We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly honored to announce that The Wine Pair Podcast has been selected as one of the Best Independent Podcasts of 2026 by Ear Worthy!

For a husband-and-wife team dedicated to helping regular people find great wines at a reasonable price, being recognized alongside such incredible talent is a massive privilege. We started this journey to make wine education fun, honest, and accessible, and seeing our names on this prestigious list validates every bottle we’ve uncorked and every laugh we’ve shared with you.

In the article, published on Medium, Ear Worthy curator Frank Racioppi highlighted exactly what we strive for in every episode: authenticity and fun. Included under the "Best Food & Beverage Podcasts" category, here is what they had to say about us:

"The Wine Pair Podcast is a husband-and-wife show that makes wine approachable, funny, and honest... The show blends wine assessment with a hint of marital bliss and notes of whimsy and fun."

You can read the full article and check out the other amazing shows on the list here: The Best Independent Podcasts 2026 on Ear Worthy.

What Makes a Great Wine Podcast?

When listeners search for great wine podcasts, they are often looking for more than just technical tasting notes. They want a connection. They want to learn about wine in plain language without feeling talked down to. That has been our mission from day one. By buying every bottle ourselves and accepting no sponsorships, we ensure our reviews remain completely unbiased. Whether a wine is a hidden gem or a total flop, you know you are getting our 100% honest take.

We believe that great podcasts, specifically independent ones, thrive because of the community they build. We are so grateful to our listeners (that’s you!) and to industry voices like Ear Worthy for championing independent creators.

If you haven’t tuned in lately, now is the perfect time to see why we were named one of the top food and beverage podcasts of the year. Join us as we taste, rate, and laugh our way through the world of wine!

Cheers to a fantastic 2026!