Podcast
First Press
First Press is a casual, conversation‑driven, insider’s look at the people, business, and culture of wine. Hosted from the heart of Napa Valley by three wine industry professionals, the show explores what we know, and what we’re learning, about the world of wine.
Each episode blends real world vineyard experience, financial insight, and storytelling from the cellar to the boardroom. Whether you work in wine, dream about wine, or simply love learning what’s in your glass, First Press is your front row seat to the world’s most fascinating agricultural industry.
- Episodes
- 16
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 21 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 2 days ago
Episodes
16 episodes, newest first
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29 min
Episode 15 - Carneros
Season 1, Episode 15
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27 min
Episode 14 - Halloween Candy and Wine
Season 1, Episode 14
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28 min
Episode 13 - Cult Wines
Season 1, Episode 13
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26 min
Episode 12 - Wine Education Programs
Season 1, Episode 12
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41 min
Episode 11 - Champagne
Season 1, Episode 11
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28 min
Episode 10 - Bankruptcy in the Wine Industry is Coming Fast
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
A discussion on how money lenders are getting close to foreclosing on wineries as sales in the wine industry continue to slump and wineries are unable to afford their debt payments due to higher refinance rates and decreasing consumption of wine.
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24 min
Episode 9 - A Better AVA
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
A discussion on what we think is wrong with the current AVA system and ideas we think could help improve the perception of quality and terroir of USA wine.
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17 min
Episode 8 - Wine Additives
Season 1, Episode 8
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14 min
Episode 7 - Petite Sirah
Season 1, Episode 7
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20 min
Episode 6 - Rootstocks!
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
A discussion on what rootstock is and how important they are to the industry today.
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16 min
Episode 5 - Does Anyone Still Care About The Judgement of Paris?
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
A discussion on the Judgement of Paris tasting from 50 years ago and the affordability crisis of Napa Valley.
Do consumers, especially younger consumers, care about the Judgement of Paris and does it influence their purchasing decisions and brand recognition for Napa?
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22 min
Episode 4 - What's The Deal With Zinfandel?
Season 1, Episode 4
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14 min
Episode 3 - What is Your Least Favorite Wine?
Season 1, Episode 3
Show notes
What grape varietal is your least favorite and why do you skip over it? What grape are you not excited about?
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20 min
Episode 2 - A $150 Bottle of Wine
Season 1, Episode 2
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20 min
Episode 1 - Andrew's Desert Island Wine
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
Andrew discusses his love for Madeira and why it would be his desert island wine.
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4 min
The People Behind The Mic
Show notes
This is a short introduction to the three people behind The First Press Wine Podcast.
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