‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 6: Bordeaux, Napa and the Future of Wine

Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande's Nicolas Glumineau and Massican's Dan Petroski headline this episode dedicated to a look ahead. Plus, Dr. Vinny administers a Bordeaux booster

‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 6: Bordeaux, Napa and the Future of Wine
Wine Spectator senior editor and special projects director James Molesworth hosts Straight Talk with Wine Spectator. (Lisa Weatherbee)
Feb 13, 2023

Napa Valley winemaking iconoclast and Massican winery founder Dan Petroski pulls no punches in this hard look at the wine industry’s newest obstacles and trends.

Host James Molesworth and Wine Spectator contributing editor Suzanne Mustacich look at the 2020 Bordeaux vintage and speak with Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande director Nicolas Glumineau and CVBG president Mathieu Chadronnier.

Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast is available exclusively—and for free—at WineSpectator.com/podcast. Hosted by senior editor and special projects director James Molesworth, each episode spotlights subjects featured in the most recent issues of Wine Spectator magazine, with episode 6 taking its cue from the March 31, 2023, issue.

Episode 6 of Straight Talk also features a visit from Wine Spectator's mysterious and beloved wine advice expert Dr. Vinny (senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec), joined by podcast director Robert Taylor. Listeners can email their questions and comments to StraightTalk@WineSpectator.com,

The next episode of Straight Talk will spotlight the April 30, 2023, issue, and features an eye-opening look at wine and health, plus, senior editor Bruce Sanderson returns to share news from his annual Piedmont tasting report—only at WineSpectator.com/podcast.

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