Vint Podcast
The Vint Podcast, a production of the Vint Marketplace, is a wine and spirits podcast by and for wine and spirits enthusiasts, collectors, and investors. Hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller offer an inside look into the world of wine and spirits through interviews with respected critics, as well as growers and producers making some of the best wines and spirits in the world. Our goal is to provide listeners with thought-provoking stories and perspectives that will allow them to learn more about the wine and spirits they love while also opening a window into a business that typically only insiders can access.
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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.
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.
Vint Podcast
Winemaker & Master Sommelier David Keck: Pioneering Vermont Wine
In this episode of the Vint Podcast, co-hosts Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with David Keck, Master Sommelier, winemaker, and proprietor of Stella 14 Wines in Vermont. David shares insights into his journey from opera singing and hospitality leadership to pioneering winemaking in Vermont’s challenging cold-climate vineyards.
This conversation covers everything from Vermont’s burgeoning wine culture and the role of hybrid grape varieties to the unique challenges of farming and winemaking in a marginal climate. David also dives into the upcoming Champlain Valley AVA, his vineyard expansion, and what the future holds for Vermont wine.Episode Highlights:
Must-Visit Recommendations in Vermont:
- Breweries: Hill Farmstead, Alchemist, Lot 6 Brewing, Schilling (New Hampshire).
- Cideries: Wild Branch Cider, Eden Ciders.
- Wineries: La Garagista, Shelburne Vineyard, Ellison Estate, Camila Carrillo's Montanuela.
- David’s Stella 14 Wines: Unique and rare wines you’ll have to travel to Vermont to find!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Vint Podcast
00:43 Special Guest: David Keck, Master Sommelier
01:30 Vermont Winemaking Challenges and Innovations
02:03 Record-Breaking Wine Auctions
08:31 David Keck's Unique Winemaking Approach
12:52 David Keck's Background and Journey
16:01 Vermont's Wine Culture and Future
26:58 Challenges of Managing Old Vines
28:49 The Champlain Valley AVA Progress
30:47 Vermont Wine Producers and Distribution
32:25 Impact of Climate Change on Vineyards
35:02 Organic Farming and Its Challenges
38:42 Expanding and Diversifying Vineyards
44:00 Balancing Vineyard Work and Business
48:28 Trends and Concerns in the Wine Industry
52:18 Vermont's Artisanal Scene and Recommendations
54:57 Conclusion and Future Plans
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.
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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,...
