Dec 24, 2025
What did a holiday feast look like in Edwardian
England?
Think multiple courses, carefully decanted wines, and a strict social hierarchy governing every sip and bite.
In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, Laurel Simmons is joined by author Susan Jennings, whose historical novel, "The Blue Pendant," dives deep...
Think multiple courses, carefully decanted wines, and a strict social hierarchy governing every sip and bite.
In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, Laurel Simmons is joined by author Susan Jennings, whose historical novel, "The Blue Pendant," dives deep...
Dec 10, 2025
In this special holiday episode, host Laurel Simmons invites
you to slow down and indulge in two of the season’s most comforting
pleasures: chocolate and wine. But this isn’t just about taste,
it’s about transformation, history, and the quiet rituals that make
the holidays feel magical.
Laurel takes us through...
Nov 26, 2025
What do wine, cats, design, and career reinvention have in
common? The guest this week, Jaime Drayer, will say everything.
In this inspiring episode of Wine Behind the
Scenes, Laurel sits down with Jaime to talk about how she went
from working as a graphic designer to building her own creative
brand (hello, Kitties and...
Nov 12, 2025
In this warm and flavorful episode, Laurel reconnects with
Csilla Janosi: winemaker, wine tour organizer, and passionate
ambassador for Hungarian food and wine culture. Laurel recounts her
recent visit to Hungary, where she explored centuries-old cellars,
and where she visited Csilla's winery.
Together, they dive...
Oct 29, 2025
In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, Laurel Simmons is
joined by Andrea Kaiser, founder of Drea’s Wine Co. and daughter of
the legendary winemaker Karl J. Kaiser, co-founder of Inniskillin
Wines. Andrea shares her incredible journey, from growing up in the
vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake to launching her own...