A British tech billionaire ordered Burgundy twice at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, got it wrong both times, and ended up with a glass of Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that changed everything. That accidental tasting set Sir Peter Michael on the path to build one of California's most celebrated wineries. Forty years later his son Paul and daughter-in-law Emily are carrying that legacy forward, one vintage at a time.

Pepe Raventós walked away from the appellation his grandfather helped build. Not because the name wasn't beautiful — but because it was already too late to save what it once meant. This is the story of what he built instead.

Bobby Stuckey has spent twenty years telling Americans that the most important wine region in Italy isn't Tuscany. It isn't Piedmont either. It's Friuli. As co-founder of Frasca Food and Wine and one of the most respected Master Sommeliers in the country, Stuckey has watched food journalists question whether fine dining still has a place in American culture. He has a clear answer: they don't know what they're talking about. This conversation covers the wines and producers that put Friuli on the map, the real story behind orange wine, why Merlot and Chardonnay belong in Friuli just as much as Ribolla Gialla, and what it actually takes to build a restaurant culture around a region most Americans have never heard of. One question runs through all of it: how long does a grape need to grow somewhere before it becomes part of that place?

When illegal wine tariffs threatened to destroy his business, Victor Owen Schwartz did something almost no one else in American commerce was willing to do. He sued the federal government. As lead plaintiff in VOS Selections v. Donald Trump, he took the fight all the way to the Supreme Court and won 6-3. On the morning this episode was recorded, his tariff refunds hit his bank account for the first time. This is the full story.

Bruwer Raats built South Africa's most iconic wine from land nobody wanted. The story starts with granite soil, a braai, and a question about a wine genie.

In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with legendary wine educator Kevin Zraly, the visionary behind Windows on the World and author of the iconic Windows on the World Complete Wine Course.

Napa didn’t all go in the same direction. Cathy Corison built her winery on restraint, long before it was popular. From old vines to Kronos Vineyard, this episode explores a style of Cabernet rooted in balance, longevity, and place.

Napa Valley is entering a new era, one defined not by power, but by precision. In this conversation with Carmel Greenberg of Clos du Val, we explore how elegance, restraint, and terroir are reshaping the future of Napa wine. It’s a fresh perspective on what great wine can, and should, be today.

At High Hampton, wine becomes an experience shaped by hospitality, storytelling, and intention. Tyler Wesslund shares how he builds a wine program that balances depth with approachability — where curiosity replaces intimidation and every guest feels at ease exploring the world of wine.

In this engaging conversation, wine titan Kevin Zraly shares his extensive journey through the wine industry, from his early days as the founding Cellar Master and Wine Director at Windows on the World to his current role as an internationally acclaimed wine educator and consultant.

The Supreme Court has ruled on wine tariffs — but the fight isn’t over. In this special bonus episode, we unpack what the decision means for U.S. importers, the three-tier system, and the future of American wine trade.

One of the leading voices in modern Argentine wine, Sebastián Zuccardi shares how high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza’s Uco Valley are redefining Malbec, and why terroir, not technique, shapes truly great wine. From parcel-by-parcel precision to the rise of Chardonnay, this episode explores how place is transforming Argentina’s global identity.

Legendary Master Sommelier George Miliotes shares how Wine Bar George became Disney Springs’ go-to wine destination — blending hospitality, bold pairings, and a no-snobbery approach that’s changing how we experience wine, one glass at a time.

Renowned sommelier and educator Cristie Norman opens up about why she made the unexpected decision not to pursue her Advanced Sommelier certification. In this revealing conversation, she shares how a profound brain-mapping session led her to redefine her identity, priorities, and purpose within the wine world.

Join NYT wine critic Eric Asimov on The Wine Centric Show as he unpacks the evolution of wine culture — from California’s transformation to the role of media, celebrity, and wellness in reshaping how we drink and think about wine.

Champagne visionary Jérôme Dehours shares his journey from family loss to reclaiming a legacy, and how he’s redefining Champagne through terroir, Pinot Meunier, and instinct-driven winemaking. Discover what happens when authenticity trumps prestige, and bubbles become vessels of place.

Go behind the scenes at Chateau Musar with Marc Hochar as he shares how Lebanon’s most iconic wines are blended , not by formula, but by family. Discover the soul behind the Musar style, where legacy, individuality, and collaboration come together in every bottle.

LA Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts shares how the high stakes of postseason baseball echo the precision and patience behind crafting great wine. From his early Cabernet memories to co-founding Red Stitch Wine with fellow athletes, Dave opens up about his journey from the dugout to the vineyard, and why he believes wine is all about connection, craft, and evolving culture.

In Portugal’s Douro Valley, 90+ native grapes grow side by side in ancient vineyards, and at Wine & Soul, Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serôdio Borges turn that diversity into bold, soulful red blends.

These wines are shaped by resilience, plot identity, and a deep connection to place, and sommeliers are taking notice.

Peter Liem, the James Beard Award–winning author and founder of ChampagneGuide.net, joins the Wine Centric Show to unpack the evolving world of Champagne. With over two decades of expertise, Liem offers deep insight into Champagne’s transformation, from historic traditions to the cutting-edge challenges of climate change.