Episodes

Rusty and Sour Grapes return for a frightfully fun Hallowine episode, mixing laughs with a splash of safety. From haunted vineyards to candy mishaps, the duo serves up spooky sips and practical Halloween tips.

Melanie of Cana Vineyards & Winery takes us behind the scenes of a small, hands-on cellar where she runs winemaking, vineyard work, Cana’s 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup win — the first modern-era woman to take the top prize.

From vineyards to runways, from backstage to backroads — The Best 5 Minute Podcast Network delivers big stories in small sips. We blend the worlds of wine, travel, and music into fast, flavorful episodes that fit your busy life.

Before he was pouring Barolo and plating risotto, Paul Cullen was shaking stadiums as a bass player. In this episode, we dive into Paul’s wild ride—from star athlete to rock star to sommelier and private chef. You'll hear how a voicemail, a bassline, and a bet on himself turned into one of the most…

From her grandfather’s dream of leaving the coal mines of Pennsylvania to opening a family-run pizza shop, Erica shares stories that rise with heart, humor, and a dash of mozzarella. Hear how she helped her father revive the business through social media, turned those memories into an Amazon bestse…

Step into a haunted vineyard w/ Rusty Cellars & Sour Grapes in this chilling Hallowine special. Sip through shadows, laugh at ghosts, and pick up spooky party tips—from Zinfandel with “bloody” meatballs to Cabernet and roasted pumpkin seeds.

From her grandfather’s dream of opening a family pizzeria to creating a best-selling children’s book, Erica shares how passion, hard work, and a love of Italian culture shaped her story.

In this flavorful episode Forrest chats with Erica, the bestselling author of A Story About Pizza and My Big Loud Italian Christmas.

In this festive episode Forrest continues his conversation with Erica, author of A Story About Pizza and the upcoming holiday favorite My Big Loud Italian Christmas.

Pizza and wine — two of the world’s simplest pleasures — come together in this episode. We continue talking with Erica from A Story About Pizza. Why both foods are rooted in heritage, tradition, and the art of sharing, and how the right wine can make even a simple slice unforgettable.

Think strong legs in your wine glass mean quality? Or that older bottles are always better? Maybe you believe expensive wine guarantees better taste? In this episode, Rusty Sellers and our Sicilian truth-teller Sour Grapes put these myths through the wringer.

Pizza and wine are the ultimate pairing—and today we prove it. Forrest shares his pizza obsession story before welcoming Erica, author of A Story About Pizza. From her family’s immigrant roots to opening a pizzeria in 1960, Erika brings rich stories of tradition, flavor, and passion.

Producer Rusty Cellars dives into one of the oldest myths in wine: that every bottle improves with age. Joined by the ever-opinionated Sour Grapes — and his trusty dog Bubbly — the team sets the record straight with humor, wisdom.

Canada’s most visited organic winery, Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, British Columbia. Founder Stephen Cipes shares how a childhood love of nature led to a groundbreaking career in organic winemaking.

Producer Rusty Cellars guest-hosts while Forrest vacations in wine country, tackling the classic myth that price equals pleasure. Using blind-tasting insights and a hilarious Sour Grapes cameo, the episode shows why your palate—not the price tag—should pick the bottle

Victor, Montana we meet Hidden Legend Winery founder and winemaker Ken Schultz, who turned a half-mile driveway, a bucket of crystallized honey, and a chemist uncle’s influence into a thriving, award-winning meadery!

How does a woman from Detroit end up co-creating one of Rome’s most innovative wine experiences? Forrest & Lindsey Gabbard of Rimessa Roscioli to explore her unlikely path into wine, the speakeasy beginnings of Roscioli’s tasting room, and how she’s bringing Italian wines to the world. Lindsey shar…

What’s next in wine? In this episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, host Forrest Kelly uncorks five major trends shaping 2025—from refreshing whites and sustainable bottles to funky orange wines and premium pours.

We’ve got big news—The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast has officially won the 2025 Earworthy Award for Best Short Form Podcast!

Founder/winemaker Onye Ahanotu of Ikenga Wines joins Forrest to unpack the world of palm wine—a millennia-old beverage made from palm sap—and how he’s using a patent-pending, sustainable process to craft a controlled, bottle-...

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.

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.

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.

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.