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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 32 MIN

Maximilian Riedel

from The Welcome Wagon

Every episode of The Welcome Wagon begins with a single word and this one is glass.Joe Fattorini is joined by Maximilian Riedel, the eleventh-generation glassmaker whose family has spent nearly 270 years shaping the way the world drinks wine.Together, they explore why the vessel matters as much as what’s inside it, how the modern wine glass was reinvented through science and experimentation, and whether the right glass can genuinely change the taste of a wine.Along the way, they uncover stories of Venetian glassmakers, social media wine influencers, giant-format bottles, climate change, and the surprising future of craftsmanship in an age of automation.Expect blind tastings, spirited debates, fascinating history, and a fresh perspective on the most overlooked piece of equipment on your table.JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM!!! https://www.instagram.com/drinkingwithjoeandmaya/# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Every episode of The Welcome Wagon begins with a single word and this one is glass.Joe Fattorini is joined by Maximilian Riedel, the eleventh-generation glassmaker whose family has spent nearly 270 years shaping the way the world drinks wine.Together, they explore why the vessel matters as much as what’s inside it, how the modern wine glass was reinvented through science and experimentation, and whether the right glass can genuinely change the taste of a wine.Along the way, they uncover stories of Venetian glassmakers, social media wine influencers, giant-format bottles, climate change, and the surprising future of craftsmanship in an age of automation.Expect blind tastings, spirited debates, fascinating history, and a fresh perspective on the most overlooked piece of equipment on your table.JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM!!! https://www.instagram.com/drinkingwithjoeandmaya/# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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