Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair spirits editor Aaron Goldfarb to discuss his recently-published list of the Best Tequilas of 2026, including a growing number of bottlings proclaiming the use of tahona in the crushing process, a surprisingly strong set of reposados, and even a tequila that isn't technically a tequila. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Zach is drinking: <a href="https://www.sacredshorewines.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sacred Shore</a> Albariño Joanna is drinking: Dry Stout from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foreverbrewing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Forever Brewing</a> Aaron is drinking: House Martini at <a href="https://www.latetedorbydaniel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Tête d'Or by Daniel</a> Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair<hr> 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.

The Promise and Potential of California Sparkling Wine

Join VinePair co-founder Adam Teeter, executive editor Joanna Sciarrino, and sommelier and wine educator Zach Geballe as they discuss the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of wine, beer, and spirits each week. Now officially New York Times recommended! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.