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.
A chat about the different wine education programs Send Us Topics
5 Oct 2026
Episode 11 - Champagne
A history of Champagne and the varieties that are grown in Champagne. Send Us Topics
28 Sept 2026
Episode 10 - Bankruptcy in the Wine Industry is Coming Fast
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. Send Us Topics
21 Sept 2026
Episode 9 - A Better AVA
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. Send Us Topics
14 Sept 2026
Episode 8 - Wine Additives
A discussion on some of the weird additives found in wine. Send Us Topics
31 Aug 2026
Episode 7 - Petite Sirah
A short discussion on Petite Sirah Send Us Topics
24 Aug 2026
Episode 6 - Rootstocks!
A discussion on what rootstock is and how important they are to the industry today. Send Us Topics
17 Aug 2026
Episode 5 - Does Anyone Still Care About The Judgement of Paris?
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? Send Us Topics
10 Aug 2026
Episode 4 - What's The Deal With Zinfandel?
A discussion about America's grape, Zinfandel! Send Us Topics
3 Aug 2026
Episode 3 - What is Your Least Favorite Wine?
What grape varietal is your least favorite and why do you skip over it? What grape are you not excited about? Send Us Topics
27 Jul 2026
Episode 2 - A $150 Bottle of Wine
If you had $150 to spend on a bottle of wine, what would you buy? Send Us Topics
20 Jul 2026
Episode 1 - Andrew's Desert Island Wine
Andrew discusses his love for Madeira and why it would be his desert island wine. Send Us Topics
18 Jul 2026
The People Behind The Mic
This is a short introduction to the three people behind The First Press Wine Podcast. Send Us Topics
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