The Story of Wine Podcast - Discover the People & Stories Behind Every Glass

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  Nicolas Joly on Biodynamics, Terroir, and Living Wine 10.04.2026 1h 9min

  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 philosophy to winemaking choices, they share how great wines can convey energy, place, and a true sense of life. Key topics: Biodynamics and terroirChenin Blanc and SavennièresVineyard philosophy and winemakingTimestamps: 00:00 Podcast Relaunch Intro 01:06 New Format and Guests 04:39 Meet the Jolys 09:10 Biodynamics vs. Technology 1...
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  Big News: Major Updates + What’s Coming Next 07.02.2026 2min

  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 archive, along with an important announcement about what’s coming next. The show will soon be rebranded, with updated artwork and a refreshed direction, as it transitions into its next chapter. He also previews an upcoming interview recorded before the holidays with biodynamic pioneer Nicolas Joly—an episode he’s been eager to ...
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  Unraveling Grape DNA with Dr. José Vouillamoz 03.12.2025 54min

  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 DNA, history, and origins of iconic French and Swiss grapes. Co-author of Wine Grapes, José has spent decades decoding grape lineages and uncovering where the world’s most important varieties truly come from. In this episode, we spotlight his new book Les Grands Cépages, exploring 12 major French grapes, from Cabernet Sa...
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  Five Questions with José Vouillamoz, Grape DNA Expert 28.11.2025 11min

  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 is internationally known for his pioneering work using DNA profiling to trace the origins of grape varieties, revive forgotten heritage vines, and help wineries plan for a climate-challenged future. Across five questions, José distills decades of research into an engaging look at where wine comes from, where it’s heading, an...
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  Inside Canadian Wine with Master of Wine Geoffrey Moss 26.11.2025 46min

  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 Geoff Moss to explore the regions, grapes, and decisions shaping Canadian wine today. Geoff shares how he moved from political science into winemaking, how production experience informs his work in branding and DTC strategy, and why his négociant label Søren Wines serves as a live test case for the advice he gives wineries. W...
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  Five Questions with Geoffrey Moss, MW 21.11.2025 11min

  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 mind behind his own wine label, Søren Wine, to explore the ideas shaping today’s wine industry. Geoffrey shares how he helps wineries grow direct-to-consumer channels, the climate challenges facing the Okanagan Valley, the surprising magic of Baja California wines, why “organic but not certified” claims drive him crazy, and a ...
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  Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW on The Wine Palate & the Future of Fine Wine 19.11.2025 51min

  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 Advocate and decades of reviewing top estates across Bordeaux, Napa, Australia, and New Zealand, Lisa has long blended deep technical expertise with approachable, consumer-focused insight. After co-founding The Wine Independent, she’s now launched TheWinePalate.com, a modern, data-driven platform built to personalize wine d...
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  Five Questions with Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW 14.11.2025 8min

  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, former Editor-in-Chief of Robert Parker Wine Advocate and founder of the newly launched TheWinePalate.com, a platform designed to help drinkers find wines that truly match their personal palate. In this quick, high-impact conversation, Lisa shares her perspective on the rapidly evolving wine landscape, why communication is the i...
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  Discover Brunello di Montalcino & Il Poggione With Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci 12.11.2025 51min

  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 joins Billy Galanko to explore what makes this corner of southern Tuscany one of the most fascinating wine regions on earth. From four generations of family stewardship to the estate’s modern sustainability drive, Alessandro takes us inside Il Poggione’s vineyards and cellars to reveal how classic Sangiovese becomes one of Italy’...
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  Five Questions with Il Poggione's Head Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci 07.11.2025 6min

  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 Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. From the estate’s roots as a working Tuscan farm to its massage-selection Sangiovese vineyards, Alessandro shares how Il Poggione balances deep tradition with innovation in the cellar. He discusses the influence of Barolo on his winemaking, the adoption of submerged-cap fermentation, the v...
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  Volcanic Wines 101 With Master Sommelier John Szabo 05.11.2025 46min

  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 Volcanic Wines: Salt, Grit and Power, critic at WineAlign, and long-time explorer of lava-born terroirs, John covers what makes a wine “volcanic,” why these bottles often taste more savory and saline than fruity, how regions like Santorini, Etna, Washington, Oregon, Lake County, Moon Mountain, and Tokaj fit into the picture, ...
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  UPDATED: 5 Questions with John Szabo, Volcanic Wine Expert & Wine Writer 31.10.2025 13min

  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 becoming one of Canada’s most respected wine writers and educators. John shares insights from his decades exploring global wine culture, from his work co-founding Volcanic Wines International to his advocacy for sustainability and regenerative farming. He highlights the rise of Canadian wines, the rediscovery of Hungary’s hi...
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  The Hidden World of Cork with Jochen Michalski - Tradition, Innovation and the Future of Closures 29.10.2025 52min

  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 matters, and when to choose natural, technical, synthetic, or screwcap. Jochen explains Legacy (Cork Supply’s premium natural cork) and its X100 imaging, AI-assisted electromagnetic scanning that screens individual corks for TCA and internal structural risks to reduce bottle-to-bottle variation. We also dig into manufactu...
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  Five Questions with Jochen Michalski - Founder & CEO of Cork Supply 24.10.2025 8min

  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, barrels, and closures to wineries around the globe. From founding the company in California in 1981 to expanding across Europe, Australia, and South Africa, Jochen shares insights from over four decades at the intersection of craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation. He discusses the future of cork, the challenge of decli...
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  Champagne with Peter Liem: Dosage, Terroir, Climate, and La Fête du Champagne 22.10.2025 45min

  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 aging, and what defines true quality today. Peter shares decades of insight from living and tasting in Champagne, exploring how styles, vintages, and viticulture have evolved in real time. Along the way, he also offers a glimpse into La Fête du Champagne 2025, the US-based celebration of the world’s finest Champagne producers....
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  Five Questions with Acclaimed Champagne Expert Peter Liem 17.10.2025 6min

  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 climate change is reshaping the region, the rise of new subregions, his balanced take on natural wine, and even shares details from a remarkable deep-sea dive to recover 19th-century Champagne. Episode highlights: • The biggest issue facing the wine world today • How warming temperatures are changing Champagne • Emerging subre...
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  Purity & Place: Abbott Claim’s Alban Debeaulieu on Crafting Modern Oregon Classics 15.10.2025 1h 1min

  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. Alban details his path from France’s Rhône Valley and Burgundy to Oregon, the marine-sandstone soils of Yamhill-Carlton, and how his team farms organically and ages wines 18 months on gross lees for depth and longevity. He explains his low-intervention philosophy, whole-cluster choices, and why Oregon deserves its own identity ap...
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  Five Questions with Alban Debeaulieu of Abbott Claim, Willamette Valley, OR 10.10.2025 6min

  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 Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills AVAs. Alban shares how his Burgundian training informs his approach to expressing terroir, why 2019 and 2024 stand out as benchmark vintages, and what early signs suggest about the 2025 growing season. He also previews new high-elevation plantings and multi-clone field blends at Lily Springs, de...
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  How Geology Shapes Wine: A Conversation with Terroir Specialist Brenna Quigley 08.10.2025 54min

  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 shapes what’s in your glass. Brenna shares her path from UC Santa Barbara to working with mentors like Raj Parr and Seth Kunin, and with producers such as Quintessa, Flowers, and Hirsch. She explains how geology helps wineries understand vineyard character, canopy choices, and grape health. Together they discuss what terroir r...
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  Five Questions with Geology & Terroir Specialist Brenna Quigley 03.10.2025 5min

  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 to the wine world, mapping vineyards through geology, soils, and climate, and connecting those details to the deeper story of wine. In this conversation, she shares her thoughts on farming, natural wine, overlooked California regions, and a personal story that brought her back to the heart of why wine matters. Key Topics: Bren...