The Story of Wine Podcast - Discover the People & Stories Behind Every Glass

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy chat with Buster Scher, Founder of The Buster Agency, HoopsNation, and Host of The Buster Show podcast. During our second occasion chatting with Buster, the guys discuss AI and ChatGPT's impact on content creation, opportunities in different collectible asset categories, and wines made using AI. Buster always has great insights into emerging trends and tools being employed in the content and media worlds, and his passionate collecting always leads to interesting conversations on alternative assets many people have likely never thought about.  Lastly, this is now our second video podcast! The team will be uploading podcasts to the Vint YouTube channel for viewing as well as listening moving forward.The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy chat with Andrew Nelson, Partner and President of WarRoom Cellars and 2020 Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 recipient. Andrew's portfolio includes the famed Bonny Doon brand, which was launched by the legendary Randall Grahm, along with multiple other brands that aim to offer fantastic quality wine at an accessible entry point. This episode features the first-ever live tasting, where Billy and Brady are walked through a flight of Andrew's wine, where he shares the story behind the wines, and Billy and Brady share their tasting notes.Lastly, this is our first video podcast. The team will be uploading podcasts to the Vint YouTube channel for viewing as well as listening moving forward.Links:WarRoom Cellars Website - "All for Wine and Wine for All"Cheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy chat with private Sommelier Wayne Baxendale who has worked in wine and hospitality worldwide. From cruise ships to high-end restaurants and boutique wine shops, Wayne's approach to wine through the lens of hospitality offers a refreshing perspective on how to introduce people to new wine and food experiences. He lives and works in London, serving private clients, and consults on various wine projects through his business Wine and Fork Ltd.. Links:Video: Be a hospitalian | Bobby Stuckey | TEDxBoulderCheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy discuss sparkling wine from around the world and make some suggestions for your holiday enjoyment. Then, Tim Irwin, General Manager for Penfolds at Treasury Wine Estates joins for an illuminating conversation about the Penfolds legacy and brand, and how the label maintains such a dynamic presence in regions around the globe. Tim shares what makes Penfolds iconic, and how they include threads of consistent storytelling and branding across vintages and labels. Cheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy announce Vint's recent fundraising round: a $5 Million oversubscribed seed round. The round's leader, Montage Ventures, will be a great partner to Vint over the coming years. Matt Murphy, General Partner at Montage joins us to discuss the fundraise, Montage's approach to venture capital, and some of the opportunities and challenges in the early stage/venture capital market. Thank you to all of our investors and podcast listeners for participating so actively in the Vint community!  Read our announcement article on Tech Crunch Visit Montage VenturesCheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy discuss Burgundy and the life and journey of special guest Allen Meadows, better known as "Burghound", the world's most prolific and well-respected authority on the wines and producers of Burgundy. As a student and lover of the French wine region for over 40 years, Burghound has steadily grown his influence as a top critic and commenter, tasting with the most venerable winemakers and in the most historic caves across the region. You can find catalogs of his extensive work on the Burghound website, with a host of downloadable content from past vintages, as well as audio guides and ratings and reviews from thousands of tastings. Allen is also the author of two books on the region, which we will link below! Links:Allen Meadows' Burghound.comBurgundy Vintages – A History from 1845The Pearl of the Côte – The Great Wines of Vosne-RomanéeThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy invite on Dylan Dittrich and Bradley Calleja from the research team at Altan Insights to help break down this past year across the alternative asset markets. We discuss the stability and strong performance of wine and spirits, macro factors affecting the marketplace, and some exciting assets and product innovations to look forward to as we move into 2023.You can learn more about Altan Insights and their suite of useful resources and products, here. Cheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy interview Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier, musician, and author of an upcoming book titled "Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Wine Tasting". Tim has extensive experience across many areas of the fine wine world, including previous roles as the Education Director for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, and adjunct professor for the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley. Aside from his passion for teaching about wine and wine tasting for quality, Tim is an accomplished musician and received an M.A. in Classical Music from the University of Michigan. We hope this episode will pull back the curtain on how wine professionals taste wine to assess quality, and some of the nitty-gritty on the philosophy of sensory experience and memory around wine tasting.  We'll release information about Tim and his upcoming book at the links below:Tim's WebsiteTim's Book (Link Coming Soon)The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy chat with Vince Anter, the producer and host of V is for Vino, a fast-growing wine education web/tv show for wine education, travel, and food experiences. Vince is a Certified Sommelier and musician with a passion for making great food and wine content accessible for more people. He has quickly grown his online presence with features on Fox, CBS, and Amazon Prime to name a few. Most of his content is available for free on the V is for Vino website, and we were super fortunate to have him on today to share some Thanksgiving wine picks as well as more background on his wine education and content journey. Enjoy!Check out V is for Vino at the links below:WebsiteYoutubeInstagramThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy chat with two professionals involved with wine branding. First, we catch up with Joel Peterson who is the Executive Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, overseeing many aspects of the promotion of Paso Robles as a destination for wine, alongside wineries and other hospitality businesses. Then, we welcome Megan O'Connor, the Brand Director at Treasury Wine Estates and an expert in messaging and storytelling around wine labels and producers, as well as the differing approaches to winery-level branding based on the particularities of a specific wine region. We hope these interviews provide new insight into how brands are developed and stories are told within the wine industry!The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.Cheers!