The Story of Wine Podcast - Discover the People & Stories Behind Every Glass
The Story of Wine Podcast offers an insider's look into the world of wine and spirits through conversations with the people and producers shaping today's food and drink culture. From Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine to acclaimed writers, winemakers, and growers behind some of the world's most celebrated bottles, host Billy Galanko brings you thoughtful stories and expert insights.
Whether you're a passionate enthusiast or work in the industry, you'll enjoy learning more about the wines you love while gaining exclusive access to a wide range of voices and perspectives from across the wine world.
Follow Billy on Instagram @billygalanko_wine_nerd for special bottles and behind the scenes clips. For partnership inquiries or guest suggestions, email Billy at billy@sommeliermedia.com.
Episodes
249 episodes
Nicolas Joly on Biodynamics, Terroir, and Living Wine
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, p...
Big News: Major Updates + What’s Coming Next
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 comi...
Unraveling Grape DNA with Dr. José Vouillamoz
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...
Five Questions with José Vouillamoz, Grape DNA Expert
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 pione...
Inside Canadian Wine with Master of Wine Geoffrey Moss
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 Ca...
Five Questions with Geoffrey Moss, MW
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 ...
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW on The Wine Palate & the Future of Fine Wine
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 ac...
Five Questions with Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW
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 Advocat...
Discover Brunello di Montalcino & Il Poggione With Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci
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 cor...
Five Questions with Il Poggione's Head Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci
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 e...
Volcanic Wines 101 With Master Sommelier John Szabo
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 Wine...
UPDATED: 5 Questions with John Szabo, Volcanic Wine Expert & Wine Writer
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 ed...
The Hidden World of Cork with Jochen Michalski - Tradition, Innovation and the Future of Closures
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, te...
Five Questions with Jochen Michalski - Founder & CEO of Cork Supply
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.
Champagne with Peter Liem: Dosage, Terroir, Climate, and La Fête du Champagne
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 ...
Five Questions with Acclaimed Champagne Expert Peter Liem
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 sub...
Purity & Place: Abbott Claim’s Alban Debeaulieu on Crafting Modern Oregon Classics
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 t...
Five Questions with Alban Debeaulieu of Abbott Claim, Willamette Valley, OR
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. Al...
How Geology Shapes Wine: A Conversation with Terroir Specialist Brenna Quigley
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...
Five Questions with Geology & Terroir Specialist Brenna Quigley
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...
Tor Kenward on 50 Years in Napa Valley & The New Edition of Reflections of a Vintner
Napa Valley icon Tor Kenward joins host Billy for a wide ranging conversation spanning five decades of wine, food, and culture in the Valley. Tor traces his journey from a 1970s arrival when Napa had fewer than 50 wineries through...
Five Questions with Tor Kenward of TOR Wines, Napa Valley
In this of episode of Five Questions, Tor Kenward of Tor Wines reflects on nearly 50 years in Napa Valley. From Oakville’s Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Vine Hill Ranch to Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, Tor shares his philosophy on singl...
The Rebirth of a Bordeaux Benchmark: Château Lagrange with Matthieu Bordes
Host Billy Galanko sits down with Matthieu Bordes, Managing Director and Head Winemaker at Château Lagrange, to trace the evolution of this Saint-Julien estate, from its 118-hectare contiguous vineyard and meticulous...
Weekly Wine Report: Final Report (For Now) & Big Podcast Updates
Host Billy Galanko shares an important update about the future of the Vint Wine Podcast. After four and a half years with Vint, he is moving to a new role at Wine.com. This transition means the Weekly Wine Report will pause for...
