# wine spirits (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wine spirits. Page: Feed: --- ## [Liquid Assets: My favorite things](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/liquid-assets-my-favorite-things) _2026-07-31 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ New drinks aplenty and trends always changing. Exploring culture, with the drinks we are raising. Asking a stranger, "Why did you order that thing?" These are a few of my favorite \[drink\] things. Friends at a conference with gossip worth sharing. Newsletters, dailies, and podcasts worth airing. Together let's ask what all of these numbers mean. These are a few of my favorite \[drink\] things. For… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_My-favorite-things_V2.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [RNDC, Brown-Forman for sale, and Uncle Nearest crashes out: the most important stories of 2026 (so far)](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/republic-national-distributing-company-brown-forman-for-sale-and-uncle-nearest-crashes-out-the-most-important-stories-of-2026-so-far) _2026-07-14 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ Sarah Barrett, Managing Editor at Wine & Spirits Daily, and Chris Shepard, Senior Editor at Beer Marketer's Insights, join us to debate the most impactful stories of the year so far. Have a question, qualm, or story to tell? Reach out via email: Bourcard.Nesin@Rabobank.com Sign up to access our written research: RaboResearch sign-up Note: The content and opinions presented within this podcast are… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_Big-Story-Draft.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [Beer boys solve a big mystery: Why is the on-premise so resilient?](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/beer-boys-solve-a-big-mystery-why-is-the-on-premise-so-resilient) _2026-06-25 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ For more than a year, alcohol sales in the on-premise (restaurants, bars, stadiums, and hotels) have outperformed sales in the off-premise (grocery, convenience, and liquor stores). On the surface, this trend contradicts many of our explanations for the industry's struggles. If people are broke, why are they spending money in the channel where alcohol costs the most? If people are spending more… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_-_Beer_Boys.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [How do control states work?](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/how-do-control-states-work) _2026-06-10 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ Around 25% of US spirits sales move through control states, but how do they work? How are they different from open states, and what can suppliers do to improve their performance in these markets? In this episode we speak to leadership at the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) about how government-run liquor businesses operate and what brands can do to better position themselves… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_-_NABCA_updated.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [The economic outlook amid an energy crisis three times larger than the shock from Russia's invasion of Ukraine](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/the-economic-outlook-amid-an-energy-crisis-three-times-larger-than-the-shock-from-russias-invasion-of-ukraine) _2026-05-27 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ US inflation in April reached its highest level in three years, driven in part by the war in Iran. The volume of oil flows affected by the conflict is three times larger than the disruption caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, yet many firms – especially in the US – don't seem too concerned. According to our analysts, they should be. Join us for an enlightening, if not light-hearted,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_Energy-Crisis-2026.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [Is beer back? Maybe](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/-q1-2026-beer-results) _2026-05-15 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ This week, we review the pleasantly robust results from global beer companies during the first quarter of 2026. More importantly, we bid adieu to a dear friend and longtime contributor, Francois Sonneville. For those wanting to thank Francois for years of fantastic industry coverage, please reach out: FSonneville@yahoo.co.uk . We discuss individual company results at the following timestamps:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_Q1-Beer-Results.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [Will the US wine industry ever recover from the current glut?](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/the-grape-glut) _2026-04-21 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ Wine supplies continue to outstrip demand. Glenn Proctor of Ciatti and Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers return to discuss the larger-than-(some)-expected 2025 California grape crush, the path to equilibrium in wine supply, and whether the costs of domestic production and competition from imports mean that every acre of wine grapes pulled out of production will never come back. Topics covered in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_The-Grape-Escape.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [Breaking down the potential Pernod Ricard, Brown-Forman merger of equals](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/breaking-down-the-potential-pernod-ricard-brown-forman-merger-of-equals) _2026-04-08 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ In late March, Brown-Forman Corporation and Pernod Ricard confirmed they were in talks about a potential merger that would bring together giant brands like Jack Daniels, Herradura, Woodford Reserve, Jameson, Beefeater, Absolut, and Chivas Regal. It would be a formidable lineup, which in terms of spirits sales would rival the scale of Diageo – long the largest spirits business in the history of the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_PRBF.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [The new world for venture capital](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/the-flight-of-venture-capital-from-beverage-alcohol-and-the-brave-few-that-remain) _2026-03-31 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ Many investors have abandoned the world of early-stage alcohol startups, leaving a gaping hole in the market. There is less money available to fuel startup growth, and potential buyers are demanding both scale and profitability, extending the time to achieve an exit and reshaping the optimal strategy for building a brand. Over the last five years, Jason Sherman (Top Shelf) and Nick Papanicolaou… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA_VC-Landscape.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [Heaven Hill on how to thrive in a downturn](https://raboresearch-beverages.libsyn.com/heaven-hill-on-how-to-thrive-in-a-downturn) _2026-03-19 · Liquid Assets: A Beverage Industry Podcast_ From 1970 to 1995, US per capita spirits consumption fell by nearly 50%. Yet some players, like Heaven Hill, emerged stronger and more diversified than when the downturn began. In this episode, Heaven Hill Chairman Max Shapira and President Kate Latts reflect on the company's 90‑year journey, offering first-person accounts of beverage alcohol's last major downturn, the subsequent revival in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/raboresearch-beverages/LA-Heaven-Hill_March2026.mp3?dest-id=684111) ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ky1vtwPKgveE) _2026-03-19 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [India-EU FTA and the impact on wines](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/india-eu-fta-and-the-impact-on-wines) _2026-01-31 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ The duty cuts, from 150 percent to 20 and 30 percent for different categories, are a good first step. But a lot more needs to be done. ## [Grape Expectations: Rasa by Sula, Krsma Estates and Vallone Vineyards' Anokhee Grand Reserve](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/grape-expectations-rasa-by-sula-krsma) _2025-12-02 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ Tasting three flagship Cabernet Sauvignons that are perfect for the winter. Bonus: they're all made in and made for India [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180426518/da1b269673fdb4b2f091d5d2f116e099.mp3) ## [ProWine 2025 | Curtain Raiser](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/prowine-2025-curtain-raiser-574) _2025-10-27 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ A conversation with Nikhil Agarwal, organiser of India's most prominent trade fairs for wines and spirits. ## [Somm Talk with Kevin Rodrigues](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/somm-talk-with-kevin-rodrigues) _2025-10-22 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ The top sommelier behind the wine lists at Indian Accent, Hosa and Comorin talks about his journey and the state of India's wine industry today. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/176806253/3054cc24ecab39791157db9ed7fc038b.mp3) ## [Top wines | Diwali 2025 Edition](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/top-wines-diwali-2025-edition) _2025-10-12 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ All under Rs 5000 per bottle. Great to serve at a party or gift to friends and family ## [On the new liquor policy for Delhi](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/on-the-new-liquor-policy-for-delhi) _2025-10-06 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ Golden opportunity to ease rules for wine, beer and other low alcohol beverages ## [Travel tales from Dijon and Beaune](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/travel-tales-from-dijon-and-beaune) _2025-09-03 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ Notes and visual outtakes from my trip to Burgundy ## [Vertical Tasting: J'Noon Red by Fratelli](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/vertical-tasting-jnoon-red-by-fratelli) _2025-03-03 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ Watch now | A tasting of three different vintages of India's most expensive red wine [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/158273074/596673fd2670726d8e6fa94aac6cca68.mp3) ## [Somm Talk: Sushmita Bomzon](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/somm-talk-sushmita-bomzon) _2025-01-20 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ The first in a series of conversations with Indian sommeliers ## [How to Elevate Your Wine Game At Home: A Beginner's Guide](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/how-to-elevate-your-wine-game-at) _2025-01-07 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ All the essentials you need to make your wine experience an enjoyable one. ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kivq2BNvI5vZ) _2025-01-07 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Drink no evil, sing no evil](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/drink-no-evil-sing-no-evil) _2024-11-27 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ My two cents on Diljit Dosanjh, Sudhir Chaudhury and Indians' attitude towards liquor ## [ProWine Mumbai 2024 Diary](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/prowine-mumbai-2024-diary) _2024-11-13 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ A chronicle of my experience at one of India's largest trade fairs for wine and spirits. ## [The Wine This Week (And Some Spirits): Edition One](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/the-wine-this-week-and-some-spirits) _2024-11-05 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ A round up of the news from the world of wine and spirits. Plus, a shoutout to two events, recommended substacks and a postscript. ## [The Cellar of Strasbourg](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/the-cellar-of-strasbourg) _2024-10-28 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ I ended up going to hospital while on holiday in the capital of France's Alsace region and it turned out to be quite memorable ## [Sanjay Menon Says It As He Sees It](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/sanjay-menon-says-it-as-he-sees-it) _2024-10-21 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ One of India's most seasoned and plain-speaking wine importers talks about the current state of the industry ## [Announcement: Partner in Wine (and Spirits)](https://aayushsoni.substack.com/p/announcement-partner-in-wine-and) _2024-10-10 · Aayush Soni · Partner in Wine_ After many months of vacillation and much cajoling by friends, I’m happy to announce that I will be starting a weekly newsletter that explores my love for wines and spirts, with occasional digressions into other areas of interest: food, travel, politics, cricket, technology and popular culture, among others.