In this episode of the Vint Podcast, hosts Brady and Billy Galenko interview Bianca Bosker.
Bianca Bosker is the New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork and, most recently, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. A contributing writer at The Atlantic, she has also written for publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Her work has been recognized with awards from the New York Press Club, the Society of Professional Journalists, and more, and has been included in The Best American Travel Writing.
Bosker shares her immersive journeys into the worlds of wine and art, detailing her transformation from a tech editor to a certified sommelier and an insider in the art community. She discusses the intense training and sensory experiences in the wine industry and highlights the barriers and strategic snobbery in the art world. Drawing parallels between the two, Bosker emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience and the dedication behind both fields. Her insights encourage a deeper appreciation of wine and art, inspiring listeners to engage more fully with their sensory experiences.
Chapters:
02:27 Introducing Bianca Bosker
02:58 Bianca's Wine Journey and Book Insights
06:58 The Art of Immersive Journalism
17:23 Bianca's Sommelier Experience
20:11 Scientific Approach to Senses
25:25 Billy's Sommelier Story
29:52 Wine Tasting and Imposter Syndrome
30:41 The Social Dynamics of High-End Wine
33:19 Exploring Wine Varieties and Personal Preferences
35:27 Transitioning from Wine to Art
38:13 Challenges of Entering the Art World
47:58 The Role of Critics in Wine and Art
52:39 Appreciating Art and Wine: Context and Experience
The Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world's leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com.
The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com.
To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.
*Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash.
Cheers!
Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...
In this episode of the Vint Podcast, hosts Brady and Billy Galenko interview Bianca Bosker.
Bianca Bosker is the New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork and, most recently, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. A contributing writer at The Atlantic, she has also written for publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Her work has been recognized with awards from the New York Press Club, the Society of Professional Journalists, and more, and has been included in The Best American Travel Writing.
Bosker shares her immersive journeys into the worlds of wine and art, detailing her transformation from a tech editor to a certified sommelier and an insider in the art community. She discusses the intense training and sensory experiences in the wine industry and highlights the barriers and strategic snobbery in the art world. Drawing parallels between the two, Bosker emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience and the dedication behind both fields. Her insights encourage a deeper appreciation of wine and art, inspiring listeners to engage more fully with their sensory experiences.
Chapters:
02:27 Introducing Bianca Bosker
02:58 Bianca's Wine Journey and Book Insights
06:58 The Art of Immersive Journalism
17:23 Bianca's Sommelier Experience
20:11 Scientific Approach to Senses
25:25 Billy's Sommelier Story
29:52 Wine Tasting and Imposter Syndrome
30:41 The Social Dynamics of High-End Wine
33:19 Exploring Wine Varieties and Personal Preferences
35:27 Transitioning from Wine to Art
38:13 Challenges of Entering the Art World
47:58 The Role of Critics in Wine and Art
52:39 Appreciating Art and Wine: Context and Experience
The Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world's leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com.
The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com.
To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.
*Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash.
Cheers!
Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...