Vint Wine Podcast
The Vint Wine 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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Vint Wine Podcast
Inside the World of Wine Competitions & Southern Hospitality with Sommelier Tony Gullikson
In this episode of The Vint Podcast, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller sit down with Tony Gullikson, an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, runner-up in the Best USA Sommelier Competition, and a competitor in multiple high-level sommelier contests. They discuss Tony’s journey from Sonoma to the South, his experience in rigorous sommelier competitions, and the challenges of curating an innovative wine program in a non-traditional wine market. The conversation also explores industry shifts, how sommeliers can adapt to declining wine sales, and why blending is making a comeback in fine wine.
The hosts open the show with a discussion on the art of blending, examining its rise in prominence and how the term has evolved in the wine market. They explore how winemakers are shifting their messaging to highlight blends, moving away from a past era dominated by single-vineyard and varietal labeling.
Highlights:
- Tony’s path from Sonoma to Savannah and how he found his passion for wine
- Competing at the highest level, including the Best USA Sommelier Competition
- The structure of sommelier competitions and how they prepare candidates for exams
- The intricacies of running a wine program in the Southeast
- How sommeliers can shape the future of wine culture
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Vint Podcast
05:01 The Art of Wine Blending
13:00 Interview with Tony Gullikson: A Sommelier's Journey
29:53 Exploring the Beverage List at Fitzroy
30:59 Deciding on Sparkling Wines for the Menu
31:59 Understanding the Clientele and Seasonal Trends
33:17 Crafting a Classic Wine List
34:09 Selling Unique Wines and Educating Customers
37:49 The Role of Cocktails and Bourbon at Fitzroy
38:27 Insights into Sommelier Competitions
46:15 The Importance of Service in Competitions
50:33 Challenges and Trends in the Wine Industry
55:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The Vint Wine 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 Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.
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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, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, Sebastian Lowa, Matthew Crafton, Tony Parker, Andrew Caillard, Mike Veseth, Madeline Puckette, John Olney, Matthew Kaner, Amelia Singer, Chess Martin, Gaia Gaja, Liz Thach, Sarah Heller, Jess Druey, James Cluer, Eduardo Chadwick, Terry Theise, and more!
