Since the podcast doesn’t post regularly I’ve been listening to the first shows where Levi says a lot of “AHAOKAY” as if he has a Jaw Breaker Candy in his mouth, or laughs like Count Dracula or interrupts his quest with stupid jokes, and his “ know what I mean”, I’m just saying.” He’s come a long way and has learned what others refuse to correct and continue to be annoying i.e. Marc Maron the worst of them all: “Yeah” Levi: “ AHAOKAY”

I listen to a lot of podcasts across quite a few interests. I mean big variety; history, bowhunting, biblical, and a couple others. Having said that Levi is the best interviewer I’ve ever heard. Don’t know how much of that is editing but it doesn’t come across as heavily edited. Levi has a great voice, he doesn’t interrupt, he’s all about getting the most out of the guest without talking anymore than he has too. If you have even a casual interest in wine you’ll enjoy this.

I love this podcast so much. It has been with me through pruning vineyards in the cold, pressing fruit in the heat, topping barrels, labeling bottles… I owe a lot to the education I’ve received through this podcast, and the inspiration, entertainment and joy! Thank you!

The best episodes (Ehren Jordan, John Kongsgaard, etc) can be re-listened to almost without limit. I hope there are more Oregon episodes in the near future!

Two shows in a row! Thank goodness, Levi! You ask a question and listen without interrupting your guest with any kind frivolity or just plain stupid remarks. Your audio quality is exceptional unlike The WineMakers who don’t bother to monitor their sound levels and Jim Duane who is back to sounding like he’s using tin cans and a string.

As a wine lover and grower/maker I have really enjoyed the conversation and story telling this podcast showcases. These conversations are personal, intimate, interesting and reminds why I love this industry, it’s about the people. I hope to see this podcast continue for I have yet to find one of its quality.

Levi Dalton is an excellent story teller. He and Erin are incredibly knowledgeable about the world of wine with out any pretension. Levi excels at getting phenomenal guests, diving deep with excellent questions. I always learn a lot listening to this podcast. I often find myself going back in the catalog for past gems.

I learn so munch from Levi’s thoughtful questions and through the connections he makes through one guest’s answers to another guest maybe dozens of interviews in the past. It really helps me connect to the regions as a whole instead of little islands of singular producers. I love to search back through his work before I explore a region myself to prepare myself to be a better participant. Keep on doing your thing, it’s an incredible body or work.

Great story! You did an outstanding interview thanks!

The podcast improved over the years, but right when I needed it most (pandemic) it’s mostly disappeared. Thanks Levi, for getting better at what you do over time (as we all do), but what have you done for me lately!? When you’re back in action it’ll be so interesting to hear how your guests are doing with climate change and fire.

Levi and Erin are tremendously knowledgable about wine: the agriculture, the processing, the final product, and all the cultural and historic aspects that go with wine. It is always enjoyable to listen to your guests and how you can draw out so much information. I can drink to that.

Levi brings unique never-before heard stories in the wine world. He’s a beautiful story teller with some of the best guests.

A humble, honest hero for all disciples of the grape.

As a winemaker and wine lover I am thankful for that Levi makes this show. Every guest is different from the last, and his interviews are both informative and soulful.

Spent a lot of time re listening to and taking notes on these podcasts esp those with vintners/authors with the extra time from the pandemic. Some episodes are just so precious (eg with those that had sadly passed away), informative, and inspirational that I haven’t found any other podcast/forum/anything that could hold a candle to. Thanks so much and keep going!

I listen to Levi everyday while working in my 50 acres of vineyards. His interviews are very informative with great people and content. Please keep up the great job of educating the masses on the passion we put in the bottle! W. H. William Heritage Winery

Levi let’s the people he interviews tell the story and he asks great questions that are meaningful. I’ve been able to learn about people, wine regions, producers, history, and stories that go beyond what I’ve ever been able to read about. Hearing from people first hand on these podcasts has helped me better understand and appreciate why I love wine. It’s introduced me to amazing wines and in many cases, since I live in Napa, I’ve been able to listen to a podcast and then go visit the producer the next day. Levi’s interviews have helped change and shape some of my views about the world of wine. I recommend these Podcasts to as many people as possible and hope they can experience what I have through these conversations. Listening to Levi and Erin have made my commutes and workouts way, way better :)

Levi Dalton does a great job at interviewing experts in this industry. Love getting a sense of their tastes and knowledge. Most recent episode I heard was an interview with Michael Cruse, who makes some excellent natural wine in California, and Levi drove the interview compare the French Champagne process vs. that of Californian natural sparkling whites. Nice work.

I have listened 263 episodes so far. Like the diversity of the guests, from restaurant owners, sommeliers to winemakers

As a lay person, I’ll Drink to That! has been completely eye opening and has expanded my wine knowledge immensely. Hearing the different perspectives and roles in the industry that shape the experience as a consumer is absolutely fascinating and helps put my side of the experience in context. I have a much greater appreciation for the processes: growing, production, distribution, and sales, but most importantly I’m learning much more about what is in the glass and how to frame and enjoy it. Most of all, the stories that Levi brings out from his guests are what makes this podcast so special. I enjoy each episode and hearing about lives that span a wide range of wine history, places, and people.

Levi Dalton is as smart as it gets in the wine business and his curiosity and sensitivity allow him to ask the most relevant and important questions. The highlights are the interviews with Sashi Moorman, Eben Sadie, Michael Schmelzer and Silvio Messana

No one knows wine better than Levi but beyond his encyclopedic knowledge the wines he’s introduced me to are just great fun. Even my wife who doesn’t enjoy wine has enjoyed the stuff he talks about.

Another super-interesting and useful episode by Levi! Getting specific, I particularly appreciated the portion when delayed malo was discussed. Levi smartly inserted other interviews with winemakers that had been talking with Christophe Roumier. Always fun to clearly see how one winemaker influences others. Only very rarely do podcasters take the time to leverage knowledge on their subject to do edits to produce this more-360 understanding. Thank you Levi! My previous 5-star review: Go super in-depth with Burgundy Levi Dalton's latest I'll Drink to That podcast reveals Burgundy on a whole new level. Charles Curtis spent countless hours translating old French writings to piece together a view of the key Burgundy vineyards through the perspective of time. Lots of interesting stories here. I thought I understood Burgundy basics, but this goes beyond the usual three dimensions.

Having been in the wine biz in NYC for many years this is indispensable for me. I have heard from many people in the business here as well as learned about countless producers from around the world. But I have also recommended it to friends who are from many walks of life. There is so much to learn about history, geology and farming among many other subjects. It is interesting on a lot of levels. Levi has only been getting better as well. His questioning and added context round out the interviews perfectly. Keep up the great work! Tim Arnold

Great interviews with the winemakers themselves and with others in the beverage industry. Fascinating info and well formatted and balanced show. I listen to every new episode and always learn something new. Also has turned me in to some great wines I never would have found myself. Keep it up Levi!

Levi is finding interesting folks from all around the wine world and having great conversations that highlight specific areas and personalities of the industry. I always love the producers - there’s so much detail there about how the wines are made and the grapes grown. But Levi also captures the individual story of each person through thoughtful questions and discussion. There are also distributors, writers, sommeliers, importers, you name it. I have been in the industry for years now but Levi and his guests always teach me something new - every time.

Fantastic guests and Levi does a great job letting them run with a topic without interrupting. But Levi’s humor and voice are extremely irritating to me.

As a winegrower, I never cease to be inspired and energized by the conent of this series. Mr. Dalton posesses amazing industry insights, and a flat-out hillarious sense of humor. When the working in the vineyard or winery gets me down, listening to I'll Drink to That reminds me why love what I do. Thank you, Levi!

Levi is the best. He has taught me so much about wine. What a gift.

Levi is a great (and becoming greater) interviewer. So refreshing to hear these wine voices sharing knowledge, wisdom, and experience. This is a great place to take some deep dives and really learn without having to wade through the typical podcaster’s self-important intrusion. Thanks for keepin’ it classy, Levi!

This is an instant classic. Somm-type knowledge of French wine regions combined with in-depth explanations of soil types that even I can understand. You really should listen to this one

Awesome guests. Awesome interviews. Levi gets out of the way and really lets guests tell their stories. He jumps in with thought provoking comments when needed and keeps everything flowing smoothly. Excellent quality audio. Levi has class and sets the bar high.

Great cast.

By far my favorite wine podcast. Intelligent, in-depth, & interesting interviews. The host is well informed but never interrupts his guests. Audio production quality is consistently excellent.

Its so neat getting to hear the voices of those people whom you drink wine and stories from.

Best wine podcast out there.

Levi Dalton has a great mission of preserving the wisdom of wine makers, growers, sommeliers, wine directors, importers, distributors, writers, auctioneers, and others in the wine business A bit goofy, certainly a cork dork, and very personable and respectful, Levi’s manner and great knowledge and research clearly sets his guests at ease. While at ease, they share their stories and methods on all manner of topics related to wine. I soak this podcast up, always listening. It is almost as much pleasure as a Romanee-Conti La Tache 1965. A votre santé Levi!

Master class in the world of wine. Exceptional. Jim Mullen The Frog and The Peach

I am slowly but surely going through the 30 or so podcasts on the Burgundy playlist. Each one is so interesting with people who are intensely passionate about the region. But then suddenly a funny anecdote comes up and I smile or laugh out loud while walking my dog with my earphones on. There is so much information being passed on I wish there was a written outline for each program.

This Podcast is a go to for all things wine! You simply cannot read this in books. So happy I have this podcast to make me a little smarter everyday!

Levi Dalton has the standing to sit down with anyone in the wine world. His meticulous preparation results in a captivating long form interview that gently peels back numerous layers of a variety of wine topics. These narratives result in a first class educational opportunity or simply a fun diversion during a weekday commute.

I've been following I'll drink to that for 2 years and always look forward to the next episode. I can not fully express how many times this podcast has reinforced my personal studies as a Sommelier. Favorite listening moment of recent: I listened to Ehren Jordan's first interview the morning i was driving to the Carlton Winemaker Studio for the first day of my harvest internship for Failla Oregon in 2017 and got super jazzed when he said how much he liked the wines in your most recent interview with him. such a rewarding moment!

Before I started listening to this podcast I have read the reviews, some of which were written by really big names in wine trade. I am a casual wine drinker and enthusiast. So naturally my expectations were quite low as I anticipated Brix, PH levels, and residual sugar kind of wine speak. Now, that I listened to nearly 200 episodes I can confidently say that this is a must have resource for anyone who wants to learn about wine and wine business at a much broader and deeper level. However, this is about so much more than just the wine. This podcast, first and foremost, is about really interesting people and their stories - passionate and hardworking winemakers, journalists, distributors, sommeliers and restaurateurs. Levi is always prepared for every episode and does an excellent job guiding discussions while staying in the background and letting his guests shine. Really fascinating stuff. Thank you, Levi!

Even for a non-professional this is a completely fascinating exploration of wine and the people behind it. I hope to listen to every episode by the time I die!

It is without question that Levi's interviews are the most insightful resource in the beverage industry. The quality of his guests and the depth of the discussions are unmatched. Thanks for this project Levi.

I am a wine lover and collector with a professional cooking background,(no longer working). I am not a professional who has exposure to wines and tastings every day and so these podcasts are the closest I can get to really understanding a wine, the producer or a region ( although I love the somm and writer interviews as well, having met many of these people over the years.) The interviews cement what I have learned from books and make the pages come alive. It has made such a diference for me in my retention. I so look forward to listening to a podcast whenever I exercise, my special treat and the best motivation ever, other than an evening glass of wine of course. My husband and I drove though Burgundy last summer listening to the podcasts while perusing the vineyards. What better way to have it all make sense and come together!!

Not a great interviewer and can’t even pronounce people’s names, wineries, wines or vineyards correctly. This guy was a Somm, right..?

I enjoy the breadth of topics and the variety of interviewes. A completely different way of learning about the wine world than what is in books.

The most exceptional and in-depth audio resource for wine professionals.

Good company on my commute to work, and a welcome diversion from it. My knowledge has expanded and I’ve found more depth in the wines I drink because of this show. Cheers