Jan 28, 2026
She’s back and bolder than ever.
In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes,
Laurel Simmons reconnects with wine consultant, educator, and
Master of Wine candidate Irem Eren for a conversation that’s as
honest as it is inspiring.
From the intense demands of the Master of Wine program (less than
5% make it...
Jan 14, 2026
What happens when wine becomes a vessel for memory, healing,
and home?
In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, host
Laurel Simmons sits down with Maba Ba, the storyteller and founder
behind Flying Whale Wine, a French wine project
shaped by personal taste over tradition. Born in Dakar, Senegal,
raised between...