Our editorial and art teams have been working on it for months, and it’s finally come to fruition: the launch of VinePair’s fourth annual Next Wave Awards package.

For those unfamiliar, we put together the Next Wave Awards each year to celebrate the individuals and organizations pushing the drinks industry forward, making it a more inclusive place, and employing new techniques to propel it into the next frontier. We’re not just talking about industry newcomers here. Some of the honors went to those who cut their teeth in the biz long ago, but have made major strides as of late to make the drinks world an all-around better place.

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the selection process and highlight some of the deserving recipients among the 17 categories that make up the Next Wave Awards. Tune in for more.

Joanna is drinking: Tablas Creek “Côtes de Tablas”
Adam is drinking: Harlan Estate Red
Zach is drinking: High West “Midwinter’s Night Dram”

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