In this episode of the Weekly Wine Report on the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko blends current events with wine history to give listeners both context and discovery. From La Place de Bordeaux’s unique distribution system to the famous wines of Ancient Rome, you’ll come away with new insights into how wine connects the present with the past.

Highlights:

• A quick update on the Napa Valley Picket Fire and its impact on the 2025 harvest.
• An explainer on La Place de Bordeaux, how it works and why top estates outside Bordeaux, from Napa to Chile to Tuscany, release through it.
• Highlights from the September Beyond Bordeaux releases, including Opus One, Seña, Clos Apalta, Solaia, Penfolds Grange, Vin de Constance, and more.
• A look at famous ancient Roman wines, from Falernum and Pucinum to the enduring legacy of Malvasia.

Whether you’re a collector, sommelier, or simply curious about wine’s global reach and deep history, this episode offers timely updates and timeless stories from across the wine world.

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The Drinks Business Beyond Bordeaux Preview: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/08/how-is-la-places-hors-bordeaux-autumn-collection-shaping-up/

The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email [email protected].

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