Wine Spectator's Straight Talk
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<p>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!</p><br><p>Having trouble receiving episodes? Please search for Wine Spectator's Straight Talk and follow or subscribe again to stay up-to-date.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 22, 2026
34: Cindy Pawlcyn on Defining Napa Valley Cuisine
Chef and restaurateur Cindy Pawlcyn shares her journey defining Napa Valley cuisine with Wine Spectator Napa Bureau Chief MaryAnn Worobiec.
March 13, 2026
33: Sam Kaplan’s Moment
<p>Napa Valley-based winemaker Sam Kaplan might just be having a moment these days as his Memento Mori, Vida Valiente, Arkenstone and Maxem projects are enjoying notable success despite the wine world’s current headwinds. And that’s not all he’s up to.</p><br><p>Kaplan joined host James Molesworth in Wine Spectator's Napa studio to talk about his path to wine, including a childhood spent with some grapevines planted on the red clay of Oklahoma, his mentorship under Pine Ridge’s Gary Andrus and his multiple current day head winemaker roles.</p><br><p>“From day one, I’ve made wine the way, that you know, I think wine is best, and the way I like to drink it,” says Kaplan.</p><br><p>Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank also joins Molesworth, for a look at the major headlines in the wine world’s first quarter of 2026.</p><br><p>And don't forget, there's always more free content at <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WineSpectator.com</a>!</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.winespectator.com/articles/at-napa-s-memento-mori-winery-it-s-carpe-diem-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read more about Memento Mori</a></li><li><a href="https://www.winespectator.com/articles/memento-mori-co-owner-purchases-edge-hill-winery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More about Edge Hill</a></li><li><a href="https://www.winespectator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Latest Wine News</a></li><li><a href="https://www.winespectator.com/wine-iq/ask-dr-vinny" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask Dr. Vinny</a></li><li><a href="https://sub.winespectator.com/pubs/M5/WNE/2-Subscribe-button-monthly.jsp?cds_page_id=274759&cds_mag_code=WNE&id=1773412238522&lsid=60720930385057064&vid=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Wine Spectator</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>A podcast from Wine Spectator</p><p>Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher</p><p>Host: James Molesworth</p><p>Guest: Sam Kaplan</p><p>Head Producer: Gabriela Saldivia</p><p>Assistant producer: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 5, 2026
32: Drops of God's Fleur Geffrier
<p>Drops of God, the Apple TV series about a quest to identify some of the world’s rarest wines, won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series this past year, and season 2 debuts Jan. 21. One of the show’s biggest stars, French actress Fleur Geffrier, joined host James Molesworth in Wine Spectator's New York studio to talk about the show and how it has impacted her personal relationship with wine, as well as the upcoming season. (And we promise, no spoilers!)</p><br><p>"Wine is earth, sky and man—it’s our entire world," says Geffrier. "It’s part of our identity as humans."</p><p> </p><p>Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank also joins us, for a look back at the biggest wine industry stories of 2025 and a look ahead, all on the newest episode of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast..</p><br><p>And don't forget, there's always more free content at <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>WineSpectator.com</strong></a>!</p><p>• <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/articles/drops-of-god-star-fleur-geffrier-discusses-new-season" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Read more about Apple TV's Drops of God</strong></a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/articles/wine-talk-the-authors-of-bestselling-wine-graphic-novel-the-drops-of-god" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more about the Drops of God manga series</strong></a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Latest News and Headlines</strong></a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/wine-iq/ask-dr-vinny" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ask Dr. Vinny</strong></a></p><p>• <a href="https://newsletters.winespectator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters</strong></a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Subscribe to Wine Spectator</strong></a></p><br><p>A podcast from Wine Spectator</p><p><strong>Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher</strong></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>James Molesworth</p><p><strong>Director:</strong> Robert Taylor</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Gabriela Saldivia</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Fleur Geffrier</p><p><strong>Assistant producer, Napa: </strong>Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
37 total episodes available with 1 transcripts
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<p>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!</p><br><p>Having trouble receiving episodes? Please search for Wine Spectator's Straight Talk and follow or subscribe again to stay up-to-date.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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