Welcome to the Word on the Grapevine Podcast, here you can find audio versions of my long-format articles, usually only published on my website. You’ll also find interviews with winemakers, critics, and other industry voices as well as exclusive content and commentary from the world of wine.
Recent Episodes
In this episode, I discuss the available research on wine competitions, exploring the reliability of judging, the extent to which winning an award allows a producer to augment price, and consider how much consumers purchasing decisions are motivated by an award label.
Published 05/09/21
In this episode, I discuss the stylistic and practical impacts of delayed malolactic fermentation. I explore the topic in more detail beginning with a primer on malolactic fermentation and the role and function of acids in winemaking. Following this, I expand on the functions of delayed malo...
Published 02/15/21