My guest today is Laura Deyermond, Head of Viticulture for Newton Vineyards and a 2022 Wine Enthusiast Future 40 recipient. In this episode Laura shares her passion for farming grapes sustainably and organically to preserves the ecosystem in the vineyard. She will also talk about the various roles it takes to manage and maintain a …
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My very special guests today are both winemakers at the famed Domaine Carneros Winery in the Carneros AVA of Napa Valley. Zak Miller leads the Sparkling Wine team and TJ Evans is in charge of Pinot Noir production. Their journeys into winemaking are quite different but mutually inspiring. They’ll share their wine stories and give …
Every guest we’ve showcased on the show has had an interesting wine journey to share, and today’s guest, Clare Tooley, is no exception. Join us and follow her path from her European roots to becoming a Master of Wine, and ultimately moving to the US as Vice President of Guest Experiences at the Boisset Collection. …
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When you think of a career in the wine industry do you find yourself dreaming of what it would be like to live and work in a world renowned wine region like Burgundy or Tuscany? If so, this episode is for you. My guest, Emily Lester, aka ParisWineGirl, will share her wine journey that brought …
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One of the things I love most about the wine industry is that it is steeped in history and tradition. Like a steadfast friend that you can count on. But, the other thing I love about the wine industry is that it is constantly evolving and looking toward the future. And in today’s episode, the …
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Today I’m honored to introduce you to Alicia Towns Franken, a veteran of the hospitality industry and Board Member and Mentor at Wine Unify. In this episode I tap her vast experience to discuss a wide range of career opportunities as well as her dedication to advancing diversity at Wine Unify. Be sure to stay …
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Geralyn Brostrom is an instructor in the Wine MBA program at the Wine Business Institute at SSU. She’s also the Developer of the Italian Wine Professional certification program and co-founder of the website ItalianWineCentral.com. And, as if that weren’t enough, she’s a consultant, public speaker, and the author of well-known books – the Business of …
If you have ever thought about sharing your passion for wine by writing about it, then this episode is for you! Today my guest is Jonathan Cristaldi. Jonathan is an established wine writer with more than a decade of experience. His articles have appeared in publications such as Decanter, Food & Wine, The SOMM Journal …
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My guest today is Dale Stratton. Dale has spent the better part of 40 years imbedded in the wine industry and is a treasure trove of knowledge. He is currently serving as the President of the Wine Market Council, the Managing Director for Azur Associates and as an Analyst for Sip Source. He’s a little …
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My guest today is Catherine Bugue, co-founder and VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Her unlikely entrance into the wine industry will surprise and delight you and you’ll find her enthusiasm for wine education inspiring. Along the way Catherine will tell you all about the entertaining and engaging programs we now offer, beyond WSET …
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