Five Questions with Wine Cartographer Steve DeLong

In this episode of Five Questions on the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with Steve DeLong, wine cartographer and creator of an iconic Wine Grape Variety Table, to explore his unique perspective on wine. Steve shares what drew him to mapping and documenting wine regions, the underrated grapes and places that deserve more attention, and why Cinsault and Franciacorta have been capturing his interest lately. He also offers his perspective on how parts of the natural wine movement have drifted toward embracing faults, and recalls memorable tastings with Champagne expert Charles Curtis MW.🎧 In this conversation:How Steve’s work in wine mapping and photography beganWhy Cinsault is one of the most overlooked yet exciting grapesFranciacorta’s Champagne-level quality at exceptional valueThe line between character and fault in natural wineWhat it’s like to taste Champagne alongside Charles Curtis MWChapters:00:00 Introduction to Vint Wine Podcast00:19 Welcome to Five Questions00:44 Meet Steve De Long00:52 Steve's Role in the Wine Industry01:21 Current Wine Favorites02:14 Underrated Wine Regions03:09 Controversial Wine Trends05:38 Memorable Wine Experiences07:12 Conclusion and ThanksWhether you’re a wine enthusiast, sommelier, or curious collector, this quick-fire episode delivers insider perspectives from one of wine’s most interesting voices.The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email [email protected]!