In this episode of The Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy chat with Jon Fine, Editor-in-Chief of The New Wine Review. Jon shares his fascinating journey into the world of wine, discussing how his passion for music and writing shaped his unique perspective. He dives into the inspiration behind The New Wine Review, which aims to demystify wine for enthusiasts of all levels while highlighting lesser-known producers and regions.
Jon also talks about what differentiates The New Wine Review from traditional wine publications, emphasizing the focus on community, exploration, and engaging storytelling. He introduces the publication's interactive Slack channel, where subscribers and contributors exchange tips, travel recommendations, and discuss their latest wine discoveries. Throughout the episode, Jon stresses the importance of highlighting under-the-radar and under appreciated wines, bringing attention to producers, regions, and vintages that often go unnoticed aside from those in the know.
The Billy, Brady, and Jon touch on topics such as natural wines, hidden gems on wine lists, the significance of intellectual and sensuous enjoyment in wine, and the vibrant conversations happening in the wine world today. This episode offers listeners a fresh, inclusive perspective on wine, blending enthusiasm with knowledge and encouraging open-minded exploration.
Chapters:
00:51 Weekend Wine Adventures
03:37 Exploring Bordeaux's New White Wine
07:30 Introducing John Fine and The New Wine Review
12:23 John Fine's Wine Journey
23:13 The New Wine Review: Vision and Team
30:19 Cretan Wine and Legacy Publications
32:11 Exploring Wine Regions and Personal Preferences
34:21 The Locality and Romance of Wine
35:44 Diverse Wine Regions and Producers
42:04 The New Wine Review Community
44:32 Hidden Gems on Wine Lists
The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.
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