Crush Wine XP Launches New Podcast Youtube Channel
by Colby Uva
Crush Wine XP Launches New Podcast YouTube Channel
There is a story behind every bottle, and we’re inviting you to hear it from the people who make it. Crush Wine XP is bringing its tasting conversations to a podcast collection on YouTube, giving wine lovers a place to explore producers, discover unfamiliar labels, and enjoy the conversations that make wine such a rewarding subject.
Our Virtual Tastings playlist brings together 93 episodes featuring wineries, spirits producers, and food makers. Hosted by Sam Kimball, the series invites viewers to meet the makers, learn about their histories, and explore their selections from home.
A label can tell you a wine’s name and vintage. A conversation with its producer offers a different kind of introduction: the people, history, and decisions behind what ends up in your glass.
That curiosity is at the heart of Crush Wine Experiences. Through our tastings, vineyard day trips, and small-group wine vacations, we connect wine lovers with the places and producers that give wine its character. Our YouTube podcast collection gives you another way to make those connections between visits.
You don’t need to be a collector or know every grape variety to start watching. Choose a producer you recognize, explore a name you’ve never encountered, or browse the collection before your next tasting outing.
Wine, Spirits, and Food in One Collection
The playlist includes episodes featuring Grgich Hills Estate, Chateau Montelena, Rombauer Vineyards, and Ridge, alongside producers such as Suhru Wines, Jamesport Vineyards, Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery, and Robibero Family Vineyards.
You’ll also find titles featuring Castello di Volpaia, Tenuta di Lilliano, Nino Franco Winery, and Gianni Gagliardo Winery. For viewers whose curiosity extends beyond wine, the collection includes Upstate Vodka, KAS Spirits, and Jack Daniel’s, as well as food-focused pairings featuring chocolate, cheese crisps, hot honey, and pizza.
Looking for a place to begin? Try “Virtual Tasting — Jamesport Vineyards: Wine & Pizza” for a familiar pairing, “Virtual Tasting — Meet Piedmont Italy & Gianni Gagliardo Winery” for a destination-focused selection, or “Virtual Tasting — National Zinfandel Day 2021 with Once & Future Wine and Limerick Lane Cellars” to explore a grape-specific event.
The collection includes recordings from earlier virtual events, making it an archive you can revisit at your own pace. Watch one episode at a time or save the playlist for your next evening of wine discovery.
Explore Every Episode in the Playlist
Below are all 93 episode titles in playlist order, each linked to its video. Titles are reproduced as they appear on YouTube; repeated titles lead to separate recordings.
Start with the episode that catches your attention, then subscribe to the Crush Wine Experiences YouTube channel. Tell us in the comments which producer you enjoyed discovering and who you would like to hear from next.
If watching inspires you to take the next step, explore our wine tastings, vineyard day trips, and wine vacations at CrushWineXP.com. The playlist is a place to begin learning; an in-person experience is an opportunity to continue the conversation.
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