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The Wine Enthusiast Podcast, published by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, covers wine and spirits through behind-the-scenes stories reported by the magazine's editors. It has 230 episodes since October 2016, released about every 54 days in recent years, with a median length of roughly 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Wine Enthusiast Podcast

Reach engaged wine and spirits enthusiasts through a magazine-backed editorial show

  • 230 episodes since 2016 give a long, searchable back catalogue of wine and spirits content.
  • Episodes run about 38 minutes, enough room for a considered host-read integration.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings averaging 3.9 stars, a sign of a loyal listener base.
Best forwine and spirits brandshospitality and glassware supplierstravel to wine regions
Watch forCadence is irregular, with about one episode every eight weeks recently, so plan campaigns around release dates.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Wine70%
Spirits15%
Business and industry15%
Formats
interview, editorial feature, co-hosted discussion
Tone
informative, engaging
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 194 Apple Podcasts ratings sits in the 50 to 200 band, with a broadcast-style publisher, a 9 Podcast Index popularity score, and 230 episodes, offset by the irregular cadence of roughly one episode every 54 days.
Audience asks aboutHow are wine prices and trends changing?Which wine regions are worth exploring?How do wine professionals build careers and businesses?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
Other15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by its own magazine and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

Alcohol is the core subject, with no explicit flags in the feed; episode titles are editorial and non-graphic.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 68 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 55 days.

The Wine Enthusiast Podcast takes you on a tantalizing trip into the world of wine and spirits. Drink up engaging, behind-the-scenes stories reported and recorded by Wine Enthusiast's editors. In each episode, we explore emerging trends, provide educational tidbits, and introduce you to the passionate people who craft, shake, ferment, and pour their beverage of choice. After all—inside every…
Wine Enthusiast Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Wine Enthusiast Podcast

The Wine Enthusiast Podcast is a long-running show from Wine Enthusiast Magazine that explores wine and spirits through behind-the-scenes stories reported and recorded by the magazine's editors. According to the feed, it covers emerging trends, educational topics and the people who make and pour drinks, with 230 episodes since October 2016 and typical episodes of about 38 minutes. The feed lists no individual hosts, and the show is credited to the magazine as publisher.

Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings averaging 3.9 stars, and the feed describes the release schedule as semimonthly, although recent episodes have appeared roughly every eight weeks. Listener figures are estimates: the show likely draws 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 25 and older. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is not funded through links.

At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost between $40 and $200 per episode. That suits wine, spirits and hospitality brands that want to reach a magazine-backed, enthusiast audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wine Enthusiast Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Wine Enthusiast Podcast

How much does Wine Enthusiast Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200. Final pricing should be confirmed directly with the show.

What is Wine Enthusiast Podcast about?

The show explores wine and spirits through stories reported by Wine Enthusiast's editors, covering trends, education and the people who make and pour drinks.

How do I contact Wine Enthusiast Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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