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The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Forrest Kelly, Bleav

239 episodes

15 hours ago

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast is a weekly podcast by Forrest Kelly exploring wineries around the world. We take 5 minutes and give you wine conversation starters and travel destinations. In addition, you'll hear candid interviews from those shaping the wine field. Join us as we become inspired by their search for extraordinary wine and wineries. Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts and Top 5 Minute Podcasts.

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The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast is a weekly podcast by Forrest Kelly exploring wineries around the world. We take 5 minutes and give you wine conversation starters and travel destinations. In addition, you'll hear candid interviews from those shaping the wine field. Join us as we become inspired by their search for extraordinary wine and wineries. Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts and Top 5 Minute Podcasts.

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Places & Travel,

Society & Culture,

Episodes (20/239)

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Palm Wine, Modern Science: Ikenga Wines - Full Interview

Founder/winemaker Onye Ahanotu of Ikenga Wines joins Forrest to unpack the world of palm wine.

13 hours ago

20 minutes 28 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Wine Arsonist: Mark Anderson and the $250M Inferno

In this chilling crossover with Stacy Lee from the Dark Hearts podcast, Forrest Kelly explores the dark side of the wine world. In 2005, a massive fire ripped through Wines Central, a storage facility in Vallejo, California.

3 days ago

3 minutes 39 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Liquor Lab’s Aaron Vaccaro Turned Cocktails into Community - Full Interview

This full-length feature, Forrest speaks with Aaron Vaccaro, CEO of Liquor Lab and former Topgolf executive, to talk about the art of crafting cocktails—and experiences.

1 week ago

20 minutes 37 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Palm Wine Without Palm Trees? Onye’s Eco-Friendly Revolution Pt. 4

Our interview with winemaker Onye shares how Ikenga Wines is changing the future of wine—by making palm wine without palm trees. Through an environmentally conscious, source-agnostic method, Onye reduces deforestation and speeds up production while staying true to cultural roots.

1 week ago

5 minutes

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Harvard to Palm Wine: A Sparkling Journey to West African Terroir Pt. 3

We uncork the story of a former Harvard scientist who traded tech labs for tappers in Nigeria. Discover how his deep dive into ancestral roots sparked a mission to preserve and elevate palm wine—West Africa’s ancient yet evolving beverage.

2 weeks ago

5 minutes 57 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

The Ancient Art of Palm Wine: Onye's Bold Fermentation Breakthrough Pt. 2

Part 2 of our interview with Onye, founder of Ikenga Wines, we dive into the fascinating world of palm wine—one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history.

2 weeks ago

5 minutes 43 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Sonoma to Stew: Onye Ahanotu Blends Science, Culture, and Wine Pt. 1

Forrest welcomes Onye Ahanotu, founder and winemaker of Ikenga Wines in Berkeley, California. Onye shares how his journey—from growing up in Sonoma County to studying chemical engineering—merged with his Nigerian heritage, culinary passion, and artistic drive to create a bold, culturally rooted wine brand. Discover how fufu, palm wine, and art all influence his winemaking philosophy.

3 weeks ago

4 minutes 43 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

David Aferiat, Owner Avid Vines - Full Interview

The Art of Champagne Pairing: Insights from Avid Vines' Founder David Aferiat.

3 weeks ago

18 minutes 11 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Liquor Lab Is Shaking Up the Cocktail Scene and Winning Over Gen Z Pt. 4

Forrest chats with Aaron, CEO of Liquor Lab, about how cocktail culture is evolving — and how Liquor Lab is making mixology approachable, experiential, and social.

3 weeks ago

5 minutes 3 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Secrets of Cocktails: Insights Liquor Lab's Aaron Vaccaro Pt. 3

Aaron Vaccaro, the distinguished CEO of Liquor Lab, shares an insightful dialogue with Forrest Kelly that delves into the realm of cocktail education and the experiences offered by Liquor Lab.

4 weeks ago

5 minutes 49 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Crafting Cocktails: An Inside Look at Liquor Lab's Unique Experience Pt. 2

Forrest Kelly and CEO Aaron Vaccaro as they explore Liquor Lab's cocktail classes, blending mixology with memorable experiences.

1 month ago

4 minutes 55 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Topgolf to Liquor Lab: Aaron Vaccaro Building Experiences That Stick Pt. 1

Aaron Vaccaro, CEO of Liquor Lab and former right-hand man behind Topgolf’s explosive growth, joins The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast to talk cocktails, consumer experiences, and the art of building billion-dollar fun. From driving ranges to drink menus, Aaron shares how wine, entertainment, and innovation intersect to create unforgettable moments.

1 month ago

5 minutes 57 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

The Haunted Bubbles of Dom Perignon - Horrifying History

Think champagne is all about glitz, glam, and celebration? Think again.

1 month ago

4 minutes 11 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Grape Plague: Brenda from Horrifying History Uncorks a French Wine Nightmare

What if one tiny insect nearly wiped out the entire French wine industry? In this haunting episode, Forrest is joined by Brenda, the captivating host of Horrifying History.

1 month ago

5 minutes 10 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Harvesting Memories: A Vendange Experience in France - Pt. 2

Mark Steven Porro shares his adventures living in southern France, from navigating tricky financial systems to joining a magical wine harvest celebration at Château de Montpezat—where wine, food, and friendship take center stage.

1 month ago

5 minutes 18 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Simple Theory Wine - Full Interview

Our full interview with the dynamic, Melissa Aellen of Simple Theory Wine.

1 month ago

29 minutes 29 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Red Wine, Jersey Sass, and a Cup of Tea on the Commode – A Tribute to Mothers

With the recent passing of his own beloved mother, Forrest wanted to sit down with someone who truly understood what it means to honor a mother’s legacy. Enter Mark Steven Porro—retired Hollywood actor, snack-food entrepreneur, and author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode, a memoir about becoming a full-time caregiver to his 90-year-old, sharp-witted, red-wine-sipping mother.

1 month ago

5 minutes 22 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Grapes of Humor: Melissa Talks Simple Theory Wines! Pt. 6

We are diving into wine making, challenges, and local Maryland wineries with Melissa Aellen of Simple Theory Wines.

1 month ago

5 minutes 22 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Exploring the Simple Theory Behind Delicious Sips Pt. 5

Melissa Aellen describes wines and the properties that make Simple Theory Wines.

1 month ago

5 minutes 15 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Barbera Bliss: Wine Adventure w/Simple Theory Wine Pt. 4

Barbera Bliss: A Wine Adventure with Melissa Aellen of Simple Theory Wine.

2 months ago

5 minutes 53 seconds

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast is a weekly podcast by Forrest Kelly exploring wineries around the world. We take 5 minutes and give you wine conversation starters and travel destinations. In addition, you'll hear candid interviews from those shaping the wine field. Join us as we become inspired by their search for extraordinary wine and wineries. Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts and Top 5 Minute Podcasts.