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Wine Spectator's Straight Talk

with James Molesworth
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Meet winemaking's biggest stars in each episode of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast with host James Molesworth. Plus, our editors cover the latest news, trends and upcoming events, and we might even get a visit from Dr. Vinny … Pop a bottle and join us!

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Recent Guests

Alexander Van Beek
General Director of Château Giscoir and former harvest intern
Château Giscoir
Episode: 31: The Top 10 Wines of 2025, and the Man Behind No. 1
Christian Seely
Managing Director of AXA Millésimes overseeing prestigious wine properties
AXA Millésimes
Episode: 29: Christian Seely and the '61 Palmer to Go
Rocco Lombardo
Wine industry veteran and president of Wilson Daniels
Wilson Daniels
Episode: 27: Counting Down the Top 10 Wines of 2024
Thomas Rivers Brown
Napa Valley winemaking superstar with his own Rivers-Marie label and prestigious clients such as Schrader Cellars.
Rivers-Marie
Episode: 26: Harvest Reality Check with Thomas Rivers Brown
Chef Daniel Boulud
Renowned chef and restaurateur
Episode: 24: Chef Daniel Boulud on Legacy, 'The Bear' and Being an American
Meghan Zobeck
Winemaker at Burgess Cellars, formerly worked in the NFL
Burgess Cellars
Episode: 23: Farming 'Promiscuously' with Napa's Meghan Zobeck
James Hall
Founding winemaker of Patz & Hall
Patz & Hall
Episode: 22: Patz & Hall's James Hall Buys It Back
Natalie Winkler
Winemaker and viticulturalist at Salvestrin Winery
Salvestrin Winery
Episode: 21: Salvestrin's Natalie Winkler, Plus … the World's Strongest Wine Thieves?
Dan Petroski
Founder of Massican and winemaker
Massican
Episode: 20: The Blocking and Tackling of Wine with Dan Petroski

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James Molesworth
Senior Editor and Special Projects Director for Wine Spectator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
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  • Hidden wine gem

    Just discovered this pod! Finally a well produced show about wine. Lots of great info without being too pretentious.

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    Jdiaz1452
    United States3 years ago

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31: The Top 10 Wines of 2025, and the Man Behind No. 1
Q: How do you see the state of Bordeaux today?
Van Beek believes Bordeaux has a unique ability to create a new story every year by being loyal to the vintage's personality.
31: The Top 10 Wines of 2025, and the Man Behind No. 1
Q: What challenges did you face in your early days at Giscoir?
Van Beek described a scandal that occurred shortly after he joined, which required a turnaround strategy to restore the estate's reputation.
31: The Top 10 Wines of 2025, and the Man Behind No. 1
Q: When did it click for you that you wanted to pursue winemaking?
Alexander Van Beek mentioned it started as an experience from an internship which evolved into a passionate career.
29: Christian Seely and the '61 Palmer to Go
Q: What was the first wine epiphany for you?
Seely recounts a transformative experience of tasting '61 Palmaire during a trip with his father that ignited his passion for winemaking.
27: Counting Down the Top 10 Wines of 2024
Q: What initiatives are being implemented to attract younger consumers?
One initiative is expanding presence in hospitality schools to engage students interested in wine culture.

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