In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy and Brady recap some recent collection sellouts and interview Somm TV blind-taster and Seattle-based fine wine collector, Jeff Kunins. Jeff has deep knowledge of the producers and wines that have made California, Oregon, and Washington State fine wines what they are today. Jeff shares his perspective on the markets, what it takes to be a collector, and why he believes producer relationships are so important. Also, Jeff talks about his favorite wine books and some great producers to keep an eye on. Enjoy!Other notes:Check out our open collections:White Burgundy CollectionGermany CollectionBooks Mentioned: Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France Neuroenology: How the Brain Creates the Taste of WineTasting the Past: One Man’s Quest to Discover (and Drink!) the World’s Original WinesFlawless: Understanding Faults in WineGodforsaken Grapes: A Slightly Tipsy Journey through the World of Strange, Obscure, and Underappreciated WineWine and War: The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest TreasureContact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.coThe Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer