First Press
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.
First Press
Latest Episodes
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 win...
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.