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Uncorking What's Next

Jeff Zacharia
Wine
Napa Valley
Wine and Health Research
Lafleur
Macdonald Vineyards
Argentina
Domaine Huet
Amorim Cork
Bordeaux
Robert Mondavi
Moderation In Alcohol Consumption
Malbec
Ornellaia
Uncorking What's Next
Taittinger
Champagne
American Heart Association
Tokulon / Tocqeuland History
Wine Industry / California Wine
Catena Zapata

Jeff Zacharia spent more than 40 years at Zachys, helping to build the company into a worldwide leader in fine wine, across both auctions and retail. In Uncorking What's Next, Jeff sits down with the winemakers, scientists, collectors, and visionaries shaping the future of wine — the people who live it, love it, and refuse to stop pushing it forward.

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Dan March, founder of Dynamic Television and producer of the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Drops of God, joins Jeff to help uncork what the wine world can learn from Hollywood about telling a great story.

Dan grew up on Hollywood sets as the son of ... more

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Paul Hobbs' wine story began with a secret.

His mother didn't allow alcohol at the family dinner table. But one winter evening in 1969, his father arrived with Dixie cups filled with a mysterious yellow-orange liquid and asked the family to taste it... more

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Carlos de Jesus of Amorim Cork joins Jeff Zacharia to explore how the cork industry fought its way back from the crisis of TCA, cork taint, and why the humble cork may matter more to wine's future than most of us realize.

For centuries, natural cork... more

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In 1981, someone had the nerve to plant Cabernet and Merlot on the Tuscan coast in a place no one thought could grow great wine. Forty years later, Ornellaia is one of the most celebrated estates on the planet. Lamberto Frescobaldi joins Jeff Zachari... more

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Recent Guests

Dan March
Founder of Dynamic Television, producer of Drops of God
Dynamic Television
Episode: What Hollywood Can Teach Wine about storytelling: Dan March and Drops of God
Paul Hobbs
Winemaker and founder of Cobos and many international projects
Cobos, Catena, various global winemaking ventures
Episode: Paul Hobbs: From a Dixie Cup of Yquem to a Global Wine Career
Carlos de Jesus
Executive at Amorim Cork, a leading cork producer
Amorim Cork
Episode: The Truth About Wine Corks: Cork taint, Screwcaps, and sustainability
Lamberto Frescobaldi
A leading figure in Italian wine and steward of Ornellaia
Ornellaia
Episode: Ornellaia: Uncorking the Wine That Changed Italy
Nicolas Sinoquet
CEO of Gruaud-Larose
Gruaud-Larose
Episode: The Sleeper Second Growth Wakes Up: The Revival of Château Gruaud-Larose
Marc Bouffard
Wine writer, educator, and influencer known for An Englishman's Claret
An Englishman's Claret
Episode: The Accidental Wine Communicator: Marc Bouffard and Englishman's Claret
Sarah Hwang
Owner/Winemaker, Domaine Huet
Domaine Huet
Episode: Why Domaine Huet Defines Great Chenin Blanc | Sarah Hwang
Scott Becker
CEO/Founder, Realm Cellars
Realm Cellars
Episode: Building the Plane While Flying It: Scott Becker and the Reinvention of Realm
Jermaine Stone
James Beard and Emmy nominated wine personality; educator and creator of wine-forward cultural experiences
Independent winemaking and media projects (Wolf of Wine, Wine & Hip Hop)
Episode: From the Bronx to Burgundy: Uncorking the Wolf of Wine

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Jeff Zacharia
Host of Uncorking What's Next

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Refreshing!

    Jeff adds not only an interesting perspective, but substantiates with colorful stories. Feels like an insiders peak behind the curtain of the wine world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lyss1991Z
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent Interview

    Jeff Zacharia is an excellent interviewer. Very enjoyable to listen to. Many personal stories interwoven into the subject matter. I learned quite a bit about a topic I am interested in learning more about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AA20263
    United States6 months ago

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Guests and topics feel diverse and המש meaningful for wine lovers and industry professionals.
Insightful insider view of the wine world with engaging storytelling.
The host is an excellent interviewer who weaves personal stories with subject matter.

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The Truth About Wine Corks: Cork taint, Screwcaps, and sustainability
Q: Not all listeners understand what cork taint or TCA is. Can you explain it?
Cork taint stems from a family of compounds, notably trichloroanisoles, which can exist in very tiny amounts and still affect wine aroma, causing wet dog or musty notes; the industry now targets both prevention of precursors and curative methods to detect and mitigate these compounds at extremely low levels.
Ornellaia: Uncorking the Wine That Changed Italy
Q: What advice would you give someone who feels they don't belong in wine?
Start from simple wines and gradually move toward complexity, learning to appreciate tannins, acidity, and the storytelling behind a bottle, while allowing a slow, enjoyable progression into more serious wines.
Ornellaia: Uncorking the Wine That Changed Italy
Q: breakout moment at Ornellaia when you knew you had done something truly special.
He emphasizes that there is no single defining moment; instead, a constant drive to improve and the belief that the best is yet to come, with a long-term horizon guiding investments and quality over generations.
Ornellaia: Uncorking the Wine That Changed Italy
Q: Please share an early memory that drew you into wine.
Lamberto recalls growing up around a family cellar and oil-preserved bottles, where a seven or eight-year-old would sneak a sip and feel grown up, which opened the door to his current life in wine.
The Sleeper Second Growth Wakes Up: The Revival of Château Gruaud-Larose
Q: What appealed to you about Gruaud-Larose when you first joined the estate?
I found a living, vibrant community around the winery, with people who were proud to work there; the hard work had already been started by the previous owner, and my job was to continue and communicate that evolution while focusing on the vineyard itself.

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A narrative-driven show that centers on the people shaping wine's future, from winemakers and scientists to collectors and cultural commentators. Across interviews, the host explores terroir, sustainability, health and science, business strategy, and innovations transforming how wine is made, bought, and appreciated. Episodes often mix personal stories with industry insights, offering accessible context for curious enthusiasts and professionals alike, and there's a clear emphasis on access, mentorship, and inclusion within the wine world. Notable is the blend of traditional wine culture with cross-disciplinary perspectives, making it helpful for listeners who want deeper storytelling, actionable industry takeaways, and a window into the peo... more

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7. Sarah Hwang
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