Bottled Up Podcast

Bottled Up is a candid wine industry podcast hosted by Daniel Posner, featuring rotating special guests from across the wine world. With 25 years in fine-wine retail, Daniel offers an insider’s view on the conversations usually kept behind closed doors. Each episode explores branding, quality, influencer culture, retail pressure, and where the industry is headed. Unscripted and grounded in real experience, it’s not about tasting notes or scores—it’s about perspective, business, and the forces shaping wine today.

Bottled Up Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Daniel Posner, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Daniel Posner hosts Bottled Up Podcast, a arts show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Episode 16: The Problem With Wine Influencers | Adam Sweders

  Sep 13, 202626 min

  In Episode 16 of Bottled Up, Daniel Posner sits down withAdam Sweders—better known as The People’s Somm—to discuss why the wine industry needs to become more affordable, approachable, and entertaining. Adam shares how he built a rapidly growing social mediafollowing by speaking to wine drinkers like real people, why a $6 Trader Joe’s Cabernet became one of his favorite wines of the year, and what wineries can do to bring genuine hospitality back to the tasting-room experience. Plus, Adam gets Bottled Up about the way wine influencers are treated, why creators shouldn’t be expected to work in exchange for free bottles, and how influencers themselves may be contributing to the problem. From popcorn pairings and summer spritzes to Napa Valley experiences and the future of wine content, this conversation proves that learning about wine doesn’t have to feel intimidating.

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  Episode #14

  Episode 14: The Restaurant Wine Markup Problem | with Ben Aneff

  Jul 28, 202628 min

  In Episode 14 of Bottled Up , Daniel Posner welcomes Benjamin Aneff , Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants, President of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance, and Board Member of the National Association of Wine Retailers, for a conversation about the changing world of fine wine. They discuss: Do wines really taste better on vacation? ️ Why restaurant wine markups have gotten out of control How rising prices affect wine lovers and the industry Hidden wine regions that still offer incredible value Memorable bottles that prove wine is about the experience—not just the price New York restaurants with outstanding wine programs Whether you're building your cellar or simply looking for your next great bottle, this episode explores how to drink smarter, discover overlooked producers, and why sharing a bottle with friends is still one of life's greatest pleasures. What do you think? Are restaurant wine prices fair—or have they gone too far? Let us know in the comments.

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  Episode #12

  Episode 12: The Man Who Taught America Wine: Kevin Zraly Uncorked

  Jun 3, 202625 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Bottled Up, Daniel Posner sits down with legendary wine educator Kevin Zraly, founder of the Windows on the World Wine School and author of the bestselling Windows on the World Complete Wine Course.</p><p>Kevin shares stories from more than 50 years in the wine industry, from teaching over 30,000 students and selling millions of books to helping shape some of the most influential wine programs in America. The conversation covers summer wine pairings, why Beaujolais might be the perfect burger wine, the resurgence of great Sancerre, and how the wine world has changed since Kevin...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11: Napa's Price Correction Is Coming? Christopher Carpenter Weighs In

  May 27, 202624 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Bottled Up, Daniel Posner sits down with Christopher Carpenter — the legendary winemaker behind Lokoya, Cardinale, and Mount Brave — to talk 30+ years in Napa Valley, the real cost of making world-class wine, and whether aprice correction is finally coming.</p><p>Of course, it wouldn't be Bottled Up without a little chaos — expect Jets and Bears commiseration, cold Guinness at an R.E.M. bar in Athens, and a $50 summer white blend you need to try.</p>

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  Episode 10: Is Wine Under Attack? Tom Wark Weighs In

  May 12, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Bottled Up, Daniel Posner sits down with Tom Wark to talk Napa vs. Sonoma, the current state of the wine industry, and the growing anti-alcoholmovement putting pressure on producers, retailers, and consumers alike.</p><p>Tom shares why Sonoma is the better wine countryexperience for most travelers, reflects on nearly four decades in the wine business, and breaks down the real challenges facing wine today—from changing consumer habits and health trends to warning labels and declining consumption.The conversation also dives into wine shipping laws, industry fear around lawsuits, and why many wine organizations ha...

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