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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk (and sing) with Norm Peters, the Vineyard Director at Silver Oak (and Twomey) Wine Estates. With over two decades of experience in viticulture and vineyard management, Norm brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the world of wine. From his early beginnings at Poppycock Vineyards (and elementary education before that!) to his current role at Silver Oak & Twomey, Norm has been at the forefront of sustainable far...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko spend time with the Wine Director and Buyer for Los Angeles's La Pharmacie du Vin, Sarah Plath. Sarah is representative of an eclectic group of wine professionals who drive the industry forward by creating memorable expereinces at the local level - selling and serving wine in our neighborhoods at local wine shops and bistros. By designing a selected list of both fine and rare wines from legacy producers, as well as trendy and...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with famed wine grape geneticist and researcher, José Vouillamoz. José is a renowned Swiss botanist and geneticist, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to the field of viticulture. With a Ph.D. in plant genetics from the University of Lausanne, José has become one of the foremost experts on the DNA profiling of grapevines. His groundbreaking research has significantly advanced our understanding of grape...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko fly solo to discuss Billy's recent travels to Croatia/Montenegro, and then give their thoughts on some of their favorite wine drinking accessories. If you're interested in some of what you hear on today's episode, head out to your local wine retailer (avoid the big boxes for more niche selection), and ask for Georgian, Croatian, or any Slavic or Baltic wines - you'll be in for a treat!Chapters:00:22 Reunion: Back from Travel ...

In this archived episode (previously episode 81) of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy sat down with Bobby Stuckey, partner and Master Sommelier at Frasca Hospitality Group. The group’s flagship restaurant, Frasca Food and Wine, has won two James Beard awards for excellence in Outstanding Wine Service (2013) and Outstanding Service (2019). 2023 saw the restaurant achieve a Michelin Star and another Outstanding Service award from Michelin Guide. Bobby is one of America’s most accomplished...

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk with Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder at Drifter Spirits, and co-founder of Rare Character Whiskey, Peter Nevenglosky. Rare Character is an independent bottler of American whiskies, mainly focused on Bourbon and Rye, with a portfolio predominantly consisting of single barrel selections labeled alongside select partners. Pete shares about the philosophy behind each label, and how the brand came to be in the midst ...