XChateau Wine Podcast

A masterclass on the business of wine. Insights, analysis, and perspectives on news and trends in the wine industry beyond winemaking, such as marketing, finance, and consumer trends. From noted wine blogger Robert Vernick (@wineterroir) and leading wine business consultant and author of Luxury Wine Marketing Peter Yeung (@winebizguy), this podcast navigates the business of wine with unique perspectives and insights.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 3, 2025

The Tip of the Spear, Global Wine Auctions w/ Adam Bilbey, Christie’s

Selling the very rare, collectible wines of the world, Adam Bilbey, SVP, Global Head of Wine & Spirits for Christie’s , has a unique view into the state of the wine collector. Adam maps the thought processes and changes in at...

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Sept. 8, 2025

The Plight of the US Farmworker w/ Elaine Chukan Brown

Elaine Chukan Brown describes the history, current situation with new regulations and deportation, and the tension put on vineyard workers’ wages in California and their impacts on the labor market and vineyard workers.

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Aug. 25, 2025

Giving California a Seat at the Global Table w/ Honore Comfort, Wine …

With a large domestic market for wine, US producers often don’t focus a lot on exports. Honore Comfort, VP of International Marketing for Wine Institute , lays out the benefits and challenges of exporting wines globally. She ...

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Aug. 12, 2025

Bringing innovation back to value wine w/ Dom Engels, Bronco

Charles Shaw (aka “Two Buck Chuck”) CEO believes that the wine industry needs more innovation and focus on creating new entry points for younger consumers.

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July 23, 2025

Unpacking the cost of growing grapes w/ Natalie Collins, CAWG

In an oversupplied market with rising costs, being a winegrape grower is probably the hardest it has ever been. Natalie Collins, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers , breaks down the cost of winegrape...

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About the Hosts

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Robert Vernick

Robert Vernick is a wine blogger and podcaster at night, engaging his passion, while a Silicon Valley executive by day. Robert’s insight into the intersection of technology, social media, and wine provides some of the unique perspectives that XChateau delivers to its audience. His love of sharing wine has led Robert’s WineTerroir Instagram to 50,000+ followers. Robert was a Master of Wine Candidate and also holds the WSET Diploma.

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Peter Yeung

Peter Yeung (pronounced “young”) is a leading wine business consultant, named one of Wine Business Monthly’s 2020 Wine Leaders. He is the author of award-winning Luxury Wine Marketing and was VP of Strategy & Biz Dev at Kosta Browne in Sonoma and Realm Cellars in Napa. Peter passed Stage 2 Theory of the Master of Wine Exam and holds the WSET Diploma and CIA Certified Wine Professional designations. Prior to wine, Peter was an executive in Silicon Valley and a consultant with McKinsey & Company.