Waste Not, Want Not: How Jancis Robinson Grew Up to Become the Most Respected Voice in Wine
Jancis Robinson wants to be known as a writer. But few figures have transformed industries with words like Jancis, which also makes her a transformative figure worth celebrating, knowing, and remembering.In this episode of the Zonda Wine Podcast, Jancis unveils where she gets her tireless work ethic, why she started JancisRobinson.com, why she sold it, and her biggest lessons from 50 years of writing. In 1984, Jancis made history as the first person outside the wine trade to earn the title Master of Wine. Since then, she’s written colossal works including The Oxford Companion to Wine and The World Atlas of Wine (co-authored with Hugh Johnson). She earned her journalistic integrity while working for The Sunday Times in London, and since 1990 has written the wine column for Financial Times. Her voice reverberates through many channels and has catapulted generations of wine lovers from book to glass. This is Jancis.
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This Sommelier Runs the Nation's Biggest Wine Cellar at Bern's Steakouse
Bern's Steakhouse is one of the world's most iconic restaurants, housing the country's biggest private wine collection at 650,000+. bottles! Head sommelier Brad Dixon got his dream job when he started working at Bern's in 2003, and has since catered to the mass of wine lovers that make pilgrimages to Tampa, FL every year to choose special bottles to celebrate. Listen to our interview with Brad to learn how he manages a huge wine list, the rarest wines he's opened, and a funny story involving a bottle of Champagne.
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Trade Expert Explains Why Trump's Wine Tariffs Are a Big Mistake
Ben Aneff is at the forefront of the fight against wine tariffs and the most knowledgable person on the subject today as it pertains to the wine industry.Ben is the managing partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants in New York City, named one of “America’s Best Wine Shops” by Food & Wine Magazine, and an “Editor’s Favorite” by Wine Spectator. He is also the director of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance and the National Association of Wine Retailers, where he has testified on tariff effects at the International Trade Commission and worked with congressional offices and wine trade members to preserve the wine industry's economic stronghold in the world's biggest wine market: the U.S.This is the only podcast you'll need to understand wine tariffs at their core.
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The Story of Wine and World War I
Historian Adam Zientek is the author of A Thirst For Wine & War: The Intoxication of French Soldiers on the Western Front (2024), winner of the Tomlinson Prize for best First World War monograph.In this episode, Adam shares his groundbreaking research on the role of wine and distilled alcohol in the daily lives of French soldiers during World War I. From boosting morale to masking the stench of death in the trenches, alcohol became a powerful tool of survival and solidarity. As of 1915, up to 35% of every French winemaker's harvest went directly to the military. Soldiers called wine 'Pinard', the lifeline in a world of chaos and fear.We explore how wine became a symbol of courage, community, and even national identity on the Western Front, and how intoxication was woven into the brutal fabric of modern warfare.Don’t miss this deep dive into the social history of alcohol and war, and how it shaped the experience of trench fighting in WWI.
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Interview with Vinous Founder Antonio Galloni
Antonio Galloni founded Vinous in 2013. It is now regarded as one of the world's top wine publications boasting a team of highly respected wine critics that help experienced collectors, auction houses, retailers, and young wine lovers make informed decisions on what to drink and buy. Antonio joined The Zonda Wine Podcast in Miami to talk about starting Vinous, the key to building a successful team, and why young people and women especially hold the key to wine's future.
The Zonda Wine Podcast brings entertainment to the world of wine. Hosted by industry insider Shawn Zylberberg, this show dives deep into the basics of wine straight from the most influential figures in the business—glassmakers, sommeliers, Masters of Wine, and the top names shaping the industry today. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious newbie, each episode uncorks engaging conversations that address our biggest questions. What's yours? Let us know!
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