Our Top Six Wine Podcasts

There’s a podcast for just about everything these days—murder mysteries, politics, true crime. But if you’re a wine lover looking to go beyond the bottle, audio is having a bit of a golden moment. Whether you’re brushing up on your Burgundy, tuning in for trade gossip, or just want something smart and sippable for your morning walk, wine podcasts are finally getting good.

Here are six shows that actually have something to say—and know what they’re talking about.

After Wine School

Hosted by Keith Wallace & Alana Zerbe

Irreverent, insightful, and often just the right amount of buzzed, After Wine School is what happens when wine professionals finally say the quiet part out loud. Hosted by the duo behind the Wine School of Philadelphia, this podcast blends geeky insider knowledge with dry wit and unfiltered conversation. Expect deep dives into fermentation science, wine industry politics, and the occasional detour into Keith’s winemaking past. It’s part education, part therapy, and totally unpretentious.

Start with: “The Tariff Hangover” – a frank, funny, and slightly exasperated look at how U.S. wine tariffs reshaped the shelves—and stressed out a whole generation of importers and sommeliers.

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The Wine Makers on Radio Misfits

Hosted by Brian Casey, Bart Hansen, and John Myers

Imagine pulling up a barstool at your favorite wine bar and finding the winemaker already a glass in. That’s the vibe of The Wine Makers, a long-running podcast recorded in Sonoma that features roundtable chats with California winemakers and industry insiders. The hosts are all industry veterans, and they manage to keep things casual without dumbing it down. Plenty of harvest stories, marketing gripes, and cellar confessions.

Start with: Any of the guest winemaker interviews, especially when they go off-script.

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Where Wine Takes You

Hosted by Adam Montiel

If your wine obsession comes with a side of wanderlust, Where Wine Takes You might be your next playlist staple. Focused on Paso Robles and the broader Central Coast of California, this travelogue-meets-interview show is produced with polish and heart. Adam Montiel brings a warm, radio-ready presence, and his interviews often peel back the curtain on the people and places shaping the region’s wines.

Start with: “A Deep Dive into Tablas Creek” – a great intro to Rhône varietals and regenerative farming in California.

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Wine Talks with Paul K.

Hosted by Paul Kalemkiarian

Paul K. is a wine merchant with a long memory and a sharp tongue, which makes Wine Talks a rare blend of historical insight and no-nonsense interviewing. Guests range from major wine brand execs to iconoclastic winemakers, and the show isn’t afraid to tackle uncomfortable topics—from wine pricing games to the snobbery baked into the industry.

Start with: “The Truth About Wine Scores” – a breakdown of how ratings really work and why they sometimes don’t.

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Italian Wine Podcast

Produced by the Vinitaly International Academy

If you’re looking to level up your Italian wine knowledge, this is the motherlode. With hundreds of episodes covering everything from obscure native grapes to the nuances of DOCG politics, the Italian Wine Podcast is as deep as it gets. It leans academic but is well-produced, with a rotating cast of experts and winemakers. Great for students, educators, and Italophiles.

Start with: The “Wine, Food and Travel with Marc Millon” series for accessible yet informative storytelling.

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Unreserved Wine Talk

Hosted by Natalie MacLean

This one’s for wine lovers who don’t want to feel like they need a sommelier pin to understand what’s going on. Natalie MacLean brings warmth and clarity to every episode, whether she’s interviewing a winemaker or guiding listeners through how to pair wine with takeout. It’s approachable without being fluffy, and she’s got a talent for asking the right questions.

Start with: “How to Taste Wine Like a Pro—Without the Pretension” – a great primer that’s anything but condescending.

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The Final Pour

From insider banter to educational deep dives, these podcasts show that wine media is finally breaking free from its textbook roots. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a cellar-dwelling geek, there’s something here worth pressing play on. Just don’t blame us if your next commute turns into a craving for Barolo or a sudden urge to book a trip to Paso Robles.