Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the ways in which group-think can negatively impact the drinks industry, from nearly-identical wine programs and back bars to companies and brands being afraid to take risks. Plus, a brief discussion of Zach's latest piece on generational succession in American wineries. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is reading: The Flaw That Prematurely Killed Some of the World’s Finest White WinesJoanna is reading: Brut Busts and Brett Who? The Next Big IPA Sub-Styles That Never WereAdam is reading: Do Empirical Spirits Serve Any Purpose Beyond Fueling Viral Headlines?Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.