In the second episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Antonio Rodriguez, On-Trade Development Director for PATRÒN Tequila, to discuss some of the ways in which PATRÒN’s production methods are unique and distinctive, how consumers can know if they’re getting a traditionally-made tequila, and how PATRÒN is a part of the broader community in Jalisco.


Episode Two - Hacienda PATRÓN

Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss how Prosecco became such a dominant force in the American wine industry, why it's benefitted from being seen as fun and unpretentious, and how it can continue to expand its foothold in the wine market. Then, the team tastes Mionetto Prosecco, one of the best-selling bottles in the US. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.


How Prosecco Conquered Sparkling Wine

Adam speaks with Helena and Woody Hambrecht, co-founders of the low-alcohol spirit brand Haus, about their direct-to-consumer business model, method for developing new flavors, and efforts to bring aperitif culture to the United States. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.


Next Round: Haus

Adam speaks with Angry Orchard head cidermaker Ryan Burk about how the hard cider brand is approaching the Covid-19 crisis, how it positions itself in the marketplace, and the challenges of this particular harvest. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.


Next Round: Angry Orchard's Ryan Burk on Why Hard Seltzer Should Not be Compared to Hard Selzter

Adam, Erica, and Zach discuss the horrific wildfires ravaging the West Coast, including whether these fires would be more widely discussed if they happened closer to New York City and Washington, D.C., how the fire and smoke might impact an already very difficult 2020 harvest for both grapes and hops, and what we can do to support growers and producers. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.


West Coast Wildfires Demand Our Attention

Zach speaks with Tom Wark, Executive Director of the National Association of Wine Retailers, about their ongoing efforts to liberalize interstate sales and shipping laws for wine, especially in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.


Next Round: The National Association of Wine Retailers' Fight for Consumer Rights

Zach speaks with Master Distiller Erik Liedholm of Wildwood Spirits Co. about his efforts to bring coffee and bourbon together, as well as the current state of play for his distillery and restaurants. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.


Next Round: Master Distiller Erik Liedholm is Harnessing the Power of Bourbon & Coffee

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