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Uncorking What's Next

Jeff Zacharia
Wine
Wine and Health Research
Lafleur
Macdonald Vineyards
Moderation In Alcohol Consumption
Napa Valley
Uncorking What's Next
Taittinger
Champagne
American Heart Association
Tokulon / Tocqeuland History
Wine Industry / California Wine
Bordeaux
Zachys
Art
Gastronomy
Family Business
FIFA
Lancet Global Burden Of Disease
UNATI Study

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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What does the next generation of wine lovers actually think about the industry? I sat down with Sabrina Miller and Rachel Anderson, the co-presidents of the Harvard Business School Wine and Cuisine Society, to find out.

This past year they ran over ... more

I discovered MacDonald Vineyards from the auction podium — a wine I'd never heard of, with bidders going absolutely crazy. I came off the block, turned to my son Tom, and said, what is this? He gave me a look that said: Dad, how do you not know?

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A conversation with Vitalie Taittinger, President of Taittinger, on tradition, leadership, and the future of one of Champagne’s most iconic houses.

We discuss the balance between heritage and evolution, the role of family, and why the experience of ... more

A conversation with Omri Ram of Château Lafleur on independence, old vines, and what it means to steward one of Bordeaux’s most singular wines. From a handwritten letter that changed his life to the philosophy of “elegant power,” this episode explore... more

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Sabrina Miller
Co-president, Harvard Business School Wine and Cuisine Society
Harvard Business School
Episode: Young, Curious, and Uncorking Wine's Future at HBS
Rachel Anderson
Co-president, Harvard Business School Wine and Cuisine Society
Harvard Business School
Episode: Young, Curious, and Uncorking Wine's Future at HBS
Alex MacDonald
Co-owner/winemaker at MacDonald Vineyards
MacDonald Vineyards
Episode: Uncorking One of Napa's Most Historic Vineyards
Graeme MacDonald
Co-owner/vineyard manager and winemaker at MacDonald Vineyards
MacDonald Vineyards
Episode: Uncorking One of Napa's Most Historic Vineyards
Vitalie Taittinger
President of Taittinger
Taittinger Champagne
Episode: Inside Taittinger: Vitalie Taittinger on Tradition, meaningful visits, and the Future of Champagne
Omri Ram
Winemaker at Lafleur
Lafleur
Episode: Lafleur (Omri Ram) : Independence, Old Vines, and the Future of Bordeaux
Laura Catena
Dr. Laura Catena, doctor and fourth-generation vintner
Catena Family Winery
Episode: Dr. Laura Catena: Wine & Health - The Science Behind the headlines

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Jeff Zacharia
Host of Uncorking What's Next. Longtime industry figure with deep experience at Zachys Auctions and as a host/producer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 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 Statesa month 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.

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    AA20263
    United Statesa month ago

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Uncorking One of Napa's Most Historic Vineyards
Q: What role has history and place played in shaping your winemaking?
History informs our reverence for Toccalon and the old vines; we focus on terroir and restraint, letting the site speak rather than chasing trends, which has guided our business model and production decisions.
Uncorking One of Napa's Most Historic Vineyards
Q: What was your approach to pricing and keeping the wine accessible?
We started with a modest inaugural price around 150, which allowed broad interest; as costs rose with inflation, we raised prices gradually while keeping them fair to maintain customer excitement and loyalty.
Uncorking One of Napa's Most Historic Vineyards
Q: How did you come to make wine from your family grapes, despite initial family skepticism?
We offered to buy the grapes, and once the aunts were convinced, we were allowed to proceed. We paid market value to ensure everyone in the family benefited, which helped sustain the land and eventually led to our first release.
Lafleur (Omri Ram) : Independence, Old Vines, and the Future of Bordeaux
Q: What is the guiding philosophy behind Lafleur's independence and family-driven approach?
The family frames Lafleur as an outsider in Bordeaux, emphasizing farming, terroir, and a philosophy of balance, where decisions are made by the family and the wine is a product of shared labor, careful preservation of old genetics, and ongoing experimentation in Grand Village before applying lessons to Lafleur.
Lafleur (Omri Ram) : Independence, Old Vines, and the Future of Bordeaux
Q: How did Omri's early memories with wine shape his path to becoming Lafleur's winemaker?
He recalls growing up in Israel with almost no wine culture, discovering wine through inexpensive Chilean bottles with his father, which opened his eyes to wine, followed by a deliberate move to study winemaking in France and Spain before pursuing Bordeaux experiences.

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