"You'll have to drag my dead body out of here."

That's Maya Dalla Valle's mentality when asked if her family's critically-acclaimed winery will still be here in 40 years. Dalla Valle Vineyards is recognized as one of Napa Valley’s top family-run estates, founded in 1986 by Naoko and her late husband Gustav Dalla Valle along the eastern hillsides of Oakville.

Today, Naoko and her daughter, Maya, work together to continue the family legacy by producing sought-after Cabernet blends that are revered among industry pros and collectors alike.

This episode is a deep dive into Maya's life, where she opens up about the loss of her father at age eight, gaining experience from the world's icon estates, and how the 2020 vintage tested her limits to the max.

Vega Sicilia makes heads turn among collectors, celebrities, and serious wine people. Longtime CEO Pablo Álavarez doesn't take that responsibility lightly.

Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864 by ambitious winemaker Don Eloy Lecanda and was passed through several hands before Pablo's father bought the estate in 1982 and put his son in charge at age 30.

For over 40 years now, Pablo has cemented a lasting legacy not only at Vega Sicilia, but other winery projects like Oremus (Tokaji, Hungary), Deiva (Rias Baixas), Macan (Rioja), Pintia (Toro), and Alion (Ribera del Duero). He is the ultimate measure of a successful leader. One filled with strong metaphors that make for great conversation.

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There is no modern day Napa Valley without Tor Kenward. Many know him as the founder and proprietor of the critically acclaimed TOR Wines, but his five decades of experience in the heart of American wine country goes much deeper. This episode is loaded with Tor's fascinating stories alongside iconic characters like Robert Parker, Robert Mondavi, Andy Beckstoffer, and Andre Tchelistcheff, all of which is in his autobiography 'Reflections of a Vintner'. Tor also shares EXCLUSIVE news on a groundbreaking documentary being released this year. Enjoy the interview!Buy 'Reflections of a Vintner' Book: https://a.co/d/j2DLustTOR Wines: https://torwines.com/

It's not easy keeping up with Laura Catena, the fourth generation steward of Argentina's icon estate, Catena Zapata. Luckily, we were able to sit down with her in Buenos Aires for an exclusive interview.Founded by Italian immigrants in 1902, the winery is known for putting Argentina on the global stage, and making Malbec a popular grape in the U.S. market.

This one-on-one interview contains exclusive details that explain how they got it done, and why Argentina is in a 'Golden Era' of quality.From her journey as an emergency room physician to leading a wine dynasty, Laura shares great stories that capture the challenges, breakthroughs, and bold decisions that led to success and recognition.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Antonio Galloni fundó Vinous en 2013. Hoy en día, se considera una de las principales publicaciones de vino del mundo, respaldada por un equipo de críticos altamente respetados que ayudan a coleccionistas experimentados, casas de subastas, minoristas y jóvenes amantes del vino a tomar decisiones informadas sobre qué beber y comprar.Antonio se unió a The Zonda Wine Podcast en Miami para hablar sobre los inicios de Vinous, la clave para construir un equipo exitoso y por qué los jóvenes —y especialmente las mujeres— tienen un papel fundamental en el futuro del vino.