Adam, Erica, and Zach discuss why it is that a certain segment of the wine industry seems more interested in a wine's novelty than its quality. Plus, what is it that makes a wine trendy and why revisiting classic regions can be rewarding for drinkers of all experience levels and ages. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Adam speaks with Sam Leotta, Brand Director Americas for The Macallan, about how the Scotch producer is coping with the loss of on-premise and duty-free channels and using social media to stay connected with its customers. Please send requests or suggestions for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Zach speaks with Jeffrey Morgenthaler, bar manager at Portland, Oregon's Clyde Common, about efforts to get the legendary bar back open for service, how Covid-19 will change the bar industry, and why it will ultimately bounce back. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Zach speaks with Hanna Raskin, Chief Critic and Food Editor at the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, about how Charleston's restaurants are operating without any restrictions despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and how the city's nascent food scene is dealing with the crisis. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Zach speaks with Mario Enriquez and Eric Prato, co-owners of Garagiste Wine Room & Merchant in Las Vegas, about how the city is responding to the Covid-19 crisis and how social media is saving their business. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Adam, Erica, and Zach discuss what is rapidly shaping up to be the biggest trend of Summer 2020: blended and frozen drinks. From why looking to the classics like the Piña Colada and Hemingway Daiquiri to innovative tricks like using frozen fruit and frozen juice, they've got all the angles covered. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Zach speaks with Full Pull Wines owner Paul Zitarelli about how his online wine retail business is faring during the Covid-19 crisis, how customer buying habits have shifted, and why now is the time to take risks, if you can. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Adam speaks with Joe Campanale and Dave Foss, owners of the Brooklyn wine bar Lalou, about their efforts to still sell wine during the Covid-19 crisis and why reopening in New York looks much more difficult than in much of the country. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Today, a sneak preview of VinePair's latest podcast: Wine 101. Join VinePair's Tastings Director Keith Beavers as he breaks down how to sit down and taste wine. You can subscribe to Wine 101 on the podcast platform of your choice. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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Adam speaks with Eric Bernheim, partner at Halloran & Sage, about ways that restaurant and bar owners can negotiate rent reductions and abatements with their landlords, as well as why following governmental health and safety best practices should protect them from legal issues. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and be well.

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