary, ' Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.'

As some of us cut back on our alcohol consumption during 'Dry January,' Wine Enthusiast producer Sam Sette talks to Buettner about whether temporary abstinence is the answer to long-term health. Listen to find out how Buettner's findings from the Blue Zones can shape a more informed approach to drinking in the new year.

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Episode 156: Issa Rae, the New Patron Saint of Prosecco? Dec 20, 2023

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Despite early naysayers who suggested she develop a different kind of sparkling wine, the award-winning actress, writer–and now Viarae Prosecco creator–Issa Rae believes in the drink's power of authenticity.

In this episode, she talks to @Jacy Topps about why she prefers Prosecco over Champagne, whom she'd most like to share a glass with, and what it's like to break into the wine industry.

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Episode 155: How to Make Chardonnay for the Ages Dec 06, 2023

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Cara Morrison of Sonoma-Cutrer shares what she wishes more people knew about the disputable grape and how her team continues to craft a wine for the ages.

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Episode 154: Is There a Right Way To Pair Wine? Nov 15, 2023

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Wine and Hip Hop podcast host and star of Street Somm, Jermaine Stone explains why the best wine pairings are about meeting people where they are. FOLLOW US ON:

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Episode 153: Where Is Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan Now? Nov 07, 2023

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Writer at large, Christina Pickard sat down with Maureen Downey, to discuss the latest on one of the largest wine fraud cases in modern history. In 2013, Rudy Kurniawan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling millions of dollars in fake rare vintages.

For the full back story, check out Wine Enthusiast's true crime podcast, Vinfamous.

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Episode 152: Why Making Wine Education Less Stuffy Could Save the Industry Nov 01, 2023

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Future 40 Tastemaker Marie Cheslik shares how education and community can help overcome barriers and get more people comfortable around wine.

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Episode 151: Empowering Latinas in Wine Starts With Community Oct 18, 2023

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Future 40 Tastemaker Martha Cisneros Paja, founder of the Latinas Wine Club, shares how education and empowerment can open doors to a more inclusive wine industry.

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Episode 150: Is There a Right Way to Talk About Wine? Oct 04, 2023

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The the first in our 3-part series highlighting some of this year's Future 40 Tastemakers,we sit down with Alice Achayo, who founded The Wine Linguist, a consulting company created to educate wine professionals and drinkers to broaden how they think and talk about wine.

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Episode 149: How Climate Change is Impacting Harvest For One Winery Sep 20, 2023

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The story of climate change is not just one of elevated temperatures. Smoke taint, droughts, frost, flooding, hailstorms and excessive rainfall all are impacting the vineyards. And the impact of wine production is becoming more obvious. So, just how is it affecting wine production?

This week, Editor Jacy Topps sat down with Steve Peck to discuss. Peck is the VP of winemaking at J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines in Paso Robles, California, in which he oversees the full portfolio.

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Episode 148: Why Is Orange Wine Suddenly Everywhere? Sep 06, 2023

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Orange wine is still a bit of an enigma, despite the style being centuries-old. So, Wine Enthusiast editor, Jacy Topps sat down with Doreen Winkler to discuss all things orange wine. Doreen Winkler is a sommelier, orange wine expert and the founder of Orange Glou, the only brick and mortar wine retail shop in the world solely dedicated to the category.

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