Dive into the rich journey of Gianmaria Rizzo, the man who brings the heart of Italy to our glasses! From vineyards in Italy to the bustling streets of the Midwest, discover the story behind the finest imported wines and the changing palates of America. Pour a glass, tune in, and let's toast to tales of tradition and innovation! #tfocb #podcast #WineWhispers #ItalianSoul #WineJourney #FromVineToGlass #MoreThanGrapes #WineWisdom #PassionPoured #GlobalTaste #SommelierStories ..read more

Dive into the world of wines with Marsha Wright, the brain behind the finest wine selections at DineAmic Hospitality. From her corporate roots to becoming an ambassador for the Spanish House of Lustau, sip through her captivating journey ..read more

Kristy Wenz is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats, including wine educator, writer, vineyard worker, and freelancer. In this episode, she shared her journey into the wine industry, which began with a chance bathroom break at a winery in Temecula, California. Kristy was not initially interested in wine, but the experience of touring the winery and learning about the production process sparked her interest. She and her husband went on to visit wineries in over 28 states and became avid wine lovers. Kristy's love for wine eventually led her to become a wine educator, sharing her knowl ..read more

Evie is a Sommelier with Nisos Mediterranean in Chicago’s West Loop. She started her career as a dancer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, eventually moving into sports broadcasting. However, she didn't want to solely focus on sports and decided to explore other passions. This led her to a gig hosting a wine and spirits segment, despite initially knowing nothing about wine.  In order to become more knowledgeable about her subject matter, Evie took a course through the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust (W SET). She found the course to be fascinating and ended up becoming hooked on learning a ..read more

Alexandra Thomas, Sommelier for Adalina in Chicago, joins us to reflect on her multifaceted upbringing, split between Chicago and rural Wisconsin and her journey into the world of wine.  She shares how her family had a house in Wisconsin where they spent their summers and every large break from school. While in college in Iowa, Alexandra would be introduced to wine working for an Italian family, and also meet a sommelier for the first time. “After I got really into wine, my boss at the time, who owned the wine  store I was in, said  ‘You should start doing your levels. I was lik ..read more

Regine T. Rousseau, wine and spirits expert, writer, presenter, and media personality, focuses on making wine knowledge accessible to people at all levels of proficiency. She is the nominee of 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, Wine Educator of the Year, an International Sommelier Guild Level II, and Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief. Regine has traveled around the globe sharing her wine and spirits expertise. She has authored or been featured in articles in the New Yorker, Wine Enthusiast, Black Enterprise, Black Food and Beverage, Wine Spectator, the Zoe Report, Forbes and Chica ..read more

Throughout time, wine has been viewed as a sacred elixir. Even today, most people invited to a friend’s home will choose wine as their gift of choice. Not only is it delicious and pairs well with a variety of foods, it’s often used to bring together people from all backgrounds to celebrate life. Molly Matelski, co-founder of Mmmm...Just Enjoy. Wines, wanted to create a wine brand that went beyond the drink itself; she wanted her brand to promote the lifestyle of the everyday wine drinker.   The launch only being in the last couple of months, Mmmm...Just Enjoy. Wines has already seen ..read more