Vint Wine Podcast
The Vint Wine Podcast offers an insider’s look into the world of wine and spirits through conversations with the people and producers shaping today’s food and drink culture. From Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine to acclaimed writers, winemakers, and growers behind some of the world’s most celebrated bottles, host Billy Galanko brings you thoughtful stories and expert insights.
Whether you're a passionate enthusiast or work in the industry, you’ll enjoy learning more about the wines you love while gaining exclusive access to a wide range of voices and perspectives from across the wine world.
Follow Billy on Instagram @billygalanko_wine_nerd for special bottles and behind the scenes clips. For partnership inquiries or guest suggestions, email Billy at billy@sommeliermedia.com.
Episodes
225 episodes
Five Questions with Matthieu Bordes of Château LaGrange
In this episode of Five Questions, we sit down with Matthieu Bordes, Managing Director and Winemaker at Château LaGrange in Saint-Julien. Château LaGrange is one of Bordeaux’s most historic Left Bank estates, with a vineyar...
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Loveblock Wine: Organics, Innovation, and a New Vision for Marlborough With Erica Crawford
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Erica Crawford, CEO and co-founder of Loveblock Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand. Wine lovers may recognize her name as the co-founder of <...
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Weekly Wine Report: France’s 2025 Harvest Volumes & Vega Sicilia’s White Wine Project
In this episode of the Weekly Wine Report on the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko takes listeners from the vineyards of France to the green hills of Galicia. The 2025 French harvest volumes are taking shape, showing a modest recov...
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Five Questions with Erica Crawford of Loveblock Wines
In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Erica Crawford, co-founder of the famed New Zealand brand Kim Crawford and now the driving force behind Loveblock Win...
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Star Wine List: Local Expertise, Global Reach with Founder Krister Bengtsson
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Krister Bengtsson, founder of Star Wine List, the global guide to great wine bars and restaurants. What began in Stockholm in 2017 has since...
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Weekly Wine Report: Place de Bordeaux September Releases & Famous Ancient Roman Wines
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 fa...
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Five Questions with Krister Bengtsson Founder of Star Wine List
In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Krister Bengtsson, founder and publisher of Star Wine List, the global guide to great wine bars and restaurants. With coverage in more than 45 c...
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The Vine Maestro: Marco Simonit on Gentle Pruning, Vine Longevity & Terroir Expression
Renowned vineyard consultant Marco Simonit, co-founder of Simonit & Sirch, joins the Vint Wine Podcast to share his philosophy of gentle pruning, a vine-training approach that has transformed modern viticulture. His met...
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Weekly Wine Report: Château Lafleur Leaves Bordeaux AOC & Napa’s Pickett Fire
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Weekly Wine Report on the Vint Wine Podcast. Hosted by Billy Galanko, this new segment brings you the week’s most important wine stories, blending news, history, and context to help you discover so...
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Five Questions with Viticulture Legend Marco Simonit
In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Marco Simonit, renowned vineyard consultant and co-founder of Simonit & Sirch, to explore his philosophy on vines, pruning, and the human side of winegrowing. Havi...
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Domaine Dujac’s Jeremy Seysses on Winemaking Philosophy, Sustainability & The Roots Fund
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, Billy sits down with Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac, one of Burgundy’s most respected and influential domaines. Founded in 1968 by Jeremy’s father Jacques, Domaine Dujac has grown from just a fe...
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Five Questions with Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac
In this Five Questions episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Seysses, co-owner and winemaker at the iconic Domaine Dujac in Burgundy. Jeremy shares what sets his wines apart in a region full of celebrated Pinot...
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Mapping the World of Wine: How Steve De Long Brings Wine Regions to Life
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Steve De Long, founder of De Long Wine and one of the wine world’s leading cartographers, to explore his journey from architecture to creating some of the most detailed an...
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Five Questions with Wine Cartographer Steve DeLong
In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Steve DeLong, wine cartographer and creator of an iconic Wine Grape Variety Table, to explore his unique perspective on wine. Steve shares what drew hi...
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William Kelley on Wine Criticism, the Future of Fine Wine, and Recent Burgundy Vintages
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko welcomes back William Kelley, Editor in Chief at Wine Advocate, for his first in-depth conversation since taking on the role. From restructuring the critic team and in...
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Five Questions with William Kelley – Editor in Chief at Wine Advocate
In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with William Kelley, Editor-in-Chief of The Wine Advocate and one of the wine world’s most insightful and articulate voices. Based in Beaune, Franc...
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The Remarkable Wines of Bell Hill Vineyard with Owners & Winegrowers Sherwyn Veldhuizen and Marcel Giesen
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Sherwyn Veldhuizen and Marcel Giesen, the visionary winegrowers behind Bell Hill, one of New Zealand’s most distinctive producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. From a c...
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Five Questions with Bell Hill Vineyard Winegrowers Sherwyn Veldhuizen & Marcel Giesen
In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Marcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen, the visionary winegrowers behind Bell Hill Vineyard in North Canterbury, New Zealand. From the limestone-rich soils in t...
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Wine Tasting Tips, Travel Advice, Exam Studying With Cokie Ponikvar - Advanced Sommelier & Wine Educator
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko welcomes Cokie Ponikvar, Advanced Sommelier, Master of Wine candidate, and the voice behind the educational Instagram account @co...
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5 Questions with Cokie Ponikvar, Advanced Sommelier & Master of Wine Candidate
In this episode of Five Questions , we sit down with Cokie Ponikvar, Advanced Sommelier, Master of Wine candidate, and wine communicator, for a candid conversation about her journey in wine. Cokie shares what she’s drinking now (includ...
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South African Legend Klein Constantia: From Napoleon’s Final Wine to Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko welcomes Matt Day, Head Winemaker at Klein Constantia, for a deep dive into one of South Africa’s most historic and forward-thinking wine estates. From reviving the legendary Vin de C...
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5 Questions with Matt Day, Head Winemaker at Klein Constantia
In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Matt Day, head winemaker at Klein Constantia, one of South Africa’s most historic and celebrated wine estates. Located on the slopes of Table...
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New Zealand Wine: Innovation, Purity & Global Growth with Charlotte Read
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, we’re joined by Charlotte Read, General Manager of Brand at New Zealand Winegrowers. Charlotte shares her unique journey from growing up on a vineyard in the 1970s to leading global branding efforts for...
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5 Questions With Charlotte Read - General Manager Brand New Zealand Winegrowers
In this episode of 5 Questions, we sit down with Charlotte Read, GM of Brand at New Zealand Winegrowers, the national organization representing more than 1,400 growers and wineries across the country.Charlotte sha...
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Seña and Viñedo Chadwick: Tasting Chilean Icons With Head of Winemaking Emily Faulconer
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Emily Faulconer, Head Winemaker and Technical Director at Viñedos Familia Chadwick, the acclaimed Chilean estate behind Seña and Viñedo Chadwick. Recently named one of ...
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