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Zach speaks with Stacey Gibson, partner at Park Avenue Fine Wine in Portland, Oregon, about her journey in wine, moving from fine dining in New York City to retail shop management in Portland, and her love of tinned fish.

Zach is joined by Master Sommelier Jill Zimorski to discuss her journey through the wine world, her podcast Reading & Drinking, and what makes for a good (and bad) wine book.

Zach speaks with sommelier Kristin Olszewski, co-founder and CEO of Nomadica Wine, about her journey in wine, the canned wine business, how Kristin defines sustainability in wine and why it's so important for Nomadica, and much more.

Zach speaks with Oset Babür, associate restaurant editor at Food & Wine Magazine, about what the future holds for restaurants and bars, the joys of canned cocktails, and much more.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from February 25, 2021 with Leah Jorgensen, owner and winemaker at Leah Jorgensen Cellars.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from March 4, 2021 with Christina Hartigan, wine director for Gooseneck Hospitality in Vancouver, British Columbia, about the BC wine industry.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from March 25, 2021 with author Erin James about changes and growth in the Washington wine industry.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from February 11, 2021 with Katherine Cole, author of "Rose All Day" and "Sparkling Wine Any Time," as well as the host of The Four Top, a podcast about current food and drinks issues.

Zach chats with Daniele Biondi of La Maison & Velier about the unique and historic spirit of Haiti, clairin, as well as other unique Caribbean rums.

Zach talks with Brendan Stater-West, an American winemaker living and working in Saumur, France. They discuss the iconic vineyards of Breze, dealing with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, as well as challenging long-held notions about viticulture and enology in a region steeped in tradition.

Zach chats with wine writer and podcast host Katherine Cole about rosé, covering food and wine for a national audience, and breaking the NYC stranglehold on said coverage.

Zach chats with Raleigh sommelier Cappie Peete about studying for sommelier exams and the virtues of smaller markets and smaller wine lists.

Zach chats with Master Distiller Matt Hofmann of Westland Distillery, one of the most critically acclaimed producers of single malt whiskey in America, about exploring the terroir of the Pacific Northwest through new strains of barley, oak, peat, and more.

Zach chats with Master Sommelier (and star of the movie "Somm") Dustin Wilson about his past as a sommelier and his present and future as a wine retailer.

Zach chats with VinePair CEO Adam Teeter about his site's approach and growth, as well as Adam's recent piece about the future of the sommelier position.

Zach chats with Eva Burns about her favorite summer cocktails and how to put them together for big groups.

Zach chats with fellow sommelier and wine writer Kelli White about her book, Napa Valley Then and Now, as well as her recent trip to British Columbia. Find more of Kelli's work at GuildSomm.com or on social media @kelliwhitewine.

Zach chats with Christian Grieb, assistant winemaker at Treveri Cellars, about the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in making sparkling wine in Washington's Yakima Valley.

Zach chats with Stevie Stacionis, owner of the killer Oakland wine shop Bay Grape. They talk about the challenges and possibilities of selling wine, how to provide wine service in an unconventional setting, and what's most exciting in the world of wine!

Zach chats with best-selling author Stephanie Danler about her novel "Sweetbitter," how she learned about wine, the power of sense memory, and why restaurants now need to have HR departments.