May 14, 2025
In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, I sit down with
Juliette Han, a fellow wine lover who isn't afraid to ask the
honest questions about choosing wine, especially in high-pressure
moments like business dinners or group settings.
From decoding wine lists to working with sommeliers, we explore how
to approach...
Apr 30, 2025
In this episode, Laurel Simmons interviews Doug Whitty, owner
of 13th Street Winery, about the history of the winery, the
challenges and rewards of the wine industry in the Niagara region,
and the unique elements that make 13th Street Winery a
destination.
Doug shares insights into the winery's evolution, the...
Doug shares insights into the winery's evolution, the...
Apr 16, 2025
What happens when climate change meets centuries-old
winemaking practices?
In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, I
catch up with Konstantina Goula, who’s now co-managing her family’s
organic winery in northern Greece. Since her last appearance, the
vineyard has faced extreme weather, a 50% crop loss, and...
Apr 2, 2025
Do you love wine, food, and travel? Then you’re going to love
this episode!
I’m excited to welcome Sue-Ann Staff to Wine Behind the
Scenes. She is a seventh-generation farmer and fifth-generation
grape grower in the Niagara Peninsula. Sue-Ann loves making Icewine
and other wines, and she has some incredible...
Mar 19, 2025
Today, we journey across the world with Stephanie Cuadra, a
woman whose path to wine is as bold and layered as the wines she
now produces.
Once a political journalist covering Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, Stephanie found herself unexpectedly in the world of Chianti, managing communications for a top winery. Now, she's a...