Wine Behind The Scenes

From Childhood Sips to the Great Canadian Wine Challenge

Dec 25, 2024

Today, I had the privilege of hosting Linda Bramble, a celebrated wine expert and educator with a story as rich as the finest vintage.

From her Italian roots to her career as a sommelier and international wine judge, Linda shares the secrets of wine tasting, the power of memory, and the fascinating subjectivity of...

How to Wine & Dine through the 12 Days of Christmas

Dec 11, 2024

The holiday season is in full swing, with the cozy glow of crackling fires and the sparkle of festive lights all around. In this enchanting episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, I teamed up with wine expert Judith Lewis to bring the classic carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to life—one sip at a time!

From elegant...

How to Transform 3,600 Bottles of Wine into Success

Nov 27, 2024

From the vineyards of France and Italy to the vibrant streets of Seattle, today's episode of Wine Behind the Scenes takes you on a remarkable adventure with Marilee Bramhall, the visionary founder of Iola Wines.

With a mission to champion women-led wineries, Marilee’s story is one of resilience and innovation,...

Wine Tourism Your Way: Hidden Gems and Global Adventures

Nov 13, 2024

Get ready to uncork a world of adventure on Wine Behind the Scenes! Join Laurel Simmons as she sits down with travel broker Samantha Schultz, whose passion for wine and exploration is truly boundless. Travel through the hidden wine gems of Eastern Europe, from Serbia to Armenia—unexplored treasures waiting to...

How To Make A 180-Degree Turn: Buy A Winery

Oct 30, 2024

Imagine going from the stress of corporate life to the tranquillity of owning a winery.

Well not quite.

Marzia and Bob Murdoch, left their corporate careers in Toronto to pursue their dream of owning a winery in Niagara’s scenic wine country.

Their path was far from smooth. Just as they started, the COVID-19...